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Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey through guitar history as a world-renowned collection comes to life with a stunning display of antique instruments and live performances by master guitarists.
5:30 PM: Reception with refreshments
6:00 PM: Presentation and musical performance
Join us for an extraordinary evening with Jeff Wells, owner of one of the world's most remarkable collections of historic guitars. This rare event offers a unique opportunity to explore the evolution of the guitar through centuries of craftsmanship and musical innovation.
Jeff Wells, a former classical guitarist turned finance professional, will showcase select pieces from his Austin-Marie Collection, valued at several million dollars. These exquisite instruments, dating from the 1600s to the 1800s, represent the main line of guitar evolution and include rare survivors from the Peninsular War.
We are thrilled to welcome two exceptional musicians—Jon Mendle and Emilia Diaz Delgado—who will perform on select guitars from the collection.
This event offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today for this unprecedented musical journey through time!
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Talk/Lecture | Reception | Performance & Arts |
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The Library was designed by the firm of Bull, Stockwell, and Allen. The architectural style is that of the 19th century railroad yard in Tiburon.
The site is part of the landfill of the 1890s done to create the railroad yard. Windows frame views of the marsh lands and Old St. Hilary's Open Space preserve.
The expanded library was designed by Brown Reynolds Watford Architecture and added approximately 9,000 square feet, bringing the total size of the library to about 19,500 square feet.
