Ms O, G and I saw Feist last Saturday night at the Greek Theater. She was really good. Since the last time we saw her in SF last year she has only gotten better. The only bad thing was she did not play Brandy Alexander, one of our favorite songs.
The Golden Dogs opened for her and they were excellent! They had cute little signs made with the title of each song they were singing and they would put the sign up on the keyboard. Check them out here .
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Cool Happenings
August is going to be a very busy month for us. There are lots of exciting exhibits, shows and festivals happening in the Bay Area. Here are some of the events my sister and I want to go to. Hopefully, some of our friends will be able to join us.
We start off the month with a family vacation. We'll be in Denver from the 1st to the 5th for Cousin B's wedding.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's Film Series will be showing some interesting Mexican movies that complement the Frida exhibit.
August 8th I am going to take a sewing class at Stitch because they are closing soon and I really need to get my sewing on. Ever since my sister, CC, got me hooked on the internet/blogging I have found all these great sewing projects...like hobo bags, duck tape wallets, white cotton pants that I have been meaning to make since God knows when.
August 10th, I am going to hang out with my friends Eddie and Vana maybe some others to see Dale Chihuly at the De Young Museum or Giants game.
The Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design, and Culture at Midcentury is an exhibit I am dying to check out. It examines the painting, architecture, furniture design, decorative and graphic arts, film, and music that launched mid-century modernism in the United States, and established Los Angeles as a major American cultural center. I love that style of design. The exhibition runs through August 17, 2008.
Then there is the American Crafts Festival at Fort Mason August 15,16, & 17.
Also on August 15th, the first preview game of 49ers at the Stick. I do not know who they play but it is a yearly thing that me and Tbone always goes.
On August 18th, it's back to school for me.
The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival takes place August 22nd to the 24th. It's the first night time concert to be held in Golden Gate Park. Some cousins from Mexico are coming to check it out. Cherry, Slugo, G, D, and I are going the first night to see Beck and Radio Head.
On Sunday the 24th, I want to go to the Rock Make Street Festival . It will be held on Treat Street between 17th and 18th from 11am - 6pm. It's a free festival combining craft vendors and indie local bands -- two of my favorite things.
We start off the month with a family vacation. We'll be in Denver from the 1st to the 5th for Cousin B's wedding.
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's Film Series will be showing some interesting Mexican movies that complement the Frida exhibit.
August 8th I am going to take a sewing class at Stitch because they are closing soon and I really need to get my sewing on. Ever since my sister, CC, got me hooked on the internet/blogging I have found all these great sewing projects...like hobo bags, duck tape wallets, white cotton pants that I have been meaning to make since God knows when.
August 10th, I am going to hang out with my friends Eddie and Vana maybe some others to see Dale Chihuly at the De Young Museum or Giants game.
The Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design, and Culture at Midcentury is an exhibit I am dying to check out. It examines the painting, architecture, furniture design, decorative and graphic arts, film, and music that launched mid-century modernism in the United States, and established Los Angeles as a major American cultural center. I love that style of design. The exhibition runs through August 17, 2008.
Then there is the American Crafts Festival at Fort Mason August 15,16, & 17.
Also on August 15th, the first preview game of 49ers at the Stick. I do not know who they play but it is a yearly thing that me and Tbone always goes.
On August 18th, it's back to school for me.
The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival takes place August 22nd to the 24th. It's the first night time concert to be held in Golden Gate Park. Some cousins from Mexico are coming to check it out. Cherry, Slugo, G, D, and I are going the first night to see Beck and Radio Head.
On Sunday the 24th, I want to go to the Rock Make Street Festival . It will be held on Treat Street between 17th and 18th from 11am - 6pm. It's a free festival combining craft vendors and indie local bands -- two of my favorite things.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Busy Weekend
Ms O and I had a busy weekend on July 12th and 13th. On Saturday, we went to the Fire Arts Festival in Oakland. Our favorite fire works were the interactive ones like the giant candelabra thingy that was hooked up to a keyboard. Every time you played a note fire came shooting out of the candelabra.
On Sunday, we checked out the Renegade Crafts Fair at Fort Mason and had a nice lunch at Greens Restaurant. It was great to people watch and see all the cool hand made items.
Ms O bought a dress from Amy Cools of AC Clothing and Bags that was a real bargain. Ms. Cools lived up to her name...she was way cool. She is starting/promoting a guide to independent California shopping. Here's a picture of the dress I bought from her but it does not do it justice; the dress is way cuter in person.
I got some cute postcards from The Poster List . I also wanted to buy an Elliot Necklace from Figs and Ginger but they were out of the brushed silver one.
On Sunday, we checked out the Renegade Crafts Fair at Fort Mason and had a nice lunch at Greens Restaurant. It was great to people watch and see all the cool hand made items.
Ms O bought a dress from Amy Cools of AC Clothing and Bags that was a real bargain. Ms. Cools lived up to her name...she was way cool. She is starting/promoting a guide to independent California shopping. Here's a picture of the dress I bought from her but it does not do it justice; the dress is way cuter in person.
I got some cute postcards from The Poster List . I also wanted to buy an Elliot Necklace from Figs and Ginger but they were out of the brushed silver one.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
It Came!
