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02/27/2013 - An Uncommon Journey, with Deborah Strobin and Ilie Wacs

Posted: 27 Feb 2013 04:30 PM PST
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Strobin and her brother Wacs fled from Nazi Austria to the Shanghai Jewish
ghetto. Hear their story of escape from Vienna to Shanghai to the U.S.
during World War II and the ultimately uplifting tale of survival as seen
through the eyes of two children with their different memories of the
period that shaped their lives. Today, Strobin is a well-known San
Francisco philanthropist, and Wacs is a highly successful fashion designer
and prominent artist. Join these two as they tell their remarkable story
and put a spotlight on a piece of Holocaust history that’s not widely
known.

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12/28/2012 - TIPPER, OTT + TIMMONKEY

Posted: 28 Dec 2012 06:00 PM PST
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Friday December 28th
tickets online - http://tipperott.eventbrite.com/
also at Streetlight records in downtown Santa Cruz




RAINDANCE INVITES YOU
to kick off your New Years weekend
with a very special evening of dance celebration



featuring music by
TIPPER, OTT and TIMONKEY
Live video mixing by Jonathan Singer



tickets online - http://tipperott.eventbrite.com/



TIPPER http://www.tippermusic.net/



David Tipper is a British composer and producer specializing in electronic
music that ranges from Ambient, through Trip Hop, to uptempo Nuskool
Breakbeat. His live performances consist largely of his own unreleased
compositions, and he is highly regarded for scratching his own sounds over
his music, creating a live element of turntablism stemming from prowess
early in his career as a vinyl DJ. Discovered as a teenager DJing in a
London nightclub by soon to be manager Richie Warren. Their earliest
conversations centered on bass frequencies and rhythms underlying beats,
and they began researching the science involved in creating the most
effective dance music. A favorite of broken beat heads around the globe and
we are very excited to wobble and squelch it out with him on the dancefloor
at Cocoanut Grove



OTT



http://www.ottsonic.net/about/
https://www.facebook.com/ott.sonic.7?fref=ts



TIMONKEY (debut performance of the new project)
That's right folks Timonkey is back!



http://www.timonkeymusic.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TimonkeyMusic



8pm-1am / 21 and up
35 gen admission / 40 door
COCOANUT GROVE BALLROOM 400 BEACH ST SANTA CRUZ CA

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT STREETLIGHT RECORDS NOW



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12/28/2012 - The Hard Times Revue - Depression Era Diversions

Posted: 28 Dec 2012 06:00 PM PST
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Oddball Films brings you The Hard Times Revue: Depression-Era Diversions,
an evening of cartoons, musical numbers and ephemeral oddities from the
1930s. One of the darkest decades of the 20th Century, America in the
1930s faced untold hardships like the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl
and cinema supplied a much-needed diversion, but could never quite shake
the bleakness of the times. This program of vintage films highlights the
struggle of the American people and the fantasies invented to alleviate
their hardships. Betty Boop gets hooked on smack in the blackballed
cartoon interpretation of the Cab Calloway song Minnie the Moocher (1932).
7 year-old Sammy Davis junior shines as he sings and dances his way to the
Oval Office in the controversial all-black musical comedy Rufus Jones for
President (1932). Spencer Tracy imagines a haunting, writhing Hell in
Dante's Inferno (1935). George Pal will knock you off your feet in his art
deco puppet wonderland in the early Puppetoon Cavalcade of Music (1934).
The famous talking Tiffany Chimps get into hilarious anthropomorphic
antics, make an ass of yourself, playing Donkey Baseball (1935) and bundle
up with Duke Ellington in Bundle of Blues (1933). Plus timely newsreels,
musical surprises and so much more!



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12/31/2012 - It Came from Outer Space: Endup's End-of-the-World NYE
Cocktail Party + NYD Music Marathon Re-birth!

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 06:00 PM PST
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This year's theme celebrates, the 1950's sci-fi camp + the Mayan calendar
prophesy with "It Came from Outer Space : Endup's End-of-the-World NYE
Cocktail Party plus, Endup's NYD Music Marathon Re-birth!".




New Year's Eve can be such a crap shoot (and expensive to boot), so The
Endup + Stoli once again, will give our beloved friends a fabulous end of
the year "Thank You" by offering NO COVER (from 8p to 11p), complimentary
Stoli cocktails, appetizers + entertainment (of course, champagne toast at
midnight).Simply RSVP by 11:59p on Dec 29th! All guests must be 21+ + guest
list strictly enforced for Free Admission. Be sure to RSVP early to
***@gmail.com as list will close promptly once capacity is reached.
All guests are welcome to stay well past midnight + throughout the weekend.
Dance the night away till the break of dawn, serenaded by an amazing roster
of world class Djs!



