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Monday, 03 March 2008

MAJOR EVENTS Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life, 1990-2005 Opening Celebration: Friday, Mar 7 Exhibit: Tue-Sun, Mar 1-May 25 Legion of Honor Museum View portraits of public icons, searing photojournalism, haunting landscapes, and personal photos documenting scenes from Leibovitz’s private life. The opening celebration is presented by ArtPoint to support the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Guests will enjoy a hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres and dessert, with music by DJ Andreas and private docent tours. 415-750-3600, www.famsf.org/legion/ Contemporary Crafts Market Sat-Sun, Mar 8-9 Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center More than 200 artists exhibit ceramics, jewelry, glassware, textiles, wearable art, furniture, leather and metal creations, and more at this annual juried event. 415-995-4925, www.craftsource.org Bouquets to Art 2008 Tue-Sat, Mar 11-15 de Young Museum Nearly 150 floral arrangements by prominent Bay Area designers and garden clubs will complement the museum’s exciting art collection, along with lectures, lunches and teas. Events help support acquisitions, traveling exhibitions and the museum’s education programs. 415-750-3504, www.bouquetstoart.org San Francisco Flower & Garden Show Opening Night: Tuesday, Mar 11 Exhibit: Wed-Sun, Mar 12-16 Cow Palace Enjoy a preview of spring in five acres of gardens, exhibits, seminars, and quality gardening products. Opening night guests will be the first to see the magnificent display gardens while enjoying delicacies by Dan McCall Catering and Grey Goose vodka, with proceeds benefiting the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society. 415-771-6909, www.gardenshow.com 2008 Emerald Across the Bay 12K Sunday, Mar 16 East Fort Baker to Aquatic Park The largest run to cross the Golden Gate Bridge ends with a postrace party at Aquatic Park. Certified 12K course is hilly, paved and beautiful. No dogs or wheels allowed, and there is no parking at the start. 415-759-2690, www.rhodyco.com COMMUNITY CORNER Peace Corps General Information Session Wednesday, Mar 5, 7-8:30 p.m. Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center Help celebrate 47 years of the Peace Corps and learn about opportunities to serve in one of 74 countries. Bring your questions and curiosity. There is no upper age limit for volunteers. Free. 510-452-8444, www.peacecorps.gov 3rd Annual Family Summer Resource Fair Saturday, Mar 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Concourse Exhibition Center (8th and Brannan Sts.) A convention-style showcase of everything for city children and families to do when school is out this summer. Summer camp, class and activity exhibits; youth summer job fair; and fun activities, including massages for moms. Free. 415-554-8990, www.dcyf.org Transbay Terminal Community Meeting Monday, Mar 10, 6 p.m. Calvary Presbyterian Church (2515 Fillmore St.) Supervisor Alioto-Pier, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency will discuss the plans currently underway for the new Transbay Transit Center project, dubbed the “Grand Central Station of the West.” Free. 415-597-4620, www.transbaycenter.org GALAS & BENEFITS Cocktails for a Cause Thursday, Mar 6 The Ambassador (673 Geary St.) The DJ will spin the tunes while you enjoy select hosted cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds benefit The Little Jim Club that supports pediatric and neonatal programs at California Pacific Medical Center. 415-513-1099, www.thealist.org The 14th Annual Art Inspiring Hope Gala Saturday, Mar 8 Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason Center “A World of Fire and Ice” begets an enchanted black-tie (red hot or ice blue optional) evening. M.C. is Dan Noyes of KGO-TV with a special musical guest. Funds raised support Camp Okizu, a summer program for Bay Area children with cancer and their families. 