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Exploratorium Open Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2013 10 am-5 pm

Exploratorium — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:53:05 GMT

Location: North Beach / Telegraph Hill

Monday, May 27, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Visit More Exploratorium Than Ever Before During Special Monday Holiday Hours The Exploratorium, newly opened at its new Pier 15 home, will be open to the public for Special Monday holiday hours on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013, from 10 am until 5 pm. There is now more Exploratorium than ever before for Bay Area residents to enjoy. The Exploratorium at Pier 15 features three times the space of its old home –with exhibits inside and out—including the new Remote Rains, where visitors can dial up their own rainstorm, controlling raindrop size and frequency. It is just one of over 150 new exhibits available. And with three times the space, there is no waiting and no frustration –with plenty of new and old favorite Exploratorium exhibits to enjoy. The Exploratorium is regularly open from Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm; Wednesday, 10am-5pm and Thursday evenings, 6-10pm for adults (18+ only).

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43rd Annual Live Oak Park Fair

Karin — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:45:45 GMT

Location: Berkeley North /Hills

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10:00 PM

Come celebrate creativity & community at this free family-friendly weekend fair! Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 6pm. Showcasing affordable & contemporary art, fine crafts, jewelry & accessories, clothing, quilts & baskets, sculptures & functional art. Kid-friendly entertainment: live music, magic shows, puppet shows & face painting. Many excellent food purveyors and more. Edible East Bay presents Edible Tastings–samplings/tastings, benefiting People’s Grocery (11 – 5). Free shuttle to/from North Berkeley BART every half-hour. Live Oak Park provides an exquisite setting among the trees & creek. WHAT: 43rd Annual Live Oak Park Fair WHEN: Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th, 2013; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Live Oak Park (5 ½ acre historical park) - 1301 Shattuck Ave. (at Berryman), North Berkeley, CA 94709. HOW: Street parking. Free shuttle runs every 30 minutes from the North Berkeley BART Station to the Fair throughout the weekend. The park is wheelchair accessible with paved pathways for strollers. No Cost: FREE Admission Information: Phone (510) 227-7110 or www.liveoakparkfair.com.

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Brooke Westfall's "Revised Inheritance" and "Staying Young" Panel Discussion

Sean Fletcher — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:53:03 GMT

Location: Financial District

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 5:30 PM

Root Division in partnership with Rhodes & Fletcher, LLC present a Spare Change Artist Space exhibition: REVISED INHERITANCE Work by Brooke Westfall Curated by Amy Cancelmo, Root Division Artist Reception: Thursday, May 23rd at 5:30pm Westfall creates her work on paper by utilizing storybook illustrations and coloring book structures to showcase the psychological and sociocultural effects of family dynamics. These paintings are mostly influenced by eastern miniature paintings and illuminated manuscripts. With such influences, she creates her work by including intricately dense patterns and inviting details only to mask the often disturbing and violent nature of the underlying narrative. “Revised Inheritance” features a new series of painstakingly detailed renderings of paper artifacts. “They are mostly pieces of paper I found while helping my family organize and settle my grandmother’s estate,” explains Westfall. A certificate of baptism, a marriage license, newspaper clippings, and store receipts are some of the startlingly realistic documents rendered in the series through watercolor and ink.

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Introduction to Printmaking

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:47:15 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Tuesday, July 30, 2013 - 6:30 PM

For beginners, this course will provide an intensive experience with the medium of printmaking. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of processes including Monotype, Relief, Collagraph and Intaglio, while emphasis is placed on the development of intuition through tactile experiences in a wide range of image making processes. This is a great class for those interested in printmaking but have never tried it before. No prerequisite required. Tomoko Murakami is a multi disciplinary artist who explores the medium of printmaking as a multi-dimensional art form, bringing attention to new possibilities in the mixed media art world). She received her MFA in printmaking from San Francisco Art Institute and MA in Transformative Arts from John F. Kennedy University. She is a recipient of the 1992 Kala Art Institute Fellowship and 2008 Susan Boulet Award. Her work has been presented by Gloria Delson Fine Arts in Los Angeles, Gallery on the Rim in San Francisco, Tomura Gallery in Tokyo, Richmond Art Center, and Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Currently, she teaches at CCA, and NIAD Art Center. http://www.mayu-art.com Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/individual2013/printmaking/Murakami_IntroPrint_71.html

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Sewing Workshop

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:37:00 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Sunday, July 28, 2013 - 3:00 PM

In 100 Acts of Sewing, Sonya Philip explores making versus manufacturing. This personal challenge to sew one hundred dresses in a year, also aims to reacquaint people with the skills required to make clothing. Learn to sew your own dress, starting with a simple, sleeveless A-line shift. The neck and armholes are finished with a simple bias tape facing and pockets add flair and utility. In this class students will learn how to cut pattern pieces, finish seams, make bias tape, and top stitch patch pockets. The pattern, in six sizes, will be provided. This is not a beginning sewing class, you will need to have some previous experience using a sewing machine. Sonya Philip has always made things. It's the way things were done in her family. Both parents encouraged her to truly look at things and instilled a love for the handmade. Sonya studied art and printmaking in high school with every intention of going to art school. Life intervened, as did other areas of fascination, eventually leading to an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. As a self-taught artist, she enjoys the freedom of exploring and stretching mediums. Sonya lives in San Francisco with her family. www.sonyaphilip.com Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/individual2013/fiber/Philip_Sewing_71.html