Miss Gay USA 2013, Mercedez Munro + Master of Ceremonies, Patrik Gallineux
co-host the evening with performances by Apocalyptic Vixen, Cassandra Cass,
International Billboard + Recording Artist, Aki Starr, Bay Area Glitter
Bomb + Reality TV Star, Jason Brock, Guest Appearance by Broadway's "Lion
King" Stars, Jelani Remy + Tonoccus McLain + a 2 hour cocktail set by Latin
Rock Band, PEACE. Top Dj + Endup Resident, Cuervo will ring the New Year
with The Endup's Best House Music Selections.



Don't miss the chance to shake it up @ The Legendary Endup, on New Year's
Eve where the music + party will never stop unless, it's the
End-of-the-World as you know it!





THE ENDUP'S END OF THE WORLD SPECTACULAR 3RD ANNUAL STOLI NEW YEAR'S EVE
COCKTAIL PARTY

sunset monday dec 31st - sunrise tuesday jan 1st 2013!!!
NYE to NYD @ Endup

bringing in 2013...

world class latin rock band performing live 8pm until 10pm
PEACE

vocal performance by reality tv star
JASON BROCK

music by endup's top dj
CUERVO

international billboard recording artist
AKI STARR
featuring his hit single "THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU"

live on stage in technicolor... the original vixen
CASSANDRA CASS

appearance by stars of broadway's "THE LION KING"
JELANI REMY
TONOCCUS MCLAIN

newly crowned miss gay USA 2013
MERCEDEZ MUNRO

master of ceremonies
PATRIK

MIDNIGHT CHAMPAGNE TOAST + COUNTDOWN
CUERVO
w/ guest drummer Cayce Andrew 12am

DEAN SAMARAS
BEN SEAGREN 1:30am tagteam set

BRIAN SALAZAR
MARIA LAFOUNTAIN 3am tagteam set

JULIUS PAPP 4:30am

FRANKY BOISSY 6am

RICK PRESTON 7:30am

JOJO TORRES 9am

HAWTHORNE 10:30am



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12/31/2012 - Peaceful New Years Eve Party

Posted: 31 Dec 2012 06:30 PM PST
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Join us in peaceful community at the meditation center for an evening of
games, music, non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks, "Letting Go of the
Old" fire ceremony, words of wisdom for a new year, guided meditation +
silent reflection to welcome in the new year, 2013. Free of charge, All are
welcome!



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01/03/2013 - Litquake's Epicenter: Literary Salon with Stuart Neville +
Cara Black

Posted: 03 Jan 2013 05:00 PM PST
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Join Litquake at the Epicenter for the launch of Stuart Neville's new
novel, "Ratlines."



Neville is the author of three previous books including "The Ghosts of
Belfast," winner of the 2010 L.A. Times Book Prize. He lives in Armagh,
Northern Ireland. He'll be joined in conversation by the Bay Area's own
Cara Black, author of 13 books in the bestselling Aimee Leduc detective
series, which is set in Paris.



About "Ratlines"



Ireland, 1963. As the Irish people prepare to welcome President John F.
Kennedy to the land of his ancestors, a German businessman is murdered in a
seaside guesthouse. He is the third foreign national to die within a few
days, and Minister for Justice Charles Haughey is desperate to protect a
shameful secret: the dead men were all former Nazis granted asylum by the
Irish government.



A note from the killers is found on the corpse, addressed to Colonel Otto
Skorzeny, Hitler's favourite commando. It says simply: "We are coming for
you. Await our call."



Lieutenant Albert Ryan, Directorate of Intelligence, is ordered to
investigate the murders and protect Skorzeny. But as he infiltrates
Ireland's secret network of former Nazis and collaborators, Ryan must make
a terrible choice: his country or his conscience?



"'Ratlines' is a belter: fast, furious, bloody and good."
-Ian Rankin, New York Times bestselling author of Exit Music



"Stuart Neville's books just get better and better and 'Ratlines' is simply
superb."
-Mark Billingham, bestselling author of Rush of Blood



"Wildly entertaining, 'Ratlines' is a superb mystery but in addition, a
spotlight on a slice of Irish history largely ignored. This is a complex
mystery told in the exceptional style that Stuart Neville has made his own.
Jameson and Nazis, Irish rebel songs and Charles Haughey, it's a bold and
brilliant blend."
-Ken Bruen, Shamus Award-winning author of The Guard

Presented by Litquake Literary Festival



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01/04/2013 - Art Murmur at Johansson Projects

Posted: 04 Jan 2013 03:00 PM PST
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Johansson Projects presents two simultaneous shows featuring the works of
Rachel Kaye in SHEBAM! POP! BLOP! WIZZ! and Casey Watson in Opal Dust.