415-382-1503, www.okizu.org Mardi Gras Ball and Revelers’ Club Saturday, Mar 8 St. Regis Hotel (125 3rd St.)c The Little Jim Club invites you to be a part of the oldest black-tie ball in San Francisco, with dancing to live music, fine wines, delicious desserts, gourmet cheeses, and grand revelry. Black tie and mask requested. All proceeds support pediatric and neonatal programs at California Pacific Medical Center. 415-513-1099, www.thealist.org 4th Annual Stand Up for Dan Crawford Fundraiser Monday, Mar 17 Punch Line Comedy Club (444 Battery St.) This fundraiser for the Haight Ashbury Free Clinics honors 28-year-old Dan Crawford, a beloved member of the S.F. comedy community who died tragically of the flu, in part because he had no health insurance. Al Madrigal (Welcome to the Captain), Rob Cantrell (Last Comic Standing) and Joe Bartnick star in this comedy showcase. 415.397.4337, www.punchlinecomedyclub.com Chefs Without Borders’ Anti Human Trafficking Gala Friday, Mar 21 San Francisco Hilton Hotel The Asian Chefs Association’s annual gala targets the problem of human trafficking in Asia. The exquisite cuisine of 30 top Bay Area chefs, a fashion show and live auction will support education and housing for victims in countries such as Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and India. 415-531-3599, www.acasf.com Melody Moore in Concert Tuesday, Mar 25 St. Francis Hotel (Union Square) A 2007 Adler Fellow widely recognized as a rising star, Moore will appear as Mimi in the San Francisco Opera’s fall season production of La Boheme. Proceeds benefit the children’s programs of the Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California. 415-921-7658, www.hearingspeech.org A North Beach Evening Sunday, Mar 30 SS. Peter and Paul Church (666 Filbert St.) Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Jeannette Etheredge host an evening with the stars: dinner by Gerald Hirigoyen, wine by Francis Coppola, dancing to Lavay Smith and The Red Hot Skillet Lickers, and more surprises to benefit North Beach Citizens, a neighborhood approach to homelessness. 415-772-0918, www.northbeachcitizens.org ARTS & CULTURE About Face Reception: Thursday, Mar 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Exhibition: Tue-Sat, Mar 6-15 ARTworkSF Gallery (49 Geary St.) What constitutes the fundamental components of a successful portrait? This juried exhibit seeks to explore the techniques of capturing an accurate image of the “I.” Free. 415-673-3080, www.artworksf.com St. Patrick’s Day at Pier 39 Sat-Sun, Mar 15-16, 1-5 p.m. Treasure Ireland, Pier 39 Treasure Ireland will host a variety of Irish-themed activities in and around their store. Come and enjoy traditional Irish dancers and leprechauns spreading St. Patrick’s Day cheer! www.pier39.com Art & Artifice: 75 Years of Design at San Francisco Ballet Opening Celebration: Saturday, Mar 15 Exhibition: Tue-Sat, Mar 18-Aug 30 Museum of Performance & Design, Veterans Memorial Building A landmark celebration of San Francisco Ballet’s 75 years of excellence, this exhibition examines the role of design in SFB’s endurance as the oldest professional ballet company in the U.S. 415-255-4800, www.sfpalm.org The Eye and the Brain: The Latest Science Wednesday, Mar 26, 7 p.m. Officers’ Club, the Presidio Dr. Julie Schnapf, from the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology, talks about the science of vision as it applies to the Officers’ Club’s current exhibition, The Transforming Art of Chris Hardman. 415-561-5500, www.presidio.gov/calendar PERFORMANCES BATS Improv Fri-Sun, Mar 1-30 Bayfront Theater, Bldg. B, Fort Mason Center Crime pays this month as FMC’s resident troupe presents an improvised murder mystery, film noir and a crime drama. And each Sunday, BATS’ advanced students perform as the Sunday Players. 415-474-8935, www.improv.org Tir Na nÓg (Land of Youth) Wed-Sun, Mar 2-23 Magic Theatre, Fort Mason Center This world-premiere theatrical adaptation of Edna O’Brien’s The Country Girls follows two girls who make their way from rural Ireland to Dublin, with live music and dance choreographed by Riverdance co-founder Jean Butler. 