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Gum Bichromate Workshop

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:35:13 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Noted for its delicate color and expressive, painterly characteristic, gum bichromate printing offers the artist unique possibilities because of its flexibility. It may be used as a simple photogram, a complicated multilayered print, or combined with other alternative processes. Students will begin by learning how to make digital enlarged negatives and end with creating finished prints from their own images. On the way, they will learn safe, correct protocols. Depending on the complexity of their images, students will leave with 2-3 finished prints. Mary K. Shisler works in the alternative processes as well as producing beautiful large format prints of botanical subjects. She explores her topics with scanners, plastic cameras and mobile digital devices. She creates jewelry as well. She holds an M.F.A. in Theatre Costume Design from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Her art is shown internationally. Most recently her piece APHRODITE WALKS has been featured in WOMAN + BODY, a show in Seoul, Korea. Her website is marykshisler.com Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/individual2013/photo/Shisler_GumBichromate_70.html

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Beginning Painting and Color Theory Workshop

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:32:48 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 6:30 PM

Learn all about color while learning how to paint! Students will learn about color theory and put it to use through quick exercises and observational painting assignments. This workshop will begin with an overview of color theory through direct painting exercises and then move to longer assignments that employ color theory knowledge into observational painting. Readings related to color theory will supplement class work. Students will leave with color theory knowledge and foundational painting skills. Great for beginners or those who want to refresh their memory. Enrollment is limited to 15 students. Carrie Hott is an interdisciplinary artist who lives and works in Oakland, CA. Her studio practice entails work with a variety of media including painting, drawing, installation, and printmaking. Current preoccupations include the study of the development of artificial light and multiple forms of blackouts. Through her practice, Hott works to find origins, connect tangents, and locate invisible histories. In addition to her material practice, she regularly completes related projects that include mixed media presentations, classes, tours, and various collaborative endeavors. In 2009, with artist Elizabeth Bernstein, Carrie Hott co-founded the Royal NoneSuch Gallery, in Oakland, CA, an alternative art and community event space and she currently works as the Program Manager for Artist Residencies and Classes at Kala Art Institute. Hott received her B.F.A from Arizona State University. In 2005 she moved to the bay area where she received her M.F.A. from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2007. Recent exhibitions and projects have included an installation with San Francisco based Stairwell's and a keynote lecture and project for PLAND at ISEA 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. www.carriehott.com Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/individual2013/ptgfres/Hott_Color%20Wheel_69.html

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Collagraph

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:30:50 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Collagraph is an amazingly versatile printmaking process, based on the construction of a collaged matrix to provide a printable plate. A wide range of materials and textured surfaces such as fabric, leaves, sand and other found materials can be used in the plate-making process. Plates can be printed as intaglio or relief images, or as combinations of the two, leading to prints of astounding richness and strength. This intriguing process creates a wide array of different effects and the use of diverse materials gives great variation in texture. The result is often unpredictable, rewarding the artist with an inspirational surprise. No prerequisite required. All levels are welcome. Enrollment is limited to 10 students. Tomoko Murakami is a multi disciplinary artist who explores the medium of printmaking as a multi-dimensional art form, bringing attention to new possibilities in the mixed media art world). She received her MFA in printmaking from San Francisco Art Institute and MA in Transformative Arts from John F. Kennedy University. She is a recipient of the 1992 Kala Art Institute Fellowship and 2008 Susan Boulet Award. Her work has been presented by Gloria Delson Fine Arts in Los Angeles, Gallery on the Rim in San Francisco, Tomura Gallery in Tokyo, Richmond Art Center, and Sebastopol Center for the Arts. Currently, she teaches at CCA, and NIAD Art Center. http://www.mayu-art.com Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/individual2013/printmaking/Murakami_Collagraph_68.html

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Experimental Drawing Workshop

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:29:17 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:00 PM

Experiment on paper! Designed to push the boundaries of traditional drawing, this class intends to open new creative paths for the students’ personal aesthetic and drawing language. Students will work with a variety of conventional media, such as charcoal and graphtie, and also experiment with unconventional materials—such as vellum, cold wax and natural pigments. This class will be a laboratory for students to learn about new materials and complete multiple drawings. Theodora Varnay Jones received her BFA and MFA from The Academy of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hungary. Her prints have received numerous awards from museums, universities and other institutions throughout the US, Europe, Asia, and South America. She has recently exhibited at Fresno Art Museum, Don Soker Gallery, Seattle Art Museum Gallery, and SFMOMA Artists Gallery. She has lectured and taught at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Kyoto Seika University in Japan, and at UC Davis. www.theodoravarnayjones.com Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/individual2013/ptgfres/Varnay_ExpDraw_67.html

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Introduction to Digital SLR Photography

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:27:43 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 1:00 PM

Make the most of your camera! The modern Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera is a powerful creative tool. This two-day workshop offers an in-depth study of all of the tools your camera provides for taking exceptional photographs. Time in class will be devoted to technical instruction as well as tips for shooting great pictures. Jon Zax owns and operates Lotuscolor, one of the Bay Area's premier digital imaging studios. An early advocate of digital imaging, he has taught Photoshop since 1990, privately and at various institutions, including the Academy of Art University, SF State, and the Center for Electronic Arts. He is also an award-winning photographer and digital artist. He brings a lifetime of experience to the classroom, as well as a teaching style that includes humor and a lot of enthusiasm. http://www.lotuscolor.net/home.html Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/individual2013/photo/Zax_DSLRPhoto_66.html

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Wood Engraving Workshop

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:25:06 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Learn the art of wood engraving, an extremely accessible process that you can complete at your home studio. A refined form of block printing, wood engraving offers a full range of tonality and exquisite control over mark-making. During this two-day workshop you learn about materials and techniques, and explore your own creative response by producing a limited edition of prints. Richard Wagener received his MFA in painting from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. His book, Zebra Noise with a Flatted Seventh, was published in 1998 by printer Peter Koch, and a suite of ten engravings was created to accompany The Fragments of Parmenides, published by Editions KOCH in 2004. Richard's work is in the collections of the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, The Fine Arts Museums, San Francisco, and the Library of Congress, among others. Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/individual2013/wood/Wagener_engraving_65.html

