Christopher C. Port
san_francisco, ca
- Gender: Male
- Interested In: Neither
- Member since: 2007-01-20 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-06-20 00:00:00
- Events: 27
Events:
The Murder Junkies
Where: Emo's
Date: 2007-08-10 22:00:00
Type:
The original members of the Murder Junkies have reunited in tribute to the 10 year anniversary of the death of GG Allin. Arguably, one of the most decadent performers of the early '90s, Allin's onstage shock antics made him infamous until his untimely death. The show will feature Antiseen's Jeff Clayton taking the helm on vocals.
Horse + Donkey, Cry Blood Apache, Cavedweller, Headdress
Where: The Mohawk
Date: 2007-08-23 20:00:00
Type:
Building the Lone Star Identity
Where: Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Date: 2007-07-04 09:00:00
Type:
By viewing this exhibit, you'll learn more about how Texas became an independent nation. Follow Texas as it became the 28th state, then seceded from the Union, joined the Confederacy and fought in the Civil War, and shaped a new future that included freedom for all Texans. See a giant time line of Texas history unfold on a 60-foot video wall, with interactive stations where you can learn more details about many important events in Texas history.
JJ Usher Band
Where: The Speakeasy
Date: 2007-08-30 21:30:00
Type:
Vocalist/guitarist JJ Usher leads this folk/rock/funk/acoustic quartet.
Photovoltaic System Design for Engineers & Designers: A 3-Da...
Where: Fort Mason Center
Date: 2008-02-25 00:00:00
Type:
High Sun Engineering, the West Coast’s leading solar engineering firm, presents an intensive solar workshop for design professionals on the skills needed to produce high quality PV system designs, feasibility reports, drawings and specifications that are currently in high demand by architectural design teams, engineering firms, developers, and discerning property owners. Who Should Attend: EE’s, ME’s, Designers, Engineering Students, & Industry Professionals. Course Mat'ls: Workbook & CDR with references, calculation tools, sample specifications & sample drawing sets to use as a guide for your future designs. Course Fee: $925 - $1050. Student discounts available. Classes offered quarterly in San Francisco & LA.
Pipe Dreams With David Higgs
Where: Davies Symphony Hall
Date: 2007-12-15 20:00:00
Type:
Hear and sing along with majestic 9,000-pipe Ruffatti organ, the largest concert hall organ in North America. Organist David Higgs heralds the joy of Christmas with classical organ works and traditional carols.
CONCERT: San Francisco Contemporary Music Players
Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum
Date: 2008-02-04 20:00:00
Type:
Strongbox of American Music Monday, February 4, 2008 8 pm Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum 701 Mission Street at 3rd Street, San Francisco Pre-concert talk begins at 7:15 pm. Program: Steven Mackey, Indigenous Instruments (1989) (commission) Morton Feldman, Bass Clarinet and Percussion (1981) David Sheinfeld, Dear Theo (1996) (commission) Jorge Liderman, Furthermore… (2006) (world premiere) Featuring: Carla Kihlstedt, violin The ensemble bursts forth with three exuberant pieces it originated. Multi-talented, in-demand violinist Carla Kihlstedt solos in the world premiere of Liderman’s compelling new concerto. Longtime harbinger and nurturer of American composers, the ensemble re-examines hard-hitting music from Sheinfeld and Mackey and immerses itself in Feldman’s haunting piece for clarinet and two percussionists. $27 General | $22 Seniors | $10 Students For tickets, please go to http://www.sfcmp.org OR call: 415-978-ARTS (2787)
Macworld On Sound - at Macworld Conference & Expo 2008
Where: Moscone Convention Center
Date: 2008-01-18 12:00:00
Type:
SAM DOWNIE presents Macworld On Sound What Time: 12PM - 1PM Where?: User Group Lounge, Room 250, (West Mezzanine level). South Hall, Moscone Center Cost?: FREE to all! - tell your friends Macworld On Sound is a 1 hour music session, presented by Sam Downie, a musician, music remixer and music producer from Bristol, UK - who has worked with the best including: Massive Attack, Portishead, Roni Size, Jazz Jamaica, The Jazz Warriors Sam's been a Apple Computer Solution Expert in Pro Audio and Mac OSX for quite a few years now, and now offers his knowledge, expertise and specialism in Music Technology. Currently Sam's a freelance educator, working with Access-to-Music in the UK. In this session, find out about how Sam became a Mac User and how he uses GarageBand and Logic Pro 8 in his recent productions. See how Sam used Logic Studio (the latest update to Apple Pro Line of Music Applications) in a remix of a track called Something About The Way, by UK Soul production team Terabeats feat James Collins on Vocals, find out how this remix was put together, and take away tips on how to do a remix of your own! Come and learn about Logic Studio from Apple Computer. Logic Studio was recently up-dated in September 07 - more info online at: http://apple.com/logicstudio Also find out about a bunch of 3rd-party Plug-ins, such as EZDrummer from Toontrack: http://ezdrummer.com See and hear them in action, presented by Sam Downie! Come and spend your last Lunch at Macworld 2008, with Sam Downie. This is a session that you DO NOT WANT TO MISS ! It's FREE to attend - for everyone More info on Sam, online at: http://dsoundz.co.uk This session will be broadcasted LIVE on: http://dailytechtalk.com/live.php Thanks - see you there!
