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<![CDATA[Intermediate/Advanced Photoshop Intermediate/Advanced Photoshop <br> <br> Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20, 11a-4p <br> <br> This 2-day digital workshop focuses on broadening the student’s understanding and use of Photoshop features. Day 1 reviews fundamental digital imaging techniques; including hands-on experience with alpha channels, layers, masks, color correction/manipulation, image maps, and much more. Day 2 goes deeper into technical development by exploring Compositing: the combining and manipulating of different source images to create a unique and compelling hybrid digital image. Also, students will be encouraged to bring in their own digital photos to try out newly learned techniques. Along with supportive group discussion and feedback, technical analysis, problem solving and assistance from the instructor, each student will create a series of visually cohesive artworks. <br> <br> Tuition= $275 <br> BUT you get $25 off if you register at least one week prior to the start of the first class, making tuition only $250!!! <br> <br> Limit= <br> Instructor= Pablo Haz <br> <br> RayKo Photo Center <br> 428 Third Street <br> San Francisco, CA 94107 <br> 415-495-3773 <br> info@raykophoto.com <br> www.raykophoto.com <br> <br> <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[Photoshop level 1 Intensive <br> <br> Monday through Friday 9:30- 12:00pm <br> July 28, 29, 30,31, August 1 <br> <br> <br> In this 5 day course you will learn the specifics of image editing and manipulation using Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard image editing software. Topics covered include tools, layers, masks, b/w image conversion, color spaces, and more. Each class session will consist of group instruction and demonstration as basic techniques are learned and applied. <br> <br> <br> Tuition = $275 <br> &#61666; BUT you get $25 off if you register at least one week prior to first <br> class, making tuition only $250 !!! <br> <br> Students <br> Limit: 10 Students <br> Instructor: Maureen Delaney <br> <br> RayKo Photo Center <br> 428 Third Street <br> San Francisco, CA 94107 <br> 415-495-3773 <br> info@raykophoto.com <br> www.raykophoto.com <br> <br> <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.myartcontest.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.myartcontest.com</a> invites you to enter our summer 08 visual art contest. for details, to view current entries and to enter please visit <a href="http://www.myartcontest.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.myartcontest.com</a> ]]>
<![CDATA[Male and female wanted for one or two public performances to benefit a good cause. The most visible part of you will be from the waist up, so appealing facial features and good figure are a must. The role is non-speaking and lasts only a few minutes. It does not require much acting skill, but you must be comfortable showing off bare chest for men, bikini top for women. <br> <br> All ethnicities are welcome. Unusual personal styles welcome. Actors and athletes are especially welcome. Some public speaking or performance experience are a plus. <br> <br> The event will be filmed and a DVD can be made available to you. This is an UNPAID volunteer position, but the exposure could be good. <br> <br> You must be 18 or older. <br> <br> Please provide basic description (ht./wt., hair color/length, eyes, age) and what interests you about this, including any relevant experience. <br> <br> Thanks!]]>
<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.sfpride.org/?ifr=celeb/artspace.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Call for Entries: artSpace @ SF Pride</a><br> artSpace @ the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration<p> Call for Entry <br> Artists* Performers* Artist Demonstrators* <br> San Francisco LGBT Pride 2008 artSpace<p> Exhibition Event: San Francisco Pride “United by Pride, Bound for Equality”<p> Submission Deadline: <br> Friday, June 6th, 2008 <p> Looking for San Francisco Bay Area LGBT visual artists, performance artists and artist demonstrators working in any creative discipline to submit work(s) for Pride 2008 Art exhibition space. Submissions should reflect the 2008 Pride theme: “United by Pride, Bound for Equality.” We encourage creativity, innovation, thought provoking and imaginary, and boundary pushing art. This is a great opportunity for artists to participate in a World Class international gay pride celebration.<p> EVENT DETAILS<br> Pride 2008 ArtSpace Coordinator/Curator: Robert Melton<br> Exhibition Event Dates: Sunday June 29, 2008<br> Exhibition Time: 12 -7 p.m.<br> Location: San Francisco Civic Center Plaza, site location (TBA)<p> PLEASE NOTE <p> - A max of 2 works can be submitted.<br> - Exhibiting artists must attend the event to set up and take down art pieces<br> - Accepted artists must submit an brief artist/statement/bio <br> - Accepted artists must drop work/s off at the LGBT Center during business hours (TBA).<br> - Accepted artists must pick up work/s at the closing event or at the LGBT Center <p> SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: to multon [at] mindspring.com in the following formats Jpeg, QuickTime, PDF, MP3 or in-person to <a href="mailto:multon@mindspring.com" rel="nofollow">Robert Melton</a>, Art Space Coordinator/Curator or Brendan Behan, Community Mobilization Specialist & Volunteer Coordinator.<p> Name: <br> Your Email:<br> Title of Work(s)/Date:<br> Medium/Media:<br> Dimensions:<br> Brief Description of work(s):<br> Briefly explain how your creative work project reflects the Pride theme:<p> QUESTIONS? <br> E-mail: <a href="mailto:multon@mindspring.com" rel="nofollow">multon [at] mindspring.com</a> or brendanb [at] sfpride.org<p> <a href="http://www.sfpride.org/?ifr=celeb/artspace.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">SUBMISSION FORM: can be sent electronically or in-person by scheduled appointment.</a><p> ]]>
<![CDATA[Another Gary Lester Creative Multimedia presentation. <br> <a href="http://www.myspace.com/garylestercreative" rel="nofollow">http://www.myspace.com/garylestercreative</a> <br> or <br> <a href="http://web.mac.com/colorscape" rel="nofollow">http://web.mac.com/colorscape</a>]]>
<![CDATA[ <br> <br> One space is on the ground floor and has a cement floor and open bean ceiling and dry wall on the walls. The ceiling is 10'. The room is approximately 11' x 40' and 440sf. The room has a large window and double door entrance. Available now, and the rent is $450/month. It has its own private entrance. There is no sink, but it does has access to water. <br> <br> Another space is on the ground floor and has a cement floor and dry wall on the walls. The ceiling is 10'. The room is "L" shaped and is approximately 350 sf. The room has two large windows. The space has 220 power. Available now, the rent is $500/month. It has its own private entrance. There is no sink, but it does has access to water. <br> <br> Please email or call to arrange to see the spaces 415 441 9333.]]>
<![CDATA[Seeking a model in her twenties for an art piece that will be shown at an art show in the Presidio. <br> <br> Curator's website: <a href="http://www.mindmarrow.com/projects/E...r_Project.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.mindmarrow.com/projects/E...r_Project.html</a> <br> <br> Model should have long hair, and be comfortable floating in the water. <br> The piece has to do with water spirits, and the photo will be taken in outdoor bathtub and pond. (Non-sexual nudity/safe atmosphere with photographer and assistants.) <br> <br> Can offer portfolio photos, and stipend in return. <br> <br> To apply: send photos, availability and contact info.]]>
<![CDATA[For serious art students (undergrad, & grad) <br> <br> I am interested in where you are coming from in your work, your inquiry and commitment, evolution/and on-going progress. <br> <br> I have taught fine art in elementary through university level students since the mid 1970's, and am currently substitute teaching. <br> <br> I am looking for a few good students - can be individual or group. Think of this possibility as liberating yourself from the confines of your art school environment, and getting fresh input from someone who has been through a lot with her work and teaching experiences, and to work through what it is you are concerned with, and to simply evolve. Maybe you are 'stuck', or maybe you have had a hard time getting the sort of input you are looking for. <br> <br> I have exhibited internationally in galleries and museums, and was nominated for a Museum of Modern Art SECA award. <br> <br> Internationally respected arts professionals I have worked closely with as colleagues include Allan Kaprow, Leon Golub, Italo Scanga, and others. <br> <br> My work includes: painting,(figurative, mixed mediums & paint, color field, abstract) ceramic sculpture out-door environments, performance art, earth works, and mixed mediums in environments. <br> <br> Let's talk: 558-9958 Judy (MFA is in painting) (if I am out, please leave your contact information) You can feel free to ask to see my resume and letters of reference, which include Leon Golub and Allan Kaprow, among other exceptional teachers/artists. <br> <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[<b>No room for you own woodshop? Use ours!</b><br><br> The Sawdust Shop is a fully equipped do-it-yourself woodshop located in Sunnyvale. You can rent time in the shop by the hour or get a monthly membership and have access to the shop 72 hours/week. <br> <br> <b>Stop by and take a tour of our shop!</b> <br> <br> Visit our website <a href="http://www.sawdustshop.com/craigslist" rel="nofollow">www.sawdustshop.com</a> for more details. <br> <br> The Sawdust Shop <br> 452 Oakmead Parkway <br> Sunnyvale, CA 94085 <br> <br> (408)992-1004 <br> <br> We also offer woodworking classes and have a complete woodworking store with tools, supplies and hardwoods. <br><br> <img src="http://www.sawdustshop.com/craigslist/Woodshop_craigslist.jpg"> <br><br> <br><br> ]]>