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Collage Workshop

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:23:25 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 10:00 AM

This workshop will cover a variety of college techniques including collage substrates, adhesives, paper types, and the compositional elements that will help your artwork to be visually interesting. This is a great introductory art class, and can be a way to generate new ideas for future artworks of various media. Bring your favorite ephemera that you’ve been saving forever, and get ready to experiment. Kim Snyder is a photographer based in San Francisco. She focuses on personal mapping and the archeology of place in her mixed media pieces, utilizing both traditional film photography and digital layering methods. Recently, she has exhibited works at the Berkeley Art Center and Bedford Gallery in Walnut Creek. Presently, she is obtaining her MFA at San Francisco State University. Having developed excellent relationships with her artistic mentors, Kim hopes to provide similar opportunities to her students, and to encourage others to become involved with the creative process. Grounded in a strong belief that sharing understanding and craft can benefit both parties, Kim encourages students to engage with the experience of making. www.kimberlyjosnyder.com Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/Individual2013/ptgfres/snyder_collage65.html

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Letterpress: Advanced Typesetting Workshop

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:20:00 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Expand your typesetting skills with more complex type-layouts, the subtleties of line- and word-spacing, and a solid understanding of measuring and registration for multiple color printing. Students will learn how to plan text and layout for their own 2-color print, as well as gain more technical knowledge of press operation, ink mixing, advanced typesetting, and edition printing. Nif Hodgson is a San Francisco artist working in traditional and contemporary printmaking and letterpress techniques. She has been an artist-in-residence at Kala since 2000 and received her master's degree at San Francisco State University. Her work has been shown in national exhibitions, as well as throughout the Bay Area. And her artist books are available through the Seager Grey Gallery. She is also the recent recipient of the Murphy, Cadogan & Phelan Fellowship and the Leo D. Stillwell Scholarship. http://nifhodgson.com/ Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/Individual2013/letterp/hodgson_ad_lett_type64.html

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Etching 3: Combining Techniques Workshop

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:17:30 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 10:00 AM

This class is part three of an intensive series of etching classes with artist Kazuko Watanabe that will provide extensive instruction in etching techniques. The third class, Etching 3, will build on instruction presented in Etching 1 & 2, and introduce photo etching. Participants will learn multiple intaglio techniques, combination techniques, as well as chine colle. Kazuko Watanabe has worked in print media for over twenty years. She has researched and developed three-dimensional prints, print sculpture, the use of intaglio in artist's books and the combination of traditional print media with computer techniques. In 1999, she received the Library Fellows Award from the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. In 2001, her work was selected for the "Print National" exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York. http://www.kazwat.com/ Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/Individual2013/intaglio/watanabe_etching3_62.html

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Cyanotype: Photogenic Drawing

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:14:35 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, June 15, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Sunprints with cyanotypes are one of the earliest experiences in photography, and Cyanotype photograms often exude the simple elegance of these early endeavors. This one-day workshop will cover all of the basics of how to create a cyanotype, and how to work with photograms and creating images with blocking techniques. No prior experience required. Enrollment limited to 10 students. Mary K. Shisler has taught at Ohlone SF Photo Center and Kala Art Institute. Her work has been shown and collected internationally. She is known for her work with alternative processes and plastic cameras. Shisler is an Artist-in-residence at Kala. Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/Individual2013/photo/shisler_cyanotype61.html

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Night School- Color Chart

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:11:23 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Monday, June 10, 2013 - 6:30 PM

Color has historically been used as a descriptive, evocative and phenomenological element in visual art. A parallel history exists of color as an industrial product, used to predict fashion and decor trends or to effect phycological states. Industrial printing processes and digital technologies codify and granulate color into a standardized vocabulary. This class will examine color as a readymade. Through lectures, exercises and short projects we will look at artists who appropriate color and develop student?s ability to utilize this strategy in their own practice. Anthony Ryan received his MFA in Printmaking from San Francisco State University and his BFA from SUNY Purchase. His prints and paintings have been exhibited nationally including at the MH deYoung Memorial Museum and at the Nueberger Museum of Art. He has taught at the Academy of Art University and California State Summer School of the Arts. A 2006 recipient of the Murphy Graduate Fellowship in the Fine Arts from the San Francisco Foundation, Anthony was be a Graduate Fellow at the Headlands Center for the Arts in the Spring of 2009. He currently teaches printmaking at San Francisco State University. www.anthonydanielryan.com Sign up Today!: http://www.kala.org/class/Individual2013/ptgfres/ryan_ns_color60.html

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Process Screenprint Workshop

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:09:00 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Unlike working with line-based imagery and flat shapes, this workshop will focus strictly on halftone screens and process color printing. This technique is primarily used in the offset industry, but translates to the medium of fine art Screenprinting. For high volume full-color editions this method can be more economical than other mediums, plus it has a unique aesthetic of it’s own. Students will learn how to properly prepare film work in Photoshop including splitting channels, creating custom halftones and properly adjust tonal ranges for this specific process. This workshop will also cover all aspects of screen and ink preparation plus edition printing. Nick Karvounis is a multi-disciplinary artist and printer who lives and works in The Bay Area. For the previous five years Nick was full-time Faculty at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD, where he developed curriculum for multiple disciplines and levels of study, coordinated Printmaking at the Edna Manley College of Art in Kingston, JA, and was the Resident Master Printer at Dolphin Press and Print. He received a BFA from the Maryland Institute, a Professional Printer’s Certificate from the Tamarind Institute of Lithography and an MFA from the California College of the Arts. Nick has taught and lectured nationally and his personal and collaborative printed matter has been collected by The Whitney Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art (NYC), The Library of Congress and The Rutgers Innovative Center for Print and Paper. www.nickkarvounis.com http://www.kala.org/class/individual2013/screen/karvounis_Proscreen59.html

