Episode #7 focuses on Gary Weimberg, the documentary filmmaker who, along with his partner Catherine Ryan, has created many insightful films and television programs, the newest of which is the documentary Soldiers of Conscience, about soldiers grappling with the moral issues of war. Soldiers of Conscience airs on PBS on Oct. 16. But first Gary talks about his encounters with major movie stars, directors and others who have mentored him along his filmmaking path. See photos of Gary and Andy below, under the keywords for this episode.

Keywords and links for this episode:

Episode #6 starts with a noisy introduction featuring the navy’s Blue Angels screaming over San Francisco, then we go to the Mechanics Institute Library to hear Willie Brown, former mayor of San Francisco and long-time California state legislator, speak about his book: Basic Brown, My Life and Our Times. This episode is about 30 minutes long. Please view the related photos and videos under the keywords, below.

Keywords for this episode:

Episode #5 emphasizes astrology with JoAnne Brasil, writer and astrologer, telling us about the astrological charts of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates, as well as her usual monthly report on what the stars are doing. Then we’ll hear two poems written and read by Ralph Jack (who plays the flute as well). This episode is about 20 minutes long.

Keywords:

Episode #4, prepared in Santa Cruz, California while Andy is on a “working vacation” there, features an interview with writer, editor and teacher Tom Powers, stories from the Theater Department at Illinois State University and stories about odd things that have happened to Tom in movie theaters far and wide. This episode is about 25 minutes long, and there are some nature photos of Santa Cruz under the keywords, below.

Keywords and links for this episode:

Prepared in Santa Cruz, California while Andy is on a “working vacation” there, Episode #3 starts with a visit to the opening night party of the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival and an amusing encounter with filmmaker Harjant Gill, then to the Roxie Theater and a chat with Barbara Hammer at the premier of her new film “A Horse Is Not A Metaphor” about her recovery from cancer and how guided imagery of horses helped her recover. Next, we’ll talk to Stephen Kent Jusick about the plight of short experimental films, go on a Karaoke adventure with Jack, Valerie and Frank, and close with some ‘deep thoughts’ about responsibility. This episode is 22 minutes long. Please view the photos and video below, under the keywords for this episode. Enjoy!

Keywords for this episode:

In Episode #2 we’ll join a media preview tour of San Francisco’s new Contemporary Jewish Museum and spend time with its architect Daniel Libeskind, museum President Rosalyn Swig, Director Connie Wolf, artists Alan Berliner and Trenton Doyle Hancock, and others. We’ll also talk to Liam Passmore about San Francisco’s own literary festival, Litquake, coming up in October, and about the horror of those yearly visitors, the Blue Angels. Then, because they got such a great response after Episode #1, we’ll hear another piece from the Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers, this one entitled “All Things Bright and Beautiful.” This episode is 37 minutes long. See photos and videos below, under the keywords.

Keywords for this episode:

Episode #1 includes an interview with Don Bachardy, noted portrait artist and longtime partner of British author Christopher Isherwood, along with Tina Mascara and Guido Santi, the creators of a new documentary called “Chris and Don, A Love Story” about Bachardy’s and Isherwood’s 30-year relationship. Then we’ll hear a short story written and read by Philadelphia defense attorney Mike Carroll, an astrological forecast for September from JoAnne Brasil, and end the episode with a lovely piece of music—Antonio Vivaldi’s Variations on a Theme performed by the Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers. This episode is 31 min. long. See photos under the keywords below.

Keywords for this episode:

This is the special “sneak preview” episode, Episode Zero, which contains mini-excerpts from full segments that will be coming up on future episodes of Andy’s Treasure Trove. I hope that you’ll tell your friends about Andy’s Treasure Trove, where culture, art and fun co-mingle!

Thanks,

Keywords for this episode: