Sights and Sounds of Central Market: A Multimedia Podcast

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

Sights and Sounds of Central Market with the Jaz Sawyer Trio. Photo by Lydia Gonzales.

In an effort to encourage people to explore the Central Market neighborhood, seasoned multimedia producers researched and crafted stories that cut through the negative stereotypes of the neighborhood to feature the humanity of Central Market people and places.

Presenting the vibrancy of The ARTery Project’s two blocks, these downloadable audio segments and videos bring depth to an overlooked neighborhood. Continue reading →

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Sights and Sounds of Central Market: Piper’s Jewelers

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Central Market between 6th and 7th street is a tableaux of transition: individuals getting their lives on track, new businesses starting up, and artists decorating vacant storefronts. Amidst this yearning for change is Piper’s Jewelers, where used items are bought and sold, and time seems to stand still.

No longer run by Mr. Piper, meet the family members that sell used jewelry, time pieces, and collectibles, and the man who was called in to repair the clock in the bell tower of Old St. Mary’s Cathedral. Continue reading →

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Sights and Sounds of Central Market: A.C.T. Costume Shop

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The American Conservatory Theater, or A.C.T., is an internationally recognized theatre and school that puts on magnificent shows every year. But most people don’t know about their offices on Market Street, where they manage their massive costume collection. Continue reading →

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Sights and Sounds of Central Market: Warfield Theater

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Central Market was once the hub of big-screen entertainment celebrating seven theaters within two-blocks during the pre-television era. Today, these historic theaters, may be found in three states: abandoned, in the sex biz, or still going.

The Warfield on Market Streets is STILL going and regularly welcomes sold-out audiences. Built in 1922, the Warfield is one of the neighborhood’s few historic theaters still functioning as an entertainment venue and boasts performers such as Louis Armstrong, the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, and the Pixies.

Tune into this podcast to learn about the building and its underground speakeasy run by Al Capone. Continue reading →

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Sights and Sounds of Central Market: Hibernia Bank

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Hibernia Bank, at the corner of McAllister and Jones streets, is arguably one of the city’s most prized historical buildings. Over a century old, it survived the 1906 earthquake. But today, people pass the boarded up building without batting an eye.

This year, Lighting Designer Jack Carpenter will cast lights and shadows featuring the building’s rich architectural design. Until then, let us know what’s your favorite part of the building? Continue reading →

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Sights and Sounds of Central Market: International Art Museum of America

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Until this spring, we knew almost nothing about the palatial white facade going up on at 1025 Market Street. We heard rumors of saffron-robed monks shuffling in and out – and about a live stream flowing through the building. This March, the International Art Museum of America opened its doors, revealing a surreal oasis on Central Market. Continue reading →

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