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Introduction to Photoshop

Carrie — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:04:46 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 10:00 AM

This intensive workshop introduces participants to the amazing array of possibilities provided by Adobe's image-editing program, Photoshop. Participants in this useful workshop will learn how to navigate Photoshop's interface and become familiar with its wide array of tools and techniques. The class will also focus on how to make skillful selections and adjust contrast and color. Learn the art of retouching, masking, resolution issues, and how to use layers for collage and photo-composition. Suitable for both commercial and fine artists. David Harding is Art Director for Advertising at a San Francisco poster publishing company that uses Photoshop intensively. David received his BFA in printmaking from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. In 1991, he won a Jerome Foundation Fellowship at Kala, and has also been a visiting artist in Dundee, Scotland. His work is exhibited at the Triton Museum of Art, the Mendocino Art Center, and the California http://www.kala.org/class/Individual2013/emc/Harding_introphoto_58.html

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ATRIARCH (Portland) w/ Worm Ouroboros, Sutekh Hexen, and Gloam

UGZmagazine — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:17:08 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 7:30 PM

May 25th • Doors at 7:30pm • $8, All Ages ATRIARCH (Portland) WORM OUROBOROS SUTEKH HEXEN GLOAM - Hailing from Portland, OR, vocalist Lenny Smith describes Atriarch as “a living entity comprised of four parts, offering catharsis through sonic ritual where there is no god, there is no devil; there is an all encompassing force that connects all living things.” Comprised of members from Graves at Sea, Trees, Final Conflict, Uzala, and Get Hustle http://www.924Gilman.org

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Jennifer Berezan & Friends

nik — Sat, 11 May 2013 05:05:21 GMT

Location: Berkeley West

Friday, June 7, 2013 - 8:00 PM

A magical evening of beautiful songs & music featuring Jennifer Berezan, one of the folk world's most expressive voices and songwriters. She will be playing with a superb band and special guests. Jennifer is a unique blend of singer/songwriter, teacher, and activist. Over the course of her many albums, she has developed and explored recurring themes with a rare wisdom. Her lifelong involvement in environmental, women's, and other justice movements as well as an interest in Buddhism and earth-based spirituality are at the heart of her writing. She continues to brilliantly expand artistic boundaries, blurring the distinctions between musical styles, politics, and spirituality. TICKET PRICES: $22.50/Advance $27/Door $18/Student (with I.D. shown at the door) Advance tickets are recommended, but please note that advance sales are non-refundable. Concert will be held at Rudramandir: 830 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA 94710 Tickets may be purchased with PayPal via the website: http://rudramandir.com/performance/jennifer-berezan-friends.html or, to use a credit card, by calling 510-486-8700.

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Kundalini Meditation & Shaktipat Intensive

nik — Sat, 11 May 2013 05:02:26 GMT

Location: Berkeley West

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 7:00 PM

Discover the joy and stillness inherent in the awakening of the powerful forces of Kundalini. In this intensive you will receive the transmission of shaktipat and meditation practices that provides you with the energy and clarity to make permanent contact with the spiritual energies that are always present, already within each human being. With a mastery etched from over 40 years of disciplined inner practice and selfless service, Swami Khecaranatha is an authentic adept of Tantric Shaivism in the Shaktipat Lineage of Bhagavan Nityananda & Swami Rudrananda. Included in the Retreat: Kundalini Meditation & Shaktipat Sessions Swami Khecaranatha leads silent and guided meditations, teaches powerful meditation techniques, and gives shaktipat - the transmission of energy that activates the vital force existing within every person. Tantric Shaivism Swami Khecaranatha elucidates the essence of the extraordinary teachings of ancient Kashmir Shaivism. In these discussions and question & answer sessions he explains the process, challenges, and rewards of deep spiritual work. Discover the joy and stillness inherent in the awakening of the powerful forces of Kundalini. In this intensive you will receive the transmission of shaktipat and meditation practices that provides you with the energy and clarity to make permanent contact with the spiritual energies that are always present, already within each human being. With a mastery etched from over 40 years of disciplined inner practice and selfless service, Swami Khecaranatha is an authentic adept of Tantric Shaivism in the Shaktipat Lineage of Bhagavan Nityananda & Swami Rudrananda. Included in the Retreat: Kundalini Meditation & Shaktipat Sessions Swami Khecaranatha leads silent and guided meditations, teaches powerful meditation techniques, and gives shaktipat - the transmission of energy that activates the vital force existing within every person. Tantric Shaivism Swami Khecaranatha elucidates the essence of the extraordinary teachings of ancient Kashmir Shaivism. In these discussions and question & answer sessions he explains the process, challenges, and rewards of deep spiritual work. Para Pujaa Ceremony & Initiation The ceremony & initiation by Khecaranatha is an opportunity to experience the living spiritual force inherent in the practice of the Para Devi Yantra. Retreat Fee: $350 (Includes Program and Meals) Payment may be made with PayPal (via the website: http://rudramandir.com/workshops/kundalini-meditation-shaktipat-intensive.html-0), or call 510-486-8700 to pay by check or credit card. First-time participants may enroll for $295 by calling 510-486-8700. (Do not use PayPal) The retreat will be held at Rudramandir: 830 Bancroft Way (at 6th Street), Berkeley CA 94710

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Overture: Opera Workshops for Adults

SFO Education — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:15:19 GMT

Location: Downtown / Civic Center

Monday, June 3, 2013 - 7:00 PM

Opera awakens all the senses with super-human singing, spectacular visuals, dramatic character portrayals, and the thrill of an orchestra all on one stage. These interactive workshops won’t just deepen your appreciation of the art form; they will take you through the journey of creating an opera. From words to music, sets and costumes to staging, newcomers and seasoned opera-goers alike will learn the process from the ground up and experience San Francisco Opera behind-the-scenes. Join us for 4 consecutive Monday evening sessions beginning June 3 through June 24 from 7-9pm. Class capacity is limited—call the Opera Box Office at (415)864-3330 to reserve your space! For more information, please visit sfopera.com/workshops. Session Titles: June 3, 2013 Opera is a Story: From Text to Dialogue to Music June 10, 2013 Performing: What's It Like to be a Musician? June 17, 2013 Putting it All Together: The Director's Vision June 24, 2013 Production Elements: What Does It Look Like?