<![CDATA[One ongoing art class in classical clay in San Rafael give to you the opportunity to learn how to modeling the human body or portrait in the right way : proportions, armature, technique and how to look as a 3d your piece of art, because this is the most important point when you make the human figure. <br> <br> Generally is the problem for almost every body ... even for those that they had classes before, people come to my class and realized that they practically don't know anything about proportions and how to built a figure or a face without falling into problems such as .... non proportion and a slant look <not symmetrical> especially when they built a face. <br> <br> So if you're still in a good sense of learning to modelling clay.... just sign-up my for my class and I warranty to you that if you following my instructions for at least 10 or maximum 15 sessions (because everybody is different) you will jump into the world of 3-D!! <br> <br> I'm Italian and I learn my art (long long time ago) in the artisan Italian studios atmosphere shoulder by shoulder with my masters, and when what I was doing was not good ... IT WAS NOT GOOD! And I had to do again, and again and again, but everybody was gathering also with a glass of wine, a gramophone always with a piece of opera and have a lot of fun. <br> <br> In my class is the same .... we have a lot of fun because learning art should be a pleasure ... so this is the way that it is, a glass of wine, good music and at some point during the class... I put on the table a Italian dinner too, .... All this happens every week for 2 & 1/2 years now. SO HURRY-UP <br> <br> Class time: Thursday 5:30pm-9:00pm <br> <br> Cost: Dinner including $ 45 a session per person (a bottle of wine are welcome) <br> <br> Instructor: 100% Italian from Pietrasanta Tuscany "MARCO BERTI" (Also I'm chef, I have one ongoing Conversational Italian class around my table every Wednesday you can see the post on craigslist at: <br> <a href="http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/grp/683450762.html." rel="nofollow">http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/grp/683450762.html.</a> <br> <br> Where : 155 Andersen Dr. #1302 San Rafael <br> <br> Contact: (At least 24 hour up-front for SIGN-UP/CANCELLATION) Phone # (415) 261-1787 .... (E-mail) marco.berti@comcast.net <br> <br> How to come to my app.# 1302 at 155 andersen Dr.?: You need park your car out side (we have not guest parking in the garage) You are at the front of the building (your shoulder to the park) to your far left you'll see one little gate with the Interphone, you need dial (with that phone) 967 like this I can let you come in, one time you're in keep going all the way down toward to the palm trees, you'll pas the jacuzzi to your right, keep going and you'll pas the mail boxes to your left, at that point tow more doors and you're to the 1302. <br> <br> I see you with my other students. ]]>
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<![CDATA[Pro Arts invites graphic designers to produce interesting announcements for exhibitions and events. All work is done pro-bono and is available to the designers to include in their portfolios. Designers in residence work with the Director of Exhibitions & Programming to design print materials for gallery programming. Designers in residence are acknowledged in association with their respective projects in Pro Arts publications and online. <br> <br> Background: Pro Arts is a non-profit artist based organization that exhibits artists' work and provides a venue for furthering communication in the arts. The annual exhibition programming consists of East Bay Open Studios, two juried exhibitions (New Visions and Juried Annual), curated exhibitions including the ongoing series PROJECT, and other collaborations. Visit www.proartsgallery.org for more information. <br> Purpose: Interns will contribute to the design for marketing materials towards the publicity of gallery programming at Pro Arts. <br> Duration of Internship: TBD, Minimum12 hours per week. <br> Application Deadline: Ongoing <br> Responsibilities: <br> • Design interesting publicity material to promote upcoming Pro Arts programming. <br> • Research and organize materials related to Pro Arts exhibition and programming history <br> • Assist marketing efforts for exhibitions and programming. <br> <br> <br> Interns must: <br> • Possess a BA minimally, MA-candidate preferred <br> • Have completed course work in art history, contemporary art or related field <br> • Have an interest in contemporary art and non-profit art spaces; <br> • Possess strong computer skills <br> • Have good communication skills <br> • Be able to work independently, thoroughly and with attention to detail <br> <br> <br> Applications must be received in hardcopy, delivered either in person or by mail. A copy of your application can be submitted by email. <br> <br> Application Requirements: <br> • Cover letter; <br> • CV or Resume detailing graphic design experience and software proficiency <br> • Reference contact information (one personal/professional and one academic); <br> • One-page, single-sided typed essay that explains your interest in graphic design and also include your expectations of this internship. <br> • 3 digital samples, compressed, in pdf format with a brief explanation of software implemented for each project. <br> <br> <br> Please either send or deliver a complete application packet marked “Graphic Design Intern” to: <br> Gallery Manager <br> Pro Arts <br> 550 Second Street, Oakland, CA 94607 info@proartsgallery.org <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[A part-time, unpaid Curatorial Internship is available at Pro Arts; schedule is flexible—with a minimum two day commitment. Interns will receive detailed knowledge of the gallery's annual programming and upcoming exhibitions. Will also improve his/her research skills and receive practical experience of organizing exhibitions and programming within a non-profit contemporary art space. <br> Background: Pro Arts is a non-profit artist based organization that exhibits artists' work and provides a venue for furthering communication in the arts. The annual exhibition programming consists of East Bay Open Studios, two juried exhibitions (New Visions and Juried Annual), curated exhibitions including the ongoing series PROJECT, and other collaborations. Visit www.proartsgallery.org for more information. <br> Purpose: Interns will contribute to exhibition planning and supplement the curatorial work of gallery programming at Pro Arts. <br> Duration of Internship: TBD <br> Application Deadline: Ongoing <br> Responsibilities: <br> • Assist coordination of exhibitions and programming. <br> • Research and organize materials related to Pro Arts exhibition and programming history <br> • Research outstanding issues (e.g., artist estate gifts to the organization) <br> • Assist with technical aspects of creating an exhibition, including installation and the production of didactic materials, wall labels, etc. <br> • Assist marketing efforts for exhibitions and programming. <br> • Gallery reception <br> <br> <br> Interns must: <br> • Possess a BA minimally, MA-candidate preferred <br> • Have completed course work in art history, contemporary art or related field <br> • Have an interest in contemporary art and non-profit art spaces; <br> • Possess strong computer skills, MS Office Suite <br> • Have good communication skills <br> • Be able to work independently, thoroughly and with attention to detail <br> <br> <br> Applications must be received in hardcopy, delivered either in person or by mail. A copy of your application can be submitted by email. <br> <br> Application Requirements: <br> • Cover letter; <br> • Resume, including relevant course work descriptions; <br> • Reference contact information (one personal/professional and one academic); <br> • One-page, single-sided typed essay that explains your interest in curating exhibitions and programming. Please also include your expectations of this internship. <br> <br> Please either send or deliver a complete application packet marked “Curatorial Intern” to: <br> Gallery Manager <br> Pro Arts <br> 550 Second Street, Oakland, CA 94607 info@proartsgallery.org <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[A part-time, unpaid Gallery Internship is available at Pro Arts; schedule is flexible—with a minimum two day commitment. Interns will receive detailed knowledge of the gallery's annual programming and general organization. Under the direct supervision of the Gallery Manager, the intern will perform day-to-day tasks which support the operations of both the exhibition space and gallery store. In addition, the intern will be assigned specific projects related to administration, development, operations and sales. All individuals with a genuine interest in the operations of