Craft, Inc.

111 Minna has a good thing going. Everybody likes to have events there. Somehow, they're automatically cooler than a hotel ballroom or back room at a bar. I've had weeks with many things all at 111 minna - from an art opening (which seems applicable) to a Commonwealth Club mixer to a fundraiser for the Surfriders... you never know.

Next week's Minna shin dig on tuesday is the book launch party of Craft Inc. by Meg Mateo Ilasco - all about turning your crafty hobby into a business. Having done that myself recently, I encourage you to think long and hard before turning what you love to do for fun into your livelihood, but it is worth considering.

So go get your Minna fix if it's been a while and check out the book. They say there will be Chronicle Books give-aways and other swag, so why not?

Art for a good cause

My thing of the day turned into my thing of the week. And I admit, pretty weak at that... That's what happens when you have too much going on. I didn't even have time to go to any "things" much less tell you about them. So sorry.

So, now I'm getting back on that horse. I still have one crazy project, so no promises for daily updates, but at least it will be better, I hope.

Here's one that my friends and I may be going to check out next friday... Continuing on the theme of Old Enough to Buy Art - buying art for a good cause, Art for Aids is this friday night at Bonham's and Butterfields. Apparently "this event always sells out" according to their website, so I better get on it by getting my ticket now. It's a silent auction as well as a real auction, so that's going to be pretty exciting. I hope I don't sneeze at the wrong time.

And don't forget, you can still come to Old Enough to Buy Art Tuesday and Wednesday fron 7-9 and support the National Parkinson Foundation.

Cast your vote

I don't know why I feel compelled to participate in this public spectacle, but I do... I want to cast my vote for Barry Bonds' 756 home run ball. I'll say it now - I think it should go to Cooperstown with out an asterix and just be a part of history. But we're all entitled to our own opinions, so cast your vote!

Old Enough to Buy Art 3

A little shameless self promotion never hurt anyone, right? This is my event coming up next week! It's going to be great, so come on out!


Old Enough to Buy Art
Perfect pieces for burgeoning collections to benefit the National
Parkinson Foundation
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Start a new art collection or supplement your existing collection with selected works from the Bay Area and beyond.
You'll find something to fit your budget and benefit a great cause.
This mixed-media show includes photography, prints, paintings,
and more.
Feel even better about buying art--the proceeds go to the National
Parkinson Foundation.
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Melting Point Gallery
1340 Bryant Street, SF, CA, 94103
http://www.studiopicotee.com/artshow

OPENING RECEPTION WEDNESDAY, SEPT 19, 7-9pm

Gallery Open:
Wed Sept 19- Fri Sept 21, 7pm-9pm
Sat Sept 22 11AM-2PM (Kids welcome!)
Tue Sept 25-Wed Sept 26 7pm-9pm

Plenty of free street parking

Art with Construction Machinery

I know - it sounds like a burning man thing - I think I saw pictures of giant art sculptures made from heavy industrial equipment. But this is different - Roadworks - Steamroller Prints is sponsored by one of my favorite little places in SF - the Center for the Book. A place where you can go learn how to typeset the old fashioned way, bind books and this weekend - make art prints with a steamroller!

This is sure to delight the whole family - who doesn't get a kick from watching a steamroller rollover something and completely flatten it. In this case, artists have made large scale linoleum blocks that will then be run over in the middle of DeHaro Street! The prints they did last year look really great, and this year there are some great artists on the line-up, including Paul Madonna of "All Over Coffee" in the Chron.

Always a sucker for Chocolate

I'll be out of town this weekend in NYC, but I'm disappointed to be missing the Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival on Sat and Sun. As the site says, "Activities include tastings from over 30 vendors, a Wine & Chocolate Bar, Chef Demonstrations, a Children’s Activity Area, live musical entertainment, and the famous Earthquake Ice Cream Sundae Eating Contest!"

That Chocolate and Wine Bar sounds intriguing. Maybe it chocolate-y wine, or wine chocolates? You go and tell me! I also want to hear about all the new trendy shops that have popped up at Ghirardelli Square! No more tourist tchokes - more fun cool stuff!

Enjoy!