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Zoë Keating Headlines Exploratorium’s After Dark June 6, 2013

Exploratorium — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:26:51 GMT

Location: North Beach / Telegraph Hill

Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 6:00 PM

Cellist and sampling virtuoso performs as part of museum’s next adults-only event The Exploratorium’s first Thursday session of After Dark returns June 6, 2013 with a special music- and art-focused evening featuring performances by acclaimed cellist Zoë Keating and art installations by visiting artists and artworks from the Exploratorium collection. Operating as a one-woman orchestra, Keating uses a cello and a foot-controlled laptop to record layer upon layer of sound in real time - resulting in intricate and breathtaking music that has been delighting audiences since she began improvising for late night crowds in her San Francisco warehouse in her 20s. Keating is known for both her use of technology - which she uses to sample her cello onstage - and for her DIY ethic which has resulted in the sale of over 60,000 copies of her self-released albums and a devoted social media following. After Dark is every Thursday evening from 6-10pm for adults ages 18 and up. On the first Thursday of each month After Dark features expanded programming or a special theme. After Dark is an adult program on Thursday evenings at the Exploratorium that mixes cocktails, conversation and adult-oriented programming in science and the arts. On the first Thursday of each month After Dark showcases a different theme, which might include live performances, films and new media, or feature cutting-edge technology and unexpected extravaganzas. Programs are playful, eclectic, and content-rich, exploring the science behind topics of adult interest from gambling, alcohol, fashion and sex to extreme sports and gaming. Upcoming After Dark themes include Boom, Freestyle, Decay, and Glow. One part theater, one part cabaret, one part gallery and one part Happy Hour, After Dark is a unique way to experience one of San Francisco’s most beloved museums. After Dark is for adults 18 years and older. Tickets are $15; $10 for members. ### About the Exploratorium The Exploratorium is the global leader in informal learning, igniting curiosity and inspiring creativity in people of all ages. The world-renowned science museum creates original, interactive exhibits, on display at more than 1,000 science centers, museums and public spaces around the world. Dedicated to education reform in and out of the classroom, the Exploratorium is a premier professional development center for educators and a creator of award-winning educational resources. Since 1969, the Exploratorium has influenced generations of entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, teachers, students, children, museum professionals and everyday doers, reaching nearly 180 million people annually from around the globe. On April 17, 2013, the Exploratorium opened at Pier 15 in the heart of San Francisco's Embarcadero, where it will celebrate a new era of experiences that encourage critical thinking and awaken wonder for generations to come. For more information, visit www.exploratorium.edu/visit. Hours of Operation & New Evening Hours Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; Wednesday evenings until 10pm; Thursday evening adults only (ages 18 and up) 6pm-10pm. Admission $25 for adults, with lower rates for SF Bay Area residents, youth, seniors, students, teachers and the disabled. Advance tickets are available online at www.exploratorium.edu/visit/tickets.

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Corporate Kickball

Playworks — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:05:39 GMT

Location: San Francisco

Friday, June 7, 2013 - 11:30 AM

Come celebrate 10 YEARS of kickball fun! Join us Friday, June 7 from 11:30am-5:00pm at the Beach Chalet Soccer Fields in Golden Gate Park for a day filled with fun, teamwork, great food and drinks, and healthy competition at out 10th Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament. Corporate kickball team registration includes opportunities for networking (or friendly trash-talking), complimentary jerseys for all participants, covers catered Tacolicious lunch, Gordon Biersch beer all day, snacks, and at least three kickball games with other SF area businesses. We know from experience that this fun-filled team building event will leave your team feeling energized while making a valuable contribution to an organization that is preventing bullying and working to improve academic performance and school climate through the power of play. All event proceeds support Playworks San Francisco, which serves 11,500 San Francisco public school students every day.

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Ecstatic Evening Puja for Men & Women - Oakland

Evalena — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:39:42 GMT

Location: Oakland Downtown

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 7:30 PM

Celebrating Our Divine Passion An Ecstatic Evening Puja for Men & Women Led by Evalena Rose Saturday, June 8 7:30 - 10 pm Oakland, CA For Women & Men Optional daytime workshop: Deepening Into Sacred Love 10am-6pm, same location Save if you register for both events! A playful, nurturing evening of connection and sacred ritual with those who practice Tantra ~ both beginners & those with decades of Tantra. An Introduction to Tantra is preferred. * Enjoy being nurtured by warm-hearted connections * Breathe your way into joyous delights * Drop deep into sensual connection with fellow gods and goddesses * Hone your Tantric skills and nourish new heart connections * Our deepening bonds bring healing to us all Couples and singles: Couples can choose to partner with many delightful Tantrikas or stay with your special partner. Though we work with sexual energies in Tantra, our Pujas are clothes-on, heart-centered experiences without sexual exchanges. The goal is ecstatic connection and the practice of romantic and erotic arts. People leave fulfilled, delighted, satiated, and with many intimacy needs wondrously met. $30 per person $50 per couple Pay early to hold your space, non-refundable after 5/28. Directions sent upon pre-registration. Click here to register securely: https://secure.planetlink.com/lovejourney/register.tpl Click here for more information: http://www.lovejourneytantra.com/Evening_pujas.html

