Whatzhatnin' NOW.

BOMANI

2007-05-25T06:29:00.000-07:00

DIGITAL BLISS PRODUCTIONS

2007-05-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

PHONOFLY

2007-04-26T06:21:00.000-07:00

What'z up wit' it!!!!?

2006-12-11T16:00:00.000-08:00

Let us all know about your events... If you do, we may be able to come, but if you don't, well...I guess that's okay, but we can't support you. So, if you don't mind a little more publicity and want to join the community, tell us what is going on and let us come and be...Community.

Let us start the sharin'.

The Haight Ashbury Street Fair

2006-06-02T19:12:00.000-07:00

Shotwell 25 Plays @ 12pm on the Masonic Stage!!!

Beatropolis.

2006-05-30T01:38:00.000-07:00

Hello people,

Beatropolis is coming back to Amnesia with new tunes this coming Saturday
night!
DrumnBass, House , TripHop,HipHop, Down Tempo.... Of course it's all Live
!!!! Human powered Electronica!
This time as well, Audio Angel and MC Ax1om will join us !!!

After Beatroplis, Surrounded by Ninjas(Portland) will close the night with
deep and super groovy electro beats!!! They have shared the stage with
Sector9,Galactic,Robert walter's 20th congress, Signal Path etc......
Please be ready for dancing and drinking at least 2 pints of tasty beer !

Also this night will be the last time to see me before I leave for Japan
for a month. So hope to see you all there.

cheers,
Yoshi

Details:
6.3.06 - Saturday
Beatropolis + Surrounded By Ninjas + DJ Travis K
@ Amnesia( Valencia st. between 19th and 20th st. SF)
$5 before 11pm
$7 after 11pm
10pm-2am

Connect:
http://www.beatropolis.net
http://www.amnesiathebar.com
http://www.surroundedbyninjas.com
http://www.myspace.com/tkdisko

--
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www.myspace.com/TheBandFRENDZ
www.myspace.com/atiim

Sheryl & Tangria: jazz gigs in DC, California; radio play; reviews; store sale

2006-05-24T01:25:00.000-07:00

Hello all,

I hope you're doing well. Thanks for being interested in Tangria Jazz Group
and Sheryl Mebane's latest projects. Here's the latest news.

GIGS
When we book another gig in your area, we'll also be in touch.

June 1
Tangria Jazz Group at Anna's Jazz Island
2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA (8pm-11pm, $7 cover)
Tangria returns to this great jazz establishment at its newest location to
celebrate summer and share tunes from our second CD, "Mebane's Eleven." Alex
Pasternak, a favorite guest bassist who also plays on the CD, will be
joining us.

June 26
Sheryl at Potomac Branch Library
3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head, Maryland (7-8pm).
Sheryl will read during the meeting of a book discussion group focused on
"Lady Bird," a jazz novel. Please come out and hear some of the Tangria
CD's.

RADIO PLAY
The CD is being played on 82 radio stations all over the nation. More
stations are playing us internationally and online. Please see the list at
http://www.tangria.net/radio.html, which is updated weekly. Thanks for
helping us top the jazz charts at some of these stations.

Are you wondering how you can show your support before our radio campaign
ends around mid-July? If a radio station in your area is already playing the
CD, call in to request a tune from the CD. Your request will boost our
exposure.

CD PURCHASES
Our distribution outlets are expanding. Check www.tangria.net in the coming
weeks for more news.

online: http://www.tangria.net/cd.html (cheapest method)

in stores: You can order our CD in 100's of independent stores across the
nation (many stores in California & North Carolina included). Just ask for
the CD by name, "Mebane's Eleven: Tunes for Two". The distributor is called
Super-D.

REVIEWS
The CD is getting good reviews. Check for a media page to be added to
www.tangria.net in the next few days if you want to read our first review.

Best wishes,

Sheryl Mebane

http://www.geocities.com/sherylmebane/
http://www.pearlstreetpublishing.com/LadyBird.htm
http://www.tangria.net

[Tangria's first CD, Songs from Lady Bird, is available, along with Mebane's
Eleven, online and at
gigs. Sheryl's debut jazz novel, Lady Bird, is also available online.]

PS: Please let me know if you don't want future music or book updates (or if
I have the wrong email address).

--
www.APictureZWorth.blogspot.com
www.MySpace.com/Atiim

Fwd: Last Sunday Monkey Chant with Master Pak Dibia

2006-05-22T17:40:00.000-07:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Alyssa DeCaro <allwaysdanc@yahoo.com>
Date: May 22, 2006 11:55 AM
Subject: Last Sunday Monkey Chant with Master Pak Dibia
To: allwaysdanc@yahoo.com

ONE PEOPLE VOICE COMPANY presents:

LAST SUNDAY OF MAY MONKEY CHANT CIRCLE
WITH BALINESE MASTER I WAYAN DIBIA

Sunday, May 28th, 2006
7-10pm

Monkey Chant Workshop
with Balinese Master
I Wayan Dibia.

LOCATION:
One People Voice Box
(Home to Gamelan X)
2509 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA. 94607
(http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=2509+Myrtle+St,+Oakland,+CA+94607)

Donation Requested:
$5-$20, and yet, as always, no one turned away for
lack of funds.

All are welcome, come as you are...

*****

Dr. I Wayan Dibia is one of Bali's leading dancers and
scholars, who
has
created many new dance works internationally.  He is
an expert in the
interlocking vocal and dance form, Kecak. He has
collaborated with
foreign
artists in experimental works that fuse Balinese and
other forms, such
as
ŒBody Tjak¹
( http://www.crosspulse.com/html/bodytjak.html), a
collaboration
with Bay Area body percussionist, Keith Terry.

This is an amazing opportunity to work with the
Balinese master who
literally wrote the book on Kecak [KETjak] (known as
monkey chant).  In
fact, it¹s the only book written which specifically
focuses on the art
and
craft of Kecak.

__________________________________________________
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Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
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--
www.APictureZWorth.blogspot.com
www.MySpace.com/Atiim

May 13th @ Tongue & Groove

2006-05-13T20:00:00.000-07:00

MAY 13TH @

Divasonic, SUPA FRENDZ & Shotwell 25
will blow your socks away with their line up of music.
(Trip hop, Singer-Songwriter, Electronica/ Funky Hip Hop / World, Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop)

divasonic will open the show... (Trip Hop, Singer - Songwriter, Electronica...)

Cyberset Artist Divasonic is "Classically-trained, multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/programmer Lynda Arnold is Divasonic. Her sound is a blend of electronic beats ranging from trip-hop to house to drum-n-bass. Samples and synths combined with classically-infused flute and keyboard improvisations add to her unique production flavor. Original lyrics derived from her poetry often touch on spiritual themes and emotion memories past and present. Her voice teaches and teases you, winding around the layered textures and with an attractive rawness. Experimentation is key to the development of the Divasonic sound as well as collaboration with other talented musicians from every musical background."

SUPA FRENDZ
will go on next...(Funky Hip Hop)

SUPA FRENDZ iz is a fresh Funky Hip Hop band that plays all of Atiim Chenzira's songs live to breath new life into material that is already alive and funky. The band memberz are:

* Atiim Chenzira: Lead Vocalist/Spoken Word/Hip Hop/Writer/Arrangement

* Bekka Fink: Support & Lead Vocalist/ R&B/ Funk/Production/Arrangement/Writer

* David Jones: Lead Vocalist/ R&B/ Funk/Production/Arrangement/Writer

* Nataliya Zatseyva: Keys/Composer

* Alex Eyngorn: Krazy Guitar

*Brutha Dave: Percussion.../Arrangement

* Scotty Rocker: Bass/Arrangement

* Chris Lujan: Drums/Arrangement

Headlinerz: Shotwell 25
(World, Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop)

Shotwell 25 (formerly known as Izum) was formed in San Francisco's Mission District in 2004. We play world-jazz funk-hop, with stylistic influences from African, bebop, Latin and hiphop musical traditions. It's dance music -- we make beats that move feet.

Fwd: a-couple-a-things

2006-05-10T08:43:00.000-07:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jaia Suri <jaia@jaiasuri.com>
Date: May 9, 2006 9:27 PM
Subject: a-couple-a-things
To: undisclosed-recipients

Hello to you!

Hope this finds you well, and thawing out.

Here's my news of a-couple-a-things:

My new CD {Strawberry Hat} is almost finished and it's really magic-I can't wait
to share it with you!

