Kathie S. Garrett

The Gourds

Where: Slim's

Date: 2007-08-04 21:00:00

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The Gourds 77 el Deora Showtime: 9:00 PM (Doors: 8:00 PM) Ticket price: $15 Tickets available on-line at: slimstickets.com, Tickets.com All Ages 6 and Over The Austin hillbilly literati are pleased to announce the release of their new album "Noble Creatures" on Yep Roc Records on July 10. The Gourds seemed to burst forth fully formed onto the American music landscape with the "Gogitchershinebox" EP, a swirling group of originals and unexpected covers that brought the group near-instant recognition. Reissued with additional tracks in 2001 as "Shinebox," the band's cover of Snoop Dogg's "Gin and Juice" exploded the band onto an even larger scene. Following the hick-hop cover's wildfire-like spread across genres and the world, The Gourds defined "Gourds music" (the only suitable nomenclature for such an effortless blend of American musical roots) with several more roots-rock classic albums. "Noble Creatures" finds songwriters Kevin Russell and Jimmy Smith at it again with more dense, reference-laden rock twang. The new album is sure to please stalwart fans but also open new doors for the veteran band with its unprecedented focus on balladry. The new album marks an evolution in what is already a Gourds life form light years ahead of the rest.

Prepare for the Playa - Final Countdown to Burning Man!!

Where: Mighty

Date: 2007-08-12 12:00:00

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Fire Sale, Flaming Fashions and Scorching Specials! THE FINAL COUNTDOWN is on, The Playa is beaconing! Time to gas up the car, dust off your playa camping gear and stock up on sunscreen. Let’s not mealy survive on the playa... Let’s Thrive on the PLAYA!! Get all your last minute pre-playa purchases at the FINAL Prepare for the Playa Event! Don’t shop for your Playa needs from the Huge Corporations! Support you fellow Burners! Have fun picking out all of the things you need from other burners just like you! (well I know no one is quite like you but I wasn’t going to say anything) Anyway..... Come out and let all your friends know so they can join in the fun. LIVE Burning Man Ticket Raffle at 630pm!! Come get your last minute raffle tickets - even if you already have your ticket - this is a great opportunity to ‘GIFT’ a ticket for only $5 bucks!! All proceeds benefit the Black Rock Arts Foundation The Burner-Preneur community have come together to offer you one final time to stock up on all the specially made playa products, fashions and burner essentials! Faux Fur Coats, hats, shrugs, leggings, cuffs etc.. Hair accessories- fairy hair, wool dreads, synthetic dreads Funky playa fashions- sexy, playful and fun stuff to wear on the playa lights, el wire and toys, goggles, masks and ear protection domes and playa furniture fire dancing necessitates bags and jewelry Prepare for the Playa is a series of events connecting you to everything you need for Burning Man brought to you by your local Burner-Preneurs! Buy Local, BUY BURNER! August 12th, 2007 12-7pm At Mighty - 119 Utah Street San Francisco Free Entry, Free Parking! http://www.preparefortheplaya.com Stay for the entertainment, black Light Specials, Give a ways, demos, playa products and services that are not easy to find and all in one place! The bar will be open - so come out and play! Come share your Sunday with us - knowing... the burn is calling and you have 16 days to PREPARE FOR THE PLAYA!! Participants in the Prepare for the Playa Event August 12th! BunnyWarez Cinder Garden Designs Fairy Hair Fire Arts Collective Firefly Style Fountain’s M.U.S.E. Foxy Monster Furr Play Gessika Style Hipstirr Belts Manipadma Michaels Light Toys Mike Whipple of Mobile Estate Minerva’s Antennae NifNaks Sparkle Plenty Creations Wild on the Inside Zomadic

Pure Behrouz

Where: Ruby Skye

Date: 2007-04-21 20:00:00

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Ruby Skye, Mixed Elements and eVelvetRope.com present Pure Behrouz (Behrouz's Birthday Bash!)