nonprofit contemporary art gallery are encouraged to apply. <br> <br> Background: Pro Arts is a non-profit artist based organization that exhibits artists' work and provides a venue for furthering communication in the arts. The annual exhibition programming consists of East Bay Open Studios, two juried exhibitions (New Visions and Juried Annual), curated exhibitions including the ongoing series PROJECT, and other collaborations. Visit www.proartsgallery.org for more information. <br> Purpose: Interns will contribute to various areas of administrative organization, including but not limited to: membership databases, promotional mailings and distribution, interaction with artists and members, data entry and exhibition preparations. <br> <br> Duration of Internship: TBD; Minimum 12 hours per week <br> <br> Application Deadline: Ongoing <br> <br> Interns must possess: <br> • BA minimally, MA-candidate preferred with a background business, art history or arts administration <br> • Customer service experience <br> • Knowledge of general retail operations, including sales transactions. <br> • Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite, database management experience a plus <br> • Good communication skills <br> • Ability to work independently and with attention to detail <br> <br> <br> Applications must be received in hardcopy, delivered either in person or by mail. A copy of your application can be submitted by email. <br> <br> Application Requirements: <br> • Cover letter; <br> • Resume, including relevant course work descriptions; <br> • Reference contact information (one personal/professional and one academic); <br> • One-page, single-sided typed essay that explains why you are interested in the internship. Please also include your expectations of this internship. <br> <br> Please either send or deliver a complete application packet marked “Gallery Intern” to: <br> Gallery Manager <br> Pro Arts <br> 550 Second Street, Oakland, CA 94607 <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[A part-time, unpaid Publicity Internship is available at Pro Arts; schedule is flexible—with a minimum two day commitment. Interns will be responsible for assisting in the writing of press releases and blogs for upcoming programming at Pro Arts whilst maintaining high levels of web presence and making personal contact with press. <br> <br> Background: Pro Arts is a non-profit artist based organization that exhibits artists' work and provides a venue for furthering communication in the arts. The annual exhibition programming consists of East Bay Open Studios, two juried exhibitions (New Visions and Juried Annual), curated exhibitions including the ongoing series PROJECT, and other collaborations. Visit www.proartsgallery.org for more information. <br> <br> Duration of Internship: TBD; Minimum 12 hours per week <br> <br> Application Deadline: Ongoing <br> <br> Interns must possess: <br> • Superior oral and written communication skills <br> • Accurate touch typing <br> • Strong computer skills, including web research capabilities <br> • Knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator and Acrobat Reader <br> • Courteous and confident phone manner <br> <br> <br> Applications must be received in hardcopy, delivered either in person or by mail. A copy of your application can be submitted by email. <br> <br> Application Requirements: <br> • Cover letter; <br> • Resume, including relevant course work descriptions; <br> • Reference contact information (one personal/professional and one academic); <br> • One-page, single-sided typed essay that explains why you are interested in the internship. Please also include your expectations of this internship. <br> <br> Please either send or deliver a complete application packet marked “Publicity Intern” to: <br> Gallery Manager <br> Pro Arts <br> 550 Second Street, Oakland, CA 94607 <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[Industrial Sewing Space/Collective-San Francisco <br> Excellent for workshops, costuming and fashion design! <br> Open to other creative uses! <br> <br> Okay, I have one crack at this so I hafta make it <br> good. <br> <br> This space is gorgeous, a reconverted barn, lots of <br> light, hardwood floors, a short walk through a grassy <br> field to the bay. We are surrounded by a wooden deck, <br> plants galore, a lovely vegetable patch, and chickens! <br> This is in San Francisco. <br> <br> I had a little chat with the landlord and he's ready <br> to hand me the keys if I can get it together asap. <br> Alas this is absolutely NOT live/work. <br> Rent is $1900. Bills will run us around $300 for an <br> industrial space. It's based upon square footage. With <br> that we get DSL, water, electricity and garbage. There <br> is a bathroom and an industrial sink as well. <br> Electrical outlets galore. You will never ever want <br> for a place to plug in. <br> <br> I'd like to rent it out to five people/parcels. If <br> there is a partner involved and the cost for the <br> parcel is split that's fine as well. <br> <br> Very high ceilings! We can't build lofts per se but <br> "pallet shelving" is allowed. It just can't look like <br> another level. Has to look like shelves. No permanent <br> stairs. Ladder only. <br> <br> Rent would be $340 a month with a deposit of $510. <br> Bills are about $50 a month. <br> I'm aiming to get in there on the 1st of June. <br> <br> I could up this to more people but then I think it <br> gets a bit crowded/hairy and difficult to manage, but <br> I am open to proposals. <br> <br> Costs could be held down or covered if we rent the <br> space for use as a workshop space or for an occasional <br> photoshoot or low key event. <br> We're artists we can think creatively! <br> <br> Full disclosure: I am trying to run and manage the <br> space so that my own costs are covered, but I am not <br> attempting to gouge or make a profit off the <br> subletters. I would even like to manage it in such a <br> way that all of us cover some of our costs. <br> <br> I believe in laying things out in writing, with very <br> well defined boundaries and rules. I've tried anarchy. It <br> doesn't work. <br> <br> I believe in full disclosure, so everything will be <br> spelled out and there will be dialogue about all <br> decisions.Ultimately though, I am the one responsible <br> to the landlord, so when push comes to shove I will be <br> making the final call. <br> <br> Dogs are welcome. No smoking. Absolutely NO live/work. <br> <br> Eventually <br> I would like to get in some shared industrial <br> machines.There is plenty of street parking but we are <br> only allowed one parking place by the barn. Landlord <br> was very adamant about that. Load in/out is the <br> exception. <br> <br> Okey doke. <br> Let me know if you have any questions. <br> <br> I can be reached at linda@cyclecide.com <br> If there is enough interest I will be arranging a tour <br> of the space. <br> <br> XO, <br> Linda]]>
<![CDATA[<div style="font: 16px verdana; font-family: georgia;"> <b>Bay Area Muralist</b><br><br> I am a local artist accepting commissions for murals, and mobile/kinetic sculpture. <br>You can view my work online at: <a href="http://www.astralux.ws" rel="nofollow">http://www.astralux.ws</a><br><br> <a href="mailto: john@astralux.ws" rel="nofollow">john@astralux.ws</a> </div>]]>
<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.sfdigifilm.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">THE VERDICT IS IN!</a> <br> <br> ALL ACTORS & ACTING STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN TO OUR SCHOOL AGREE ( Please see their "Testimonials" below ): <br> <br> <a href="http://www.sfdigifilm.com/index.html" rel="nofollow"> SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL of DIGITAL FILMMAKING </a> Offers "BY FAR THE BEST" <a href="http://www.sfdigifilm.com/index.html" rel="nofollow"> FILM ACTING CLASSES </a> in the Bay Area! <br> <br> In addition, it's the only ACTING SCHOOL in the world that produces MOVIES for theatrical release. <br> <br> If you take ACTING CLASSES there, you too can be CAST in these MOVIES! <br> <br> <br> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br> <br> The Most Respected ACTING TEACHERS ( 8 Distinguished Faculty ) <br> <br> The Most Modern FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT <br> <br> Extraordinary CASTING OPPORTUNITIES in MOVIES & COMMERCIALS while in Class <br> <br> Develop Your DEMO-REEL <br> <br> Join a Supportive FILM COMMUNITY <br> <br> NETWORK with Writers, Film-Directors, Producers & Casting-Directors <br> <br> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br> <br> <a href="http://www.sfdigifilm.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">A NEW ROUND OF OUR UNRIVALED "ACTING CLASSES" ( All Levels ) START THE WEEK OF JUNE 9TH</a> ( 3hrs/week; on weeknights, and on weekends during the day ) <br> <br> You can enroll any one of these Classes based on your prior training and experience: <br> <br> <br> ACTING ESSENTIALS (8 weeks) $320 <br> <br> FILM ACTING I (8 weeks) $340 <br> <br> FILM ACTING II (8 weeks) $360 <br> <br> FILM ACTING III (8 weeks) $360 <br> <br> ADVANCED FILM ACTING (8 weeks) $360 <br> <br> DYNAMIC AUDITION SKILLS (4 weeks) $160 <br> <br> THE BUSINESS OF ACTING ( 4 weekly seminars ) $120 <br> <br> <br> *Payment Plans are available <br> <br> <a href="http://www.sfdigifilm.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">THESE CLASSES FILL UP FAST.... RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!