Upcoming: San Francisco, California, United States Events

Dec 11, 2009: Pianist Marino Formenti in concert at St Mark's Lutheran Church

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:04:35 -0700

San Francisco Performances brings back innovative pianist Marino Formenti in a program entitled "Seven Last Words," featuring Haydn's landmark work, "The Seven Last Words of Our Saviour on the Cross" paired with contemporary composer Bernhard Lang's response to that piece, "Monadologie V - 7 Last Words of Hasan."

Haydn wrote "The Seven Last Words of Our Saviour on the Cross" for the 1787 Good Friday ceremonies in Cadiz, Spain: seven slow, meditative pieces that followed the Bishop de Santa Maria's parallel reflections on Christ's final words. "It was no easy task," Haydn noted, "to compose seven adagios lasting ten minutes each, and to succeed one another without fatiguing the listeners."
Says Formenti of the Lang piece: "Now, in order to expose Haydn's wonderful work to the questions of today, I opened a dialogue with composer Bernhard Lang, challenging him to compose music to replace the Bishop of Cadiz's reflections with his sounds, and to place Haydn's work within a living context, beyond religious boundaries."

The Italian pianist is currently Artist-in-Residence at the Weimar Festival, and his career continues to rise. In late November he joins Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic for Lou Harrison's Piano Concerto. San Francisco Performances presented Formenti's Bay Area debut in April 2007. His mini-series, "The San Francisco Piano Trips," drew sold-out crowds to the newly opened Koret Auditorium at the De Young Museum. His Family Matinee that season was one of SFP's more memorable.

Dec 15, 2009: Pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin in concert at Herbst Theater

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:25:17 -0700

San Francisco Performances brings back one of the great pianist/composers of our time, Marc-Andre Hamelin, for a recital of works by Haydn, Mozart, Liszt, Faure and Alkan.

The exact program is: Haydn's "Variations in F minor, Hob. XVII: 6"; Mozart's Sonata in A minor, K. 310; Liszt's "Venezia e Napoli, S. 162"; Faure's "Nocturne No. 6, Op. 63"; and Alkan's "Symphonie for Solo Piano, Op. 39, Nos. 4-7."

Known for his profound intelligence and unwavering artistry, Hamelin has received eight Grammy nominations, including one in 2009 for "Marc-Andre Hamelin in a state of jazz." In March 2009, the Pro Musica Society of Hamelin's native Montreal marked its 60th anniversary season with a week-long celebration, "The Art of Marc-Andre Hamelin," that included concerts featuring the keyboardist performing chamber music, Beethoven and Haydn concerti, and in solo recital. In 2008-09, he toured with the Takacs String Quartet, performing the Schumann Piano Quintet, recording the work for Hyperion Records.

The close relationship between San Francisco Performances and Hamelin began with his San Francisco debut in 2003. Recitals followed in 2005 and 2006, and during the 2007-08 season, SFP presented Hamelin twice - in a fall recital, then again in the spring in a concert that included the screening of a documentary about the pianist, "It's All About the Music" followed by the performance of works composed by both Godowsky and Hamelin himself.

"We are honored to bring back, during this 30th anniversary season, an artist with whom we have forged an important relationship," comments SFP President Ruth Felt. "This recital will be Marc-Andre Hamelin's sixth with us since his 2003 debut, and it is gratifying to see him finally receiving the worldwide acclaim he deserves."

Hamelin has recorded over 35 discs for Hyperion, including works by Alkan, Busoni, Godowksy and Medtner as well as such well-known composers as Brahms, Haydn, Liszt and Schumann.

Dec 13, 2009: Mission Dolores Basilica Choir's 18th Candlelight Christmas Concert at Mission Dolores Basilica

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:06:45 -0700

Sun, Dec 13, 5-7pm; Also Sun, Dec 6, 4pm, St.Gabriel's Church, 2559 40th Avenue at Ulloa

The Mission Dolores Basilica Choir will perform its 18th Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert, a stirring and inspiring experience that promises to be the perfect way to usher the Christmas season.

The beautiful acoustics of the Basilica will enhance the sounds of the internationally renowned choir, the resident community choir of Mission Dolores. Mission Dolores Basilica is adjacent to Mission San Francisco de Asis, the oldest building in San Francisco, and one of the twenty one California Missions established by Father Junipero Serra in the 18th century.

Under the direction of conductor Jerome Lenk, the concert will feature Vivaldi's Magnificat and selections from various periods in music history, including a 17th-century Huron carol, a Mexican-American lullaby and Medieval carols. As always the program will conclude with an audience sing-along of popular carols.

San Francisco Auxiliary Bishop William Justice is an ardent supporter of the choir. "Their artistry is unparalleled among church-based choirs in San Francisco," says the former pastor of Mission Dolores Basilica. "Their Christmas concert is the perfect way to usher in the joy of the season," he adds.

Refreshments after the concert at a complimentary reception in the Parish Hall. Concert begins at 5pm. Tickets are $25 reserved, $18 premium general and $15 general admission, and are available at Mission Dolores, by calling 415.621.8203 or visiting www.missiondolores.org.

Additional concerts:
Saturday, December 6 at 7pm at Saint Gabriel Church, 2559 40th Avenue between Ulloa and Vicente, San Francisco, CA. Suggested donation is $15.

Free parking at each concert venue. Accessible via J-Church, MUNI 22, 33, 14, 49 and Market/Church Underground Station, and via BART 16th Street Station.

Proceeds of the concert will benefit the Music Program of the Mission Dolores Basilica.

