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.