This ambitious event will feature:

Music: “Scenes from Costa Rica” a new piece by local composer David Ryther, inspired by his trip to the rainforest, played by the Presidio String Quartet and students from the Crowden School of Music. 

Painting: The unveiling of a  new — huge — painting by Bay Area- based artist Chris Evans which shows, in mesmerizing detail, the connection  between our lives and the rainforests of Borneo. 

Insights: Composer and creative advisor of the Berkeley symphony, Gabriella Lena Frank, will be speaking about the intersection of art and activism. 

Information: Borneo Project Director, Brihannala Morgan, will speak about the rainforests of Borneo, and what we can do to save them. 

Gala reception to follow. 

Date: Saturday, May 19th

Time: Doors at 6pm, Event at 7pm

Location: The David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA

(right by downtown Berkeley BART)

General Admission Tickets: $30 

$10 Student and activist tickets also available. Click here to purchase student/activist tickets. 

If you have questions, please email us at info@borneoproject.org.