Dec 11, 2009: The Whirling Dervishes at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:21:59 -0700

Led by Jelaleddin Loras, master musicians from Turkey and the Whirling Dervish Ensemble celebrate Rumi's mystical union with the whirling prayer dance of the Mevlevi Sufi Order. With flowing white garments and classical Sufi music, this Sema ceremony has stirred the hearts of humanity with sacred beauty for over 700 years.

Dec 2, 2009: WIC San Francisco December 2009 Meeting at Sir Frances Drake Hotel

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:47:43 -0700

Women in Consulting (WIC) San Francisco December 2009 Meeting
What Can You Teach Me? What Would You Like to Learn?
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 5:30 – 7:30 pm PST
Early online registration closes Monday, November 30, 2009, 12 Noon

WIC San Francisco's theme for 2009 has been Learning from and with Each Other. For our final meeting of 2009, we're going to extend the theme beyond business and take the opportunity to learn even more about each other and our special gifts and skills.

We'll take the evening way beyond "structured networking" and tell each other "I Can Teach You..." That might be Spanish or How to bake a pie or How to drive a stick shift or How to play poker. Yes, we can also teach each other QuickBooks or How to create a really fantastic PowerPoint presentation, but the best thing is that we'll enjoy ourselves as we discover common interests and far out experience.

Together we'll discover more about the wonderful women of WIC, you'll know which people you want to get to know better (for business or social purposes), and we'll all head toward 2010 (!) with new contacts and new ideas.

Bring your expertise and experience, plenty of business cards, and your desire to share your knowledge and to learn.

LOCATION
Sir Francis Drake
Second Floor, 450 Powell St. San Francisco, CA
The Sir Francis Drake Hotel is on Powell Street below Sutter Street, close to both the Union Square and Sutter Stockton garages and convenient to Powell Street BART/Muni station. Visit the Hotel's website for map and directions.

REGISTER NOW!

COST
Preregistration is strongly encouraged in order to ensure that we have enough room and food for everyone. Walk-ins will be accepted as long as there is space available.

WIC Members: $20 preregistration, $25 at the door
Non-WIC Members: $30 preregistration, $35 at the door
Price includes meeting, appetizers, and non-alcoholic beverages
Registration and open networking 5:30 – 6:00 pm.
Introductions 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Program 6:30 – 7:30 pm

REGISTER NOW!
REGISTER EARLY! Advanced online reservations for this event close on the Monday prior to the event at 12:00 noon.

Registration and Cancellation Policy
All requests for cancellations and refunds must be sent by the Monday prior to the event by 12 noon to info@womeninconsulting.org. After that time, no refunds will be issued.

Mailing Address:
Women In Consulting
266 Hillsdale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95136
US

Contact Name: WIC Association Office
Telephone Number: (408) 266-9658

Dec 2, 2009: Tainted Love at Red Devil Lounge

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:42:59 -0700

Over the last few years Tainted Love has become in popular demand with its highly stylized, nonstop '80s show. A seven-piece outfit from San Francisco, Tainted Love brings you back to the days when keyboards ruled the airwaves, cascading hairdos were commonplace and outlandish fashions lit up the pioneering early days of MTV.

Dec 11, 2009: Fedde Le Grand at The Regency Ballroom

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:27:49 -0700

Top international DJ and producer Fedde Le Grand is currently one of the most in-demand DJ-producers on the planet and producer of 2006s biggest crossover club smash "Put your hands up for Detroit."

Dec 12, 2009: San Francisco Film Festival: Sherlock Jr at Castro Theater

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:54:04 -0700

One of the greatest movies of all time about the movies, by one of the great geniuses of cinema, Buster Keaton, Keaton plays a cinema projectionist who dreams of being a famous detective. When he's framed for petty theft by a rival for his sweetheart's affection, Buster nods off on the job and his dream comes true - he projects himself onto the screen as Sherlock Jr. , the world's greatest detective who's on the trail of a stolen watch.

Dec 12, 2009: San Francisco Film Festival - Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness at Castro Theater

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:01:54 -0700

Shot entirely in Siam (present-day Thailand, 'Chang' is a simple story of one family's survival on their small farm on the edge of the jungle - a way of life that often pits them against forces of nature.

Dec 12, 2009: San Francisco Film Festival: West of Zanzibar at Castro Theater

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:02:25 -0700

Moving from the vaudeville stage to the jungles of the Congo, the film tells its story of darkness and redemption with great skill and beauty, investing each of its desperate characters with depth and humanity.

Dec 12, 2009: San Francisco Film Festival: J'Accuse at Castro Theater

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:03:08 -0700

Abel Gance's brilliant pacifist epic is set against the backdrop of the Great War, delineating the tragedy of that war's waste and carnage. Gance returned to active service in 1918 to film actual battle scenes and his expressionistic camerawork and rapid-cut editing are revolutionary but the heart and soul of 'J'accuse' is the romantic triangle between poet Jean Diaz, his beloved Edith and her husband Francois.

Dec 18, 2009: The 4th Annual San Francisco Social at Fairmont Hotel, Nob Hill

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:04:46 -0700

Please join us for the 4th Annual San Francisco Social and celebrate the holiday season by supporting a worthy cause with a special evening at The Fairmont. There will be Hors d'ouvres, a top shelf open bar and the talents of DJ Chris Harnett with an afterparty to follow. All proceeds benefit the de Young and the Legion of Honor.

Dec 26, 2009: Pre-New Years Eve Singles Dance at Westin St. Francis Hotel

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:55:29 -0700

Celebrate 2010 a few nights early, and avoid those expensive New Years Eve Parties! Only $15/advance (by Dec 24) or $20/door includes dancing to your favorite hits, 9pm-Midnight, plus party hats and favors. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress in your finest for this spectacular ballroom, with high ceilings and elegant chandeliers. This is Northern Californias most famous hotel! Saturday, December 26, 2009.