A few shows are coming up in Northern California, hope to see you at one of
them:

Wednesday, May 10, 8:30pm
Harbin Hot Springs
18424 Harbin Springs Rd
Middletown, Ca. 95461
(707) 987-2477
with Aharon Wheels-Bolsta & Paki Muthig

Friday May 19, 7:30-9:30pm
Nomad Cafe
6500 Shattuck Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
510-595-5344
with Renee Asteria

Friday, June 16, 7-9pm
Bazaar Cafe
5927 California Street, between 21st & 22nd Avenues
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 831-5620
With Jen Spool

Friday July 21
The Java House (now called Coastline Brewrey)
Santa Cruz, CA
(sorry, but i don't know where it is yet...hopefully i'll find it eventually :)
With John Craigie

In community,
~Jaia

http://www.jaiasuri.com

--
www.APictureZWorth.blogspot.com
www.MySpace.com/Atiim

May 6th @ the Brookdale Lodge

2006-05-06T20:00:00.000-07:00

If you drive, you should read this!

2006-05-05T18:28:00.000-07:00

I'm inviting my friends to join my Carbon-neutral Network.

http://friends.driveneutral.org/?r=AUEEVhgoUABTBGkMCCoM&i=gmail&ml=atiim.what@blogger.com&p=5&z=1&tc=12

Supa FRENDZ, 5N'Dime & Little Larry and Skreallah play the Capoeira Arts Cafe April 28th!!!

2006-04-28T21:30:00.000-07:00

Check out live Funk, Hip Hop & R&B
@ the

Capoeira Arts Cafe
2026 Addison Street
Berkeley, Ca. 94704
(510) 666 1349

Show opener: Little Larry doing 2 trax from his debut album 'FAMOUS'

SECOND UP ~
5N'DIME PERFOMING 3 TRAX FROM THEIR DEBUT ALBUM 'CLASSIC'.

Check em' out on Myspace @ www.myspace.com/5ndimefan

&
HEADLINERZ: SUPA FRENDZ

WWW.SUPAFRENDZ.COM

Digital Be-In

2006-04-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Event coming UP!!!!
Plus, First Divasonic performance of 2006!!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The 14th Digital Be-In – the long-anticipated “Green” Be-In – has now taken shape.
See full info now at http://www.be-in.com.

Brought to you by Cyberset and the Green Century Institute:

If you are on Tribe, we will be putting a lot of info up on Tribe and netcasting/blogging from the Be-In Tribe page: http://digitalbein.tribe.net/
...and check out the new Tribe feature that allows you to subscribe to discussions and content on the Be-In page.

You can buy tickets here: http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=11097

DIGITAL BE-IN 14
THE EARTH DAY BE-IN
April 22, 2006
SOMARTS Gallery
934 Brannan Street
San Francisco

Planet Code Symposium
5 pm to 9
Green Frontier Exhibition
5 pm to 10 pm
Eco-Activation Celebration
Luminaries and Special Guests, Performances, Live Music, DJs
9 pm – late

Welcome to The Earth Day Be-In, celebrating the further evolution of the digital revolution: building a sustainable culture.

Digital Be-In 14, this year on Earth Day 2006, is a timely convergence of the San Francisco Bay Area’s forward thinking technologists – and the advanced cyberculture they have fostered – with the vanguard of the sustainable culture movement represented by the region’s huge concentration of green start-ups, environmental non-profit groups and conscious consumers.
The Earth Day Be-In is combination symposium, exhibition, rally and multimedia entertainment extravaganza featuring a range of presentations focused on sustainability solutions, with some of San Francisco’s top “conscious music” acts, DJs, and visual and performance artists.

FOR COMPLETE INFO see http://www.be-in.com – site updated regularly

Performers:
Chet Helms Living Jam
1000%
Artemis
Cybervixen
Divasonic
Dov
Dreamtime Awakened
Foxgluv
Goz
hands upon black earth
Irina Mikhailova
KJ
Kode IV
Laura & Shawna
LunaGroove
Living Alliance of Love
Maximillian
Mozaic
Neptune
Random Rab
Waterjuice

TICKETS
Available now online at InTicketing http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=11097
Local Outlets – tickets available as of March 24 at:

Ceiba in San Francisco
1364 Haight Street
(415) 437-9598

Skills in Berkeley
2566A Telegraph Ave.
(510) 704-9876

Streetlight Records in Santa Cruz
939 South Pacific Avenue
(888) 648-9201

Last Record Store in Santa Rosa
1899a Mendocino Avenue
(707) 525-1963

Check it out!

2006-04-02T18:06:00.000-07:00

FRENDZ MUSIK... Tonight ~ March 31st & April 28th!!!

2006-03-31T16:11:00.000-08:00

Hey you all...

Here are a few notes for now and later! Come out and see (SUPA) FRENDZ perform.

Click the links below and have a great time.

-Atiim Chenzira of Supa FRENDZ

Centerline Guitars Tonight!!!! Friday the 31st of MARCH ~

Doors: 8pm ~ Supa' FRENDZ @ 10:30pm ~ Price: Donations

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/blackulah/CenterlineMarchParty.jpg

Capoeira Arts Cafe ~ April 28th

Doors: 9:00pm ~ Show: 9:30pm ~ Price: $5.00

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For more event information go to the link below and view the calander.
--
www.MySpace.com/Atiim

Jaia Suri PLAYZ @ Genghis Cohnen this Saturday night!

2006-03-25T14:20:00.000-08:00

Cali peoples!

Reminder of Genghis Cohen show in LA tomorrow night, see bellow. Wise
to get there early, this may be a very crowded show!

Also, if you're planning on coming to the Santa Rosa show on the 31st,
call me 650-468-9506 before coming out because I may not make it
(John'll still be playing though), as i'll be driving from LA that day
and it's a bit of a stretch.

Happy Spring to you all, keep waking up, and get off the computer!

~Jaia Suri
-----------------------
Touring in a diesel truck that is powered by the frying pan grease of America
http://www.jaiasuri.com
-----------------------

Sat. March 25, 8:30-8:45pm
Genghis Cohen
740 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
310.578.5591
$7 ~Get there early!~

*Fri. March 31
Aroma Roasters
95 5th Street Santa Rosa, CA 707-576-7765
with John Craigie *call 650-468-9506 to confirm this date,
Jaia will be driving from LA that day and may not make it!

Thurs. April 6, 9pm
The Poet and The Patriot
320 Cedar Street East
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-426-8620
with John Craigie

Fri. April 7, 7pm
Bazaar Cafe 5927 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-831-5620
with John Craigie

Fri. May 19, 7:30-9:30pm
Nomad Cafe 6500 Shattuck Ave. Oakland, CA 94609
510-595-5344
with Isul Kim

--
www.APictureZWorth.blogspot.com
www.MySpace.com/Atiim
www.MySpace.com/TheBandFRENDZ

Supa FRENDZ & ACTION FIGURE Play at Centerline Guitars

2006-03-23T18:05:00.000-08:00

MARCH 31st
CENTERLINE GUITARS

Flyer for FRENDZ show Friday night.

2006-03-06T17:49:00.000-08:00

Here is the link kidz...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b242/blackulah/Theone.jpg

We hope to see you in support of a dream growing! Peace.

Pass this along please.

-Atiim
--
www.APictureZWorth.blogspot.com
www.MySpace.com/Atiim

FRENDZ playz Live at THE Capoeira Arts Cafe

2006-02-28T11:44:00.000-08:00

Supa FRENDZ

You have to come see us... We will be playing for the first time of 2006 and we are FRESH.

Freya + Delon + Audio Angel = Thursday @ Jupiter

2006-01-12T04:42:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends,

I look forward to seeing you this Thursday (1/12) at Jupiter. Delon, JP, and I will be spinning the smooth drum & bass to keep you warm and Audio Angel will add the vocal layers to make you smile and nod...

Selector
Chill Drum & Bass
Every 2nd Thursday @ Jupiter in Berkeley

* DJ Delon (8-9)
* DJ Freya (9-10)
* JP (10-11)
* Hosted by vocalist Audio Angel!

Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Ave @ Allston
Downtown Berkeley
8 till late
No cover
21+ w/ID
http://www.jupiterbeer.com

XOX,

Freya ~

Yahoo! Photos
Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever.

--
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www.MySpace.com/Atiim

Tonight Show Reminder

2006-01-04T00:29:00.000-08:00

Just a little reminder about Melissa's show tonight!!!

