Continuing along the theme of things the French do well... This weekend - Sat and Sun the 14th and 15th is the San Francisco International Chocolate Salon. YUM!
Hosted at Fort Mason, you can participate in chocolate tastings, demos, chef talks, wine pairings, and 2 things that make me very curious - chocolate painting and chocolate spa and makeup. Hmm. And just looking at their schedule of events - you don't have to worry about missing church on Sunday because at 2:30 there's a talk called "Chocolate and Meditation: Demonstration and talk on the spirituality of chocolate tasting," by Rev. R.M. Peluso. Sounds like my kind of religion!
But don't be skeptical of these funky takes on chocolate - the high class favorites will be well represented. XOX Truffles, Charles Chocolates, and many others will be there too.
Vive le Chocolat!
Friday, July 13, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Bastille a Go Go
We just made it through our national holiday, so now it's time to celebrate with the French for Bastille Day, this Sat, July 14! I've seen that many of the standby French restaurants (ie Grand Cafe) are doing a prix fixe in honor of the day. And no doubt Belden Place and Claude Lane will be hopping! It's a sat nite afterall!
But the event that caught my attention was Bardot-a-go-go at the Rickshaw stop. I went to B-a-g-g once YEARS ago and had a blast! It was like a flashback in time to Paris in the 60's. The outfits were fantastic (made me wish I had my white go-go boots!) and the music was fab! The song I remember most specifically, and still enjoy today is the French version of "These Boots are Made for Walkin." You've got to check it out.
I wish I didn't have a zillion other things this weekend so I could go! Ces't la vie.
But the event that caught my attention was Bardot-a-go-go at the Rickshaw stop. I went to B-a-g-g once YEARS ago and had a blast! It was like a flashback in time to Paris in the 60's. The outfits were fantastic (made me wish I had my white go-go boots!) and the music was fab! The song I remember most specifically, and still enjoy today is the French version of "These Boots are Made for Walkin." You've got to check it out.
I wish I didn't have a zillion other things this weekend so I could go! Ces't la vie.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The new musical
For those of you who think movie musicals are hokey, this one will hopefully help change your mind. And for those of you who enjoy the musical, or just a beautiful, sweet, love story, this movie is for you. It's called Once, and is just a wonderful little film.
I heard about it on the radio, and since then I've read reviews, all of which say the same thing. It's a small movie, but good. It's not too long, not too complicated, has a simple production value, and is full of great music. I came out of the movie sort of hypnotized by the melodies, and was sorely disappointed that the theater had sold out of soundtracks. Luckily it's on iTunes also and I'm downloading now!
The movie is the story of two young people in Dublin, one a singer-songwriter, vacuum cleaner repairman and the other a Czech immigrant who sells roses and cleans houses and has a lovely voice. They find music as their common ground and their love grows, but it's not really that simple. I'll leave the rest for you to see in the movie, and I'm sure you'll want to listen more than once.
And here's a bonus - a charming animation of one of the sillier songs in the movie.
I heard about it on the radio, and since then I've read reviews, all of which say the same thing. It's a small movie, but good. It's not too long, not too complicated, has a simple production value, and is full of great music. I came out of the movie sort of hypnotized by the melodies, and was sorely disappointed that the theater had sold out of soundtracks. Luckily it's on iTunes also and I'm downloading now!
The movie is the story of two young people in Dublin, one a singer-songwriter, vacuum cleaner repairman and the other a Czech immigrant who sells roses and cleans houses and has a lovely voice. They find music as their common ground and their love grows, but it's not really that simple. I'll leave the rest for you to see in the movie, and I'm sure you'll want to listen more than once.
And here's a bonus - a charming animation of one of the sillier songs in the movie.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Roller Derby!
Are you looking for a little flashback fun? Come on out and support our very own Roller Derby team, The Bay City Bombers!
They're competing this saturday at the Cow Palace vs. the Brooklyn Red Devils. Should be a fantastic match-up. There are more bouts this summer - July 14 at the Cow Palace and Aug 18 at Kezar Pavillion.
And look out for Ron #30 - I know him. :)
Roll on!
They're competing this saturday at the Cow Palace vs. the Brooklyn Red Devils. Should be a fantastic match-up. There are more bouts this summer - July 14 at the Cow Palace and Aug 18 at Kezar Pavillion.
And look out for Ron #30 - I know him. :)
Roll on!
Monday, July 2, 2007
Music in the Bay
It's been a while since I've been to an all out, day in the sun, music festival. But those days of Lollapalooza and Laguna Seca Daze were fun! Now, they're trying a new venue - Treasure Island. Check out the Treasure Island Music Festival - the festival in the Bay.
With Sat Sept 15 being the more rave-y day with Thievery Corporation as the headliner and Sunday Sept 16 being the more indie day with Modest Mouse, Spoon and Built to Spill on the ticket, there is sure to be something to appeal to most SF music lovers.
And to make it easy to get there, the organizer are providing transportation via bus from Pac Bell Park to the site so you can not drive, enjoy some beverages while on the island, and not have to sit in as much traffic. Sounds like a smart plan.
I just got my ticket for Sunday - see you there!
With Sat Sept 15 being the more rave-y day with Thievery Corporation as the headliner and Sunday Sept 16 being the more indie day with Modest Mouse, Spoon and Built to Spill on the ticket, there is sure to be something to appeal to most SF music lovers.
And to make it easy to get there, the organizer are providing transportation via bus from Pac Bell Park to the site so you can not drive, enjoy some beverages while on the island, and not have to sit in as much traffic. Sounds like a smart plan.
I just got my ticket for Sunday - see you there!
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