BONUS FOR WOMEN: Entertaining seminar, for women only, at 7:30pm on Meet Good Men in 2010, with author Rich Gosse (richgosse.com). Free copy of A Good Man Is EASY to Find (This is a great book! Oprah Winfrey) for every woman who attends the seminar, which is free for those women who have paid for tonights Pre-New Years Eve Party at 9pm.

MONEYBACK GUARANTEE: Every woman who attends the seminar at 7:30pm is guaranteed to meet good men in 2010, or receive a 100% refund, provided she follows at least half of Rich’s Top 10 Tips.

LOCATION: Westin St Francis Hotel on Union Square, Colonial Ballroom, 335 Powell Street, between Geary and Post St, San Francisco CA 94102. Accessible by BART (Powell St Station), MUNI bus or cable car. Low-cost parking available at giant Ellis OFarrell Garage, 1-1/2 blocks away.

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Dec 16, 2009: DPW Park Service Event at Mission Dolores Park

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:13:59 -0700

Clean-up the park!

Jan 13, 2010: DPW Park Service Event at Mission Dolores Park

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:46:57 -0700

Dec 11, 2009: Health Screenings - Buchanan YMCA at YMCA - Buchanan

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:44:19 -0700

Free health screenings are available to the community at the Mission YMCA. Come every month for a different screening: cholesterol, glucose, body mass index, blood pressure and bone density. These screenings are made possible by the George H. Sandy Foundation. For more information call 415-923-3155.

Dec 5, 2009: Jason Brock's Winter Soulstice at Martuni's

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:11:36 -0700

Jason Brock is performing a soulful mix of pop, jazz, holiday, R&B, gospel and more this holiday season at the lovely and repected Martuni's Piano Bar on Saturday, December 5th, 6:30pm.

Jason will be doing all of his fan favorites and throwing in some new songs, too - including two originals and a soulful interpretation of a country classic!

Jason performs around the Bay Area regularly with Dr. Dee Spencer, J La Chic Theatre 39 and neo-soul group, Product of Environment, but this show allows you to experience Jason Brock at his very best - performing alone - solo - for you. The show will be intimate, funny and hopefully inspiring. Please come out, and bring some friends!

Dec 17, 2009: CC Salon at PariSoMa Coworking Space

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:15:35 -0700

Theme

This special ccSalon SF will be a celebration of CC's 7 years and the wrap-up of our 2009 annual fundraising campaign. In addition to a special guest speaker (TBA), we'll also have a unique installation of the dublab/Creative Commons art and music collaboration, Into Infinity (http://intoinfinity.org/). This will be a great chance to meet and talk to members of the CC staff and connect with other free culture enthusiasts from the Bay Area. We hope to see you there!

Other info

Light refreshments will be provided.

Donations for CC will be taken at the door.

Plenty of street parking is available at PariSoMa.

PariSoMa is located up two steep flights of stairs, and unfortunately does not have wheelchair access at this time.

Dec 14, 2009: Wishing Machines presents Meredith Meyer at the Rockit Room 12/14 at Rockit Room

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:45:45 -0700

From Los Angeles, CA Meredith Meyer performs songs off her latest record IT'S SPOOKY TO BE YOUNG, produced by Bill Racine (Rogue Wave, Mates of State, Love Like Fire).

9pm sharp

21 & up

Rockit Room downstairs bar

Dec 6, 2009: SF Bay Area to Tahoe Ski Bus, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar, Squaw at Sports Basement

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:15:34 -0700

Save $6-10 on Bay Area Ski Bus to Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts & Save $20-$60 on Ski Trips to Utah, Colorado and France

Weekly Bay Area Ski bus trips to Northstar, Kirkwood, Heavenly, Sierra at Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. One day and overnight trips.

SF Bay Area to Lake Tahoe ski resorts bus trips include lift ticket, round-trip transportation, breakfast, free Red Bull & Zola Acai for the slopes, after ski hot cocoa, snacks and on-bus featured movie entertainment. Optional to add a ski or snowboard rental and/or lesson package. Sleep on the bus in the morning and let a professional driver do the driving and snow chains installation. Get dropped off next to the ski lift to maximize your skiing and riding time. Enjoy a full day of skiing and riding, and watch movies on the bus ride back to the Bay Area.

Bay Area Ski Bus Trips to Tahoe:

One-Day Tahoe Ski Bus Trips, get $6 off (regular price is $105; pay $99 with ' snowpals ' discount code)

Two-Day Tahoe Ski Bus Hotel Trips includes Bus, Lodging and Tickets, get $10 off with ' snowpals ' discount code (adult package starts at $289 for one night's lodging, bus and two day lift tickets).

Advance purchase discounted Ski trips:

One-Day Tahoe Ski Bus Trips, get $6 off

Two-Day Tahoe Ski Bus Hotel Trips, get $10 off

View the ski trip schedule:

http://snowpals.org/skibus.html

Ski trips vacations, great fun..get $20 to $60 off discount per trip:

+ December 26-30, 2009 Utah(Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Solitude Ski Resorts), get $40 off
+ January 9-16, 2010 Kicking Horse, Revelstoke, Fernie Trip, get $40 off
+ Jan 30 - Feb 7, 2010 Val d'Isere, FRANCE Trip, get $60 off
+ February 20-26, 2010 Snowbird/Alta (Feb) Trip, get $40 off
+ March 13-20, 2010 Telluride/Crested Butte, CO Trip, get $40 off
+ April 5-9, 2010 Utah, Apr Trip, get $20 off

To receive the discount, purchase trips in advance; for full details, visit:

http://snowpals.org/skibus.html

SnowPals.org is a free year-round activity community with over 4,695 members and growing, covering winter/snow sports of all skill levels. Members are working professionals, mainly ages mid-20s to 50s. Membership is free but we do ask that you tell your friends about us.