Rachel Kaye's textile playgrounds channel the eternally dramatic love
affair between art and fashion. Ripped from fashion magazines today's top
trends melt into mazes of color and pattern, pure visual stimulation devoid
of opinion or moral stance. As if conducting an operation, Kaye
deconstructs the visual fabric of her physical fabrics, letting the
symbiosis of art and fashion exist on the same picture plane. Eventually
any trace of the textiles' former life as a clothing object is forgotten as
the patterns invite comparisons to graffiti, the internet, hieroglyphics
and even technicolor cartography. The ghosts of high art masters like Yayoi
Kusama and Andy Warhol loom above the trendy polka dots and floral motifs,
yet instead of lamenting their grand visions' fall to consumer levels Kaye
revels in the beautiful all-at-onceness of it all.



Opal Dust features Casey Watson depicting the sharp-edged task of
portraying a soft exterior. Watson’s meticulous colored pencil and
graphite drawings invite the viewer to unearth her treasures and inspect
their rusted edges. Up close, petals, leaves and stems re-arrange
themselves into kaleidoscopic wreaths. These newly forged orbs careen and
breed, evoking ideas of natural symmetry and squished floral formations.
From a distance, the same drawings take on new forms as fireworks,
galaxies, and magnified molecules pop from the paper.



Shows run until January 12, 2013
First Friday: January 4, 5-8pm



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01/05/2013 - 'Ring' in the New Year at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 08:00 AM PST
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January 5 - 6
“Ring” in the New Year
Join Playland's party for Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien's birthday.
Win prizes hunting for the Hobbit, Golem and Gandolf hidden around our
Museum of Fun.
The special events of “Ring” in the New Year Weekend are in addition to
all of Playland's regular attractions. Guests pay one low price to enter
and can play all day: $10 for children and seniors, and $15 for general
admission. Playland-Not-at-the-Beach is a nonprofit Museum of Fun.
Designed and built entirely by volunteers, the 20+ interactive exhibits
celebrate the magic and history of America's bygone amusements -- circuses,
carnivals, magic, side shows, penny arcades, amusement devices, pinball
arcades, haunted houses, and beautiful art everywhere. Our goal is to
educate newer generations about the bygone days and allow those who
remember Whitney's Playland and the Sutro Baths the opportunity to
recapture the glorious sights and sounds of that marvelous era.



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01/05/2013 - RISK FOR DEEP LOVE a ritual audience participation experience
experiment

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 06:00 PM PST
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RISK FOR DEEP LOVE
a ritual audience participation experience experiment



The Long-Running Underground Hit!



Frank Moore, world-known shaman performance artist, will conduct improvised
passions of musicians, actors, dancers, and audience members in a
laboratory setting to create altered realities of fusion beyond taboos.
Bring your passions and musical instruments and your senses of adventure
and humor. Other than that, ADMISSION IS FREE! (But donations are
encouraged.)



ARE YOU HUMAN ENOUGH FOR THIS?


For more information
Call: 510-526-7858
http://www.eroplay.com/events.html
http://www.temescalartcenter.org/index.html

2013 Dates!

Saturday, February 2, 2013
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Saturday, October 5 , 2013
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Saturday, December 7, 2013

“Lauded and controversial shaman performance artist Frank Moore   will
be sure to baffle your mind. Moore will attempt to reimagine human emotion
through the use of musicians, actors, dancers, and members of the audience.
It's experimental performance art at its most experimental.”
George McIntire, San Francisco Bay Guardian

“Frank Moore, a genius explorer of the frontiers of human affection.”
www.reddit.com

"One of the country's most controversial and profound artists." Kotori
Magazine



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01/05/2013 - Happy Birthday, Elvis! with Jim Anderson + The Rebels

Posted: 05 Jan 2013 06:00 PM PST
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Jan 5, 8pm; Jan 6, 2pm



While Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee celebrates Elvis Presley's 78th
Birthday Weekend with receptions, celebrations, and concerts, Pleasanton's
Firehouse Arts Center will be hosting its own special Elvis birthday events
with the return engagement of Jim Anderson + The Rebels
(www.jimandersonmusic.net) in their hit "Early Elvis" Tribute Show.



Vocalist Jim Anderson has made a big name for himself with his tribute to
the early years (1954-1966) and early hits of Elvis Presley. Selling out
most venues, including their appearance last year at the Firehouse in
record-breaking time, the five-member group has been touted by lifelong
Elvis fans as, "The most authentic tribute to early Elvis Presley to
date." Jim is not an 'Elvis Impersonator'. He is, however, thought by
many to be the best interpreter of Elvis' early music today.



