This year marks the 75th anniversary of the implementation of Executive Order 9066, which forced over 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry into internment camps through the remainder of World War II. GO FOR BROKE! A Salute to Nisei Veterans on November 3 will be a tribute to the brave Japanese American soldiers who served overseas while their families remained imprisoned back home.
The public presentation of GO FOR BROKE! is programmed to provide contemporary artistic interpretations of a major historic event that shaped our world and continues to inform our society. Join composer Anthony Brown and the Asian American Orchestra to enjoy a beatifully crafted musical performance that both entertains and enlightens.
For more information and to register for this FREE event, click here.
Where: Presidio Officers' Club - 50 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco
When: Friday, November 3 - 7PM-8:30PM