Northstar, Kirkwood, Heavenly, Sierra at Tahoe, Sugar Bowl, Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows. One day and overnight trips.

Book your ski bus vacation getaway for friends, family and/or your significant other & save!

Dec 31, 2009: www.MegaNewYearsEve.com Presents The Year of the Dragon at Dragon Bar

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:19:18 -0700

From the People who brought you The DropDead Sexy Mega Halloween Block Party!
www.meganewyearseve.com
Presents

The Year of the Dragon
An Intimate New Years Eve at the Dragon Bar

This New Years Eve Come Celebrate with your Close Friends and Family in an Intimate Space. Just 200 tickets will be sold for this exclusive Black Tie Event!

Well Open Bar + Premium Appetizers
8 - 10 (200 Drinks + 300 pieces)

Upscale Dress Code REQUIRED - SUITS AND DRESSES ONLY -

WE WILL HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE VIDEO MIXING SET BY DJ ALLIER
AND PARTY THE REST OF THE NIGHT TO AN INTERNATIONAL SET BY DJ's
DreG /
Epic /

Featuring
HipHop - 80's Rock Mashup /
Salsa / Merengue /
Reggaeton / DanceHall /
R&B / Rock En Espanol /

Also - Sexy Geisha GoGo Dancers

Midnight Toast and Balloon Drop

Ticket Start at
$30 - Single
$50 - Couple
$75 - Threesome
Prices Subject to change without Notice

VIP Service
$450
Premium Bottle and Booth for 6
Choice of
Patron / Hennessey / GreyGoose
Other Brands Available

Dragon Bar
473 Broadway St
Located in the heart of North Beach, "the interior transcends trendy minimalist design with a seductive drenching of Asian elements--pictures of geishas, oversized bamboo sticks and a slew of giant paper lanterns. It also boasts the most flattering lighting scheme on the block. Using red lights in an otherwise dark spot, the confines will have you looking better than the hot-bodied Broadway Street dancers." says Citysearch.com

We like to think of the club as a great place to have a cocktail with your friends then dance the night away. In addition to the two bars, the dance floor is large and there is a smoking patio that has frontage along the Broadway Strip.

Opened in March of 2003 the DragonBar has become one of the steadiest Bar/Clubs in San Francisco.

Chosen as one of the 3 locations in the US by GQ Magazine as a site of the now infamous GQ Lounge Parties, DragonBar has placed itself on the national map, and is a great place to throw a party.

See for yourself, you won't be disappointed.
NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

Dec 5, 2009: "Primero la Caja" Exhibition Opening at Galeria de la Raza

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:56:23 -0700

Galería de la Raza is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work by Pablo Guardiola, that includes photography, objects, and sculptural work. The artist’s installation at Galería de la Raza will be his largest and most ambitious presentation of work thus far.

Guardiola’s work references the poetic language found in everyday objects and the power of context in the creation meaning. While composed of familiar images and everyday elements, his artistic practice is that of giving new meaning to objects through photographic metaphors. In this particular body of work, Guardiola utilizes the box and the idea of the container as a point of departure for the perception of random encounters of the everyday.

Guardiola’s practice reveals both sculptural and conceptual elements of photography. In this particular series, the fluidity between works creates a sensory exploration that evolves as the viewer walks through the gallery space and experiences the work as a large-scale installation.

Pablo Guardiola was born in Puerto Rico. He completed a B.A. in European History. At University of Puerto Rico in San Juan and an MFA in photography at the San Francisco Art Institute in 2005. He has exhibited his work at New Langton Arts, and Little Tree Gallery in San Francisco and at the San Juan Museum of Contemporary Art in Puerto Rico, among many others. This project is made possible thanks to an Individual Artist Commission (Cultural Equity Grant) from the San Francisco Arts Commission.

Dec 3, 2009: Citizen Effect San Francisco Launch Event at The Ambassador Lounge

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:05:10 -0700

Citizen Effect
(www.CitizenEffect.org), a new, innovative micro philanthropy nonprofit, would love for you to join us for our San Francisco Launch Party.

Citizen Effect is driven by the idea that anyone can make a real and significant impact in the world. We provide everyday citizens the tools and networks they need to work directly with communities in need around the world.
Please join us Thursday, December 3rd to learn more about our innovative approach to philanthropy, and how you can get involved.

The first 100 guests that sign up to be a Citizen Philanthropist or give a $75+ donation at the San Francisco Launch Party get a TOMS gift pack for a pair of Classic TOMS Shoes

Dec 31, 2009: The Roots at Warfield (The)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:15:25 -0700

The Roots

By taking the sounds traditionally produced by old-school DJs--spare breakbeats, scratch squiggles, burly bass lines--and recreating them in the organic context of a traditional live band, the Roots presented themselves at once as visionaries and rigid traditionalists.

Event Website

Dec 3, 2009: Restyle feat. David Harness + Andrew Phelan at Harlot

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:10 -0700

Thursday, December 3rd

restyle @ Harlot

restyle, in association with Prismatic present "Starshine", a birthday celebration for Andrew Phelan and Lara Brasil!