According to Anderson, he began performing in 1986 while in high school
after being coerced by his football buddies. After about 6 words of "Love
Me Tender", to his surprise, he received a screaming standing ovation and
could barely hear the music. The reaction was so positive that Jim was
immediately booked for several small venues. The venues continued to grow
larger and he became an opening act for such renowned names as: The
Platters, The Coasters, The Isley Brothers, and the "Ragin' Cajun" himself,
Doug Kershaw.



From "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Hound Dog", to "Don't Be Cruel" and "Jailhouse
Rock," the show will be full of the songs that keep the legend alive.
Along with his band The Rebels, each a talented solo musician in his own
right, Jim Anderson will recreate the sound, the songs, and the memories of
Elvis Presley, and join together with the crowds in Memphis and fans all
over the world to say 'Happy Birthday, Elvis!'



Presented by City of Pleasanton Firehouse Arts Center



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01/06/2013 - Hear Palestinian Peace Activist Iyad Burnat of Bil'in

Posted: 06 Jan 2013 04:30 PM PST
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Come and hear Iyad Burnat, a Palestinian leader in the non-violent
resistance peace movement. Iyad works with Israeli and International peace
activists against the land takeover and settlements from his village,
Bil'in, in the West Bank of Palestine. Iyad and the village committee have
led other Palestinian communities in this work.



Iyad will tell the stories of Bil'in and life in occupied Palestine, and
talk about strategies for non-violent popular resistance with the goal of
peace and prosperity for all people. Photos and videos will accompany his
presentation. His brother filmed the Academy Awards' short listed
documentary "Five Broken Cameras" that has been shown in the Bay Area.



Presented by Bay Area Jewish Voice for Peace



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01/06/2013 - French Radio / Thomas Carnacki / Jerry Smith

Posted: 06 Jan 2013 06:00 PM PST
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Multiple Stimuli Overload in downtown Berkeley...



The East Bay amorphous group of post-surrealist soundscape artists known as
Thomas Carnacki open the evening with sleight of hand and sound, joined on
this occasion by guests Sheila Bosco and Cheryl Leonard. An assortment of
odd instrumentation and dada-esque tendancies will prevail.



French Radio follows up with a set that promises deep swells of improvised
immersive sound, layered with melodic passages from invisible soundtracks.
Bruce Anderson of MX-80 infamy brings his distinct guitar sound to the mix,
AC Way of Sutekh Hexen gives the solid base of subterranean density through
grizzled electronics and vocal flourishes, and Jim Kaiser of Petit Mal
contributes musique concrete techniques through reel tapes/shortwave radio
and various contact microphones in distress. As a trio, this group has
played in the Bay Area for over a decade, albeit usually no more than once
per year, making the occasional live performance a rare treat not to be
missed.



Oakland based video artist Jerry Smith provides projected hallucinations
for the French Radio set, weaving an open ended narrative set along the
California coastline and filtered through live processing.



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01/10/2013 - Tuning For The Edge Of The Line

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Electric Works presents
Tuning For The Edge Of The Line
January 10 ￜ" February 9, 2013
Artist Reception: Thursday, January 10, 6-8 PM



In Tuning For The Edge Of The Line Elaine Buckholtz will take over the
entire gallery with an installation featuring light-based work and videos
that activate the surface of printed media on the wall.



Buckholtz explores light as an ephemeral phenomenon and uses it to unmask
hidden aspects of architectural forms in relation to painting. She uses
visual and temporal repetition to explore the intersection of space, image,
movement, and light. Her fascination with light has a long history.
Buckholtz will use her background in lighting and theater design in this
exhibition to generate her own luminous theater in the gallery.



This is Buckholtz’ third exhibition with Electric Works. Buckholtz
received her MFA at Stanford University and has shown at The Swiss
Technorama Museum, Winterthur Switzerland; Yerba Buena Center For The Arts,
San Francisco, California; The Claremont Museum in Southern California;
Pierogi Leipzig, Leipzig Germany; The Luggage Store in San Francisco; The
San Francisco Arts Commission; California College of The Arts; Stanford
University; The Wexner Center For The Arts; Sun Valley Center For The Arts;
and Fusion Art Space, San Francisco, California.



GALLERY HOURS:
Tuesday- Saturday 11 AM ￜ" 5 PM



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01/10/2013 - Why There Are Words Literary Reading Series Celebrates Third
Anniversary

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Why There Are Words, named Best of the Bay for Literary Event 2012, will
celebrate its 3rd anniversary Jan. 10, 2013, with the special event
“Pairings.” Beginning at 7 pm, at Studio 333 in Sausalito, tasty
servings of poets and writers paired together for a delectable treat will
read each other’s work. Seats will go quickly, so arrive early. Bring
extra cash for books and booze. More information, including the readers’
full bios, at the website http://whytherearewords.com. Why There Are Words
is curated by founder Peg Alford Pursell (http://www.pegalfordpursell.com).