Girl Talk with Dan Deacon

Where: Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco

Date: 2007-09-29 21:00:00

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Girl Talk Dan Deacon Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C003EB5ECC6B3ED http://www.livenation.com/artist/getArtist/artistId/623654/

Afrobeat No Go Die

Where: Cafe Du Nord

Date: 2007-09-15 20:00:00

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DJ JEREMIAH AND THE AFROBEAT NATION: It's never too late to change the world. DJ Jeremiah's and the Afrobeat Nation will celebrate and pay homage to the legacy of Fela kuti who fought for justice and peace for the common people. "Afrobeat is more than just being a DJ," says Jeremiah Kpoh. "Afrobeat is revolution." For the 27-year-old Liberian native, known to San Francisco world music fans as DJ Jeremiah or, simply, Mr. Afrobeat, the genre represents not a violent uprising, but a movement of consciousness. (San Franicsco Chronicle) Bring your dancing shoes and good vibes as Dj Jeremiah will be spinning Fela's funkiest recording accompanied by a group of seasoned, hard-hitting, musicians. RAW DELUXE Whether Raw Deluxe is in its free-flowing improvisational mode or working through the sweaty structures of its awe-inspiring catalog, the quintet is always a sure bet for a good time. With a musical history that stretches back to the Bay Area's late-'90s acid jazz and hip hop scene, the band has spent nearly 10 years building a reputation for thier high energy shows. The band is comprised of Chris Spano - drums, Chris Arenas - bass, Matt Fleming - electric piano/organ, Tony Jurado - saxophone, and featuring MC's Lexxx Luthor, Mic Blake of Alphabet Soup and Tommy "Soulati" Shepherd of Felonious. Raw Deluxe can always be counted on to cook up a savory mix of danceable tunes. If you like your funk steaming, try it Raw. DJ VANKA (Stellartrax) www.myspace.com/djvanka No one has explored the future of Afro-Latin music in the Bay Area more than DJ Vanka. Besides running the legendary Misturada party, the Belgian born DJ has played alongside the likes of Sidestepper, Yerba Buena, Seu Jorge, Los Amigos Invisibles, and many others. A master at mixing organic and electronic beats, Vanka always brings the vibe with his affectious and uplifting blend of "global urban roots music". Dj Vanka will be spinning a special dance infused Afro House and Afrobeat grooves. Tickets $10ADV/$12DOOR BUY TICKETS>> at http://tickeweb.com CAFE DU NORD 2174 Market St San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 979-6545

Skeleton Television, Statutory Grape

Where: Stork Club Oakland

Date: 2007-05-27 20:00:00

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SKELETON TELEVISION http://www.myspace.com/skeletontelevision STATUTORY GRAPE

Ian Bostridge, Tenor

Where: Herbst Theatre

Date: 2008-01-22 20:00:00

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A clear powerful tenor, Ian Bostridge brings unparalleled intellect and intuition to his performances. His range and repertory are wide and innovative, from Bach to Britten and from the opera stage to recital hall and recording studio.

Ozomatli

Where: The Fillmore

Date: 2007-11-29 20:00:00

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Ozomatli with Wisdom Thursday, November 29, 2007 The Fillmore Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 8:00 pm General Admission - $26.50

House of Deep Lotus - 3 Tribes Come Together For Otto

Where: Mighty

Date: 2007-11-16 22:00:00

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Friday November 16th, 2007 HOUSE OF DEEP LOTUS 3 Tribes Come Together For Otto The Deep End and House of Lotus are coming together for the first time EVER! And what better reason than to celebrate life and to give back where it's needed. DEEP END DJs: AARON POPE CLARK HAMON LAYNE LOOMIS ZACH MOORE KRAMER MURPHSTAR HOUSE OF LOTUS DJS: ALIBI NEEZIAK DEEP EDDY BETH MURPHY BEN MAYBE For more information, please visit http://houseoflotus.com or http://thedeepend.tribe.net. 10PM-LATE MIGHTY | 21+ 119 Utah @ 15th San Francisco, CA 94103 http://www.mighty119.com

The Mantles

Where: Hotel Utah

Date: 2007-11-23 21:00:00

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The Mantles play pop/rock music and hail from San Francisco, California.