Hosted by: Ryan of LifeSF, Mateus Lima + Friends

Featuring:

David Harness

David Harness is one of the most popular DJ/producers in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been described as "a man who lives, breathes and emanates everything that is beautiful about deep house music and classic garage." Over the years David has shared the decks with the likes of Frankie Knuckles, Tony Humphries, Little Louie Vega, Tedd Patterson, Dave Morales and Danny Teneglia, remixed Mary J. Blige, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, *NSYNC and Donnell Jones, been featured in Billboard Magazine, XLR8R, URB, DJ Mag and the SF Bay Guardian, and held residencies at legendary parties such as Super Soul Sundays, Club Universe, Taboo and T-Dance.

Andrew Phelan

Since moving from Chicago in 2001, Andrew Phelan has quickly made his mark on San Francisco. From regular appearances at SF hot spots such as Vessel, Harlot and Temple, to his extremely popular Tonal afterhours parties, Andrew can be heard laying down his infectious mix of deep, soulful, funky, and tech based house music every week in the city. Just as comfortable in the studio as behind the decks, Andrew has put out releases on some of the most respected labels in house, including Drop Music, Eight-Tracks, Amenti, So Sound, and his own label, Prismatic Tracks. Working with partner George Cochrane (aka Origami) out of San Francisco’s famed Moulton Studios complex, his music has landed on the charts and playlists of Radio 1, Kiss FM, Mark Farina, Jay-J, Laurent Garnier, Funk D’Void, Luke Solomon, Colette, Robert Owens and Roger Sanchez to name but a few.

*** No cover all night with guestlist signup. To add your name visit: ***

http://www.prismatictracks.com/guestlist.php

Or email:

news@prismatictracks.com

For bottle service please contact lara@larabrasil.com

Harlot
46 Minna St.
San Francisco

Feb 16, 2010: Predictive Analytics World, San Francisco at The Palace Hotel

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:57:34 -0700

Predictive Analytics World

Dates: February 16-17, 2010
Location: San Francisco, CA

Predictive Analytics World (pawcon.com) is the business-focused event for predictive analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners, covering today's commercial deployment of predictive analytics, across industries and across software vendors. The conference delivers case studies, expertise and resources to achieve two objectives:

1) Bigger wins: Strengthen the business impact delivered by predictive analytics

2) Broader capabilities: Establish new opportunities with predictive analytics

The Top Experts

PAW's February 2010 program is packed with the top predictive analytics experts, practitioners, authors and business thought leaders, including keynote speakers Kim Larsen, Director Advanced Analytics at Charles Schwab, Andreas S. Weigend, Ph.D., Former Chief Scientist at Amazon.com, and Program Chair Eric Siegel, Ph.D., President of Prediction Impact and former Columbia University professor.

Case Studies: How the Leading Enterprises Do It

Predictive Analytics World focuses on concrete examples of deployed predictive analytics. Hear from the horse's mouth precisely how Fortune 500 analytics competitors and other top practitioners deploy predictive modeling, and what kind of business impact it delivers.

And the leading enterprises have responded, signing up to tell their stories. PAW-2010 includes 25 sessions across two tracks, so you can witness how predictive analytics is applied at 1-800-FLOWERS, Amazon.com, AT&T, BBC, Canadian Automobile Association, Charles Schwab, Continental Airlines, Deutsche Postbank, Google, Group RCI, IBM, PASSUR Aerospace, PayPal (eBay), Sun Microsystems, U.S. Army, Visa, Walmart Financial Services, and Younoodle, plus special examples from the U.S. government agencies CBP, NCMI, NGIC, NSA, and SSA.

February's agenda covers hot topics and advanced methods such as social data, uplift modeling (net lift), text mining, massively parallel analytics, in-cloud deployment, and innovative applications that benefit organizations in new and creative ways.

Workshops

Three pre- and post-event workshops complement the core conference program:

"The Best and the Worst of Predictive Analytics: Predictive Modeling Methods and Common Data Mining Mistakes"
Instructor: John F. Elder, Ph.D., CEO and Founder, Elder Research, Inc.
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/sanfrancisco/2010/predictive_modeling_methods.php

"Hands-On Predictive Analytics"
Instructor: Dean Abbott, President, Abbott Analytics
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/sanfrancisco/2010/handson_predictive_analytics.php

"Putting Predictive Analytics to Work"
Instructor: James Taylor, CEO, Decision Management Solutions
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/sanfrancisco/2010/predictive_analytics_work.php

Tell-All Blog Interview

Read the interview in which conference chair Eric Siegel answers:
- What do attendees gain at PAW?
- How does PAW balance the interests of competing software vendors?
- Why did you stop doing academic research, and how does commercial application compare?

www.decisionstats.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/interview_eric-siege/

Cross-Industry Applications

Predictive Analytics World is the only conference of its kind, delivering vendor-neutral sessions across verticals such as banking, financial services, e-commerce, education, government, healthcare, high technology, insurance, non-profits, publishing, retail and telecommunications.

And PAW covers the gamut of commercial applications of predictive analytics, including response modeling, customer retention with churn modeling, product recommendations, fraud detection, online marketing optimization, behavior-based advertising, insurance pricing, sales forecasting, text mining and credit scoring.

Why bring together such a wide range of endeavors? No matter how you use predictive analytics, the story is the same: Predictively scoring customers optimizes business performance. Predictive analytics initiatives across industries leverage the same core predictive modeling technology, share similar project overhead and data requirements, and face common process challenges and analytical hurdles.