Tuesday, January 3, 2006 @ 10pm
The Cat Club
8911 Sunset Blvd.
W. Hollywood, CA 90069

$5 w/printed email OR $8 at the door

Also…be aware that Melissa's debut CD, "Honeybee" is

NOW AVAILABLE

Amoeba Music in Hollywood

6400 Sunset Blvd.

Hollywood , CA

CDs WILL BE AVAILABLE AT TONIGHT'S SHOW!!!

www.MelissaChester.com

--
www.APictureZWorth.blogspot.com
www.MySpace.com/Atiim

Fwd: Live - Jan. 3rd + BIG NEWS

2005-12-28T01:03:00.000-08:00

Melissa Chester

Live At:

The Cat Club

8911 Sunset Blvd.

Hollywood , CA 90069

10pm – Tuesday, January 3, 2006

(next week)

This is not the 'official' CD release for Melissa's debut album, "Honeybee", however, the first 5 people in the door will receive "Honeybee" for free!!!

This will be the first performance of 2006 and what better way to start off the new year than with going out on a school/work night!?!?

In other news…since Melissa's newest four songs have begun their rotation on www.URRADIO.com on Dec. 18^th, they've surpassed the amount of listener requests of such artist as Bon Jovi, The Eagles, Green Day, Nickelback, The Beach Boys, AC/DC, Avril Lavigne & Alanis Morissette, to name a few. This is AMAZING news and comes as quite a pleasant surprise.

It seems that out of 1200 songs being played on www.URRADIO.com (this quarter), "Hindsight" ranks at #8, "I Miss You" at #53, "I'd Be" at #55 & "Guy Next Door" at #184. They've ONLY been played for a little over a week during said quarter! J

Thank you to all of you listening and requesting!!!

* As always, be sure to continue checking MelissaChester.com as "Honeybee" will soon be available for sale!

* Also, as always…a reminder to visit MySpace.com/MelissaChester and add yourself as a friend for the most up-to-date information on Melissa's goings on.

* HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Here's to hoping that 2006 brings amazing things for all of us!!!

--
www.APictureZWorth.blogspot.com
www.MySpace.com/Atiim

Fwd: Wal-Mart Movie, Sun. 12/18 at the Parkway; 2006 Benefit Wall Calendar

2005-12-15T23:10:00.000-08:00

Not in Our Name Bay Area

More items listed below

Sunday, December 18 at 2:00 PM, and at 5:00PM
WAL-MART: THE HIGH COST OF LOW PRICE
The Parkway Pizza/Pub Theater
1834 Park Blvd., Oakland CA 94606 (map )

Not In Our Name joins forces with the National Postal Mail Handler Union Local 302 to host a special screening of "WAL-MART: THE HIGH COST OF LOW PRICE!". This documentary shows the true story of Wal-Mart's toll on American workers and communities. As the w orld's largest corporation, Wal-Mart has single-handedly lowered the bar for working families in the global economy. By bringing together allies from every sector, this campaign offers the unique opportunity to force real reform in Wal-Mart, and beyond. Local 302, based in Emeryville, passed a resolution in 2005, asking that its union members not support Wal-Mart! Not In Our Name moves forward with determination to create a culture of resistance to Stop the War and End the Occupation!
Admission: both shows are FREE! (Line up early!)

2006 Wall Calendar: Images from Camp Casey
Not in Our Name benefit by Bay Area organizer/photographer Jeff Paterson

Now available for $19.99 (ships in two business days)
www.cafepress.com/notinourname.40924200

The Not in Our Name Project needs your support!

Donate online
donate.notinourname.net

Or send your tax-deductible contribution today to:

Not in Our Name
3945 Opal Street, Oakland CA 94609
www.notinourname.net

phone: 510-601-8000
email: bayarea@notinourname.net
local: bayarea.notinourname.net

Groovus returns to the BOOM BOOM ROOM!!!! to play with the Funkanauts

2005-12-15T21:20:00.000-08:00

Date: Thursday, December 15th 2005
Time: 9:20 PM - 1:30 AM
Location: BooM BooM RooM
Catagory: Pure FUNK!!!
Contact: mail@boomboomblues.com

When:
Thursday Dec 15, 2005
at 9:15 PM

Where:
Boom Boom Room
1601 Fillmore
San Francisco, CA 94101
US
View Map

Groovus and the funkiest brothers from another planet, Funkanauts will invade the the Boom Boom Room from the planet Funk on December 15th!

Please RSVP to this event

RSVP
Yes Maybe No
Comment:

SPREAD THE WORD...

On October 2nd 2005, Groovus was host to an audience of 100 people at the Boom Boom Room. The 10/2 show went down as one of our all time favs! We're excited to be back, sharing the bill with one of the funkiest bands in the Bay, Funkanauts!
Groovus 9:20pm
Funkanauts 11:35
Door at 8pm
Show at 9:20
Cover $7
come early, stay late, yo!

www.boomboomblues.com
www.groovusfunk.com
www.myspace.com/funkanauts

Calendars Marked for Melissa

2005-12-10T12:30:00.000-08:00

From: Melissa Chester melissa@melissachester.com
Date: Dec 8, 2005 11:36 PM
Subject: Calendars Marked for Melissa?

Melissa Chester

Will be stirring things up a bit in the Hollywood / Los Angeles area this January!!!

Since it IS the holiday season, make sure and mark your calendars NOW!!!

Upcoming Dates Include:

Tuesday, January 3, 2006 @ 10pm

The Cat Club (www.catclubonsunset.com )

8911 Sunset Blvd.

W. Hollywood , CA 90069

Friday, January 13, 2005 @ 9pm

WITH A FULL BAND!!!

Room 5 (www.room5lounge.com )

143 N. La Brea , 2nd Floor

Los Angeles , CA 90036

Also performing: Debra Arlyn

* Keep a close eye on www.melissachester.com because the much awaited debut CD, "Honeybee" is ON ITS WAY!!!

* Visit Melissa at www.MySpace.com/MelissaChester

and add yourself as a friend!

* Tell all your friends about Melissa's music; you could be making history!!! J

* Stay tuned for a couple of Melissa's songs being played on a radio station!

* Have A Happy Holiday Season and we'll all meet up in the new year!

www.MelissaChester.com

add sponsored by

--
www.APictureZWorth.blogspot.com
www.MySpace.com/Atiim

Groovus In Santa Cruz! ? @ Crow's Nest!!!

2005-12-10T08:00:00.001-08:00

Groovus makes it's live debut in Santa Cruz at the Crows Nest. Put down your pencils ... or pc's and...
get your M^&@# *()%n' to the Crows Nest for an evening of funk, soul and live remix!

December, 10 2005

The Crows Nest
2218 E. Cliff Drive , Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Cost: Free Show
check back later for exact time of show. Thanks.

Thunderpussy & Bekkas Frogland Orchestra @ Tongue and Groove in San Francisco, CA

2005-12-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

THUNDERPUSSY AND BEKKAS FROGLAND ORCHESTRA @ TONGUE & GROOVE

Saturday December 10th

"alternative rock"

Bekka & Her Frogland Orchestra
"tribal avant-funk"

Justin McKee
"solo acoustic"

Doors 6PM, $7

IZUM @ The Canvas Club!!!

2005-12-08T22:00:00.000-08:00

IZUM

Upcoming show!

Thursday, December 8th, 10pm

The Canvas

(9th Ave & Lincoln, San Francisco - no cover charge)

Izum was formed in San Francisco's Mission District in 2004. We play world-jazz funk-hop, with stylistic influences from African, bebop, Latin and hiphop musical traditions. It's dance music -- we make beats that move feet.

SELECTOR: Every 2nd Thursday @ Jupiter in Berkeley

2005-12-08T20:00:00.000-08:00

Selector
Every 2nd Thursday @ Jupiter in Berkeley

* DJ Freya (8-9:30) & DJ Delon (9:30-11)
Spinning atmospheric drum&bass, breaks, and lounge-funk
* Hosted by vocalist Audio Angel

Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Ave @ Allston
Downtown Berkeley
8 till late No cover 21+ w/ID
http://www.jupiterbeer.com

Hope to see you tonight!

:) Freya ~

Quimbombo

2005-11-30T17:00:00.000-08:00

Though it's a mellow month at Quimbombo headquarters, it's also a lot of our birthdays, so be sure to come out and celebrate!!!!

3rd Annual Scorpio B-day Bash!!!!!

Sunday, November 13th
JELLY'S
Pier 50 (295 China Basin Way), SF
Doors @ 4pm
Live Music @ 5-9pm
$10 cover
415-495-3099

Come enjoy cake with us on our break!!!

Tuesday, November 15th
GLAS KAT
520 Fourth Street, San Francisco
Lesson 8-9pm; Live Music 10pm-1am
415-957-9318

At midnight, we do a group tequila shot
(in honor of my b-day). Please don't be shy!!

