Each December, the American Federation of Musicians Union Local 6 kicks off the season with its festive holiday party.
This year’s event, held at Bertolucci’s Ristorante in South San Francisco on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, was an opportunity for Local 6 to acknowledge the many individuals who have worked tirelessly to support the union and its members over the past year.
The “Nutcracker Chef” at Bertolucci’s Ristorante
The overall mood for the occasion is best described by the words on the mural prominently displayed at Bertolucci’s entryway which reads:
“Sempre In Famiglia – Always In The Family.”
David Schoenbrun, President of AFM Local 6
Executive Board Member Forrest Byram chats with Mary Hargrove, Union Steward for Opera San Jose (Photo by Mark Drury)
Steve Hanson, Local 6 Board Trustee, and John Fisher, Diversity Delegate to AFM Convention
Steve Sanders and Steve Hanson
Beth Zare , Secretary-Treasurer, and Erin Vang
Michael Hatfield, Casual Wage Scale Committee (Photo by Mark Drury)
AFM Local 6 Holiday Party 2014 (Photo by Mark Drury)
What About the Food?!
As usual, we asked the bass section…
Mark Drury (SF Opera Negotiation Committee), Steve D’Amico (Finance Committee), and Jon Lancelle (Delegate to AFM Convention)
And the verdict?
THREE thumbs up from Mark Drury, Steve D’Amico, and Jon Lancelle of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra.
Thank you, Bertolucci’s.
Salmon Piccata with Polenta
New York Steak with Polenta
Last, but not least…
Thank you to AFM Local 6 for supporting the musicians of the San Francisco Bay Area!
About the AFM Musicians Union Local 6
The Musicians Union Local 6 is a labor union for professional musicians. Our goal is to improve the economic status, social position and general welfare of our members. We serve the following Bay Area locations: Includes all of San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties.
Membership is open to all musicians and vocalists who work part-time or full-time in pop, rock, country, jazz, classical, folk or other areas of music making. We are affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM). If you are outside of our jurisdiction and would like to find the local in your area, visit the AFM National Website.
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Bertolucci’s Ristorante
This South San Francisco landmark was founded by the Bertolucci Family in 1928. After its original owners retired in 2003, this popular location for traditional Italian cuisine was reopened in 2005 by the Sodini Family. http://www.bertoluccisristorante.com