Rave Reviews

February's inaugural Predictive Analytics World was an acclaimed success, with over 200 attendees from 12 countries witnessing case studies from over 20 named companies that represent 11 industries. Excitement and buzz ran high as participants learned how to improve efficiency and optimize across more than 10 business applications of predictive analytics.

"Predictive Analytics World was probably the best analytics conference I have attended, from a knowledge point of view, in a long time...[and] turned into my new must-go-to conference."

Dennis R. Mortensen
Director of Data Insights
Yahoo!

Read more: Articles and blog entries about February's PAW can be found at www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/pressroom.php

People Who Need People

Vendors.

* Meet the vendors and learn about their solutions, software and services
* Discover the best predictive analytics vendors available to serve your needs
* Learn what they do and see how they compare

Colleagues.

* Mingle, network and hang out with your best and brightest colleagues
* Exchange experiences over lunch, breaks and the conference reception, connecting with those professionals who face the same challenges as you

Get Started

If you're new to predictive analytics, kicking off a new initiative, or exploring new ways to position it at your organization, there's no better place to get your bearings than Predictive Analytics World. See what other companies are doing, witness vendor demos, participate in discussions with the experts, network with your colleagues and weigh your options!

For more information, see:
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com

For a complete overview of the conference agenda, see:
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/sanfrancisco/2010/agenda_overview.php

Be sure to register by December 18 for the Super Early Bird rate (save $400 off the Regular Price) or by January 15 for the Early Bird rate (save $200):
www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/register.php

Save more with this posting's promotional offer: Take an additional $50 off the Super Early Bird registration fee - a total savings of $450 - or $150 off the Early Bird or Regular registration fee with this registration discount code: UPC150

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www.predictiveanalyticsworld.com/predictive_analytics.php

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Dec 12, 2009: Songwriters Showcase: Kunkel & Harris, Jay Howlett & Brian McShane at Bazaar Café

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:49:33 -0700

Saturday, December 12
BAZAAR CAFE
7:00 Brian McShane
7:30 Jay Howlett
8:15 Kunkel & Harris
5927 California Street @ 22nd Ave in San Francisco, CA
http://bazaarcafe.com/
No cover charge.
$10 donation requested.

KUNKEL & HARRIS are a great roots rock duo featuring the co-founder of the NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND. Recommended for fans of The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, Jackson Browne and The Eagles. http://www.myspace.com/kunkelandharris

JAY HOWLETT is an award-winning singer/songwriter and founder of the Blah Blah Woof Woof Songwriters Series at Mobu Dance Studios. Recommended for fans of Bruce Cockburn, John Prine, Louden Wainwright III and solo Bruce Springsteen. http://www.myspace.com/blahblahwoofwoofmusic

BRIAN MCSHANE is a soulful singer and veteran of my house concert series whose style reminds me of Maroon 5 and Jamiroquai. Check out the song "Can't Get It Back" on this page for a sample: http://www.myspace.com/brianmcshanemusic

Jan 9, 2010: Songwriters Showcase: Megan Slankard, Pine & Battery & Joel Ackerson at Bazaar Café

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:58:00 -0700

Join us for the 3rd show in our series of songwriter showcases at the Bazaar Cafe!

Saturday, January 9
Megan Slankard, Jeff Campell and Joel Ackerson
Songwriters in the Round at Bazaar Cafe
5927 California Street (@ 22nd Avenue)
San Francisco, CA 94121
http://bazaarcafe.com/
No cover charge.
$5 donation requested.

For those of you who haven't already heard these stellar musicians, check out the videos below:

Dec 10, 2009: Happy Hour for Literacy at Tonic

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:11:14 -0700

Foundation for Freedom is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to improve literacy in impoverished communities around the world by promoting primary education for children.

Please join us for our Happy Hour for Literacy with Guest Bartenders at Tonic (2360 Polk St, San Francisco, CA).

Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 from 6-9pm.
Four dedicated and inspired by our cause individuals (Kristie, Gayle, Arti, and Dan) will make drinks for you and all tips you give them during that time will be donated to our non-profit.

For more information visit www.foundation-for-freedom.org or email us at contact@foundation-for-freedom.org.

Jan 13, 2010: Stencil Class by Roman at 1AM

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:08:44 -0700

1AM SF is not only an art gallery celebrating urban and street art but also an establishment committed to conveying the positive aspects of this misunderstood form of art. The classes are aimed to give an outlet for people to express themselves creatively and raise awareness to the urban arts. The four classes offered at 1AM are Stencil, Art of Graffiti "Sketching Letters", Toy Modification, and the Letter Style and Mural Production. We give students first hand experience in the world of street and urban art by teaching them the history, culture, art styles of graffiti and having them paint a mural on one of the busiest streets of San Francisco. 1AM, short for First Amendment, encourages people to freely share their thoughts and ideas through the medium of art in a responsible and innovative way.

Roman, heralded as one of the most positive people they have ever met, teaches the Stencil classes at 1AM SF. He teaches students to create stencils that can be applied to any surface, whether it be on shoes, an old shirt, a hat or just plain old paper. The class starts with logo development and ends with each student creating his or her very own stencil. All art supplies needed for creating the personalized stencil are provided by 1AM. Class is offered every month.

-Each class consists of two sessions
-The class is $50/person
-Ages 18+ welcome.