</a> <br> <br> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br> <br> For more INFO about all our<a href="http://www.sfdigifilm.com/index.html" rel="nofollow"> ACTING CLASSES</a> and the extraordinary <a href="http://www.sfdigifilm.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">CASTING OPPORTUNITIES</a> they provide in MOVIES, TV and highly-paid COMMERCIALS, please visit us at: <br> <br> <a href="http://www.sfdigifilm.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">www.sfdigifilm.com</a> ( under "Film Acting Classes" ) <br> <br> For INFO by phone and REGISTRATION, please call us at: 415-522 1200 <br> <br> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br> <br> <a href="http://www.sfdigifilm.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">TESTIMONIALS</a> <br> <br> "No other Acting School offers such exciting opportunities. This includes the total beginners too. It’s an amazing place!" <br> Michelle Grey, Acting Student at SFSDF <br> <br> “Great acting instructors, tons of networking & casting opportunities!” <br> Linden Young, Acting Student at SFSDF <br> <br> "SFSDF is a cut above the rest!" <br> Rana Kangas-Kent, Acting Student at SFSDF <br> <br> "A must for film acting! I cannot express in words how great these classes have been, all taught by fantastic acting instructors. The school is roomy, has excellent equipment, and I already have been in 9 student films and offered a part in the feature-film, "Moonlight Sonata"and acted in "Presque Isle". Please check it out!" <br> Joe Madero, Acting Student at SFSDF <br> <br> “At SFSDF, the teachers and directors genuinely care about you. They found my strengths and reminded me why I loved acting so much in the first place. It’s not just some money scam like many other classes I've been to at other schools.” <br> Jordana Johns, Acting Student at SFSDF <br> <br> “I have attended two other schools of film acting in San Francisco and I can honestly say that my experience at SFSDF is by far the superior of the three. The extremely exciting, educational, warm and attentive environment here is what keeps me signing up for new classes.” <br> Tony Williams, Acting Student at SFSDF <br> <br> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------]]>
<![CDATA[Hello, I am an artist studying at John F Kennedy University. I'm considering doing a mentorship in tattoo art. I also have an assignment to interview an artist who I have never met. Are there any tattoo artists out there who would be willing to interview with me? I'd love to get more information about the art itself, the industry and how one gets involved.]]>
<![CDATA[Enjoy a short video presentation of part 2 in a series, showing the prolific output of an exceptional artist. All art in the video and much more is available directly from the artist. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtWZhnNUs-w" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtWZhnNUs-w</a> ]]>
<![CDATA[Join Self clothing for our 3 year anniversary and art reception for guest artist Lisette Lugo. Food, wine, music, great art, cool clothing on a great warm evening. Self boutique 1051 Bush st. @ Leavenworth Friday May 16th 6-9p.m. www.selfsf.com/www.lisettelugo.com]]>
<![CDATA[Voice One offers two teen classes in June and August: <br> <br> ON CAMERA FOR TEENS <br> Get the training it takes to be fearless! You’ll learn why Show Business is two words; improvisation and cold reading techniques; commercial and film on camera skills; audition and callback training; how to get and keep an agent; headshot and resume coaching; and, the power of YES I CAN! <br> * Parents please stay for the first 10 minutes and return at 3:30pm for business discussion. <br> June 21 Sa 10am-4pm <br> Investment $160 <br> <br> <br> VOICE OVER FOR TEENS <br> Now teens and tweens 10-18 can learn voice-over skills together! We'll work on commercials, improvisation, and characters for animation and games. Class also includes a business discussion about agents, making a demo, and developing a resume. Parents are encouraged to attend with their child during the last hour. <br> * Parents please stay for the first 10 minutes and return at 3:30pm for mock audition and business discussion. <br> Aug 16 Sa 10am-4pm <br> Investment $160 <br> <br> <br> <b><font color="red"> Sign up for both and pay only $300 - a savings of $20 <br><br></font> Contact info: <br> (415) 974-1103<br> <a href="mailto:vone@aol.com" rel="nofollow">Email</a> <br> Website: <a href="http://voiceoneonline.com/classes/kids/kids.html" rel="nofollow">http://voiceoneonline.com/classes/kids/kids.html</a></a> <br> </b> <br> <br> Elaine Clark, Founder/CEO of Voice One teaches both classes. Elaine holds a degree in Theatre/Speech Communication and is the author of <i>There's Money Where Your Mouth Is.</i> She is also the founder of Special Focus, a performing arts program for special education students. For more information, visit: <a href="http://specialfocus.org/" rel="nofollow">http://specialfocus.org/</a> ]]>
<![CDATA[METAL WORK STUDIOS - NEW ARTIST FACILITY IN SAN FRANCISCO <br> Welding . . . Blacksmithing . . . All Metal Crafts <br> <br> YOUR OWN SPACE WITH: <br> • Drive-in for loading/unloading <br> • Roll-open Doors <br> • 22 ft ceilings <br> • Skylights <br> • 110 and 220 power <br> • 24-hour access (work only) <br> • Open Studio participation <br> • Reasonably priced at average of 1.35/sq.ft., including utilities <br> <br> Call Deborah at The Point - 415.822.9675 <br> <br> or email us at info@thepointart.com]]>
<![CDATA[Must be over 55! <br> <br> Sunset area senior center is seeking a volunteer art teacher to guide its growing group of enthusiastic artists. Previous teaching experience is helpful and ability to communicate effectively and patiently with students of varying abilities is important. The class meets Friday mornings in the Stonestown area. <br> To learn more about this volunteer job please contact RSVP of San Francisco at 415.474.7787 and to learn about RSVP visit www.rsvpsf.org]]>
<![CDATA[ Design a line of clothing to accompany nudism. Design utility kilts, robes, togas and the like. Branded Name. Spec work now, but short term fast growth possibilities. Contact George for details. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[Thank you for taking the time to look <br> I'm getting started in the field fo Weddding Photography <br> and I'm offering a Special to build a Portfolio <br> <br> I decided to focus a larg part of my Creative Work to Weddings <br> <br> <br> <br> CLIKE IMAGE TO VIEW SAMPLE OF WORK <br> <a href="http://zeusfoto.carbonmade.com" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/ojodulce/promo.jpg" border="0"></a> <br> Also Bands, Fashion, Portraits, Childron if you Contact During the Month of May you I will offer a Special <a href="http://dulceojos.com" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y14/ojodulce/promo2.jpg " border="0"></a> <br> Also visit www.dulceojos.com <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[Professional mature male lead vocalist, bassist and rythmn guitar seeking musicians with already formed band or putting a country/southern/ classic rock band. Professionally experienced and toured Nevada circuit 10+ years. If putting new band together I will need a drummer who can stay in pocket, a lead guitarist and keyboardist; must be able to provide back up vocals, hoping for second vocalist to share a very rounded song list from the 60's to present. <br> <br> Very dependable when it comes to music and I think i'm easy to get along with. I have a day job, but music is my love and I want to play again but semi-professionally possible gigging around bay area. Hoping to play with a group who have same interests MUSIC and FUN! <br> <br> Thanks, <br> <br> Ken Ross <br> 925.812.3534]]>
<![CDATA[For Details please visit www.fourthstreetstudio.com <br> <br> <br> 4th Street Studio is hosting a juried benefit exhibit: Positively Ageless~A Celebration of Art & Aging, a fundraiser and silent auction in support of Alameda County seniors. <br> <br> <br> Submission Process Due June 12th <br> For a pdf about the benefit, the complete submission eligibility guidelines, and jury details, email melbasgirl@sbcglobal.net or go to www.fourthstreetstudio.com and click on “Call for Art - Positively Ageless” <br> <br> <br> Important Dates and Other Information <br> 1. Entry Deadline: Thursday June 12 <br> 2. Notification: June 30 <br> 3. Deliver art to 4thStreet Studio by August 25 <br> 4. Fundraising Gala: Saturday, September 13, 2008, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. <br> 5. Show Dates: September 5-19 <br> 6. Show location: 4th Street Studio, 1717D 4th St.,Berkeley, CA <br> 7. Auction limited to 20 pieces selected from all of the submissions <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! <br> <br> Don’t miss this opportunity!!! For the first time ever, I am offering shoot and burn to Craig’s list users only. If you are getting married in June or July of this year, this package is just for you!! <br> <br> Up to 3 hours of photography is $650 and above that $950. 5 days after your wedding you will receive a DVD with all the wedding photos on it. <br> <br> Please feel free to check my work out at <a href="http://photosbyanita.com" rel="nofollow">http://photosbyanita.com</a> <br> <br> NOTE: You need to have Flash 7 or newer installed on your computer in order to view my website. <br> <br> I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!]]>