Wednesday, November 30th
CLUB 101 (formerly Fusetti’s)
815 W. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael
Lesson by Cheo at 8pm
Quimbombo at 9:30pm
Featuring DJ Coco

www.club101.us
www.salsazon.com

See you out on the dance floor!!!
Patricio

QUIMBOMBO is:

Leo Servin – Vocals and Percussion
Lina Luna – Vocals and Percussion
Osvaldo Carvajal – Vocals and Percussion
Bill Theurer – 1st Trumpet
Rolf Johnson – 2nd Trumpet
Darren Smith – Tenor & Bari Sax, Flute and Coro
Eli Sava - Trombone
Jason Moen – Piano, Coro and Arrangements
Michael Lazarus – Bass and Arrangements
Colin Douglas – Traps/Timbal, Congas
Patricio Angulo – Timbal, Congas, Coro and Arrangements; Musical Director

IZUM

2005-11-20T21:00:00.000-08:00

IZUM PLAYZ ON THE 20TH COME OUT AND SUPPORT!
YOU WONT' BE SORRY!

El Rio
3158 Mission St @ Valencia
San Francisco, CA
(415) 282-3325
9PM - TILL
Cross Street: Valencia Street
Admission: cheap

EVENT

DJ Freya & Friends at "Fit!" this Saturday!

2005-11-19T22:23:00.000-08:00

DJ Freya & Friends at "Fit!" this Saturday!
FROM DJ FREYA~

Fit!

Nov 19th, 2005
9:Pm -2:AM

Fit!

Saturday November 19th (& every 3rd Saturday)
@ Anu - 43 Sixth Street
(Btwn Market & Mission)
9pm - 2am

Resident DJs:

Chris Galvin (f4 music, Fit!) 12-2
Freya (Selector, Fit!) 10:30-12
Absorb (Fit!) 9-10:30

Hey Friends,

It's that time again... time to get Fit! I'll bring the classic + fresh disco booty breaks, Galvin rocks the house-y nu skool breaks, and Absorb warms us up with her gorgeous downtempo and hip/trip hop early in the evening. Please join us! We'd love to see your smiling faces and shakin' booties on the dance floor this Saturday!

Woop woop!

Luv,

Freya ~

Groovus

2005-11-19T21:00:00.000-08:00

9pm Doors Open... We'll see you then!
November, 19 2005 at Last Day Saloon406 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94101Cost: $8
Three great bands at one of San Francisco's premier music venues. We'll be on a bill with national touring band 'Pockit' from north carolina and our friends
'The Get Down'
for an evening of funky soulful music. Hope to see you there!

upcoming show...? Let's see, are you coming?

December, 10 2005 at The Crows Nest2218 E. Cliff Drive , Santa Cruz, CA 95060Cost: Free Show
Groovus makes it's live debut in Santa Cruz at the Crows Nest. Put down your pencils ... or pc's and get your ^&()% to the Crows Nest for an evening of funk, soul and live remix!

Center REPertory Company

2005-11-19T13:47:00.000-08:00

By Claire Boothe Luce
October 20–November 19, 2005

$38.00 Saturday eves, Sunday matinees

$32.00 Tues, Wed, Thur, Sun eves, Tues matinee

$34.00 Friday eves

$28.00 Preview performances

Updated: 10/09/05
For tickets phone Center Tickets (925) 943-SHOW
order tickets online

Are you a fan of Desperate Housewives, Absolutely Fabulous, or Sex in the City? If so, you won’t want to miss the charmingly catty, high fashion classic that launched them all. The hilarious 1939 movie starred Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell, now you can see the best actresses in the Bay Area fill those beautiful “size 5” shoes. Come for the fashion and stay for the barbs! You’re sure to enjoy the whole glamorous and entertaining evening.

write us:

Center REPertory Company
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek
resident Professional Theatre Company of the Lesher Theatre
Enriching Heart, Mind and Body through the Arts
Great Entertainment. Up Close . . . and Close By!

Established in 1967, Center REPertory Company’s mission is to provide a quality regional theatre experience for the population of The Bay Area in general and the East Bay in particular. The company uses professional directors designers, technicians and staff and a mix of equity and non equity actors of exceptional ability to present a variety of classical, standard and new plays, as well as musicals of interest and quality to entertain, inform, challenge and delight our audiences.

Protest Friday at Oakland Military Recruiting Station

2005-11-18T16:00:00.000-08:00

Not in Our Name Bay Area

More events listed below

Friday, November 18 at 4:00 PM
National "Not Your Soldier" Day of Action
Oakland Military Recruiting Station
2116 Broadway, btwn. 21st and 22nd, Downtown Oakland
(1 block N. of 19th St. BART Station—exit 20th St)

In solidarity with the National "Not Your Soldier" Day of Action and the National Stand Down Day at local recruiting centers, We would like to invite you to our protest against military recruiting in downtown Oakland. Not in Our Name will be joining CODEPINK (who will be holding a Fake Bake Sale) for fun street theatre! Afterwards, we will head over to UC Berkeley for the "Turning the Tide: Taking on Bush's War at Home and Abroad" speaking event featuring Cindy Sheehan (Valley Life Science Building, Room 2050, at 7 PM). Photo: Center shut down September 23, 2005 during Courge to Resist action (credit: Max Diorio).

Bay Area activists to join Cindy Sheehan in Crawford, Texas for Thanksgiving

Associated Press (11/16/05) -- In Texas next week, Sheehan and at least a dozen supporters are prepared to be arrested as they return to the makeshift campsite along the road leading to Bush's ranch, where he is expected to spend the holiday. "It is critical for our democracy that we continue to ask the same questions that Cindy Sheehan asked this summer: What is the noble cause for the war with Iraq, and at what point do we say enough bloodshed has happened?" Hadi Jawad, co-founder of the Crawford Peace House, said Tuesday.

Not in Our Name Bay Area organizer Jeff Paterson will be hitting the road with other local activists to help support the recreation of Camp Casey outside of the Bush Ranch over Thanksgiving. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to Not in Our Name help fund their way -- note "Camp Casey Support" in the memo or comments field. Photo: Gold Star Family members Susan and Melanie House, Cindy Sheehan, with Marine Jeff Keys, and musician Joan Baez in Crawford, Texas (credit: Jeff Paterson).

Woman GI publicly stands against war

Faces immediate deployment to Middle East

WHEN: Thursday, November 17, 11:30 AM

WHERE: Front gate of Ft. Benning, Georgia on Fort Benning Road

WHAT: Public statement of conscientious objection by female GI on eve of her deployment to Middle East

Fort Benning, GA – Army National Guard Specialist Katherine Jashinski, on active duty with the 111th ASG since January of this year, will make a public statement against war as a conscientious objector in the face of orders to participate in weapons training and deploy to the Middle East. She will be joined by several members of Iraq Veterans Against the War and Veterans for Peace. Jashinski applied for a discharge as a Conscientious Objector in 2004. The Army recently denied her claim and ordered her to weapons training and deployment this week.

Speakers at the press conference include Aidan Delgado, an Army Conscientious Objector and member of Iraq Veterans Against the War. “Iraq Veterans Against the War supports the right of every soldier to follow their conscience. Today’s revelation that chemical weapons were used against citizens in Falluja is evidence that the war is illegal and immoral.”

Jashinski’s counselor, Persian Gulf War Army Conscientious Objector Aimee Allison, will speak at tomorrow’s press conference. Speaking today, Allison stated, “As the first woman GI to publicly take a stand against this war and to declare herself a Conscientious Objector, Katherine’s actions are very significant. She is showing remarkable courage.”

Jashinski’s lawyer, J.E. McNeil with the Center for Conscience and War, will also discuss her legal status and the case. She comments, “Denying Katherine CO status is yet another in a long line of actions by the military to defy its own rules in order to get the numbers of soldiers they need to continue this war.”

Katherine is actively supported by Code Pink, a women-initiated grassroots peace group. Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink adds, “I applaud Katherine’s courageous stand against the continued U.S. role in bringing violence to the Middle East.”

Father Roy Bourgeois, a Vietnam War veteran and founder of School of the Americas Watch will also speak. Jashinski’s statement comes on the eve of a national demonstration at the gates of Fort Benning calling for the closure the U.S. Army School of the Americas. “U.S. foreign policy as it exists today is fundamentally out of alignment with Americans’ values of peace and justice.”

Photo: Katherine Jashinski at a counter military recruiting conference held on the UC Berkeley campus October 22, 2005 (credit: Jeff Paterson). For up-to-date info:
www.notinourname.net/troops/jashinski.htm

The Not in Our Name Project needs your support!

