#EssenceStory

Marian Hubler

Mar 7, 20193 min read

Volunteers Gaby DiChiro and Una Lomax-Emrick Tell of Impact of Our Work

Although we have over 1,000 volunteers helping us present live music every year in over 600 programs to isolated audiences around the...

Carrie Sownie

Dec 19, 20184 min read

December Show Marathon: The Most In One Day!

December is always a busy time for Bread & Roses with many special concerts. But this past month we hit some record numbers! In December...

Marian Hubler

Sep 18, 20183 min read

Volunteer Host Bob Rose Reports Highlights from Recent Shows

Bread & Roses Executive Director Dave Perron knew Bob Rose when he was the public relations director for the SF Giants. Bob said of his...

Lisa Starbird

May 22, 20183 min read

The 2018 Day of Peace at San Quentin State Prison

Everybody needs a Day of Peace. On Saturday May 19, 2018 at San Quentin State Prison inmates and outside sponsors put on a major event on...

Guest

Jan 17, 20185 min read

Football, Opera and Jail - a show testimonial by Sara LeMesh

Thanks to opera singer Sara LeMesh for her recent holiday concerts for Bread & Roses at Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility in Oakland. Read...