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Deepening Into Sacred Love Through Tantra: Exploring Sacred Sexuality & Romantic Arts in Oakland, CA

Evalena — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:33:45 GMT

Location: Oakland Downtown

Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 10:00 AM

Deepening Into Sacred Love Through Tantra Exploring Sacred Sexuality & Romantic Arts guided by Evalena Rose For Men & Women: Saturday, June 8, 10am to 6pm, Oakland,CA For Women Only: Sunday, June 9, 10am to 6pm, Oakland, CA Enjoy LoveJourney's deeply honoring style of awakening your sensuality: Learn energy-moving breathwork, enjoy a sexual healing meditation that deepens your connection with self, and explore open-hearted, sacred interactions with others. Discover the nature of this amazing sacred path that opens you to more sexual aliveness and the ecstatic life. Evalena guides the practice of erotic arts and heart-centered exchanges, that create joyous openings and profoundly pleasurable interactions. Enjoy a deeply-embodied and soulful exploration of presence, all held in a container of boundaries and unconditional love. * Enjoy Tantric breath practices that prepare the body for full body orgasm and the heart for sacred love * Learn techniques that activate vital energy centers and create ecstatic states * Open to your deep sensual nature * Deepen your connection to self, one another, and to Spirit "It was a wonderful workshop... so many memorable moments and exercises that have already made a difference in the way I move in the world." - Clark T., participant, Oakland 09 "The people that you are attracting to your seminars are wonderful and I experienced an amazing level of simpatico with everyone I was interacting with." - D. R., CEO, participant, Oakland 09 $110 per person if paid in full by 5/28, $130 thereafter $180 per couple if paid in full by 5/28, $210 thereafter We accept your definition of pair. For the Men & Women date, click here to register: http://www.lovejourneytantra.com/deepening.htm For the Women Only date, click here to Register: http://www.tantraforwomen.com/deepening.htm Or call 707-824-1117 Bring a bag lunch and water. Work exchange, scholarships are available. Held at Terra's Temple, Oakland

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Ecstatic and deeply sacred Puja, May 18. Register early and save $25

Evalena — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:31:14 GMT

Location: Sebastopol

Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 1:00 PM

Circle Of Radiance A Puja for Men & Women who know Tantra Saturday, May 18, 1-10 pm Guided by Evalena Rose Living the Ecstatic Life.....Erotic Practices......Intimate Presence Enjoy this rare opportunity to share sacred love with advanced Tantrikas. This exquisite circle draws people with years of experience in Tantric Pujas and great capacities for deep presence, honoring, and bliss! A truly sacred container for erotic joy! "You hold a truly safe haven to dive deeply into ourselves. I felt honored, appreciated, sensual, sexy and loved. Wow! Your Pujas feed me, nourish me and fill me up." ~C.L.Financial Advisor A playful & deeply fulfilling day of sharing connection & joyous ritual with other seasoned Tantrikas holding a deeply sacred container. This intimate Puja allows you to enjoy ecstatic & satisfying connections with many delightful Tantrikas, or you can choose to stay with a special partner. * Enjoy being nurtured in a temple of love * Explore the full range of sensual connection * Drop deep into intimacy while practicing mutual honor, respect, and safety * Hone your Tantric skills & nourish new heart connections * Breathe your way into heart-filled delights! * Deepen bonds that bring healing to us all! "A wonderful event with a lovely balance between the sacredness of connection in heart and spirit & the delicious delights of playful sensuality." R. G., participant "I felt honored, appreciated, sensual, sexy and loved. Wow!! Your Pujas feed me, nourish me and fill me up." Carolyn Leone, financial advisor WOMEN: We often need more women to join our Pujas. Can offer a few scholarships. MEN: We all benefit when men offer scholarships to help women come to gender balance. Please consider offering one. Your gift makes a woman happy and may be the only way she can come! SINGLE MEN: sign up early as we usually have more men than women. COUPLES: An ecstatic sharing - you can choose to stay together or rotate. $125 Per Person if paid by 5/8 ($150 after) $225 Per Couple if paid by 5/8 ($250 after) $75 deposit due by 5/8, non-refundable after Payment plans and work exchange opportunities available. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Designed for sensitive men and women who have studied Tantra. To bring a loved one new to Tantra, talk with us about them and bring or send them to an Introductory Evening, required prior to attending the Puja. They gain comfort and skill and we gain safer playing grounds when all maintain healthy boundaries and Puja etiquette. INTRODUCTORY EVENING: SACRED ARTS OF LOVE: Friday, May 17, 7-10 pm $25 individual, $40 couple We love when experienced Tantrikas come to help initiate new people - FREE to you. To register or for more information, visit www.lovejourneytantra.com Call 707.824.1117, or e-mail info@lovejourneytantra.com Sebastopol: Directions and details sent upon receipt of pre-registration. To see videos about our work visit "YouTube" and type in "OnlyOneBeing" "It was a very delightful, tender and amazing experience." "I liked the loving, open-hearted juicy, vulnerable, willing-to-risk-a-little people who attended and the loving, focused and heartful way it was led." Evalena Rose, M. A.has led workshops on intimacy, Tantra & Sacred Sexuality for 16 years and founded LoveJourney: Tantra of the Heart. She masterfully crafts safe and sacred spaces in which ecstatic play is well supported. Her deeply spiritual private sessions include MetaTherapy, channeling, and multidimensional healing. www.evalenarose.com 707 824-1118 office

