CALVIN SIMMONS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The Oakland Symphony the Youth Orchestra and the Chorus reach over 60,000 people in Oakland California and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area annually. The Symphony is a source of music education working with schools and in the community to introduce young people to the joys of playing an instrument and experiencing classical performance. The Symphony fosters collaborations with local arts organizations from childrens choruses to jazz ensembles.

The Military Womens Memorial honors and tells the stories of women past and present who serve our nation in the military. The Memorial is the leading memorial and education center honoring womens contributions to the service of our nation. It is the only historical repository that documents all military womens service.

The USS Hornet Sea Air & Space Museums mission is to utilize USS Hornet and the collections exhibitions and educational programming to promote awareness and understanding of U.S. naval history science technology and service. The ships legacy from World War II through the Vietnam War culminates with the recovery of the Apollo 11 and 12 astronauts the first two sets of astronauts to walk on the Moon.