I have told this story before but for those of you that didnt read it, here is some background on this Poster From The Past. The Straight Theatre was an old movie theater in the heart of the Haight Ashbury, at 1702 Haight on the corner of Haight and Cole. In early 1966, some local hippies decided to convert the old theater into a hippie arts center that would present musical and other performances as well as act as a sort of Hip Community Center. The final embodiment of this structure, the Straight Theater, ran into trouble with the neighborhood and zoning issues when it tried to open a music venue. To get around it and still keep to their original purpose, the owners called it a school of dance. Grateful Dead band members were listed as dance instructors when they agreed to perform at the opening of this newly remodeled site. It was back some 46 years ago on this day in 1968 that Initial Shock, Allmen Joy, Indian Head Band and Phoenix played, and a Dance Class took place at the Straight Theatre, right where everything was happening .... in the Haight/Ashbury here in San Francisco. All this wonderful music and crazy fun experiences for a mere $2 bucks. MY my, …..How times have changed! This piece was created by the lovely rock artist, Mari Tepper and is a favorite of mine. It was printed only once. Share some of Maris work with a friend! Approved with a smile by Professor Poster
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:32:47 +0000
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