Imagining The Mission
A photographic exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of El Tecolote newspaper
featuring the work of past El Tecolote photographers Jeff Blankfort, Wilfredo Castaņo, Lou Dematteis, Francisco Arroyo Garcia, Michelle Gutierrez, Adam Kufeld, Amanda Lopez, Jorge Lopez, Rick Rocamora & Linda G. Wilson.
Opens: Saturday, August 7th through August 29th
Opening reception: Wednesday, August 11, 6:30-9:30pm
Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission St, SF
July 29, 2010
Just posted on SFGate
Istanbul and Bicycling, Like Dark Bread It's Good For Everyone
by Sven Eberlein
A piece about Bisikletliler, the Istanbul Cyclist Association, and their founder Murat Suyabatmaz, and the challenges and opportunities of bringing bicycle infrastructure and culture to a rapidly growing megalopolis of currently 15 million.
June 21, 2010
The Summer Beet
Happy Solstice!
With summer upon us and the sun shining its brightest light, solstice is no place for hiding. However, this year we get some added high beams from a few other celestial visitors. Planet Uranus, the relentless deconstructor of deceit and illusion, has completed its 84-year cycle around the sun, returning to the first sign of the zodiac, daredevil Aries. Joined by Jupiter who likes to serve it up large, and opposed by Saturn who reminds us to live within our means, it's time for upheaval, unexpected events, and big change with an eye toward moderation. Think big-gushing-oil-spill laying bare our collective wasteful ways and presenting an opportunity to make fundamental changes toward conservation and more prudent use of the earth's resources. Read more.
June 3, 2010
Ecocity Dreamin'
First annual silent art auction benefit for Ecocity Builders
Now that it's finally summer in the city, it's time to celebrate, collaborate, connect and...fundraise! As a friend and supporter of Ecocity Builders, we warmly invite you join this inspiring organization's first annual benefit silent art auction + party.
When: June 24, 2010, 6pm-9pm
Where: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, SF
Public transit: Metro Montgomery Station/Downtown, Get directions
On the menu: silent art auction (juried), acoustic guitar serenade by Tubertop Sven Eberlein, drinks and hor d'oeuvres, preview of Richard Register's exhibition "ecocity dreamin'" + artist talk. ($50, admission goes towards silent auction bidding). For updates and more info, visit the Ecocity Dreamin' blog.
3/20/2010
The Spring Beet
With
the days catching up to the nights again it seems that the fauna, flora
and critters have suddenly emerged from their winter slumbers, just to
say: "I'm here!" Don't know about you, but there's something so
exciting and giddy-worthy about spring time. Like something is going to
happen, but you don't know what! There's a first time for everything,
and what would life be without first times? That's what spring
represents, that playful energy in all of us that is still capable of
marveling at the little thrills and unknowns of life, despite the fact
that we spend most of our time trying to get our groove and routine
going.
Read more
2/21/10
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Heiduschka at Galerie no smoking Strassbourg, France Check out this cool video of Lightbulb artist Alecs Heiduschka's installation. |
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1/18/2010
| Gong the Rat visits The Mountain Astrologer The current issue of The Mountain Astrologer (Feb/Mar 2010) is running the entire Aquarius story from Dancing on the Brink of the World, Gong the Rat. It's about a young rat who is tired of living underground in the brave new Rodent Republic of Ratland. For an excerpt visit A World of Words |
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1/12/10
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Ritchie Solo Show January 8 – February 7 Autobody Fine Art 1517 Park Street, Alameda, CA Wed – Sun, Noon – 6PM See review and photos of the opening reception |
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12/05/09
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issue (Dec/Jan 2010) of The Mountain Astrologer, one of
the leading periodicals of the global astrology community, has a great
review of Dancing on the Brink of the World.
Here's an excerpt: "Astrologers and curious non-astrologers alike will appreciate the artistic approach, the many imaginative elements, and the general merriment in Dancing on the Brink of the World." More info here |
Dancing on the Brink of the World
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Chemystry Set performed Dancing
on the Brink of the World
at the
Hotel Utah in San Francisco. Accompanied by a multimedia presentation
of Evelyn Terranova's paintings and evolutionary astrologer Steven
Forrest's audio interludes, Debra Baida's photos offer some visual
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September 22, 2009
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announced! Chemystry Set's Astro Ball CD & Book Release Party of Dancing on the Brink of the World a song cycle through the signs of the zodiac Friday, November 13, 9pm Hotel Utah 500 4th St @ Bryant, San Francisco w/ special guests Luke Thomas Trio & Love, Isabel Advance tickets at Ogden Park raffle & astro interludes come dressed as your sun sign |
| ~~~~~~~ Mark your calendars, this is going to be a blast. Come celebrate the completion of a cosmic song cycle and join Chemystry Set in a long overdue live performance of Dancing on the Brink of the World, a multimedia extravaganza that paints the ancient wisdom of astrology onto a creative contemporary canvas. This is going to be more than just a baker's dozen of tunes: Dress up as your astrological sign or have fun guessing others' costumes. Win a reading and other goodies in our astro raffle. Learn the ways of the zodiac from evolutionary astrology master Steven Forrest's creative interludes. Our good friends Love, Isabel (Cat Galimidi, David Penner, & ex-Chemystry Set percussionist Avi Rose) will open the show and Luke Thomas Trio (featuring Chemystry Set drummer Dickie Ogden) will bring it home for the night owls with their rump-shaking grooves and infectious feel-good vibes. Advanced tickets for the Astro Ball are now on sale at Ogden Park -- ten bucks gets you a special edition ticket plus the brandnew Dancing on the Brink of the World CD. |
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August 11, 2009
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Set to the song Walk by
Chemystry Set, this video takes a
look at walking and its relationship to global warming, oil,
pollution, and public health.
Check out the essay Walking the Talk.
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