Readers include
Julie Bruck, author of three books of poetry, (Monkey Ranch (2012) most
recently), and recipient of the 2012 Governor General’s Award for Poetry.
http://www.juliebruck.com



Lewis Buzbee, author of several novels for adults and award-winning novels
for younger readers, including newly published Bridge of Time.
http://www.lewisbuzbee.com



Carolyn Cooke, award-wining short story writer and author of, most
recently, the award-winning novel Daughters of the Revolution.
http://www.carolyncooke.com



Glen David Gold, author of the international bestselling novels Sunnyside
and Carter Beats the Devil. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_David_Gold



Dean Rader, author of the award-winning debut collection of poems Works
+Days. http://www.deanrader.com



Melissa Stein, author of the award-winning poetry collection Rough Honey.
http://www.melissastein.com



Cary Tennis, author of, most recently, Since You Asked, the best from his
advice column for Salon.com of the same name. http://carytennis.com



Matthew Zapruder, author of three collections of poetry, most recently Come
On All You Ghosts, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.
http://matthewzapruder.wordpress.com

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01/10/2013 - Vincent Jackson: Bold and Beautiful

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Creativity Explored announces the inaugural solo exhibition of Vincent
Jackson, who at age 52 is one of the most prolific and longest-practicing
artists at the studio. For nearly 30 years ￜ" as long as Creativity
Explored has been in existence ￜ"Jackson has worked in the studio five
days a week, creating large-scale, brightly colored, intense and soulful
portraits in oil pastels and other media that break the human form into
geometric shapes. The resulting mask-like works can be viewed as a
contemporary renewal of traditional African and Oceanic folk art imagery
that has entranced art collectors around the world. Jackson’s repertoire
also encompasses intriguing abstract compositions that incorporate the
geometric shapes of his iconic portraits. The artist’s bold, graphic
designs have a huge following in the interior design world, and have been
licensed to major retailers such as design giant Crate & Barrel’s CB2
contemporary furniture annex; and, also to San Francisco Bay Area artisan
chocolatier Recchuitti Confections.



Don’t miss this first show of 2013, featuring one of Creativity
Explored’s most devoted, exuberant and appealing artists.


Creativity Explored’s 30th Anniversary exhibitions are supported by the
Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation.



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01/11/2013 - Cliche by 81 Bees: A Group Photography Exhibition

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January 11th - Feb 21st, Mon-Sun 12-6pm



On January 11th, 2013, 4x5 Gallery will present Cliche featuring the work
of the photography group 81 Bees, as part of the gallery's soft opening
series of community based exhibitions.



As part of 4x5 Gallery's mission to open our space to Bay Area-based
photography groups and serve as a community resource for local
photographers and enthusiasts, we are pleased to welcome 81 Bees and
provide a space for these emerging photographers to display their work.



Taking a tongue and cheek look at cliches through the medium of
photography, 17 Bay Area artists will display a series of images that are
unafraid of cliches, but rather delve into the action of finding original
meaning in the mundane. Notes 4x5 Gallery founder Gordon Szeto, "The
works, well, it's painfully perfect and funny."



Born out of the recognition of a mutual passion and talent for photography,
the group, 81 Bees formed in spring 2008. For nearly five years, the
members of 81 Bees have continually inspired to motivate, collaborate and
learn from one another-whether it be new printing techniques or strategies
for furthering themselves as artists.



Presented by 4x5 Gallery



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01/11/2013 - Monochrome Noir

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Monochrome Noir
January 9 - February 15, 2013
Curated by Michael Dale Bernard and Tara Locklear
Artists’ reception Friday, January 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.



Exhibition catalog is available



Monochrome Noir features work that boldly flaunts deep fields of black and
that is punctuated with the perfect placement of a single color. These
contemporary jewelry artists rely on the sleek, darker side of the
monochromatic view. Often using found or recycled materials, much of this
work presents a narrative inspired by geography, architecture, historical
motifs, and decorative arts. The exhibition installation will also include
portraits featuring the jewelry from Monochrome Noir by North Carolina
photographer Becky Parker. This collection of jewelry and portraits
alternates between punk and formal, irreverent and elegant. The show
includes 22 artists from the United States, Estonia, and The Netherlands.



