San Francisco Symphony’s celebrations of its 100th birthday began in earnest this week with the publication of a luxurious hardback: the meaty coffee-table book “Music for a City, Music for the World.”
Written by Larry Rothe, the story of orchestra begins with the apocalyptic drama of the Great Quake, a mere five years before the birth of SFS in December 1911:
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PERSON IN TOWN
Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer performs at the Rrazz Room. HBO, Bravo and Logo TV specials dot the résumé of Westenhoefer, who is one of the first openly gay comics in the United States. [8 p.m., Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St., S.F.]
DINING OUT
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Friday, Nov. 6
EATING
Old Mandarin Islamic: The hot spot gives off the reassuring vibes of mainland China between the bustle of the kitchen staff and the “warm pots” that instantly cook slices of lamb and beef. [3132 Vicente St., S.F.; (415) 564-3481]
DRINKING
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