sep16 all-day SomArts event; Adrienne Rich; more

Sat 16 Sept 2006
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[ events from B.A.R. for Saturday]
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Expo for the Artist & Musician

@ SomArts



7th annual
all-day extravaganza
of 100 Bay Area arts organizations
hosting free workshops, booths,
and performances
by Robert Temple, Gemini Soul & Ajamu Akinyele, Voodoo Cabaret,
John Anaya, Cowboy Dale,
Temple of Poi.
Artists and galleries will present portfolios,
music demos,
and participate in marketing and grant seminars.
+ Children's activity area.
+ Outdoor beer and wine garden.
$2. [ yep, just two bucks ]
934 Brannan St, SF [ in SOMA district, duh ]
[ daytime?]

[ Want details? Pls see website :]
http://www.artsandmedia.net/expo
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Adrienne Rich
@ Unitarian Center
The acclaimed poet's new book,
The School Among the Ruins ,
is the [ SFSU] Poetry Center's Book Award recipient.....
$10.
7:30pm. 1187 Franklin (@ Geary), SF
http://www.sfsu.edu/~poetry
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Baila Conmigo
@ Metronome Dance Center
LGBT Latin Dance Night includes food/potluck from 7-7:30pm, a beginning Cumbia Lesson, 7:30-8:30pm;
then from 8:30-11:30pm, dancing in salsa, merengue, cha-cha, rumba, tango, cumbia, and samba.
Performances at 9:30pm. Hosted by Amy Little and Mila Salazar.
$15 lesson & party,
$8 party only.
1830-17th St. 252-9000
http://www.metronomedancecenter.com
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Bearracuda
@ Deco Lounge
A party for bears, cubs and other wildlife, with DJ Underdog (Lazy Bear, Daddy's) and DJ Ben Addict (MEGAWOOF - London) spinning from 10pm-3am. Free massages upstairs. ....
$5 door.
510 Larkin @ Turk (4 blocks from 9th & Market), SF
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Love, Janis
@ Marines Memorial Theatre
Inspired by the best-selling book of the same name by Laura Joplin, this musical paints a stunning portrait of the legendary blues rocker, both as the singular performer who defied traditional musical definitions and the sensitive, intelligent person remembered by family and friends. Intertwined with these poignant insights are explosive performances of many of her smash hit classics, including "Piece of My Heart," "Get It While You Can," "Me and Bobby McGee," "Ball and Chain"
and "Mercedes Benz.?
Music direction is provided by Sam Andrew, founding member of Big Brother and the Holding Company, the band with which Janis was discovered at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.
$35-$67. 2pm & 8pm. (Tues.-Fri. at 8pm. Sun. at 2pm & 7pm). Thru Oct. 22.
609 Sutter Street, 2nd fl. 771-6900.
http://www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com
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SF Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band
@ Everett Middle School
Artistic Director Jadine Louie takes the podium for the last time in The Best Is Yet To Come, a concert celebrating Louie's ten years as the acclaimed conductor of the historic and vibrant orchestral and marching band. Featured performers include the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, Trauma Flintstone, mezzo soprano Leslie Hassberg, guest soloists, and an archival exhibit from the band's 28 years. $25 & $50. 8pm. 450 Church St. 392-4400.
http://www.cityboxoffice.com
http://www.sflgfb.org
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For Sunday and following days,
please see the Bay Area Reporter.
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