<![CDATA[Career Development for visual artists <br> <br> Do you need help getting your career off the ground? <br> I will help you identify and overcome specific issues so that you can reach the next level in your career. <br> <br> I can help you with: <br> <br> -Preparing presentation packages for gallery submission <br> -Creating/updating your artist statement or resume <br> -Organizing your own exhibition <br> -Portfolio review <br> -PR <br> -Grant and public art applications <br> <br> and more! <br> <br> <br> Michele Pred <br> www.michelepred.com <br> michelepred@yahoo.com <br> <br> $50 per hour <br> <br> Michele Pred is an internationally exhibited artist who has been teaching professional practices to artists for five years and currently teaches at California College of the Arts. Reviews and articles about her art have appeared in the New York Times, ArtNews Magazine, the International Herald Tribune and the San Francisco Chronicle. She is represented by the Nancy Hoffman Gallery in New York. Her next solo exhibition will be at the Kohler Museum in June 2008.]]>
<![CDATA[Museum qualified still photographer will craft glare free, brilliant high end digital images, slides, 4x5 or - at my studio or in your environment. <br> <br> Rates reasonable for working artists, students. Turnaround is fast. Extra slides are free. <br> <br> <br> for instant quotes and discount, call BP Photo 415.225.4281 or 415.586.7922 <br> <a href="http://bobhsiangphoto.com/artwork_samples/" rel="nofollow">http://bobhsiangphoto.com/artwork_samples/</a>]]>
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<![CDATA[Hi my name is Krystal. I will be in the Bay Area from June 12th til the 16th. I am now booking gigs for Penthouse style images. My rates are $125 an hour with a 2 hour minimum. If you are interested in setting up a shoot in my private suite where I will be staying, please contact me at your earliest. I will also be on Yahoo. My screen name is krystalkummings1 <br> <br> Drop me an email if you would like me to send some images. Thank you and I look forward to working with you soon. <br> <br> KK]]>
<![CDATA[<br> We have a live show, <br> on klasfm.com Celebrity/R&B/Everyone Welcome to join.3:00PM Saturday Nights, <br> To come on the show e-mail me at admin@jeffreywhenderson.com for more information. Our production tape fee is $125.00 for your future, use.Jump start your career live on the radio in Hollywood.Clients will get to play two songs and a Interview Live. <br> Receive your <br> copy the same night.So get the exposure to need for your career <br> or Business. If you want to come on the T.V. Show let me know. <br> <br> The Jeffrey Henderson Show Radio And T.V. <br> 89.7 F.M. Radio Hollywood Ca, 90027 <br> P.O.Box 6567 Beverly Hill's Ca 90212 310-773-5219 <br> www.jeffreywhenderson.com <br> www.klasfm.com <br> www.ientertain.com/jeffreyhenderson <br> www.kclafm.com <br> www.burnlounge.com/jeffreyhenderson e-mail me to join. <br> www.hendersonsmallandcasino.com e-mail me to join. <br> www.jeffreyhendersonshow.zoomshare.com <br> www.myspace.com/thejeffreyhendersonshow <br> www.veoh.com Internet T.V. Show Go to Entertainment then <br> Oscars then The Jeffrey Henderson Show to Watch our internet <br> show. You can see what we do on T.V. <br> www.dailyceleb.com Type in Jeffrey Henderson <br> www.wireimage.com Type in Jeffrey Henderson <br> <br> See you on the show. <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://dailyceleb.com/production/?view=event&amp;eid=3333" rel="nofollow">http://dailyceleb.com/production/?view=event&eid=3333</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[I'm inquiring about available performance space, are you still accepting applications for early August dates ? <br> Following are our requirements for performances of our play "Mataji" by Naatak (Indian theatre) <a href="http://www.naatak.com:" rel="nofollow">http://www.naatak.com:</a> <br> <br> Aug 2 Sat 3pm - 9pm <br> Aug 3 Sun 12pm - 5pm <br> Aug 9 Sat 3pm - 9pm <br> Aug 10 Sun 12pm - 5pm <br> <br> About The Play <br> Mataji, born in a poor family on the banks of the Ganga in India, has a <br> simple gift to offer to the world: a loving hug. Over two decades, her <br> embrace has brought boundless joy to millions of devotees. She has <br> travelled to sixty-five countries, hugging thousands in one sitting, <br> sending them into raptures through the transmission of pure bliss that <br> accompanies her hugs. Her followers on five continents no longer regard <br> her as a mere guru, but as Krishna incarnate. Then, on her sixteenth visit <br> to California, she confronts a devotee she cannot satisfy. Through him, <br> she discovers much about her powers, and the world discovers much about <br> her. <br> <br> Thanks <br> <a href="http://www.naatak.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.naatak.com</a> <br> <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[ACTING CLASSES: BE A STAR OR JUST HAVE FUN...ACTING CLASSES-where the future stars study...CHAS SCHOOL OF FILM, TELEVISION AND THEATRE <br> <br> Phone: (650) 548-5303 <br> CELL: (650) 759-6389 <br> www.chasactingschool.com <br> ACTING CLASSES <br> <br> Our fully comprehensive six-month course consists of the following two classes that run simultaneously. Please call or email us for one of our free introductory classes today. <br> <br> Scene-Monologue Study <br> Stanislavski - Method?? Don't worry about what it's called, work on being believable, interesting, and exciting to watch!" - C.A. <br> <br> This class is necessary to evolve as an actor and strengthen your performing skills. We help you select and develop suitable monologues for presentation to agents and theatrical auditions. <br> Also, actors will perform contemporary and classical scenes with partners. All geared to raise your acting ability above the norm. Charles knows how to get actors over the top quickly, helping to find that key element, turning average performances into paid performances. <br> Included in the many things taught in this class are, line by line script analyses, arcs/beats, internalization, characterization, believability, blocking, creating your environment, and drawing your audience in. <br> <br> **Private Lessons Are Available** <br> <br> <br> On-Camera Class <br> <br> "It is vital for an actor to understand the difference between stage and camera work especially in the audition process!" - C.A. <br> <br> In this class we tape our students, play them back on television and critique their performance. It is important for the actor to see how they present themselves on screen. <br> Actors must also understand the major differences between stage and film work, and the art of acting and the audition process. Only after mastering on-camera and scene-monologue work can actors appreciate how both forms integrate. Students work alone, in pairs and in groups doing scenes and mimicking real auditions preparing them to land those jobs! <br> The many things studied in this class include cold readings, commercial work, improvisation, auditioning techniques, script analyses and slating. We also teach the complete business application including headshots, resumes, portfolios, agents, casting directors, self-promotion, unions, the audition process, principles, featured extras, and extras. <br> <br> **Private Lessons Are Available** <br> <br> Charles Ascello SAG/AFTRA <br> Located in the San Francisco Bay Area: <br> Châs School of Film & Television <br> 131 Industrial Way #15 <br> BELMONT, CA 94002 <br> <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[Conveniently located by Interstate 880 in Oakland, this well convenient studio has multiple pro flash heads, with wireless triggering. <br> <br> Wide backgrounds, and a shooting platform available for 2 hours and up at very competitive rates. <br> <br> <a href="http://www.brearleyphoto.com/Studio/Studio.html" rel="nofollow"> <br> <font color="003300" size="3">Click Here For Details</a> ]]>
<![CDATA[First Four Oceans Press’s quarterly Fine Arts Photography exchange. <br> <br> How it works: This is a print exchange open to all Fine Art Photographers, who work in Traditional Film or Digital Media. <br> <br> You print an edition of 26 prints of your photographic image. You will have time between sign up and deadline to be creative and explore the theme. <br> <br> Send in your signed and numbered photographic prints as soon as they are finished. We coordinate and collate the prints and return to you a set of 25 prints each from a different photographers. <br> <br> The 26th set will go into the archives and the image will be permanently displayed on our website, linked to your website. You can see an archive of a previous project - The Fall 2007 Hand-Pulled Print Exchange to get an idea of what our Archive looks like. <br> <br> Theme: Movement <br> Medium: Photography – Traditional Film or Digital. <br> <br> Image Size: 8” x 10”, 8.5” x 11” or 8” x 12” <br> <br> B/W or Color. <br> <br> Paper Size: Paper must be no larger than 8.5” x 12”. <br> <br> Paper type: Any archival photographic paper. <br> <br> Print Deadline: July 1, 2008 <br> <br> Prints Returned: August 1, 2008. <br> <br> More info at www.fourocenaspress.com <br> <br> To sign up: <br> heather@fouroceanspress.com <br> <br> $10 flat entry fee.]]>
<![CDATA[I am looking for a face painter for Saturday June 7 in San Mateo for a childs birthday party. Two girls are having a party with friends. Please e-mail me with your rates. I am guessing it will take a couple of hours. I would like a firm price for two hours lets say between 1:00 - 3:00pm. You can reach me at the e-mail below. Thanks ]]>