Donate online
donate.notinourname.net

Or send your tax-deductible contribution today to:

Not in Our Name
3945 Opal Street, Oakland CA 94609
www.notinourname.net

phone: 510-601-8000
email: bayarea@notinourname.net
local: bayarea.notinourname.net

The Weekend Wake-Up -- All Youth -- All Elements of Hip-Hop --

2005-11-16T15:12:00.000-08:00

Other Upcoming Events

November 25 -- NO SHOW OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE MEMORY THOSE WHO DIED COMBATTING THANKS-TAKING AND AMERICAN GENOCIDAL IMPERIALISM 1492 - PRESENT

December 2 @ Youth Uprising - 8711 MacArthur Blvd

Quese IMC w/ 2020 & DJ Shock B
The Brown Buffalo Project
Hosted by Ras K'dee
Special Guest B-boy Remind W.O.M.E.

December 9 @ YMCA Teen Center - 5908 Foothill Blvd
Colored Ink Hip-Hop Theatre
The Metaphysix

December 16 @ Youth Uprising - 8711 MacArthur Blvd
8711 MacArthur Blvd
Nac One & DJ Gigs
King Beef and Esinchill

If you want to be included on the flyer for December

Everyone is invited to bring:
yourself,
your music,
your instruments,

your style,
your creativity
& your friends

Here's other ways anyone can become involved:

Pass the word on to youth performers, dancers, after-school programs, and anyone that would like to share their talent.

Print out next month's Calendar and put it where everyone can see it.

Help organize field-trips / transportation for youth coming from other areas

Come and promote yourself, your group and your work. Fund raise with your products for a good cause.

Assist with sponsorship for prizes and giveaways

Help find new venues to hold this event. We are trying to bring this to every community in Oakland and beyond. We especially want to throw free events on Middle School campuses.

Thank you for your support.

Brought to you by W.O.M.E.

Weapons of Mass Expression

This program is supported and funded by the City of Oakland Cultural Funding Program

WOME Warrior Ras K'dee rocks SF this Sat. -- Weekend Wake-Up

2005-11-15T16:32:00.000-08:00

Due to a last minute cancellation the Weekend Wake-Up will not be held this week. The show with D. Labrie, K-Doe, JB. Black Bizness, Wasaname and Em, & the Jacka will be postponed until January. Our sincere apologies to all those who were looking forward to this event. Stay tuned for the next Weekend Wake-Up on Friday, November 17.

However, be sure to check out:

"Reclaiming Ourselves and Our
Community Through Hip Hop"

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH
@ THE FILLIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER
35 SAN JUAN AVE AT MISSION

5PM TO 10PM - ALL AGES
Free admission for youth!!
18 & over $5

3 on 3 B-boy/B-girl Battle
Must be 18 or under to compete
Cash Prize and Giveaways
Judges: Profo, Rob Nasty, Beta

Musical Performances By:
Ras K'dee & One Struggle Band
Jerneye of Lunar Heights
Rymo, Nicno, and B-Clappa Infantry

Dj's: Jus Jones, Mizzo,

Celskiii & Deandroid

Graff & Live Art By:
Spie, DramaOne, Ariel Shepard &
Trust Your Struggle Collective

Open Mic Room & Open Circles
Food & Vendors!

FOR MORE INFO:
www.filipinocc.org
415-333-6267

Although this event is not put on by Weapons of Mass Expression, we stand in solidarity with the people presenting it.

Also check out W.O.M.E. in last week's Oakland Tribune by clicking here.

DIVASONIC & Rena Jones

2005-11-11T22:00:00.000-08:00

Hosted By:

DigitalBliss 2005

When:
Friday Nov 11, 2005
at 10:00 PM

Where:
1015 Folsom
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Digital Bliss 2005 – The Only Event of It’s Kind
featuring Women Electronic Music Producers and
Performers on the West Coast.

Please RSVP to this event

SPREAD THE WORD...

Digital Bliss Productions present their 2nd annual
event featuring women electronic music producers and
performers at 1015 Folsom on Friday November 11, 2005.

10pm-3am
$10 before 11:30 $20 after

Digital Bliss Productions is devoted to promoting the
best up & coming and established women in the
male-dominated electronic music genre. The 2005
performers showcase a diverse cross-section of
electronica through live vocal and instrumental
performance, laptop and turntable manipulations and
strict hand-on-knob tweaking. Two beautiful rooms
will feature back-to-back performances from some of
the best underground and new music being produced.
And, for the second year in a row, Digital Bliss will
be raffling off software and hardware from Digidesign,
Ableton and Native Instruments. This one-of-a -kind
event is not to be missed!

The event is sponsored by Ex’pression College for the
Digital Arts and Wilson Daniels, Ltd.

The Performers:

Rena Jones (San Francisco) – Founder of Digital Bliss
Productions
www.renamusic.com

A multitalented composer, producer, audio engineer,
sound designer, violinist, cellist, and vocalist, Rena
Jones has been described as "the revered daughter of
San Francisco's electronic music scene" -- OEM Radio.

Her newest solo album, Transmigration, is a beautiful
blend of ethno, IDM, breakbeat, and downtempo. Her
latest music is appreciated for its freshly unique
style, with warm tones of violin, cello, live tablas,
and percussion.

Divasonic (San Francisco) – Founder of Digital Bliss
Productions
www.divasonic.com

Classically-trained multi-instrumentalist, songwriter
and programmer Lynda Arnold is Divasonic. Her sound
is a blend of electronic beats ranging from trip-hop
to house to drum-n-bass. Samples and synths combined
with blissfully performed flute and keyboard
improvisations add to her unique production flavor.
Original lyrics derived from her poetry often touch on
spiritual themes and emotional memories past and
present. Check out her latest album ‘Birth.’
Divasonic is featured on the debut progressive house
and world music album by the ‘Spiritual Brothers’
released by EMI Middle East and Germany in 2004.

“Sophisticated in their dreamy piano chords, drum 'n'
bass elements, and mesmerizing vocals, Divasonic's
electronic excursions cast a powerful and
unforgettable face.” – Download.com

Artemis (San Francisco)
www.artemis.fm

Breathing a rich dose of soul into the cool digital
world, electronica artist Artemis brews up seductive
sonic concoctions, deftly weaving poetry and pure
emotion into psychoacoustic landscapes pulsing with
both otherworldly and organic life. With her roots in
classical and folk music, training in vocal traditions
from several corners of the globe, and an ear for
innovation, Artemis puts electronic music's limitless
spectrum to bold use. Her style ranges from sparse and
sparkling to richly symphonic, blending elements of
downtempo, triphop, drum and bass, breakbeats, and
electro-pop to create a potent fusion set ablaze with
siren vocals as riveting as they are intimate. Check
out her latest album ‘Gravity.’

Quantazelle (Chicago)
www.quantazelle.com
www.subvariant.com

Along with running a geeky jewelry design company
(Zelle), an online magazine (Modsquare),
and the subVariant record label,
Liz McLean Knight produces bright, melodic IDM .
She takes a funky machine-noise groove,
combines it with a pretty melody and adds a sprinkling of glitched-out textures.
Think along the lines of early Autechre, Aphex Twin,
or Four Tet, with some fleeting,
glitchy-minimal-techno moments. Her DJ sets—as Liz
Revision--feature the finest in
melodic-yet-structurally-challenging IDM, prominently
featuring Modsquare net-releases and selected tracks
that fit her electronic, quirkily-subversive
sensibility. Quantazelle is featured in XLR8R
Magazine in October 2005!

Laura Scarborough (Austin)
www.laurascarborough.com

Laura Scarborough – pianist, vocalist, composer,
producer, and musical adventurer has been performing
locally and abroad for 7 years. Voted ..5 in this years
2005 Austin's Music Poll Top 10 Keyboardist List, many
have seen her frequently run performances on Austin
Music Network with her former band Laura Scarborough
Project. She is currently developing an electronic
music project ‘Lila’s Medicine’ with Bill Sarver
(OHN), occasionally playing vibraphone for X-RAY,
synth for PYROGIANTS/Sangre del Sol (a fire
performance troupe),and performing solo piano/voice
gigs in Austin, TX.

murmur (Agnes Szelag & Marielle Jakobson)
www.expression.edu/aboutus/...nesszelag

Live electronic duo featuring laptops, live looping,
vocals and synths creating a melodic IDM atmosphere.

DJ Goldilox (San Francisco)
www.djgoldilox.com/dj_goldilox.html
The original "CRACK HOUSE" DJ and Producer!

