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Harwood named Orchestra Management Fellow; BARS welcomes next ED

Saturday, May 21, 7p: Benefit Dinner at Ton Kiang, 5821 Geary Blvd, SF (Map) | Tickets


Ian Harwood, BARS Founder and Executive Director

Ian Harwood, BARS Founder and Executive Director

BARS announces the departure of founder and Executive Director, Ian Harwood, who as been named a 2011 League of American Orchestras Orchestra Management Fellow.


In honor of Mr. Harwood’s service to the arts and LGBTQ community, we invite you to a farewell dinner and “roast” on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 7pm at the award-winning Ton Kiang. BARS will also introduce its next Executive Director, Mr. Tyler Wanshura, at the benefit dinner.


Tickets may be purchased in advance only and are limited in number.


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