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

Where: Napa Valley Opera House

Date: 2008-03-22 20:00:00

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Master Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser engages audiences with his unique stage presence and thorough knowledge of Scotland's music.

Trading Traditions: California's New Cultures

Where: Oakland Museum of California

Date: 2008-01-19 00:00:00

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TRADING TRADITIONS: CALIFORNIA’S NEW CULTURES Way Beyond the Melting Pot The Oakland Museum of California’s new TRADING TRADITIONS: CALIFORNIA’S NEW CULTURES exhibition (January 19–April 6, 2008) vividly depicts how immigrants to the Bay Area don’t necessarily want to blend in. Many opt to adapt but to remain distinct within the community at large and among newcomers. There are cities within cities—Koreatown, Japantown, Chinatown, Fremont’s enclaves of Southeast Asians and Afghans; Russians in San Francisco; and Latinos in the Fruitvale and Mission neighborhoods—that provide continuity and daily interaction with the wider community. Based on the book Under the Dragon (Heyday Books), the multimedia exhibition explores the daily mix of California's new communities through photographs by Berkeley writer and radio journalist Lonny Shavelson, commentary by Oakland author and editor Fred Setterberg and Shavelson, and sound design by James LeBrecht, head of Berkeley Sound Artists, and Shavelson. They present the Bay Area as a virtual street fair, with food, music, and culture in constant exchange. Immigration can mean loss, cultural isolation, and change, which Setterberg and Shavelson convey eloquently. It’s possible to maintain tradition within a household, but not on the street, where markets, movie theaters, places of worship, street signs, and conversation offer a cacophony of choices and distractions. Shavelson has captured many such scenes: ▪ Mien teenagers from an Oakland high school sporting their hair in cornrows ▪ An African American leading the Chinese lion dancers in San Francisco’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade ▪ Latino converts to Islam sharing a Mexican lunch outside the mosque ▪ An Iranian Jew counseling Cambodian refugees in Fremont via the common language of art ▪ A Chinese man wearing a sombrero to blend in with his Latino neighbors The photographs and text, mounted on sailcloth and suspended from the ceiling, give the installation movement and life. The soundscape fills the exhibition with street, prayer, and festival sounds—aural snapshots—from scores of local environments. Trading Traditions also offers an area with mirrors where visitors can try on clothing from Nigeria, Mexico, Japan, East India, China, Guatemala, Russia, and Afghanistan. To interview curators Shavelson, Setterberg, and LeBrecht, or project director Dr. P. Christiaan Klieger, please call 510/238-4740. PUBLIC PROGRAMS Saturday, January 19 Opening Day (2-5 p.m.) Lion dance by Kei Lun Martial Arts Performing Team (3 p.m.) Latin folk music with La Familia Peña-Govea (2-4 p.m.) Sunday, January 20 (12–5 p.m.) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration “Faith in California” (2 p.m.). African American Buddhists, Hare Krishnas, and Muslims discuss their mix of spiritual practices. South African Freedom songs by Vukani Mawethu. Thursday, February 14 (1 p.m.). Curators Lonny Shavelson and Fred Setterberg give a free talk about their book and exhibition and sign books. Sunday, February 17 (2 p.m.). “The Afro-Caribbean and Black Native American Presence in California.” Lonny Shavelson talks with Caribbean historian Val Serrant, Tomi Seon of the Islands of Fire dance company, and Don Little Cloud Davenport from the Black Native American Association about their communities’ contributions to California history. Followed by a celebration of Afro-Caribbean and Black/Native American traditions led by the Sistas-Wit-Style dancers and musicians. First Fridays After Five, March 7. Performances at 7 and 8:15 p.m., James Moore Theatre Introduction by curators Fred Setterberg, Lonny Shavelson, Christiaan Klieger Contemporary Persian ballet Shahrzad Dance Company Korean fusion jazz band Puriak Modern dance by Navarrete x Kajiyama Dance Theater Persian music by Taghi Amjadi (in gallery) Sunday, March 16 (12:40–4:30 p.m.) Family Explorations! Celebrate California’s Cultures Balinese music with Gamelan Sekar Jaya Somei Yoshino Taiko Ensemble with Native American vocalist Jane DeCuir Indian dohl drummer Ustad Lal Singh Bhatti Tortilla-making activity Saturday, April 5, 2008 3-4 p.m. Anthony Brown’s Asian American Orchestra James Moore Theatre Smithsonian scholar, composer and ethnomusicologist, Dr. Anthony Brown leads his Grammy-nominated Asian American Orchestra for a matinee concert, suitable for all ages and musical tastes. The internationally acclaimed ensemble will perform reinterpreted jazz classics by Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and George Gershwin as a program of the Museum's multimedia exhibition, Trading Traditions: California’s New Culture, based on the recent book, Under the Dragon: California’s New Culture, which features a chapter on the Orchestra's recording of their latest CD, Rhapsodies. Included with price of admission. Trading Traditions: California’s New Cultures was funded by the Oakland Museum Women's Board and the Oakland Museum of CA History Guild. The museum’s Art and History Galleries will be closed for renovation Jan 2, 2008 through Oct 2009, but exhibitions, public program, and the store and café will continue as usual. * * * The museum is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 to 5; Sunday, noon to 5; first Friday of the month until 9. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 seniors and students with ID, and free for museum members, kids five and under, and Oakland City employees. The museum is at 1000 Oak @ 10th Street, one block from the Lake Merritt BART. For more information, visit www.museumca.org or call 510/238-2200.