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.comWars4 outdoor lasertag picnic party

boyziggy — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:07:12 GMT

Location: Palo Alto

Monday, May 27, 2013 - 1:00 PM

Join us for .comWars4, an outdoor lasertag picnic party for the tech community. Prepare to play high-end outdoor lasertag in a battle for supremacy of Silicon Valley! Eight teams of 10 players each will compete, playing 14-minute games of outdoor lasertag in a huge old-growth redwood grove. We use high-performing outdoor lasertag equipment that can register hits on anything in line of sight and provides a radio hit confirmation. Each player is issued a two-way radio headset to communicate with other players and hear sound FX. This is lasertag at its finest. Outdoor lasertag is a team sport that is easy to learn and incredibly fun to play. You can register alone or with your team. No experience other than good teamwork is necessary. We provide the lasertag gear, two-way radio headsets, food and music. Enjoy lasertag like you’ve never experienced before. Sign up for .comWars4 today! Advance registration is required. You can register individually or as part of a team. $85 per person includes all lasertag equipment, two-way radio headsets, permits, food, drinks and music. For more information and to register, visit: http://sflasertag.com/dotcomwars/ Share us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/633623096664274/ or on G+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c665o9qj96ibv0204fkv8jtdi04

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19 Broadway Presents Afrofunk Experience and Afrolicious Live band

ferdinandthebull — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:16:13 GMT

Location: Fairfax

Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 9:00 PM

19 Broadway in Fairfax presents: Afrofunk Experience & Afrolicious Live band! 2 of the hottest bands in the SF Bay Area go head to head for one night only in Marin county! Afrolicious Afrolicious is San Francisco based collective who perform live with a ten piece band and also as a dj duo with live percussionists and MCs. www.afrolicious.org twitter.com/afroliciousfunk for bookings contact: afroliciousoriginal@gmail.com f Biography Afrolicious has established itself as both one of the most legendary weekly parties in San Francisco, and of the top live/electronic bands on the scene. Started as a weekly dance party featuring DJ's and brothers Pleasuremaker and Señor Oz alongside percussionists, MC's and horn players, and an amazing crowd from day one. Over the years it has evolved as founding DJ/Producer Pleausremaker (Joe McGuire) alongside brother Señor Oz (Oz McGuire) hooked up with some of the most exciting personalities in the Bay Area music scene and started writing original music under the alias Afrolicious. Around 2010 the live Pleasuremaker band started including some of this new 'Afrolicious' material and added more of the percussionists and vocalists from the weekly party to form what is now the Afrolicious band. Between their weekly party and sound system shows that involve the brothers DJing alongside live percussion, they also have a 8-12 piece live band that emphasizes the organic elements, instrumentation, and energy of a live ensemble combined with club heavy beats and textures the weekly party has come to be known for. Afrofunk Experience The Afrofunk Experience " An ambrosial mix of musical interpretations influenced by the African diaspora, created in a collective and organic manner"-AFE Biography The Afrofunk Experience – HOMEGROWN AFROBEAT, AFROROCK, REGGAE, AND ORIGINAL BAY AREA FUNK. The Afrofunk Experience – who with Sila Mutungi comprised the award-winning group Sila and the Afrofunk Experience from it's inception until 2010, providing songs and grooves for the entity that was dubbed "The Bay Area's Dance Kings", and who, with SAFE, were winners of the NAACP Image Award's Outstanding World Music Album for "Black President" and winners of The SF Weekly Music Award's Best International Act. In 2009 the Afrofunk Experience parted ways with Sila. The Afrofunk Experience – Putting the FUNK back in it! The Afrofunk Experience – AFE for short. The Musicians: Guitarist/Singer David James (Spearhead, The Coup, Beth Custer) brings his sinewy style to counter the funk-metal stylings of lead guitarist Ken House (H.P. Riot). The precise funk-rock drumming of Paul Oliphant (Afrolicious, Will Magid Trio) with Wendell Rand's (Afrolicious, Tracorum, Youssoupha Sidibe) muscular dance grooves keep the band tight, while saxophonist David Boyce (Broun Fellinis, The Supplicants) and trombonist Alan Williams (Manicato, Katdelic) wail, their horns producing a sound that encompasses classic reggae, afrobeat and R&B. Percussionist B. Lee thickens and adds flavor to the mix, and on top of all this, recent addition Sandy House adds her sultry voice and powerful stage presence. Note: There once was a man named Mike Pitre ... he was the coolest cat, with the craziest degree of swing, in his trumpet playing, in his singing and in his living. Mike passed away just weeks after he recorded his parts for the AFE album. He would cuss the band out if they were to quit. So they roll on. And they miss him. Afrofunk Experience – Never Be The Same, the album, available January 2013.

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Venetian Room Singles Dance at The Fairmont

RichGosse — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:43:17 GMT

Location: Nob Hill

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 8:00 PM

Meet new friends in the luxury of the world-famous Venetian Room! $20/door includes dancing to your favorite hits. Please dress in your finest! Adults of all ages welcome. Saturday, June 1, 2013, 8pm-12. LOCATION: Fairmont Hotel, atop Nob Hill, 950 Mason St at California, San Francisco CA 94108. SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the worlds largest non-profit singles organization. MORE SINGLES PARTIES at http://www.thepartyhotline.com. SINGLES TRAVEL at http://www.singlestravelcompany.com. FREE ADVICE FROM SINGLES EXPERTS at http://www.singlespodcastingnetwork.com.