DJ Amber (San Francisco)
iamthedj.com
Amber is a San Francisco-based techno and tech-house
DJ and producer with a driving beat and aggressively
risky mixing technique in a town better known for its
laid back house style. Three CD releases, “Live with
Friends and Family“ (2004), “Gold“ (2002), and
“CityDweller“ (2001) have put her unique mix into the
hands of thousands. Her latest track Your Love
[Whatwithall], written with co-producer Russ Arteaga,
is featured on the CD ”Altered Evidence” (2004), a
compilation CD including remixes of original tracks by
the group Karmacoda, with sales benefiting San
Francisco Late Night Coalition (SFLNC).

Sariah Storm (Los Angeles/NativeInstruments)
Minimal Techno and Tech-House

Projections:

by S-Video (Terpsichore/Shuttlecomputer)
Greg Tuzin (ontheflyfilms)

Digital Bliss Productions was formed by Lynda Arnold
and Rena Jones in 2004 to promote digital music
artists/producers and to connect different facets the
electronic music community in the San Francisco Bay
Area and around the globe.

To The FRENDZ of A Thousand WordZ

2005-11-10T20:30:00.000-08:00

Show Thursday Night at the Oakalnd Metro! Check this out!

Check this out! Show @ Oakland Metro Thursday Nite! 4 Band Collaborative C.U.S.P.

To the FRENDZ of A Thousand WordZ...

The Oakland Metro Theatre
201 Broadway
Oakland Jack London Square
Doors open at 8PM
Show Begins 8:30PM
All Ages Welcome
Sliding Scale $10-15
$15 tickets recieve a raffle ticket

Raffle benefits Cancer research and help.
C.U.S.P. The Community Urban Soul Project will decide which local agencies will recieve the money raised after our show. We want to be practical and conscious about who we bless with our contribution. Every band involved in the collaborative believes in extending resources to organizations that aren't heard as loudly as others. Our local and greater community we serve.

FRENDZ Track list for Thursday:

Giving All That I Got.
Everybodiez talkin bout it...
Time iz $
What'Z Up!?
Damn Thang...
He'z uh Hatah!

Alex Eyngorn: Guitar
Oscar Urcuyo: Bass
Jason Bradley: Drums
Nataliya Zayka: Keys
Atiim Chenzira: Vocals

There iz an afterparty at the Electric Lilypad and the
Secret Garden after the show... The show ends at 12 something and our party begins after that... If you don't know where I live ask at the show and we'll see.... on Thursday.

AFTER-PARTY ADDRESS:

Where?... MY PLACE.

Links to send to your frendz... please send this out to YOUR CIRCLE... Thanks.

Show Thursday Night at the Oakalnd Metro! Check this out!

Check this out! Show @ Oakland Metro Thurday Nite! 4 Band Collaborative C.U.S.P.

--
www.APictureZWorth.blogspot.com

www.MySpace.com/Atiim

THE OAKLAND METRO ON BROADWAY!

2005-11-10T20:00:00.000-08:00

Community Urban Soul Project

C.U.S.P.
PREZENTZ:
Mark Your Calanders for November 10th

Show -8:30pm
Doors - 8:00pm
Tickets: $10-$15
18+

Bekka's Frogland Orchestra

Thunderpussy

Groovus

FRENDZ

Documentary on Brazil's Landless Movement

2005-11-10T19:30:00.000-08:00

Thurs. Nov.10, 7:30pm
ANSWER Film Series
Los Sin Tierra: Por los Caminos de America (The Landless: The Roads to America)
ATA (Artists' Television Access) 992 Valencia St. at 21st, SF (near 24th St. BART)
$5 donation

With a report by a representative of Friends of MST (Landless Workers’ Movement of Brazil)

In the mid-'70s, a growing number of Brazilian farm workers found themselves forced off of the land they had worked for years, with few career options available to them. Many found themselves stranded in urban shantytowns after they were unable to find work and out of this came Brazil's "Landless Movement."

The idea behind the movement was to stake legal claim to unused land and allow settlers to move in; those who stayed on and worked the land would in time divide up legal claim to it, which would give the economically deprived a place to live and a means of supporting themselves. However, in Brazil—a nation where one percent of the population owns half of the available land—this notion proved unpopular with wealthy landowners, who not only offered political resistance to the Landless Movement, but in some cases raised private armies to drive the newcomers off the land by force.

Los Sin Tierra: Por los Caminos de America is an activist documentary that charts the difficult history and eventual successes of the Landless Movement. 2004, 72 min. Spanish w/ English subtitles.

A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition
Act Now to Stop War & End Racism
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FW: Atmos Trio

2005-11-09T13:44:00.000-08:00

>From: Robert Michael <atmosmusic@sbcglobal.net>
>To: Atmos
>Subject: Atmos Trio
>Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 08:57:23 -0800
>
>Hope this note finds you well.
>
>The winter rains have finally arrived but the Atmos Trio is heating things
>up this week at two intimate East Bay venues.
>
>One is a brand new spot in downtown Vallejo: The comfortable and classy 324
>Cafe. The other is the historic Caffe Trieste (in Berkeley) where we'll
>joined by some special guests. Playing some new tunes, polishing some
>Beatle's gems, and putting a new spin on some timeless classics--we'll
>enter the zone where melodic inventions create the mood more than the
>weather.
>
>Come enter our Jazz Space.
>
>Rob Michael -- Solidbody & Hollowbody electric guitar, Nylon and Steel
>string Acoustic guitars and guitar synth.
>Jeff Obee-Six -- string electric fretted and fretless bass
>Joe Shotwell --Drums and percussion.
>
>11/12/05
>Saturday, November 12th
>8:30 pm-12:30 am
>Atmos Trio
>324 Cafe
>324 Virginia Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
>707-644-2999 � No Cover Charge
>The Atmos Trio take a beautiful new performance space in downtown
>Vallejo and transforms it into their own dimension. Hope to see you there.
>
>11/15/05
>Tuesday, November 15th
>7 pm -10 pm
>Atmos Trio
>Caffe Trieste
>2500 San Pablo Ave (@ Dwight Way) Berkeley, CA 94702
>510-548-5198 � No Cover Charge
>Great food and vibe. ALL AGES WELCOME!
>
>http://atmosmusic.com

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Green Festival 2005 ~ November 5+6

2005-11-06T07:38:00.000-08:00

Global Exchange & Co-opAmerica
sustainable economy - ecological balance - social justice
Volunteer! or purchase your $15 all-inclusive addmission tickets online.

You want to be green, but you have questions.

Can I run my truck on french-fry grease? Are solar panels really an
affordable option? Can sustainable practices improve my own personal
bottom line?

At Green Festival {http://www.greenfestivals.org} you'll find real
answers:

You won't want to miss the charismatic Charris Ford: the Granola
Ayatollah of Canola, instrumental in launching the nation's first
city bus powered by 100% biodiesel. And if he doesnt interest you,
the beautiful and talented Daryl Hannah-actor gone activist-will, as
she steps on stage with Ford for this dynamic presentation, Saturday
at 1pm. And did we mention this is included with your general
admission?

PLUS...

Enjoy 125 visionary speakers and 475 green businesses, great how-to
workshops, green shopping, special activities for kids, community
networking, organic beer and wine, delicious organic cuisine, and
live music and entertainment. Live well, do good.

San Francisco Green Festival

a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America

Concourse Exhibition Center, 635 8th St (at Brannan St)

Sat. and Sun., Nov. 5 and 6

All-inclusive admission: $15.

Ride your bike, and get half off admission.

Tickets: greenfestivals.org {http://www.greenfestivals.org} or pick
them up at the door

Or BYPASS THE LONG LINES AND GET YOUR FASTPASS

{http://www.greenfestivals.org%20}($150 VALUE FOR ONLY $39)

Includes:

admission for both days
FREE Green Festival T-shirt
1-Year Membership to Global Exchange and Co-op America
trial subscriptions to The Nation, Ms. and Breathe Magazines
10% discount at Global Exchange Stores/Booths and Reality Tour
priority.

CoCo Soul!!!

2005-11-03T21:33:00.000-08:00

Greetings Coco Souls! Bonjour a tous!

Yes, we are bringing you back what you have known in the past as the eclectic and unique Coco Soul ambiance. We are not talking about your average club or lounge party where you wished you had just stayed home. Not just what looks good, but what feels even better. Something to fuel your senses! Not just rhetoric, we are talking about hard working, innovative and creative souls looking forward to a laidback and playful evening where the ordinary becomes something else, let's say, extra-ordinary. You know what we mean: The urban, cosmopolitan and international San Francisco where the Bay Area meets Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin World in a cozy and private atmosphere... It's Coco Soul, the relaunch, and it is happening next Thursday Nov 3rd 05. Where? at the new and exclusive Otis lounge, on Maiden lane, San Francisco. The lounge has a limited capacity so we encourage you to send us an email to list your name and any guests. Until then, be safe!