Dubconscious

Where: 12 Galaxies

Date: 2008-05-19 21:00:00

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SVASE Event: 'VC Breakfast: Advanced Tech Ventures, Focus On...

Where: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Date: 2008-03-27 08:00:00

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Event: 'VC Breakfast: Advanced Tech Ventures, Focus On S/W, Internet, Infrastructure, Services' Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008 At 08:00 AM Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Contact Info: Location: Pillsbury Winthrop, LLP, 2475 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Program Chair: Jai Kumar 408-406-4693 Email: jai@vigyana.com URL: www.svase.org/index.php?option=com_extcalendar&Itemid=149&extmode=view&extid=1394 Advanced Technology Ventures Founded in 1979, Advanced Technology Ventures (ATV) is a bi-coastal venture capital firm with more than $1.4 billion in capital under management. We work closely with entrepreneurial teams in several technology markets, including communications, infrastructure, software and services, consumer technology, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices and emerging technologies, to build emerging-growth business ventures into market leaders. With more than 25 years of experience, ATV has a proven track record of success in helping to build strong, sustainable business enterprises. Steve Baloff, Managing General Partner Steve joined ATV in 1996, and focuses on investments in the software and services, internet and infrastructure markets. His representative investments include Cenzic, Compassoft, Engage, IMMI, Liquid Engines, Nominum, Tripwire, WildTangent, UpShot (acquired by Siebel Systems), Striva (acquired by Informatica NASDAQ: INFA), ViryaNet (NASDAQ: VRYA), Velogic (acquired by Keynote NASDAQ: KEYN), Seeker Software (acquired by Concur NASDAQ: CNQR), and Epigram (acquired by Broadcom NASDAQ: BRCM). Steve brings over 19 years of entrepreneurial, operating and venture experience to ATV. He founded and served as CEO of Worldview Systems, a venture-backed start-up noted for creating and launching Travelocity, the award-winning travel site, through a joint venture with Sabre Interactive. Steve also held executive positions in sales, marketing and general management with Covalent Systems, a venture-backed computer systems vendor focused on the graphic arts industry. During his tenure, the company grew from pre-revenue to over $20M in revenue. His career originated in Booz, Allen & Hamilton’s San Francisco and London offices, where he focused on strategy engagements for a variety of technology companies in the U.S. and Europe. Steve holds an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate EVENT LOCATION: Pillsbury Winthrop, LLP, 2475 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA 94304 COST: $25 SVASE Members; $39 Affiliates; $49 Non-members. This event is for ENTREPRENEURS ONLY, BY PREREGISTRATION ONLY. This event is co-sponsored by Pillsbury Winthrop LLP, www.pillsburylaw.com. CONTACT: VCBC Chair: Jai Kumar, contact no. - 408-406-4693