Participating artists:
Allyson Bone, Sara Brown, Ashley Buchanan, Kat Cole, Gabriel Craig, Michael
Dale Bernard, Arthur Hash, Sarah Holden, Yevgeniya Kaganovich, Tara
Locklear, Nick Mullins, Katie Poterala, Réka Fekete, Marissa Saneholtz,
Loring Taoka, The Opulent Project, Robert Thomas Mullen, Tanel Veenre,
Stephanie Voegele, Sarah West, Laura Wood, Leia Zumbro




About Velvet da Vinci:
Since 1991, Velvet da Vinci has been a leader in showcasing new
developments in contemporary art jewelry and craft-based sculpture and
regularly organizes exhibitions of contemporary craft. The gallery
represents more than 100 renowned artists from across the globe and
endeavors to educate the public with a lecture series by both local and
visiting artists. Velvet da Vinci is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11
am ￜ" 6 pm, Sunday from 11am ￜ" 4pm. The Gallery is closed on Monday.
For more information, please call 415.441.0109, email:
***@velvetdavinci.com or visit www.velvetdavinci.com.



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01/11/2013 - Mario Guarneri tbd-a Jazz Quartet

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On Friday January 11th, 2013 please join us for a very special jazz
evening, featuring Mario Guarneri and his new ensemble tbd-a quartet.



Trumpeter Mario Guarneri brings to his performances a fresh creative voice,
amazing technical ease, and an intense desire to touch people with his
music. His career has encompassed everything from playing with Louis
Armstrong at the age of 13 to fifteen seasons with the Los Angeles
Philharmonic. Guarneri has recorded solo albums on the Crystal and Nonesuch
labels, played principal trumpet with the LA Chamber Orchestra for ten
seasons, and appeared on over 300 TV and motion picture soundtracks, most
notably as soloist on Godfather III.



Since his return to the Bay Area, where he was born and raised, Mario has
concentrated his energies on the Guarneri Jazz Quartet. He teaches trumpet
and improvisation at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He is the
inventor of the BERP, a learning tool for brass instruments which is sold
all over the world (BERP.com). He has performed over the years with a
diverse list of creative musicians including Earl “Fatha” Hines, Frank
Zappa, Sarah Vaughn, Cleo Lane, and Roger Kellaway.



This first Friday, Mario and tbd-a quartet, his new quartet, will perform
live jazz at The Emerald Tablet. tbd-a quartet, featuring two trumpets,
bass and drums, play their music in a linear way, creating implied
harmonies, and stretching traditional forms.



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01/12/2013 - Family Birding -Christmas Bird Count4Kids

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Interested in learning about winter birds in a fun, family-friendly event?
Families are invited to San Francisco Botanical Garden for its first annual
Christmas Bird Count4Kids.



On January, 12, from 8am to 12:30pm experienced birders will lead teams of
children and their parents on different routes through the Garden for the
annual bird count.



After an easy 90-minute observation walk, groups will gather for a brown
bag lunch at the San Francisco County Fair Building to tally and share
results, and learn the importance of Citizen Science monitoring for bird
conservation.
A binocular boot camp and birding basics will be offered at 8:30 am.



For more information contact Andrew at ***@sfbg.org or call
415-661-1316 xt. 400. Register at www.sfbg.org.
The event is free and open to all children aged 8-16. Space is limited to
36 children.



The CBC4Kids was launched in 2007 by Tom Rusert and Darren Peterie of
Sonoma Birding and has been spreading across North America ever since.
"Every year for over a century, Christmas Bird counts have been organized
across America through Audubon, mainly for adults, during mid-December and
early January," said Rusert. "Young kids with their families are often not
included in this important 24-hour, rigorous 'citizen science' effort so we
created the CBC4Kids and their families. This is a stand-alone, half-day
event instilling some of the important basic ingredients in the grand old
Audubon tradition. The objective is to have fun, and potentially create a
hometown team of birders and conservationists for the future while
encouraging families to enjoy and respect nature together."

Presented by San Francisco Botanical Garden Society



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01/12/2013 - Falling in Love with Nature w/ Dr. Scott Sampson

Posted: 12 Jan 2013 05:00 PM PST
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An evening of silence, inspiration, and conversation with paleontologist
and science communicator Scott Sampson, PhD ("Dr. Scott" on the PBS KIDS
series Dinosaur Train). Sampson will speak on what he considers one of the
most pressing needs of our time - Falling in Love with Nature.



He will then open a thought-provoking discussion on the role of mindful
practice and awakened action in achieving sustainable societies. How can
ancient principles and practices of mindfulness be leveraged to reverse the
trends of ecological collapse driven by our dysfunctional relationship with
nature? Join the conversation with Dr. Scott at our second annual Members'
Night!

Presented by Green Sangha



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01/12/2013 - Trainwreck Cabaret

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Trainwreck Cabaret captures the charm of off-color entertainment from the
1950s, with the sarcastic modern twist that could only come out of San
Francisco. You’ll enjoy comedy, music, burlesque, and sword swallowing!
For your entertainment, we’ve captured the best local talent from many
different genres and put them together for a show you’ll never forget.