Oui, Le Club Culture est de retour, alors c'est pour quand? Ce jeudi 3 Novembre. On s'est dit qu'il fallait coûte que coûte se redonner une petite soirée a la Coco Soul! Voila, vous etes avertis. Ciao a tous et toutes.

Mariam & Kadidja

---------------------------------

Premiering at the new and exclusive Otis Lounge, Union Square, SF.

With Kenly on the 1s and 2s spinning
Soulful Urban and Spicy World Beats

Thursday Nov.3
8:30pm-2:00am

25 maiden Lane
Union Square San Francisco
No Cover,

"Guest List Sign Up "or call (510) 868-1711

Introducing Alice, featured above as our Coco Soul Muse: Bay Area Kenyan Born Model, For booking information, contact info@cocosoul.com

Guest list active for sign up on 10/29/05. @ www.cocosoul.net or go directly to www.cocosoul.com

Pour en savoir plus sur Coco Soul visitez nos sites ci dessus

ABOUT

Coco Soul is brought to you by Mariam aka "Coco", Kadidja, Kenly and a host of other creative individuals who want to give you nights to talk about. It is the overflow of many intimate house gatherings where urban and international souls got the chance to truly connect and enjoy life. It became clear that many of us were looking for a place to be together in a personal, professional and playful way. For the past 3 years Coco Soul has been recreating these amazing nights in into regular celebrations at various locals in the SF/East Bay area. We are committed to bringing you the best in Soulful Urban Grooves and Spicy World Beat as well as an evening that refreshes the soul.

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Code: Coco Soul. Test Question: When does it rain? Answer: Never

Visit us at www.cocosoul.com for our background history in French and English versions.

Our new and updated website at www.cocosoul.net

Partial proceeds from Coco Soul will benefit the Oakland based NGO, WAFRICA for its programs focused on African immigrant women in the Bay Area and in rural Africa.

Community Member:
This event was sent to kadidjay Yansane, by info@cocosoul.com

cocosoul.com 2124 kittredge street Berkeley CA 94704

Mikey Dread @ Studio Z ~ Nov. 3rd

2005-11-03T07:34:00.000-08:00

Cyro Baptista's Rhythm Awareness Percussion Workshop

2005-11-03T04:02:00.000-08:00

1st order of priority is the workshop with Cyro Baptista: check it out, no matter if you are a musician or not! Discounts!

THE WORKSHOP

Cyro Baptista's Rhythm Awareness Percussion Workshop

Sponsored by Nanos Operetta and Meet the Composers

Saturday, November 4, 12 pm

Project Artaud Theater
450 Florida St. at 17th St.

YOU ARE SPECIAL!:mention me, Aharon, and you pay only $10 for the workshop (usually $15) /or $20 for both workshop + performance on Nov. 4 or 5 (normally $28)
RSVP to 3drops@nanosoperetta.com to attend workshop

This workshop will consist of demonstrations by Cyro on some of the
composer's favorite organic instruments (berimbau, caxixi, pandeiro, cuica,
seed pods, etc), while discussing each of the individual instruments and
their function in the percussion world.

Cyro will work with participants using their hands, feet and voice,
clapping, stomping and singing with the objective of acquiring polyrhythmic
awareness. Starting with basic rhythms and getting into more complex
patterns, the students develop their perception and musical intuition.

Cyro will discuss his methods, techniques, and experiences as a composer,
band-leader, and a musician who has recorded and performed with some of the
most enigmatic voices in contemporary music in the area of jazz, classical,
Brazilian and avant-garde music.

His varied cultural influences, coupled with the musical influences of his
native Brazil, all blend to provide a true world music experience. Cyro's
approach of using his body, spare parts of kitchenware, and anything that's
out of the ordinary, as well as traditional instruments, make his workshops
a most unique and entertaining experience. You do not need to have previous
percussion/drumming experience, or even be a musician to enjoy and benefit
from Cyro's workshops.

Since arriving in the U.S. in 1980 from his native country Brazil, CYRO
BAPTISTA has emerged as one of the premier percussionists in the country.
His mastery of Brazilian percussion and the many instruments he creates
himself, have catapulted him into world renown. With his own ensemble, the
percussion and dance group Beat the Donkey, Baptista gives free reign to his
imagination, mixing his tremendous musical skills, his natural humor and
theatrical ways with instruments from Brazil, Middle East, Indonesia, Africa
and the US. A recipient of numerous awards as both percussionist and
composer, Baptista has worked with Yo-Yo Ma, John Zorn, Herbie Hancock,
Laurie Anderson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Byrne, and Snoop Dogg.

Cyro Baptista will be performing at 3 Drops of Blood Installment VIII on
Nov. 4 & 5, 8pm. Project Artaud Theater.
Other performers include Guy Klucevsek, Shinichi Momo Koga & Cassie Terman,
Nanos Operetta & Chepikov String Quartet, Serchmaa Byamba & Ulziisaikhan
Lkhagvadorj. INFO: nanosoperetta.com

Come check out the cutting edge of Indian Jazz creation! - “It’s pretty trippy!” -Anonymous

Thursday, November 3
6:30 - 8:30 PM (Don’t worry be Happy Hour)
Catalyst Cocktails
312 Harriet St. (& Bryant)
415 . 621 . 1722
drinks & dining

Alternative Alt Tal at Catalyst Cocktails.

This month, Aharon joins on drums and percussion

The alternative grouping of the original, hard-hitting and smooth sailing power trio.

Kenny Annis - Guitar and Electric Sarod
David Alt - Bb Clarinet, Alto and Soprano Saxophone
Aharon wheels Bolsta- drums, darbukka, frame drums, et. al.
Plus a great acoustic bass player playing.... bass! How... post-deconstrunctionalistally hyper-modern!

http://alttal.com
http://www.catalystcocktails.com
http://catalystcocktails.tribe.net

Original Alt Tal tunes, Hindustani music, weird improv and some Alice Coltrane,
too.
NANOS OPERETTA PRESENTS:
3 DROPS OF BLOOD - Installment VIII
Two intimate evenings of performance curated by Ali Tabatabai

Friday & Saturday, November 4 & 5, 8PM

Guy Klucevsek NYC
Cyro Baptista NYC
Shinichi Momo Koga & Cassie Terman
Nanos Operetta & Chepikov String Quartet
Serchmaa Byamba & Ulziisaikhan Lkhagvadorj

Project Artaud Theater
450 Florida Street at 17th Street

2 for 1 if you mention Aharon!!!!
TIX: $17 advance/$20 door
Reservations available at (415) 561-1444

"A deliciously demented cabaret"
San Francisco Chronicle

Special pre-concert talk with composers
Guy Klucevsek and Cyro Baptista
Saturday, November 5, 7:30 pm

Cyro Baptista Percussion Workshop
Saturday, November 4, 12 pm
Project Artaud Theater
(see above)

• Composer/accordionist Guy Klucevsek will be performing selections from his
works "Heart of the Andes".
• Percussionist Cyro Baptista will be performing his pieces "Uma Bolana
Embolada", "Anarrie", "Pandeirada", and "Berimbau e Pau" on a variety of
unique percussion instruments.
• Physical theater/butoh dance artists Shinichi Momo Koga and Cassie Terman
will be performing in a silent improvisation.
• Nanos Operetta (*** with special guest Aharon Wheels Bolsta on sundry percussion) will be performing selections from their work "'Til the Sun Dries Our Eyes" joined by the Chepikov String Quartet, an arrangement of the music of Jacques Brel, and a new collaborative piece entitled "Home" with Shinichi Momo Koga and special guests.
• Serchmaa Byamba will be performing her contortion art accompanied by
throat singer Ulziisaikhan Lkhagvadorj.

guyklucevsek.com
cyrobaptista.com
inkboat.com
nanosoperetta.com
arjiagegeen.com/performers.html

ART FOR ABOLITION

2005-10-29T17:00:00.000-07:00

Art for Abolition
Art Show/Silent Auction
Benefitting Critical Resistance
come join us for an evening of entertainment
showcasing lots of local bay area talent
and support CR while you're at it.

dj emancipation
performances by Nappy Grooves & headRUSH
Saturday october 29th
7pm
Balazo 18 gallery
2183 Mission Street @ 18th street

$5 donation no one turned away for lack of funds
www.criticalresistance.org

WEAPONZ OF MASS EXPRESSION (WOME)

2005-10-28T07:03:00.000-07:00

Every Friday... Wake Up!
Free Hip Hop ShowZ and more... Show up and get bizzy with the microphone.

