Using tools and materials of Leonardo da Vinci's time, Italian artisans are erecting a 24-foot-tall, six-ton statue based on a 15th century da Vinci design in front of The Tech Museum of Innovation this week.
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The 2008 Body Arts Expo was held all weekend at the Cow Palace and showcased 300+ Worldwide Famous Artists, 19 Tattoo Contests, Tattooing On-site, Body Piercing On-site, and more.
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In the exhibition 'Banned and Recovered: Artists Respond to Censorship' at the S.F. Center for the Book, artists interpret a banned book of their choice. The project provides a unique forum for visual artists to respond to the suppression of literary art.
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'Cool Globes', a project which originated in Chicago, is comprised of dozens of globes which are made out of a variety of materials to transform their plain white spheres to create awareness and provoke discussion about a potential solution to global warming. Mayor Newson was at a dedication ceremony to kick off 'Cool Globes' west coast premiere at Crissy Field.
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The Elsewhere Gallery in Fairfax welcomed the month of July with the exhibit, “Get Outside! – Why we live here, why we travel.” The theme has invited the imaginations of local artists to bring in their artwork inspired by the outside world.
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Located on a prime corner lot in prestigious Pacific Heights, this magnificent European-Style Manor was designed by the architect, Clarence A. Tantau in 1919 for the department store mogul Benjamin F. Schlesinger, who owned the world-renowned city of Paris in San Francisco.
More Details VIEW TO DIE FOR: Home With A $14.8 Million View
'Guitar Player' is a locally produced magazine which originated in the late 60's. A typical issue of Guitar Player includes in-depth artist features, extensive lessons, gear and music reviews, letters to the magazine, and various front-of-book articles.
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This weekend, the huge, three-day Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park will get underway. With headliners like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Radiohead and Jack Johnson, Outside Lands $14 million production may draw as many as 60,000 people a day.
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Here's a taste of an exquisite contemporary home and a custom designed Tuscan style mansion in stylish Tiburon. Each home has extravagant views of the bay, and, not to mention, gorgeous interiors.
More Details MEGA HOMES: $8.8 And $4.8 Million In Tiburon
Stonebrook Court is an architectural masterpiece that is said to have played host to presidents and kings, movie stars and celebrities. Originally built in 1914 and completely restored by its current owner in the last 7 years, this magnificent home is one of the greatest estates in California.
More Details MEGA HOMES: Los Altos Hills Home At $38 Million
The world’s most perfect auto racing weekend. That’s how the 35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races presented by Toyota have been described. The premier vintage event in North America boasts 400 of the finest race cars entered in 14 groups spanning every era of motorsports history.
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For the first time in the city's history, San Francisco will host the World Cup - of RollerSoccer! Athletes from around the globe attempt to kick and skate their way to international glory at Treasure Island's YMCA in a four-day tournament.
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Once a year, the Oakland Raiders open their doors to the fans for the Raider Nation Celebration. The Celebration is a chance for the Raider Nation to watch the Raiders practice, where they can get a chance to see all the new faces as well as get reacquitned with the long time veterans.
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A taste preview of the Slow Food Nation visit in San Francisco went down at the Fort Mason Center. One thousand people attended, including presenters, Slow Food delegates, architects, curators, and sponsors showed off their best in 'Slow Food' creations.
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Cafe Gratitude, with locations around the Bay Area, offers customers an array of raw, vegan dishes. Some examples include the "I Am Cheerful" live sun burger and the "I Am Vivacious" stuffed avocado.
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Bienvenido a Sol Food, Puerto Rican Cuisine, located in San Rafael. Sol Food offers authentic Puerto Rican fare including organic and vegan choices. The restaurant takes authentic recipes from family and friends from PR and bring them to the Bay Area.
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