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01/16/2013 - Chopin and the Nature of Genius - Firinn Taisdeal

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Chopin was a musical genius. Yet what do we mean by "genius," exactly? Is
genius only a matter of specialized brain function, or is it the result of
specific character qualities operating over time? After all, in every era
there are prodigies, but most prodigies only go on to become former
prodigies, not geniuses. What accounts for the difference between a
prodigy who becomes a genius, and one who only becomes a former prodigy?
Can someone who was never a prodigy become a genius? Can you become a
genius?



We will examine the nature of genius, specifically as a cluster of four
character qualities, using Chopin as an example.



Forty minutes of the music of Chopin will be included, in recordings by
several different pianists, demonstrating different aspects of the genius
of Chopin, specifically derived from four character qualities.



Firinn Taisdeal is the speaker for this presentation.

Presented by Firinn Taisdeal



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01/16/2013 - SkepTalk: Overconfidence and the Frailty of Knowledge

Posted: 16 Jan 2013 05:30 PM PST
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While self-confidence is a prized human attribute, too much confidence can
be obnoxious, pernicious, and even deadly. This audience-participation
skeptalk will present a simple 10-question quiz to measure an important
aspect of individual self-confidence. With analysis and discussion of these
measurements, audience members will be better able to calibrate properly
their personal levels of self-confidence. The ultimate goal will be
a "healthier skepticism" toward one's own depth of knowledge about the
world.



WHO: Marilin Colón, Lecturer in Psychology, Cal State East Bay and Tucker
Hiatt, Visiting Scholar in Chemistry, Stanford



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01/18/2013 - The 13th Annual Edwardian Ball + Worlds Faire presents The
Doubtful Guest

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 06:00 PM PST
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WHAT: The 13th Annual Edwardian Ball + World’s Faire presents “The
Doubtful Guest”



Paradox Media and Vau de Vire present the 13th annual award-winning
Edwardian Ball and World’s Faire at the beautiful historic Regency
Ballroom in San Francisco on January 18th + 19th. People fly from all over
the world to attend this elegant and whimsical extravaganza of costumery,
carnival, music, acrobatics, ballroom dancing, theater, circus, parlour
games, steam machinery, aerial performances, obscure artifacts, period
technology and elaborate fashion shows; an outrageous celebration of an
unforgettable era while honoring Edward Gorey, the prolific master of
ominous storytelling. This year the Edwardian Ball founders Rosin Coven
and co-hosts Vau de Vire Society feature one of Edward Gorey's more
mischievous, playful masterpieces, “The Doubtful Guest” ￜ" a
performance interspersed with humor and darkness. Attendees can also visit
the acclaimed “Museum of Wonders ￜ" an Edwardian Odditorium,” the
Vendor Bazaar + Piano Saloon is open both nights plus Jan 19, 12-5pm for
daytime shopping. Experience a complete circus extravaganza by The
Wanderlust Circus Orchestra. It’s where literary fans are as welcome as
Goth clubgoers and where the high-flying trapeze and steam-powered machines
create the backdrop for elegantly dressed ballgoers waltzing their way from
absinthe to the dance floor. All are invited to return to a time of
well-dressed gentility by creating characters and costumes for the occasion
ￜ" instilling a madhouse slapdashery of dress by nearly every single
attendee.



WHEN:
Friday + Saturday, January 18 + 19, 2013 ￜ" Doors and Show at 8:00pm ￜ"
All Ages Welcome
Vendor Bazaar + Piano Saloon are also open Saturday, 1/19 from noon to 5pm!



WHERE:
The Regency Ballroom - 1300 Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94109. 
         

     
INFO:
Phone [phone], visit http://www.theregencyballroom.com or
http://edwardianball.com/



TICKETS:
Purchase online at: http://bit.ly/edwardian13



Friday, January 18, 2013
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:
$30 adv / $35 door‚Includes limited seating on a first-come, first-served
basis, plus Museum of Wonders (8-11pm), Steam Exposition, Midway Gaming,
Absinth Bar and Vendor Bazaar.‚VIP TICKETS:
$75 adv / $80 door‚Includes all GA access plus admission to seated
balcony and VIP Bar with two select complimentary drinks  (beer, absinth
and featured cocktails). Museum of Wonders (8 to 11pm), Steam Exposition,
Midway Gaming, Absinth Bars and Vendor Bazaar. NEW! Each ticket includes
two free Salon Dance Classes with Vima Dance!