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Chastity Social May 23rd San Francisco Wicked Grounds Munch Meetup

dalloftheabove — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:14:45 GMT

Location: SoMa

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM

Chastity Social May Edition “ Keyholders, chastisized & curious all welcome!” Date & Time: Thursday, May 23, 2013 · 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Wicked Grounds 289 8th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Cost: Support Wicked Grounds by purchasing food. Dress code: Fetish wear welcome, wear your chastity device if you have one. Description: Join us for a face-to-face gathering of chastity enthusiasts. This very "intimate" form of bondage goes way beyond the dungeon for some people... but even if you are a "weekend warrior" or are just curious about what chastity can do for you (and your relationships!) come on down to Wicked Grounds and join us. Round table discussion style gathering over food. You are encouraged to wear or bring your chastity device for "show and tell." There is usually a great mix of couples, singles, experienced people and total newbies. Come and learn from others who share your kink! Cheerfully, - Mistress Alice http://www.aliceinbondageland.com

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Contra Costa Singles Convention

RichGosse — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:48:53 GMT

Location: Walnut Creek

Friday, May 24, 2013 - 7:30 PM

Meet new friends at this fun party! $15/advance (by May 23) or $20/door. Adults of all ages welcome. Dressy attire requested. Friday, May 24, 2013. 7:30pm – Entertaining Keynote Address, How to Be Irresistible to the Opposite Sex, with author Susan Bradley. 9pm-Midnight – Dance to your favorite hits. LOCATION: Renaissance ClubSport Hotel, 2805 Jones Road, Walnut Creek CA 94597. Conveniently located across from Pleasant Hill BART Station. From Hwy 680 take Treat Blvd exit; right on Jones. Free parking at Urban West Parking Garage next to hotel. SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the worlds largest non-profit singles organization. DISCOUNT AND MORE SINGLES PARTIES at http://www.thepartyhotline.com. SINGLES TRAVEL at http://www.singlestravelcompany.com. FREE ADVICE FROM SINGLES EXPERTS at http://www.singlespodcastingnetwork.com.

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Bay Area Flirting Convention

RichGosse — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:16:26 GMT

Location: San Mateo / Foster City

Friday, May 17, 2013 - 7:30 PM

Meet new friends at this fun party! $15/advance (by May 16) or $20/door. Adults of all ages welcome. Dressy attire requested for this upscale hotel. Friday, May 17, 2013. 7:30pm – Entertaining Keynote Address: Flirting Italian Style, with author Francesca Gentille. 8:45pm – Flirting Contest. You can compete for the title of Mr or Ms Bay Area Flirt, or just sit back and be entertained! 9pm-Midnight – Dance to your favorite hits. LOCATION: Marriott Hotel, 1770 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo CA 94402. Conveniently located at the junction of Hwy 101 and Hwy 92. From San Francisco or Silicon Valley take Hwy 101 or Hwy 280 to Hwy 92, Delaware/Concar exit; follow Concar to hotel. From East Bay take Hayward-San Mateo Bridge (Hwy 92). SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, worlds largest non-profit singles organization. DISCOUNT AND MORE SINGLES PARTIES at http://www.thepartyhotline.com. SINGLES TRAVEL at http://www.singlestravelcompany.com. FREE ADVICE FROM SINGLES EXPERTS at http://www.singlespodcastingnetwork.com.

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San Francisco Lawn Party at Marina Green

David — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:02:43 GMT

Location: Marina / Cow Hollow

Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 12:00 PM

The San Francisco Lawn Party on Marina Green is the largest one day water front party in San Francisco featuring a tented VIP section and lawn games including: baggo tournament, bocce ball, volleyball and croquet as well as live musical performances. Gourmet food trucks will be available bringing party goers delicious food, with free sides of music, craft and soul. ** General Admission ticket are available for only $20 (limited time only) with promo code "LP-Daves" ** Tickets: http://sflawnparty.com/lp-daves Take a short walk down the hill from the Union Street Festival to the Marina Green for a 3 acres beer and wine garden with live music, lawn games, and majestic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, all while supporting at-risk youth in the Bay Area and enjoying the famous Guardsmen hospitality. This will be the most fun you've ever had on Marina Green. We rented out the entire Marina Green--1 mile in circumference. We're filling it with the best looking and most fun people from around San Francisco. We will also be holding the Second Annual Guardsmen Cornhole Tournament. Lawn Games Cornhole (non-tourny play is right next to tournament play) Volleyball Horseshoes Bocce Ball Croquet BYOG (aka bring your own games): You are encouraged to bring just about any game you can think of, we welcome your creativity. There will be hundreds of people available to play and enjoy it with you. More Information: http://sflawnparty.com

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Burning Man 2013

Kritter — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:40:20 GMT

Location: SF Bay Area

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 11:00 AM

Solo traveler going from east coast to BRC for the first time. Looking for fellow travelers and campers.

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Kala Art Institute Fellowship Award

Carrie — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:56:31 GMT

Location: Berkeley

Friday, May 24, 2013 - 12:00 PM

FELLOWSHIP AWARDS The Kala Fellowship, an international competition, annually grants nine artists a cash award, unlimited access to Kala’s facilities for up to six months, and a culminating show in the Kala Gallery, through a highly competitive jurying process. The Fellowship Award is geared towards supporting artists in completing specific projects or bodies of work that would benefit from Kala's specialized equipment. This year Kala reserved one of the nine awards for an artist working in the discipline of Social Practice. Another of the nine awards is designated for a California artist living outside of a main metropolitan area with funding provided by The James Irvine Foundation. Hosting nine new artists at Kala each year helps to ensure that the artistic energy and vision of Kala’s entire community of artists in residence is continually re-energized and rejuvenated. The application deadline for the 2013 Fellowship award is Friday, May 24, 2013. The 2013 Fellowship competition will be juried by Kala's Directors and an anonymous panel that includes one fellowship alumni artist, and one invited Bay Area arts professional. The online application will be posted by March 2013. Please check back here for more infromation. http://www.kala.org/fellow/fellowship.html

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Faisal is teaching at middle eastern music and dance camp

Faisal — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:19:18 GMT

Location: SF Bay Area

Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 4:00 PM

http://www.middleeastcamp.com/Middleeastcamp/Mendocino.html hello friends, Please check out the site for middle eastern music and dance camp. I am happy to be teaching there again. Thank you all Faisal

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