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Where: Slim's
Date: 2008-01-31 20:00:00
Type:
Hailing from Vermont, the band's roots rock, funky blues and soul-charged repertoire explodes with melodic crescendos, gentle lyricism and fiery youthful intensity. The Nocturnals' driving sound and Potter's exquisite, soaring voice have already earned comparisons to Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin and The Band. Brandi Shearer's voice is an irresistible, smoky instrument imbued with an air of mystery and melancholy. She is also a first-class songwriter with a unique sound that blends the feeling of classic torch songs of the '30s and '40s with the relaxed melodies of old-time country music and bluesy, swinging jazz.
San Francisco International Gift Fair
Where: The Moscone Center San Francisco
Date: 2008-01-26 00:00:00
Type:
The SF International Gift Fair will present more than 1,200 exhibitors throughout approximately 215,000 net square feet at the Moscone Center. The Fair features 17 divisions, including Accent on Design®, At Home, Cash & Carry, Details® , Distinctive Lines, FoodFocus, GardenStyle, General Gift, Handmade®, The Jewelry Vaultsm, Just KidStuff®, The Museum Source® (sponsored by Museums & More magazine), Personal Accessories, PetStyle, Stationery & Trend, Village Arts and The Vintage Collection. OPEN TO TRADE ONLY!!!
The Dilettantes
Where: 12 Galaxies
Date: 2008-06-06 21:00:00
Type:
Spindrift The DilettantesEvent submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of HappyParts.
SKAFFS @ WonderCon 2008
Where: Moscone Center West San Francisco
Date: 2008-02-24 13:00:00
Type:
Australian artist, Luke Feldman aka SKAFFS (www.skaffs.com) will be at the Cartoon Art Museum Booth on Sunday 24 February 2008 from 1-5pm at Wonder Con 2008. Come meet this friendly bloke from downunder and see him at work as he sketches up a storm! Further details at www.skaffs.com
Investing for Beginners
Where: San Francisco Public Library
Date: 2008-03-01 13:00:00
Type:
BetterInvesting, a nonprofit devoted to investor education and promoting investment clubs, presents a free class on “Investing for Beginners.” The 2-3 hour workshop introduces the why and how of investing in stocks, bonds, IPOs, and mutual funds, as well as how to evaluate financial planners. BetterInvesting is co-sponsoring these programs with San Francisco Public Library. All programs will be held at San Francisco Public Library’s Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, in the Latino/Hispanic Community Room. (A second program on "Your Magic Number: investing for retirement" will be presented by BetterInvesting at the same venue, same time slot, on Saturday, April 5th, 2008. See calendar on that date for details.)
INFORUM's 21st Century Award: Adam Werbach
Where: Commonwealth Club of California
Date: 2008-04-10 18:30:00
Type:
INFORUM's 21st Century Award: Adam Werbach Adam Werbach, Founder and CEO, Act Now Productions A lot has happened since Adam Werbach declared environmentalism dead to the Commonwealth Club three years ago. In 2007, Werbach's sustainability agency Act Now helped Wal-Mart engage its 1.3 million employees in one of the largest, grassroots sustainability movements to date -- the Personal Sustainability Project (PSP). In January 2008, Act Now was acquired by Saatchi & Saatchi, a hothouse for world-changing ideas with over 7,000 employees in 84 countries. Together they aim to become the sustainability agency of record for the world's leading corporations. Their purpose: help companies grow their business and preserve the planet through strategy, product and supply-chain innovation, workforce engagement and marketing. The mission: create a consumer revolution for social change. Location: Club Office Time: 6 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 p.m. wine and hors d'oeuvres reception Cost: $12 members, $20 non-members
ESPC Deliverability Bootcamp 2008
Where: Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel
Date: 2008-02-21 13:00:00
Type:
"Join the top email experts in the country for a half-day intensive program that focuses on ISP best practices and deliverability. The ESPC Deliverability Bootcamp 2008 will give you actionable insights on how to effectively navigate the myriad of standards, whitelists, and other requirements implemented by ISPs."
13th Annual IA-SIG Town Hall Meeting
Where: Moscone Center West
Date: 2008-02-21 00:00:00
Type:
Sound designers, composers, audio programmers and educators: Find out what the Interactive Audio Special Interest Group is doing for YOU at our 13th Annual Town Hall Meeting!
RSA Conference 2008
Where: Moscone Center North
Date: 2008-04-07 00:00:00
Type:
Join us for the most comprehensive forum in information security. Come learn about the latest trends and technologies, get access to new best practices, and gain insight into the practical and pragmatic perspectives on the most business critical issues facing you today.
Feist
Where: Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley
Date: 2008-07-19 20:00:00
Type:
presale 4/8 @ noon https://tixx1.artistarena.com/feist/ l: feist p: tickets
Poetry for Water Benefit
Where: Cowell Theater
Date: 2008-05-01 00:00:00
Type:
This benefit event will feature poetry, music, improv and more. All proceeds from this show will go to bring water to an African village. It will also include a short video.
Radio Moscow
Where: The Rickshaw Stop
Date: 2008-06-18 20:00:00
Type:
Radio Moscow is a three-piece band from Iowa.