Today, my mixed tape from the wicked cool, Madame Red of the red scrapbook in Rome came! CC is alway talking about joining swaps and such. I have never tried it but I love finding new music and Madame is always critiquing new bands/albums. Her swap seemed like a natural fit.
I was not sure if I'd actually get one since I have never met her and I did not send my email request in until the second time she asked if anyone wanted one. I am so excited! I am totally going to savor it. I usually love everything she recommends; like 90% of her recommendations are a hit! Thank You So Much, Madame Red!
Now, hopefully it will play in my American equipment. I hate when you make a mix for someone and then it won't work on their system. Although I haven't made a mix for anyone in ages. I use to make them for Tbone but he is really not into music. I have just given up and now make playlists just for me on itunes.
I was not sure if I'd actually get one since I have never met her and I did not send my email request in until the second time she asked if anyone wanted one. I am so excited! I am totally going to savor it. I usually love everything she recommends; like 90% of her recommendations are a hit! Thank You So Much, Madame Red!
Now, hopefully it will play in my American equipment. I hate when you make a mix for someone and then it won't work on their system. Although I haven't made a mix for anyone in ages. I use to make them for Tbone but he is really not into music. I have just given up and now make playlists just for me on itunes.
Today's Thrift purchases.
So I really shouldn't be spending money since we are going to Denver for Cuzin Bob's wedding but I couldn't help myself. I saw this way cute camera on Saturday and it was stuck in my head for the rest of the weekend. All I could think about was when could I get back to The Other Shop at 327 Divisadero Street to buy this camera. I did not even know if it worked or what it's name was so I couldn't check on ebay. Of course, now that I have it and can check ebay there are tons of vintage camera's for way cheaper. But I could not resist especially when the Kodak Starflex Camera came with flash and 4 usable bulbs and a cute case. I really hope it works.
I went on line and I found the manual for my new camera and my grandfather's Kodak Junior Brownie camera. Hopefully, that one works as well. I am so excited I am dying to take a photo but for now I will have to wait and just use my super slow Powershot A300. Wait, I am sure the Starflex will be just as slow but so much cooler looking.
I also found a place that makes and sells 127 film at $6.99 a roll. It is a Canadian company, of course, because those Canadians are so cool and hip. I also found out that for $399.00 you can get a retro digital camera called a Rolleiflex which is just so cool looking. I would love one of these except it is only 5.0 megapixels and that's the same as my current camera.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Flip-Flop Favors
Aren't these cute? These were the favors my cousin gave out at his wedding. He is actually in the flip-flop making business. The design on the sandal matches the design on the wedding invitation.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Read On, Read On, Read until Your Dreams Come True!
It has been 10 years or more since my friend Lisa made me a cute bookmark. Unfortunately I have lost it but that was the saying she made for the front of it. While I was reading all my favorite blogs today, I realized that I have not mentioned my progress on my 52 Great Books to Read.
I did finish Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence. The book was a little boring for the first half. Then it really took off maybe because I had to wait so long for a good sex scene. I mean DH really took his time in getting there. Lady C's hubby was a dud not because he was crippled in WW I but because he was emotionally crippled and an arrogant, needy prig. She finally finds romantic, physical and emotional love. I get why the book was banned in 1928, I mean leaving a lord for the handyman would cause quite a stir and really upset the status quo.
Next up was The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was awesome! A very fast read and way more interesting even though there was no sex scene at all. Maybe it was all the sewing...I was very jealous of her beautiful "A". I want one for me but just because my real name starts with an A. Really! But back to the book...I could not put it down. I kept picturing Demi Moore. I think that version was completely different. So I am glad I read the book and now I want to see the movie again to see how different it was because dementia has definitely set in. Just glad I don't live in 17th century puritanical Boston.
Speaking of Beantown, we just saw Gone Baby, Gone. It was really good and depressing at the same time. Casey Afflek is really quite an amazing actor much better than his big bro...and I love the fact that he has not taken a single acting class. I must say both the book and the movie have discouraged me to move to Boston, which I always wanted to do. Oh well, I guess I'll have to settle for visiting.
I did finish Lady Chatterley's Lover by D.H. Lawrence. The book was a little boring for the first half. Then it really took off maybe because I had to wait so long for a good sex scene. I mean DH really took his time in getting there. Lady C's hubby was a dud not because he was crippled in WW I but because he was emotionally crippled and an arrogant, needy prig. She finally finds romantic, physical and emotional love. I get why the book was banned in 1928, I mean leaving a lord for the handyman would cause quite a stir and really upset the status quo.
Next up was The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was awesome! A very fast read and way more interesting even though there was no sex scene at all. Maybe it was all the sewing...I was very jealous of her beautiful "A". I want one for me but just because my real name starts with an A. Really! But back to the book...I could not put it down. I kept picturing Demi Moore. I think that version was completely different. So I am glad I read the book and now I want to see the movie again to see how different it was because dementia has definitely set in. Just glad I don't live in 17th century puritanical Boston.
Speaking of Beantown, we just saw Gone Baby, Gone. It was really good and depressing at the same time. Casey Afflek is really quite an amazing actor much better than his big bro...and I love the fact that he has not taken a single acting class. I must say both the book and the movie have discouraged me to move to Boston, which I always wanted to do. Oh well, I guess I'll have to settle for visiting.
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