<![CDATA[Conveniently located by Interstate 880 in Oakland, this well convenient studio has multiple pro flash heads, with wireless triggering. <br> <br> Wide backgrounds, and a shooting platform available for 2 hours and up at very competitive rates. <br> <br> <a href="http://www.brearleyphoto.com/Studio/Studio.html" rel="nofollow"> <br> <font color="003300" size="3">Click Here For Details</a> ]]>
<![CDATA[LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOPS <br> <br> Drop-in, figure drawing workshop meets Tuesday evenings from 7 to 10 and Saturday mornings from 9 to 12. The fee is ten dollars for each three hour session. The address is 3435 Cesar Chavez Studio #302 the building is located on the southeast corner at Valencia.We provide a supportive work environment with great models and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Drawing horses, drawing boards, large worktables and some easels that are available for your use. <br> <br> Brush up on your drawing skills or explore new techniques. Beginner or advanced, everyone is welcome.The focus of these drawing sessions is on gesture and short poses. We work in twenty-minute sets and the length of the pose varies from one to twenty minutes. <br> <br> For more information call 415 722-9183 or go to; <a href="http://homepage.mac.com/robertwindle/LifeDrawing/Personal2.html" rel="nofollow">http://homepage.mac.com/robertwindle/LifeDrawing/Personal2.html</a> <br> <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[Hello; <br> <br> I am a painter and I run an art studio. I am looking for a helper / volunteer / intern / trade or something to help with aspects of keeping things running smoothly. I have students, projects, and events that need help on many levels. <br> <br> Please contact me if you are interested. <br> <br> Best, <br> <br> Judy <br> <br> website www.artforwellbeings.org]]>
<![CDATA[Calling all Young Artists 4-15 years of Age! <br> Submit your art for showing in our first ever Heart of Kids community exhibit. Open to all art mediums. Artwork must be framed and ready to be hung on a wall. Canvases do not need to be framed. <br> To enter, attach a piece of paper with your name, age, title of your piece, parent/guardian's name and phone number and your selling price, if you wish to sell. <br> Drop off your entry at Gardner Community Center located at 520 W Virginia St, San Jose, CA 95125 <br> Entry Drop Off Dates/Times:July 21-July 25th from 9-5 at Gardner. <br> All Entries must be picked up:August 25th - August 28th at Gardner 9-5. <br> Please note, Heart of Kids and Gardner Community Center are not responsible for the condition of your submissions. <br> Art will be on display from August 1st -August 26th. Be sure to bring your family and friends out for our opening reception, on August 5 from 4-7PM during National Night Out! <br> Submission and reception are FREE! <br> Location: Gardner Community Center 520 W Virginia St, San Jose, CA 95125 <br>]]>
<![CDATA[Oil painter seeking a model for a 2-3 hour sitting tonight or tomorrow evening. Dependant on model, this could be a portrait or a full body painting, I need to see you before I decide. Twenty dollars an hour. We can work out a posing/break schedule to your liking. Possibly 20 minutes of posing and then a 5-10 minute break, whatever works for you. <br> <br> My name is Jeremy Raymer. Here is link to some of my recent work: <a href="http://gallery.mac.com/anieto2279#100036" rel="nofollow">http://gallery.mac.com/anieto2279#100036</a> <br> <br> I would like to start around 7 pm tonight. Please send availability and a recent head or full body shot. <br> <br> Thanks <br> ]]>
<![CDATA[<font size="+1"><b>Hello again, It's me, Alan "The 'Toon Man"!</b><br>...I'm a San Jose local (and apparantly the <i>ONLY</i> Cartoon Artist and Animator on Craigslist) at <b><a href="http://www.animationmountain.com/alan" rel="nofollow">Animation Mountain</a></b> <p> I can do for you: <ul><li>CD sleeves and DVD jackets <li>Greeting Cards<li>T-Shirt designs start as low as $200<li> Childrens books<li>Postcards<li> Web Graphics <li>Brochures <li> FLASH Animations for your MP3 file ($700 - $1,500)<li> Fliers <li>All illustration related jobs </ul><p> Email me if you need an illustrator or cartoonist for your upcoming project!<br> Heck, you can even email me if you're another cartoonist and you use Craigslist!<p>I can help you and I will work with you all the way through till your job is finished, and provide you with your high resolution digital files <i>in any format: EPS, AI, JPG<br> and other strange funky formats</i> on CD or on my website that you need to complete YOUR job! <p> (My minimum starts at $100)<p> -Alan G.<br> 408.281.3080<font> <center><b><a href="http://www.animationmountain.com/alan" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.animationmountain.com/images/banner3a.jpg" border="0"></a></b></center> ]]>
<![CDATA[I'm looking for an creative artist to design a CD cover for me, Just a little background about the music, its New Orleans street second-line,jazz and world music. I do not want to do a photo shoot, I need an someone with a creative idea to blend this project together. Let's talk more about what I'm looking for and your ideas. This is a serious project]]>
<![CDATA[Looking for individual to teach Tap and choreograph several production numbers. <br> Contact Dan School of the Arts sotasf@yahoo.com for more information.]]>
<![CDATA[<div align="left" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><img src="http://rs6.net/on.jsp?t=1102101011473.0.1101170537163.9&amp;ts=S0340&amp;o=http://ui.constantcontact.com/images/p1x1.gif"> <table style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="600" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="600" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="bottom" align="middle"><img src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs045/1101170537163/img/17.png?a=1102101011473" vspace="2" border="0"> </td></tr></tbody></table> <div><font face="Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="4"><font face="'Courier New',Courier,monospace" color="#000000" size="6">San Francisco Bay Area<br>Literary Arts Newsletter<br><br></font></font><font face="Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><font face="'Courier New',Courier,monospace" color="#000000" size="4">For May 16 to 23, 2008</font></font> <div> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#993300" size="2">Calendar of Local Literary Events<br>Compiled by <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyjtbnP94wYjKVLA6zPGlhWLof5lQLbPJ6xpiF4IVArtyEWlg5s1ckVnKs2RT_F3J5oASH-lmHiNtI59ar6xHyiztoTCB53vbVA=" rel="nofollow">SoMa Literary Review</a><br>www.somalit.com</font></p></font></div></div></td></tr> <tr> <td><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyjtbnP94wYjKVLA6zPGlhWLof5lQLbPJ6xpiF4IVArtyEWlg5s1ckVnKs2RT_F3J5oASH-lmHiNtI59ar6xHyiztoTCB53vbVA=" shape="rect" rel="nofollow"><img hspace="5" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs045/1101170537163/img/19.jpg?a=1102101011473" align="left" vspace="5" border="0"></a> <font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#993300" size="2">Is the newsletter a great resource for you?<br>Then pass it along to another book lover!<br>Subscription is free at <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyjtbnP94wYjKVLA6zPGlhWLof5lQLbPJ6xpiF4IVArtyEWlg5s1ckVnKs2RT_F3J5oASH-lmHiNtI59ar6xHyiztoTCB53vbVA=" rel="nofollow">SoMa Literary Review</a>.<br></font> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><br></font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#993300" size="3"> <center><br>This week...<br>Big crowds for RAJ PATEL's new hit book on the WORLD FOOD CRISIS<br>JAMES FREY makes it all fiction this time<br>BARBARA WALTERS in town to talk about her dishy memoir<br>CARL HIAASEN<br>ARIANNA HUFFINGTON<br>ARMISTEAD MAUPIN<br>Saved by the abs: MARIO LOPEZ is now a fitness book author<br>Ripped from the headlines: MARY TILLMAN on the death of her son Pat<br>MICHAEL ONDAATJE<br>HENRY WINKLER<br><br><br>Top Picks of the Week!</center><br></font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><b><u>FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008</u></b> <br><br><b>CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARY READING FESTIVAL</b><br>50 authors at 25 libraries<br>Including, <b>FRANK PORTMAN, CARA BLACK, KAREN JOY FOWLER, JOYCE MAYNARD, GREG MORTENSON, LOLLY WINSTON, FIROOZEH DUMAS</b> and many more. <br>May 16 to 18. <br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyh083vCCZaopecS9bUwDVCEZ2E0jZhcnCz9PgurwHse3ZUljm_aTurCB7_3CGoFi14m4MR0ROh9kTur4cIW-ZS2CJt4sc_n65AYgShjz1ID0w==" rel="nofollow">Full Schedule</a><br></font></p> <p></p></font></td></tr> <tr> <td><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyg0myos3usYNsbgBkkPMQ1xvoo1f9n71eNoxxTbAmdBraheb-B2h6tPBZePNTsefCI3dfxdLXMS0UP-Can2YzIIBDtd8NeRNE8E6RaEGd78-9Z4QGNDnsCJw6lE4pUG-38=" shape="rect" rel="nofollow"><img hspace="5" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs045/1101170537163/img/661.jpg?a=1102101011473" align="right" vspace="5" border="0"></a> <font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><b>MY BRIEF DISHY MEMOIR OF BARBARA WALTERS</b><br>In what feels like a million years ago, I ran the news department of an ABC TV station and found myself whisked off to New York to meet <b><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyg0myos3usYNsbgBkkPMQ1xvoo1f9n71eNoxxTbAmdBraheb-B2h6tPBZePNTsefCI3dfxdLXMS0UP-Can2YzIIBDtd8NeRNE8E6RaEGd78-9Z4QGNDnsCJw6lE4pUG-38=" rel="nofollow">BARBARA WALTERS</a></b>. She probably did hundreds of these meetings with affiliates each year, so there was surely nothing memorable about the occasion for her. But it was for me. She had an undeniable presence that made it clear to everyone (except Star Jones, apparently) that Barbara was a force to reckoned with. And she was the consummate professional: I remember how she sat down to do a taping and the director asked her to shave 0.2 seconds off an audio track. She did it in one take. Still, what made the biggest impression on me that day was her appearance. Turns out she's got remarkably beautiful legs - the type you'd find on a fashion model. You can see for yourself and get her to sign her dishy memoir <b>AUDITION</b>, which is setting book sales records.