Saturday, January 19, 2013
Advance purchase highly recommended as this night WILL SELL OUT.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:
$45 adv / $50 door as available‚Includes limited seating on a first-come,
first-served basis, plus Ballroom Dancing, Portrait Booth, Museum of
Wonders (8 to 11pm), Absinthe Bar and Vendor Bazaar.‚VIP TICKETS:
$85 adv / $90 door as available‚Includes all GA access plus admission to
seated balcony and VIP Bar with two select complimentary drinks (beer,
absinth and featured cocktails) Museum of Wonders (8 to 11pm), Absinth Bars
and Vendor Bazaar. NEW! Each ticket includes two free Salon Dance Classes
with Vima Dance!



This event also take place at Fonda Theater in Los Angeles on February 23rd



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01/19/2013 - Very First Concert: The Art of Listening (San Mateo)

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Designed to prime the ears of the youngest listeners as they explore not
only the sounds that the Orchestra's musicians make with their instruments,
but also the sounds heard all around them, this program takes place in
the "Land of Listen."



The SFCO's concert series for babies, toddlers, and children was created by
Music Director Ben Simon in 2007, in collaboration with the acclaimed
Crowden School in Berkeley. Recently expanded to San Mateo, these
20-minute "mini concerts" feature a simple musical concept, short
selections of classical repertoire, tumbling mats as an alternative to
chairs, hands-on musical activities, and lively back-and-forth dialogue
between the performers and the audience.



Consistently popular, these concerts are characterized as much by the young
listeners' lively response to the rhythmic games and activities in which
they engage (listening games, practicing different tempos, etc.) as they
are by the rapt attention paid to the Orchestra's performance.



Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted. The San Francisco
Chamber Orchestra's Very First Concert series is a fully professional
production, produced in collaboration with the Crowden school of Berkeley.
Seating is first come, first served.



Saturday, January 19, 2013-Concert begins at 10:30, 11:10, + 11:50 a.m.
(Repeat Performances)
Congregational Church of San Mateo's Upstairs Youth Room, 105 N. Ellsworth
Ave.



Renowned for its brilliant programming and top-quality musicians, the San
Francisco Chamber Orchestra is drawing capacity crowds and national
attention for its unique admission-free policy. Committed to cultivating
new audiences for classical music, the SFCO has earned its place among the
best Bay Area ensembles. The Orchestra performs four Main Stage Concert
programs each season, plus a wide variety of educational outreach programs,
including three Family Concert programs and two Very First Concert programs
for their youngest listeners.

Presented by San Francisco Chamber Orchestra



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01/25/2013 - Oakland East Bay Symphony Presents 'A Woman's Life' on January
25

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Oakland East Bay Symphony (OEBS) and Music Director Michael Morgan will
celebrate "A Woman's Life" on Friday, January 25, at 8 p.m. at the
Paramount Theatre in Oakland. The opening concert of 2013 will feature
works based on powerful, inspiring women. The program will include the
opening overture to Beethoven's opera "Fidelio", Hector Berlioz's Symphonie
Fantastique and the incredible song cycle written by composer Richard
Danielpour for soprano Angela Brown, based on the insightful poetry of Maya
Angelou. A pre-concert talk by John Kendall Bailey will begin at 7 p.m.



The first half of the January program shines a spotlight on the impact
women have, while the second half examines the inner thoughts of a woman.
From the overture to "Fidelio," in which the heroine, Leonore, courageously
rescues her unjustly imprisoned husband, to Berlioz's Symphonie
Fantastique, in which the composer explores his obsessive feelings for
Irish actress Harriet Smithson, the program begins by looking at the
strength of women. The second half, brought to life by Danielpour and
Brown, explores the thoughts and emotions of a woman as she journeys
through life.

Presented by Oakland East Bay Symphony



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01/26/2013 - All You Can Dance for Just $5

Posted: 26 Jan 2013 11:00 AM PST
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Everybody's favorite event, All You Can Dance for Just $5 is coming. On
January 26, 2013, 1-5pm, you and your friends will enjoy bite-sized samples
of a range of classes for just $5. To quote San Francisco columnist, Leah
Garchik, "The afternoon was a blast."



There's something for everyone at All You Can Dance. Never tried a ballet
class? Want to get a taste of tango? Having Bollywood dreams? These
classes, plus Middle Eastern Dance, Flamenco, Tap and more are on the menu.



If you're new to dance, come on in. If you're already a dancer, get a taste
of something new and bring a friend. More information about the day and
other events at the dance center can be found at linesballet.org



Presented by Alonzo King LINES Dance Center



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01/27/2013 - Belinda Blair

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Vocalist Belinda started singing on the streets of Paris and found a voice
in vintage jazz, blues and swing. She lends her own signature style to the
music of Gershwin, Willie Dixon and Louis Jordan. With Michael Parsons,
keyboard and Ollie Dudek, bass, they remain true to the style while adding
fresh interpretations to the mix. ". . . as soon as she begins to sing,
transforms the room. . . ." SF Magazine
www.belindablair.com