SCHEDULE

January class: January 13, 20: 5:30-7pm

February class: February 3, 10: 5:30-7pm

March class: March 3, 10: 5:30-7pm

April class: April 14, 21: 5:30-7pm

Jan 16, 2010: the ART of Graffiti "Sketching Letters" Class By Nate1 at 1AM

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:11:34 -0700

1AM SF is not only an art gallery celebrating urban and street art but also an establishment committed to conveying the positive aspects of this misunderstood form of art. The classes are aimed to give an outlet for people to express themselves creatively and raise awareness to the urban arts. The four classes offered at 1AM are Stencil, Art of Graffiti "Sketching Letters", Toy Modification, and the Letter Style and Mural Production. We give students first hand experience in the world of street and urban art by teaching them the history, culture, art styles of graffiti and having them paint a mural on one of the busiest streets of San Francisco. 1AM, short for First Amendment, encourages people to freely share their thoughts and ideas through the medium of art in a responsible and innovative way.

The Art of Graffiti "Sketching Letters" class is taught by Bay Area designer Nate1 (owner of NewSkool). His passion and knowledge of San Francisco graffiti shines through in his classes. He offers students a thorough and engaging history of graffiti, provides examples of the different styles of graffiti lettering and demonstrates how to spray paint letters and figures. By the end of the class, students will have the tools and knowledge to try their hand at writing their own graffiti letters. All materials for the class are provided.

-Occurs every month
-Each class consists of one session.
-The class is $60/person.
- Ages 14+ Welcome.

SCHEDULE

January Class: January 16, 12:30-3:30pm

February Class: February 20, 12:30-3:30pm

March Class: March 20, 12:30-3:30pm

April Class: April 10, 12:30-3:30pm

Jan 12, 2010: Toy Modification Class by Lily Black at 1AM

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:17:58 -0700

1AM SF is not only an art gallery celebrating urban and street art but also an establishment committed to conveying the positive aspects of this misunderstood form of art. The classes are aimed to give an outlet for people to express themselves creatively and raise awareness to the urban arts. The four classes offered at 1AM are Stencil, Art of Graffiti "Sketching Letters", Toy Modification, and the Letter Style and Mural Production. We give students first hand experience in the world of street and urban art by teaching them the history, culture, art styles of graffiti and having them paint a mural on one of the busiest streets of San Francisco. 1AM, short for First Amendment, encourages people to freely share their thoughts and ideas through the medium of art in a responsible and innovative way.

Lily Black can be described in many words, but ordinary is most definitely not one of them. His love for customizing toys has made him one of our resident artist as well as our teacher for our Toy Modification class. In his class, Lily reviews the history of toy modification, demonstrates basic and complex toy model techniques, and guides students to design and customize a Kidrobot Mini Munny (provided by 1AM). All basic materials and safety equipment are provided.

-occurs every month
-Each class consists of three sessions.
-The class is $70/person.
-All ages are welcome.

**Lily also offers a free toy modification demonstration at the gallery every month. The next FREE demonstration is Saturday, September 19 from 4-6pm.

SCHEDULE

January class: January 12, 19, 26: 5:30-7pm

February class: February 2, 9,16: 5:30-7pm

March class: March 2, 9, 16: 5:30-7pm

April class: April 6, 13, 30: 5:30-7pm

Dec 1, 2009: Industrial Night at Bliss Bar

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:47:13 -0700

Enjoy drink specials while listening to DJs spinning your favorite tunes.

Dec 3, 2009: Fire and Ice -- Exploratorium After Dark at The Exploratorium

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:51:13 -0700

When the temperature outside starts dropping, the Exploratorium will be heating up and chilling out with Fire and Ice, its December After Dark event, featuring fire sculptures, ice sculptures, and more. Join in for fun at both ends of the thermostat. Enjoy cocktails on ice, sizzling tunes, and stunning displays and explorations of fire, ice, heat, and cold. The evening will feature works of fire art, including the Pyrograph, by Earl Stirling; a revved-up chain-saw ice sculpture by award-winning sculptor David Fong; and hovering between these two extremes, Fog Pool, by Charles Sowers, among others. The season continues in January 2010 with Resolution; in February, it will be the
Sexploratorium. More monthly themes to come. After Dark events are included in the price of museum admission and are free for Exploratorium Members. Join the Exploratorium After Dark email list at afterdark@exploratorium.edu.

Dec 9, 2009: San Francisco Bay Area Web Analytic Wednesday at Press Club

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:12:19 -0700

The last Web Analytic Wednesday sponsored by Amadesa was a huge success, check out the pictures on Flickr at http://bit.ly/4XsRce!
The next Web Analytic Wednesday event is coming around next week at the Press Club and is sponsored by Unica and we hope that you can make it! Make sure you RSVP and read up on the opportunity to give back here: http://bit.ly/7q2aQn.
Date: Wednesday, December 9th, 6:00-8:00pm
Venue: The Press Club, 20 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco CA
Sponsor: Unica
This year, we have decided to host an optional give back program and are supporting La Casa de las Madres, a local non-profit organization providing comprehensive domestic and violence services to victims, their families and friends. (http://www.lacasadelasmadres.org/). If you are interested in participating, please just bring one of the following needed items (new, either wrapped or unwrapped) to the event: a journal to write in, gloves, a hat, a scarf. Thank you, in advance, for your support.
Help spread the word and re-tweet the event:
@DRAnalytics Last Web Analytics Wednesday SF of the year: Dec. 9 at PressClub, sponsored by Unica. RSVP: http://bit.ly/6nwmJr#metrics Please RT!
For the uninitiated, Web Analytics Wednesdays is the world's only distributed networking event for web analytics professionals and is the world's largest, and free, monthly networking event for all members of the web analytics community: practitioners, consultants, vendors, upstarts and curious onlookers. This is a great chance to meet and talk with other web/online analytics professionals in a fun and informal setting. Great companies sponsor most Web Analytics Wednesdays events so hosts are able to provide free food and drinks. Some events even get great speakers from the web analytics community. More info here: http://www.webanalyticsdemystified.com/wednesday/index.asp

Dec 1, 2009: Davit's Holiday Variety Show at Elbo Room

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:41:56 -0700

This variety show is hosted by Mr. Lucky.