<br>Fri., May 16, 1:00 p.m.<br>Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415-927-0960.<br>Ticket to signing with purchase of book at store.<br><u>Also Appearing</u><br>Friday, May 16, 6 p.m.<br>Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Avenue, Danville. (925) 837-7337.<br>Book signing. Priority tickets $10.<br><u>And</u><br>Saturday May 17, 10:00 a.m.<br>Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650.324.4321.<br>Ticket event: price of book plus tax. <br><br><br><b>JAMES FREY</b>, author of <b>A MILLION LITTLE PIECES</b>, presents his new novel <b>BRIGHT SHINY MORNING</b>. Joined by authors <b>JOSH KILMER PURCELL</b> and <b>STEPHEN ELLIOTT</b>, with live music from 3rd Rail. Friday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. Slim's, 333 11th St. San Francisco. (415) 255-0333. Free.<br><u>Also Appearing</u><br>Sat., May 17, 1:00 p.m.<br>Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415-927-0960. <br><br>New Poets / New Works, featuring <b>REBECCA FOUST, TERRY PHELAN, PRARTHO SERENO</b> and <b>JOE ZACCARDI</b>. Friday, May 16, 7 p.m. ArtWorks Downtown Galley 1337 Fourth Street, San Rafael. (415) 451-8119. <br><br><b>SHELDON SIEGEL</b>, author of <b>JUDGMENT DAY</b>. Fri., May 16, 7:00 p.m. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415-927-0960. <br><br>Local historians <b>AMELIA MARSHALL</b> and <b>TERRY TOBEY</b>, authors of <b>OAKLAND'S EQUESTRIAN HERITAGE</b>. Friday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. A Great Good Place for Books, 6120 La Salle Avenue, Oakland. 510-339-8210.</font> <p></p></font></td></tr> <tr> <td><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyhkbjg7Gy0-ryn0wVZEB7LjO4r93IK4UKidGFV_Mr_oaLwCLvuHjwQD_w471ZONyiRN_znLd1QHWGDci9DbIn7RDMdbT7dq5DMjGeQlPhW7xA==" shape="rect" rel="nofollow"><img hspace="5" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs045/1101170537163/img/657.jpg?a=1102101011473" align="right" vspace="5" border="0"></a> <font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><b>THE TRUTH BEHIND THE WORLD FOOD CRISIS</b><br>It takes years to write a book and get it into stores. So you have to be quite a visionary to write an expose of food politics that comes out just as the current world food crisis hits. That's what San Francisco's <b><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyhkbjg7Gy0-ryn0wVZEB7LjO4r93IK4UKidGFV_Mr_oaLwCLvuHjwQD_w471ZONyiRN_znLd1QHWGDci9DbIn7RDMdbT7dq5DMjGeQlPhW7xA==" rel="nofollow">RAJ PATEL</a></b> has done with <b>STUFFED AND STARVED: THE HIDDEN BATTLE FOR THE WORLD FOOD SYSTEM</b>. Released just two weeks ago, Patel has been speaking to standing-room-only crowds, all eager to understand why food prices have jumped so high so fast, why people are suddenly starving around the world, and why some governments are threatened by food riots. Patel traveled the world to research this book, putting him on the frontlines as the impending tragedy emerged. He's considered such an expert, he testified before Congress this past Wednesday. You can meet him in person and get the scoop for yourself.<br>Friday, May 16, 7 p.m.<br>Cody's Books<br>2201 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. 510-559-9500.<br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERygCH1xYpnWtLYTvbXygAB-rqUqpPGjs-dqsi0P3RyFR2-4FrkeW70OU5Sj-xOAJfuoToVSAfApbV9YcvpKvniQZQLjB4troEuets50oXk-BZCbKuiydzlbVnav6Q3sZoN4yjnCzyqf2vskpRAnKrTm1sfX1qfNi1tzuS_LLilBihfo6wEeYjFrvINh65nl2OR8=" rel="nofollow">Read the San Francisco Chronicle's front page coverage of Raj Patel</a> <br><br><br><br><b><u>SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008</u></b> <br><br><b>HENRY WINKLER &amp; LIN OLIVER</b>, authors of <b>HANK ZIPZER #14: THE LIFE OF ME</b>. Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m. Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Avenue, Danville. (925) 837-7337. $6 includes a choice of books.<br><u>Also Appearing</u><br>Sat., May 17, 4:00 p.m. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415-927-0960. <br><br><b>POETRY PICNIC</b>. California Poets in the Schools Reading with the spoken word stylings of Verso Al Fresco. Saturday, May 17, Noon to 4 p.m. Robin Sweeny Park, corner of Litho and Calednoia Streets, Sausalito. <br><br><b>LITERATURE, BOOZE AND HISTORY</b>, a benefit for the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society. Saturday, May 17, 5 p.m. Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter Street, San Francisco. 415.433.4434. $30. <br><br><b>SAN FRANCISCO YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL</b>. Featuring winning plays by high school students <b>KALSON CHAN, SANTINO GARCIA, TANEA LUNSFORD, BENSON MA</b>, and <b>ROMOLO WILKINSON</b>. May 17, 8 p.m. Continues on May 18. Diego Rivera Theatre, City College of San Francisco. 1-800-838-3006. Event ID: 32153. $12.50 <br><br><b>CARL HIAASEN</b>, author of <b>THE DOWNHILL LIE: A HACKER'S RETURN TO A RUINOUS SPORT</b>. Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m. Copperfield's, 2316 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rose. 707-578-8938. <u>Also Appearing</u><br>Sun., May 18, 7:00 p.m. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415-927-0960. <br><br><b>SF IN SF - SCIENCE FICTION - SAN FRANCISCO</b>, with authors <b>JOHN SHIRLEY</b> and <b>DANIEL MARCUS</b>. Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m. The Variety Preview Room Theatre, The Hobart Bldg., 582 Market Street, San Francisco. (415) 781-3894. <br><br><b>THE 2008 BAY AREA POETRY MARATHON</b>, curated by <b>DONNA DE LA PERRIERE &amp; JOSEPH LEASE</b>. Saturday, May 17, 7-9 p.m. The LAB, 2948 16th Street, San Francisco. 415-864-8855. $3-$15 sliding scale, <br><br><br><br><b><u>SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008</u></b> <br><br><b>DON NOVELLO</b>, better known as <b>FATHER GUIDO SARDUCCI</b>, on the comedy of religion. May 18, 9:30 a.m. Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco. (415) 749-6300. <br><br>"Saved by the Bell" actor <b>MARIO LOPEZ</b>, author of <b>MARIO LOPEZ'S KNOCKOUT FITNESS</b>. Sun., May 18, 2:00 p.m. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415-927-0960. <br><br>Dinner with TV chef <b>JOEY ALTMAN &amp; JENNIE SCHACHT</b>, authors of <b>WITHOUT RESERVATIONS: HOW TO MAKE BOLD, CREATIVE, FLAVORFUL FOOD AT HOME</b>. Sun., May 18, 6:30 p.m. Left Bank Restaurant: 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. $115 per person/$190 per couple. 415-927-0960. <br><br><b>MARIN POETRY FESTIVAL</b> presents <b>ROBERT BLY, EAVAN BOLAND &amp; JANE HIRSHFIELD</b>. Sunday, May 18, 7:30 p.m. Angelico Hall, Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael. 415-457-4440. <br><br><br><br><b><u>MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008</u></b> <br><br>The Huffington Post's Editor in Chief <b>ARIANNA HUFFINGTON</b>, author of <b>RIGHT IS WRONG</b>. Monday, May 19, Noon. A Commonwealth Club event at the Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason, San Francisco. $15-65. (415) 597-6700.<br><u>Also Appearing</u><br>Mon., May. 19, 7:00 p.m. <br>Book Passage<br>51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415-927-0960. <br><br><b>SHELDON SIEGEL</b>, author of <b>JUDGMENT DAY</b>. Monday, May 19, 12:30 p.m. Stacey's, 581 Market Street, San Francisco. 415-421-4687.<br><u>Also Appearing</u><br>Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m. <br>"M" is for Mystery...and More, 86 East Third Ave., San Mateo. (650) 401-8077. <br><br><b>SPELLING BEE</b> to benefit Small Press Distribution, the only non-profit distributor of small press books in the country. Featuring <b>CHARLIE JANE ANDERS, MOLLIE KATZEN, JON CARROLL, MICHAEL KRASNY, GEORGE LAKOFF, CATHERINE WAGNER, LALITA TADEMY, STEPHEN ELLIOTT, KIM ADDONIZIO, DOMINIC STANSBERRY, MARC LECARD, MARY MACKEY, FRANCES LEFKOWITZ &amp; KEVIN KILLIAN</b>. TV personality <b>JOSH KORNBLUTH</b> will serve as MC. Monday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. Crown Point Gallery, 20 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco. 510.524.1668. $75. <br><br><b>ELEANOR COPPOLA</b>, author of <b>NOTES ON A LIFE</b>. Monday, May 19, 7:30 p.m. Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. 650.324.4321. <br><u>Also Appearing</u><br>Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. <br>Tosca Cafe, 242 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco. 415-362-8193. <br><u>And</u><br>Thurs., May 22, 7:00 p.m. <br>Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415-927-0960.