Organized by SFMOMA, this thematic selection of approximately 50 paintings, sculptures, and installations spanning 1987 to 2007 brings into focus an underlying subject common among Chinese artists of the post-Mao era: their exploration of personal dream-states in relation to the collective state dream.
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The SF Camerawork Gallery & Guest curator Britta Erickson, a well-known expert on contemporary Chinese art, brings together a moving exhibition of the works of renowned contemporary Chinese photographer RongRong and his Japanese wife inri in Ruins to Renewal: Works by RongRong & inri.
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Over the past 25 years Gordon Huether, homegrown Napa Valley artist, has won more than 50 Public Art Awards and completed more than 150 private commissions. Projects have included Airports, Transportation Centers, Parking Garages, Hotels, Museums, Civic Buildings, Recreation Centers, Private Corporations and Residences.
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For centuries, Ming porcelain vases have been regarded as the epitome of priceless beauty. The Asian Art Museum’s special exhibition, Power & Glory: Court Arts of China’s Ming Dynasty demonstrates why not just vases but Ming art of many types has earned such acclaim.
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The San Francisco Art Exchange is host to Pink Floyd and their photographer/artist Storm Thorgerson's work. Their memorable record covers are now on view at the SFAE gallery
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For twenty years, The City of Redwood City has been putting on 'Music in the Park'. Eight bands throughout the summer will be putting on a concert at Stattford Park which is on the corner of King & Hopkins. The city's goal is create a venue so residents and visitors can enjoy one's company with fun filled entertainment.
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Mechanicrawl is a progressive tour through the mechanical wonders of San Francisco's North Shore showcasing several amazing machines that are usually not available to the public. Exhibits include giant running steam engine aboard the SS Jeremiah O'Brien, over 200 coin operated machines and video games at the Musee Mecanique, and much more.
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From July 9 to July 12 The Crucible’s 8th Fire Arts Festival, a spectacular open-air exhibition of incandescent performance, fire sculpture, and interactive fire art. This annual celebration of creativity showcases the largest collection of fire and light sculptures in the West Coast, with four fire-filled nights of fun for everyone.
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McClures Beach is a part of the Point Reyes National Saeshore. A short, steep, downhill hike leads visitors to this small but exciting cove with intense surf. The rocks at either end of the beach add to the drama and danger.
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Berkeley Ironworks Climbing Gym is a rock climber's heaven. It boasts incredible climbing terrain along with a varied assortment of additional offerings like hundreds of climbing routes and boulder problems.
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The Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos CA, is hosting the Ninth Annual "Vertical Challenge" Helicopter Air Show Saturday, June 21st. Featured is Red Bull’s high performance aerobatic routine is actually performed by a stock helicopter, the BO-105 CBS piloted by Chuck Aaron.
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The 2nd annual U.S. Kiteboard Racing Championship is being held at Crissy Field in San Francisco, California from Tuesday, June 10 through Sunday, June 15, 2008. The St. Francis Yacht Club is the organizing authority for the free family-friendly event. Bay Area competitors hail from Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Marin, Santa Cruz and San Francisco. Many other competitors arrived from several other states, as well as several countries, including Germany and Brazil.
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Located in the heart of San Francisco's Theater District and just steps from Union Square, Grand Cafe - Brasserie and Bar is a French Cuisine heavyweight. Grand Café recently celebrated the French National Holiday Bastille Day with some favorite dishes.
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Located in Bernal Heights, Avedano's is an old-fashioned butcher shop and neighborhood market specializing in sustainably grown and raised products. In 2007 Tia Harrison, Melanie Eisemann, and Angela Wilson opened Avedano's Holly Park Market on Cortland Avenue.
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The Consulate General of Japan in S.F. Hosted a food event as part of the Japanese government's "Washoku - Try Japanese Good Food" campaign, one of the largest of its kind and first to be held in the continental US.
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