Dec 4, 2009: Artist-Xchange December Group Show-New Works at Artist-Xchange Gallery

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:54:05 -0700

Artist-Xchange December Group Show-New Works
Opening Reception: Fri, Dec 4th, 7 PM to 10 PM

Please join us for a fun night of art, music and food at the Artist-Xchange. Featuring new work of various media from sf bay area artists. Meet the artists during the opening reception.

This holiday season we would like to encourage you to remember the importance of shopping locally and supporting your local artists community. Local art makes great gifts. We greatly appreciate your patronage. Happy Holidays!

Exhibit runs thru Dec 31st.

Venue: Artist-Xchange
Address: 3169 16th St (btw Guerrero & Valencia), SF, CA 94103
Tel. no.: 415-864-1490
http://www.artist-xchange.com

Free admission

Exhibiting artists:
Steve Dehlinger, Vera Tchikovani, Andrew Knipe, Rebecca Peters, Liam Peters, Rosiland Solomon, Elton Lobas, Stephen C. Wagner, Melissa Burman, Louis Basel, Heather Capen, Hang Nguyen, Noah Dasho, Wayne Jiang, Steve Javiel, Sawyer Rose, June Li, Jeanne Hauser, JBalducci, Villain Accessories, Hilary Williams, Mary Tivadar, Hiroko Sakai, Chuck Drees, Tim Davis, Winsa Lam, Michael A. Levin, Meri Page, Jessica Tollefsrud, Pat Markle, MZZTRZZ, Rivkah Kaz, Jennifer Cabaud, Lisa Brenneisen, Winthrop Prince, Matt O'Hanlon, Nanamation, Eli The Man, Brian Holden, Melissa Yarbrough, Georgia Dominici, Todd Berman, Eva Silverman, Anna Efanova, Flying Crane Designs, Mario Giordano, Joe Twisty, Eko Jewelry Design, Maureen Shields, Sakuna Daring, Liz Worthy, Stephen Williams, Michael Capozzola, Ruth Jacobson, Whitney Elridge, Kelcie Tinker, Cade Burkhammer, Andrew Ek, David Imlay, Georgianne Fastaia.

Music By: DJ Yoko

Dec 5, 2009: Marcus Foster at Elbo Room

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:13 -0700

Marcus Foster is a 23 year old London born musician. He grew up listening to Tom Waits, Bob Dylan and Sister Rosetta Tharp, giving him a raw, honest and timeless sound. His songs have been featured in two motion pictures; Let Me Sign, co-written by Bobby Long for the film Twilight (available on iTunes). Make It Easy and I Don't Mind were included in the road movie, Five Dollars a Day.

Video:

Dec 2, 2009: Canihan Family Cellars Fall Release Party at Winery Collective

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:50:17 -0700

Meet Bill Canihan of Canihan Family Cellars and sample his new Fall 2009 Release wines!

Tickets: http://canihanfamily2009fall.eventbright.com

Canihan Family Cellars 2009 Fall Release Event
Wednesday, December 2
5:30p-8:30p
Winery Collective Tasting Room
485 Jefferson Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-929-WINE (9463)
info@winerycollective.com
$15 in advance / $20 at door

Tickets: http://canihanfamily2009fall.eventbright.com

Bill Canihan, Founder and Proprietor of Canihan Family Cellars will be pouring his award-winning wines from his family’s small estate vineyard in Sonoma, California.
In 2007, Canihan’s first release, their 2004 Syrah was rated “Best Syrah/Shiraz” and surpassed 4,300 wines tasted by 47 judges to win the top honor “Best of Show- Red Wine” in the most prestigious wine competition in America, the San Francisco International Wine Competition. The cult following for Canihan Family wines has resulted in the wines selling-out quickly following their release. Canihan’s three new releases have recently received ratings of 90-93 points from Wine & Spirits Magazine and Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine. Enjoy the elegant and rare Pinot Noir and Syrah from this estate winery, and discuss winemaking with Bill Canihan.

Taste the new releases plus some library wines for only $15!!!!!
Buy your ticket at: http://canihanfamily2009fall.eventbright.com

Tickets: http://canihanfamily2009fall.eventbright.com

About Canihan Family Cellars
The Canihan Family produces award-winning Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc from our certified organic estate vineyards in the heart of the Sonoma Valley.

The Canihan Family vineyards are ideally located in the Sonoma Valley, and because we border on the Los Carneros Appellation, the vineyards receive the cool evening breezes and frequent fog from San Francisco Bay that provide for perfect grape growing conditions.

Organic vineyard management practices, dry-farming, hand-harvesting only at complete ripeness, fermentation with naturally occurring native yeast, and no fining or filtering result in flavorful wines expressive of our “terroir”. Our commitment to elegant and flavorful wine is also evidenced by our low yields, which never exceed two tons per acre.

Dec 27, 2009: San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions at Candlestick Park

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:30:00 -0700

San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions Tickets
Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 1:05 PM at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA

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The San Francisco 49ers will play against the Detroit Lions on December 27, 2009 at the Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA. Led by Patrick Willis, the 49ers are hoping to bring more victories to the Bay Area.

Get your San Francisco 49ers vs Detroit Lions tickets now and see the 49ers on the road back to glory! 49ers tickets will let you see your favorite team hit the field! With Lions’ quarterback Matthew Stafford, this is a must-see game! Get your tickets now!