</font> <p></p></font></td></tr> <tr> <td><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyhLOREMmQPxFnLcPfxa3TIzdFxwpAwR82kgIMrVZ7dlG2RJkG07I6h5lrtzulh9L7S7C4t0RvK2nKelO_u8vxo4E1zw4UEWuEzZgYZjXz8Z03wCOekOwOf6JnfwoqqiHFcyyztsHJRdzizmN5EGhzEiyaO8cvYumE547eK4vzF1lQ==" shape="rect" rel="nofollow"><img hspace="5" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs045/1101170537163/img/662.jpg?a=1102101011473" align="right" vspace="5" border="0"></a> <br><br><br><b><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyhLOREMmQPxFnLcPfxa3TIzdFxwpAwR82kgIMrVZ7dlG2RJkG07I6h5lrtzulh9L7S7C4t0RvK2nKelO_u8vxo4E1zw4UEWuEzZgYZjXz8Z03wCOekOwOf6JnfwoqqiHFcyyztsHJRdzizmN5EGhzEiyaO8cvYumE547eK4vzF1lQ==" rel="nofollow">MARY TILLMAN</a></b><br>author of<br><b>BOOTS ON THE GROUND BY DUSK: <br>THE LIFE &amp; DEATH OF PAT TILLMAN</b><br>Monday, May 19, 6 p.m. <br>The Commonwealth Club<br>595 Market St., 2nd floor, San Francisco<br>415-597-6705<br>Members free, $18 for non-members. <br><u>Also Appearing</u><br>Tues., May. 20, 7:00 p.m. <br>Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415-927-0960.<br><br><br><br><br>Former executive chef for Google <b>CHARLIE AYERS</b>, author of <b>FOOD 2.0: SECRETS FROM THE CHEF WHO FED GOOGLE</b>. Monday, May 19, 7 p.m. A Commonwealth Club event at Community Center Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. 415-597-6705. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. <br><br>Stanford grad <b>JENNIFER SEY</b>, 1986 National Gymnastics Champion and seven-time national team member and author of <b>CHALKED UP: INSIDE ELITE GYMNASTICS' MERCILESS COACHING, OVERZEALOUS PARENTS, EATING DISORDERS, AND ELUSIVE OLYMPIC DREAMS</b>. May 19, 7:00 p.m. Books Inc., Town &amp; Country Village, Palo Alto, 650-321-0600. <br><br><br><br><b><u>TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008</u></b> <br><br>Literary Luncheon with <b>ELIZABETH GEORGE</b>, author of <b>CARELESS IN RED</b>. Tues., May. 20, 12:00 p.m. Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. 415-927-0960. $55, includes a signed book. <br><br>Pulitzer Prize winner <b>MICHAEL CHABON</b>, author of <b>THE YIDDISH POLICEMEN'S UNION</b>. Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. Bookshop West Portal, 80 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco. 415-564-8080. <br><u>Also Appearing</u><br>Wednesday, May 21, 12:30 p.m. <br>Stacey's, 581 Market Street, San Francisco. 415-421-4687. <p></p></font></td></tr> <tr> <td><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyjg-3zI3QmEGDQBlveQyBi1dBHoaGyR27Z4XLovQEF8jiuD2sKAxweO1Ih7_KOGJpTg5Vp5A7ANPNCPh2At79j6gGdJzODdzzY=" shape="rect" rel="nofollow"><img hspace="5" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs045/1101170537163/img/141.jpg?a=1102101011473" align="center" vspace="5" border="0"></a> <font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><br><b><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyjg-3zI3QmEGDQBlveQyBi1dBHoaGyR27Z4XLovQEF8jiuD2sKAxweO1Ih7_KOGJpTg5Vp5A7ANPNCPh2At79j6gGdJzODdzzY=" rel="nofollow">LITQUAKE</a> + THE LIBRARY</b><br>present<br><b>NOE AND NEARBY POETS</b><br>featuring<br><b>DEBBIE YEE, KEITH EKISS, PIREENI SUNDARALINGAM AND COLM Ó RIAIN, KIRSTEN LEE ANDERSEN &amp; ZACK ROGOW<br></b>Tuesday, May 20, 7 p.m. <br>Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch Library<br>451 Jersey Street, San Francisco<br>(415) 355-5707<br><br><br><br><b>RADAR SALON</b>, featuring <b>CLINT CATALYST</b> and <b>JIM VAN BUSKIRK</b>. Hosted by <b>MICHELLE TEA</b>. Tuesday, May 20, 7 p.m. The Three Dollar Bill Café, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco. (415) 503-1532</font> <p></p></font></td></tr> <tr> <td><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyjnLZtFfJqSxPOF2LZ8uXiOboLqaxFXtIj1HAEDYduZ1xTjRP6wn6btIvzMFoDuQsy5LliVCm2_VH1a6bRmQ3LDLIi69BZav_oCrV_lMu_4OGdx5U4XLOdaIV3xEoEf3nx58h8dmf1BKF6qBJ1DksQphJlB7OhWvi8htxJMtmBdTXBHMl5mG5eRUOYJiYsTUlOJuzQhWZYeEUDRh5nZBXjfjmxaO9kp9cYOM2z2XD3E8w==" shape="rect" rel="nofollow"><img hspace="5" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs045/1101170537163/img/663.jpg?a=1102101011473" align="left" vspace="5" border="0"></a> <font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><br><br><br><br><br><b>ALISTAIR MCCARTHY<br></b>author of <br><b>THE END OF THE WORLD BOOK<br></b>Tuesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. <br>Books Inc. <br>2275 Market St., San Francisco<br>(415) 864-6777<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><b><u>WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008</u></b> <br><br><b>ANITA AMIRREZVANI</b>, author of <b>THE BLOOD OF FLOWERS: A NOVEL</b>. Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m. Copperfield's,140 Kentucky St., Petaluma. (707) 762-0563. <br><br><b>SMACK DAB</b>, an open stage hosted by <b>KIRK READ</b> and <b>LARRY-BOB ROBERTS</b>, featuring <b>NOMY LAMM</b>. Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m. Magnet, 4122 18th Street, San Francisco. (415) 581-1600. <br><br><br></font> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#993300" size="2"><br><br>Accidently deleted an edition of the newsletter?<br>Email phobic?<br>Now the latest edition of the San Francisco Bay Area Literary Arts Newsletter<br>is now available <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyjZK_8wi52vJau1S8UEQrgvxsTNfFRE3-iVMoXgghJtT47dZ4zfteAbOQj8dl5xGumU4SHDpHLutqsd88EZEQb86fAGEzKV_r72F-kNqCf7TSw3laDjj9CBT3kDhxL-AN8YOGIu2YqnWg==" rel="nofollow">online</a>.<br><br><br></font></p> <p><br><b><u>THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008</u></b> <br><br><b>SUSAN URQUHART-BROWN</b>, author of <b>THE ACCIDENTAL ENTREPRENEUR: THE 50 THINGS I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME</b>. Thursday, May 22, 12:30 p.m. Stacey's, 581 Market Street, San Francisco. 415-421-4687. </p> <p></p></font></td></tr> <tr> <td><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"><br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyjPt-7e_JSsvWcA5YD9u7zh6otUFRFoap5K8tPMWXJtnxq2U0g5WFBhaSNcf3R__mMvxm4WdgryLcnwsFYVeUgpA4a1vCzzADg1jaxVUtMxpw==" shape="rect" rel="nofollow"><img hspace="5" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs045/1101170537163/img/664.jpg?a=1102101011473" align="right" vspace="5" border="0"></a> <br><br><br><br><b><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyjPt-7e_JSsvWcA5YD9u7zh6otUFRFoap5K8tPMWXJtnxq2U0g5WFBhaSNcf3R__mMvxm4WdgryLcnwsFYVeUgpA4a1vCzzADg1jaxVUtMxpw==" rel="nofollow">InsideStoryTime Reading Series</a></b><br>presents<br><b>IMPRESARIOS - readings from the hosts of other reading series </b><br>Featuring<br><b>STEPHEN ELLIOTT, CHARLIE JANE ANDERS, CINDY EMCH &amp; JOHN YI<br></b>Thursday May 22, 6.30 p.m. <br>Edinburgh Castle Pub<br>950 Geary St., San Francisco. (415) 885-4074. <br>$3 to $5 sliding scale. <br><br><br><br><br><b>JONAH RASKIN</b>, author of <b>THE RADICAL JACK LONDON: WRITINGS ON WAR AND REVOLUTION</b>. Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m. City Lights Booksellers, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco. 415-362-8193. <br><br><b>MICHAEL ONDAATJE</b>, author of <b>DIVISADERO</b>. May 22, 7:00 p.m. Books Inc. in Opera Plaza, 601 Van Ness, San Francisco. 415-776-1111. <br><br><b>LLOYD LOFTHOUSE</b>, author of <b>MY SPLENDID CONCUBINE</b>. Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m. Bay Books, 1669 Willow Pass Road, Concord. 925-671-2245. <br><br><br><br><b><u>FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008</u></b> <br><br><b>MUSHARRAF ALI FAROOQI</b>, talks about his new translation of the Islamic and Urdu epic, <b>THE ADVENTURES OF AMIR HAMZA</b>. Friday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. The World Affairs Council of Northern California, 312 Sutter St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco. $5 for Members, $15 for non-members. 415.293.4600. <br><br>Bay Area literary icon <b>ARMISTEAD MAUPIN</b>, author of the latest installment of his Tales of City saga, <b>MICHAEL TOLLIVER LIVES</b>. Friday, May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. A Great Good Place for Books, 6120 La Salle Avenue, Oakland. 510-339-8210. <br><br><b>ARIEL SCHRAG</b>, author of <b>AWKWARD AND DEFINITION: THE HIGH SCHOOL COMIC CHRONICLES OF ARIEL SCHRAG</b>. 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Listed by region and community so you can link to detailed information about the events closest to you.</center><br><br></font> <p></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" color="#000000" size="2"></p> <div style="FLOAT: left; WIDTH: 325px"> <center><b>San Francisco</b></center><br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyhnZwSGtmZF4VlMXhkkxwwx439nFVYK5lTAB2pYWAgTOljt-G5kxJ9THHCheMPYEC2jhqZiy7zS6o8ijW4_nbHCeASnqV_fBWpJOK4tUbrIwtx0xREJtyTq" rel="nofollow">A Different Light Bookstore</a> - the Castro<br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyi5IBhTxcwpPNm0aqD7KnZOaENd-E5NwBr51VuCbvrbhSZoo_IyLKeDBXCjJnFK_EcEpLq65dDd-Y3oS39MDSs8M5QPqvDQEtFr8saOGGVoPuBAf4VTOkdvzZFfM5o46IZrthE1rEJ3RwcK7YAKTubqlpvDsr6v2iwb-w9t4xpyEg==" rel="nofollow">Alexander Book Company</a> - Downtown<br><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001547F5xiERyiPQK9dCoKpeZR4gM8D3Dwk-j5ILaEi1L7OoyDigPY57m_W2tVkmZi7auMMvFySy4RcjB08ISIhzTjSrklLKQDY7vfEvnjKGmzSM6XxGo7N6rSS0FcBQ_WNMnX_ZoW-5Yh00Ek7ZiTET_u7Y06ojC9FX9FhvXbb3yI=" rel="nofollow">Barnes &amp; Noble</a> - 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