Meditate and Destroy with What About Me? at YBCA

Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Screening Room

Date: 2008-02-28 19:30:00

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MEDITATE AND DESTROY by Sarah Fisher Author Noah Levine (Dharma Punx, Against the Stream) uses his personal experience and punk-rock sensibilities to connect with young people within juvenile halls and urban centers around the country. Meditate and Destroy provides an intimate and dynamic portrait of this unconventional Buddhist teacher and counselor. Q&A with director Sarah Fisher following screening. (2007, 80 min) -with- WHAT ABOUT ME? by Gesar Mukpo What About Me? is a key Buddhist teaching from Shambhala spiritual director the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, in the form of an original music video directed by Gesar Mukpo; both are recognized Tibetan tulkus (incarnate lamas) and sons of the late Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. (2006, 5 min) Public Info: 415-978-2787 or www.ybca.org $8 regular; $6 students, seniors, teachers and YBCA Members

Subarachnoid Space

Where: 924 Gilman

Date: 2008-05-04 17:00:00

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Subarachnoid Space was formed in 1995 as a casual, improvisational trio. Today the band is a foursome but it continues to improvise within loose structures. Thrones features Joe Preston, formerly of The Melvins.

BLACK AND BROWN FACES IN AMERICA’S WILDEST PLACES: A Special...

Where: The Women's Building

Date: 2008-04-19 18:00:00

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BLACK AND BROWN FACES IN AMERICA’S WILDEST PLACES: A Special Evening of Stories Celebrating Women of Color On Saturday, April 19th, join us in celebrating the 2008 Women of Color Backpacking Trip, the only trip of its kind in the nation. Enjoy an evening celebrating the transformational stories of women of color and our adventures in the outdoors as we toast the creation of the Women of Color Backpacking Access Fund, sponsored by the Balanced Rock Foundation. In this interactive evening, join our active and powerful panel of women adventurists as they lead you through stories of reflection and rejuvenation. This evening will include a mini-workshop to uncover your own adventures and end with a silent auction of products donated by outdoor outfitters Arcteryx, Osprey, Mountain Hardware and more, acclaimed animation studio Pixar, massages, personal training sessions, art, and more! Find your adventure inside and with us on this special night. FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE: • CHELSEA GRIFFIE , Rock Climber and Guide featured in Sports Illustrated Women, Essence Magazine, and more • NINA ROBERTS , PH.D, Asst. Professor at San Francisco State University and Advisory Council for GirlVentures • ERIN “ECHO” DAVENPORT, archaeologist for the National Park Service, educator, and wildland firefighter • NADINE JOHNSON, Yoga Instructor for the 2008 Women of Color Backpacking Trip EVENT DETAILS April 19, 2008 | 6 - 830 pm Women’s Bldg - Audre Lorde Room 3543 18th St. #8 (Between Valencia and Guerrero) SF $10-50 sliding scale (all welcome ; no one turned away for lack of funds) EVENT INVITATION >> http://tinyurl.com/4evvtj FULL SPEAKER BIOS >> http://tinyurl.com/5y4pbz For more information, email chelsea (at) bawt (dot) org or visit www.balancedroc kfoundation.blogspot.com

Technology Dojo June Meetup

Where: Citizen Space

Date: 2008-06-10 19:00:00

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At the June meetup, Lee Rodrigues, Technology Coach, will demonstrate: Who should use WordPress Good examples of sites using WordPress The five steps of creating a great site: installation; structure; voice; content; and traffic. Resources for getting started