Ballot Review at Capoeira Arts Cafe at 2026 Addison

2005-10-26T00:22:00.000-07:00

We'll be meeting today to discuss the ballots that will directly affect us all...at the Capoeira Arts Cafe on October 26th at 6:30PM.

The Cafe is located in Berkeley at 2026 Addison, between Shattuck and Milvia. It's easily accessible by BART, bus or car. Parking will be free by the time we meet! The Cafe is now accepting ATM/debit and cash, if you plan to catch a bite to eat. Also, bring the sample ballot you received in the mail in addition to any other partisan pamphlets you may have to share. This is a tremendous opportunity to share your views, argue your position and gain further perspective about the current propositions on the ballot.

Here are the props which we will be discussing as they appear on the ballot:
Prop 73: Waiting period for parental notification before termination of Minor's pregnancy. Initiatve Constitutional Amendment.
Prop 74: Public School Teachers. Waiting period for permanent status. Dismissal. Initiative. Statute.
Prop 75: Public Employee union dues. Restrictions on Political contributions. Employee consent > requirement. Initiative Statute.
Prop 76: State spending and school funding limits. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Prop 77: (Voting/Election) Redistricting.
Prop 78: Discounts on prescription drugs. Initiative Statute.
Prop 79: Prescription drug discounts. State-negotiated rebates. Initiative statute.
Prop 80: Electric service providers. Regulation. Initiative statute.

I just want to emphasize that understanding the ballot is only part of the voting process. Please remember to update your information now so everything will run smoothly for you on election day. You can register or update registration up to 15 days prior to the election. Almost any post office has voter registration forms and no postage is required. You can also update your information online, but I ran into some problems with that, so I recommend sticking to old fashion paper trails. I look forward to seeing tomorrow evening.
Shaina

Kobina Wright

2005-10-25T16:39:00.000-07:00

October 24, 2005

Controversial California Artist Donates Art to be Auctioned at Gallaudet University Fundraiser

Writer, artist and language creator, Kobina Wright is donating two multi-media paintings titled "Damon" and "Down by the River" to Gallaudet University’s first annual art auction fundraiser. Both paintings illustrate what Wright describes as her "Darqubist" style. Wright is one of many artists who have been asked to donate work for this event created to support the Washburn Art Gallery in Washington, DC.

Wright has recently been in the news and making waves with the publication of a language dictionary titled The Hodaoa-Anibo Dictionary – a language created in dedication to African slaves brought to America who weren’t allowed to pass on their native languages to their posterity. Wright also wrote, Say it! Say Gen-o-cide!! – a volume of poetry dedicated to the men, women, and children who died and all the victims of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide in its 10th anniversary.

Gallaudet is world renown for its undergraduate liberal arts education, career development, and graduate programs for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students. The University is also internationally acclaimed for its research on the history, language, and culture of deaf people.

The auction will take place at the Washburn Arts Center at 800 Florida Ave. NE, in Washington, DC, on Thursday, November 17th, 2005. Tickets will be sold for $100.

To learn more information about Wright and to view more of her work, visit her website at www.dramaticpause.net. To learn more about the university’s fundraiser contact Gallery Chairman Scott Carollo at scott.carollo@gallaudet.edu.

Contact: Kobina Wright
Dramatic Pause Publishing
P.O. Box 1894
Tustin, CA 92781
714-560-0550
kwright@dramaticpause.net
www.dramaticpause.net

End

Kobina Wright
Author of:
"Oh Yeah"
"Growth Spurt"
"Say it! Say Gen-o-cide!!"
"The Hodaoa-Anibo Dictionary"

Pa raka lika uma!

SO DELICIOUS!

2005-10-23T21:16:00.000-07:00

Julia Morgan Theatre
2650 College Ave
Berkeley, Ca.

Neopolitan Presentz... So Delicious!
Saturday ~ October 22, 2005 8:00pm
Sunday ~ October 23, 2005 7:30pm

limited reserved seating $25
general addmission $20
to purchase tickets contact
CBON @ 925-798-1300
www.juliamorgan.org

intended for a mature audience ~ please arrive early for parking.

IZUM

2005-10-21T20:18:00.000-07:00

IZUM

Calendar

Friday,
October 21st

2232 MLK
Breakdance Competition
8 PM to 1 AM
$7
2232 MLK Jr. Way (@ West Grand), Oakland

Not In Our Name (NION) Bay Area - Oct. 15th Event

2005-10-15T23:20:00.000-07:00

Not In Our Name
- Bay Area -

Old-time (Anti-war) Square Dance
a fundraiser for "Yes on SF Prop. I - College Not Combat"
Saturday, October 15th

7:30 PM - 11 PM
The Women's Building, San Francisco
Doors open at 7:30. Dance from 8:00 11:00 pm. $10-30 sliding scale, $5 students
The Women's Building, 3543 18th St., San Francisco

Live music by the Stairwell Sisters and the Squirrelly Stringband
Calling by Evie Ladin and Erik Hoffman

All dances taught! Beginners welcome! A whole lotta fun!

www.CollegeNotCombat.org

The Not in Our Name Project needs your support!

Donate online
donate.notinourname.net

Or send your tax-deductible contribution today to:

Not in Our Name
3945 Opal Street, Oakland CA 94609
www.notinourname.net

phone: 510-601-8000
email: bayarea@notinourname.net
local: bayarea.notinourname.net

Cabrewers Show Promise in Season Opener

2005-10-13T17:29:00.000-07:00

Ca'brewers Show Promise in Season Opener.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2005. Berkeley, CA
In East Bay news, the Cabrewers suffered their first defeat (15-5?) last night after a plucky and heartfelt attempt to take down Crash, a team of beastly women and their flaccid henchmen. The Cabrewers looked stunning in their home-crafted baseball jerseys, with logo design by Alex "the Roc" Shortt. Crash had nothing on them in terms of style, fashion or dance capabilities.

As the team held off the dyke-ish anti-romantic advances of Crash during the first half, DJ Hax employed his pitching skills to spin some low-hitting innings. Using power capabilities learned only in a climate as extreme as his hometown, the Roc batted in P. Brasap, whose solid first hit seemed to be inspired by visions of the PBRs he knew he would savor post-game. The game show-cased some gymnastic scrapeage of kness (Amit "the Swami" Singh and special person "Clorsy" Fitzpatrick be limba!) and dramatic soiling of shirts.

The fledgling team, guided by unwavering manager, Josh "Dah Juice" Laiblin, featured some actual legitimate plays; not to be overlooked is new-to-the-Bay-comer, Philly Phlash. Morgasma Fitzpatrick wore her "O" face and the Half-Pint Hustler wore her game face, thus enhancing the good time and talent displayed both on the field and off (who says winners have more fun?). After swallowing their loss under the lights, the Ca'Brewers moved on to swallow other things in local haunt, the Graduate. Compliments to this fine watering hole for affordably supplying us with the sweet fizzy indulgence of our official team beverage, PBR.

The Sacred Grounds Cafe ~ Hurricane Relief

2005-10-03T16:30:00.000-07:00

The Sacred Grounds Cafe ~ Hurricane Relief

EVENT:

What do you do on a Sunday?
Come out to the Sacred Grounds Café and support a good cause
October 9th
@
The Sacred Grounds Cafe
2095 Hayes Street
San Francisco, Ca. 94117
(415) 387-3859

Do you have photography, paintings, words, song, poetry, and music…talent to share?
A Community of Artists will gather to help raise Money for the People of the Hurricanes.
Acoustic Music and Spoken Word from:
12pm to 4pm on October 9th.
$5-$20 donations suggested at coffee counter

Volunteers:
Atiim Chenzira:
Hosting / poetry~spoken word and song
Francesca V. Cosentino:
Photography and set up
Elizabeth A. Reid:
Acoustic guitar and song
Aharón Wheels Bolsta: Drums, flutes, tabla, calabash, darbukka, and sundry percussive palliatives (vocalease!)
&
John Arns:
Sitar and erhu (Chinese spike fiddle).
Bekka’s Frogland Orchestra:
Acoustic Guitar, Song, Etc..
Russell Blaine:
Trumpet
James Eksel:
Acoustic guitar
Julio Magaña-Saludado
Somos ONE (S.O.) el BROWN BUFFALO PROJECT (BBP)
Fresh wordZ of all SortZ
At Some Point…
Open mic

Support THE CAUSE by forwarding this Blog entry to your friends and family and physically being present with us.
Come in support of our cause to raise what we can for the People of the disastrous hurricanes.
@: The Sacred Grounds Café
October 9th in San Francisco, CA.
at 2095 Hayes Street
from 12pm – 4pm