Inauguration of the Boothby Center

Celebrating the debut of the “Cocktail Bill” Boothby Center for the Beverage Arts: San Francisco’s new community center, “beverage lab,” conference room and event space.

“Cocktail Bill” Boothby was a turn-of-the-century San Franciscan barman, author, philanthropist and civic leader who connected the fabric of the City with his wits, his grit and his cocktails.

The Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail dedicates their home base as an homage to this historic San Franciscan and all those alive today who honor his work.

Veteran bartender John Burton will be on hand to celebrate the night and the 51st anniversary of his bartending career in Northern California.

Additional highlights of the evening include tours of the just-finished space and cocktails by co-founders of the Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail (BCCAC), H. Joseph Ehrmann (Elixir), Jeff Hollinger (Comstock Saloon), Duggan McDonnell (Cantina).

The event is part of San Francisco Cocktail Week--a week dedicated to honoring San Francisco's vibrant cocktail culture. (http://sfcocktailweek.com)

$25 per person. Ticket includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

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