415-441-8822, www.magictheatre.org 13th Other Minds Music Festival Thu-Sat, Mar 6-8 Kanbar Hall, Jewish Community Center of S.F. (3200 California St.) Nine of the most innovative and unconventional composers from around the world converge for concerts and artist talks, including three world premiere commissions, the American premiere of a late work by John Cage, and a rare visit by renowned German composer Dieter Schnebel. 415-934-8134, www.otherminds.org SF JAZZ Spring Season Thu-Sun, Mar 6-June 20 Various S.F. venues Featuring high-profile jazz concerts, films and educational events under the artistic direction of saxophone superstar Joshua Redman, this season includes performances by Joe Sample, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Dianne Reeves, and Regina Carter. 866-920-5299, www.sfjazz.org Mimetic Fri-Sat, Mar 7-29 EXIT Theatre (156 Eddy St.) A new comedy by award-winning RIPE Theatre. Dharma, fate and free will come into question in this dark farce where the turtle lobs verbal abuse upon the sacrificial kangaroo, and the hero craves conflict with the boy next door. 415-673-3847, www.theexit.org Old First Concerts: S.F. Composers Chamber Orchestra Saturday, Mar 8 Old First Church, 1751 Sacramento St. Music for the people, by the people! SFCCO brings new music by living composers to the public. Featuring new music by Loren Jones, Alexis Alrich, Erling Wold, and others. 415-474-1608, www.oldfirstconcerts.org 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother Tue-Sun, Mar 11-23 Marines Memorial Theatre Emmy Award-winning actress and veteran stand-up comedienne Judy Gold, with playwright Kate Moira Ryan, paints a moving and humorous portrait of what makes a Jewish mother a Jewish mother. 415-771-6900, www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com The Pandora Experiment Fri-Sat, Mar 14-Apr 12 EXIT Stage Left (156 Eddy St.) A slightly creepy show by award-winning magician and illusionist Christian Cagigal, who dares you to think inside the box. 415-673-3847, www.theexit.org Fences Thu-Sun, Mar 20-Apr 20 Lorraine Hansberry Theatre (620 Sutter St.) This second part of August Wilson’s 10-play cycle, which explores the African-American experience in the 20th century, is the Pulitzer Prize-winning story of a man and his family and the fences – both real and imagined – that he constructs in an attempt to control his destiny 415-474-8800, www.lhtsf.org Easter Jazz Vespers Sunday, Mar 23, 3-5 p.m. Grace Cathedral Celebrate with the SF JAZZ High School All-Star Band. Selected annually by competitive audition, the All-Stars rehearse and perform with today’s top jazz educators and artists. Free. 415-749-6355, www.gracecathedral.org FILM & LECTURES Micro-Insect Cinema Saturdays, Mar 1-15, 2 p.m. Exploratorium Meet local musicians and filmmakers in this special series of live cinema programs for all ages. From jug band jamboree to avant-garde daydream, these performances explore the resonance between music and movies. 415-561-0315, www.exploratorium.edu Beats, Broadway and Bohemians Tuesday, Mar 11, 7:30 p.m. UCSF Laurel Heights Conference Center (3333 California St.) Neal Cassady, the model for Jack Kerouac’s lead character in On the Road, was also the lover of poet Allen Ginsberg. Cassady’s son, John, will tell tales about his father, Ginsberg, beats, hippies and the Merry Pranksters at this multimedia event. 415-775-1111 ext. 5, www.sfhistory.org S.F. International Asian American Film Festival Daily, Mar 13-23 Select Bay Area theaters 120 Asian-American and Asian films and videos will be shown in Berkeley, San Jose and numerous venues in San Francisco. 415-865-1588, www.asianamericanfilmfestival.org SCIENCE & THE ENVIRONMENT GGNRA’s Big Year: Native Plants Saturday, Mar 8, 10-11 a.m. Presidio Native Plant Nursery (1244 Appleton St.) Join Kirra Swenerton of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to see some Presidio manzanita seeds and find out about recent attempts to make these seeds viable. Maximum 20 participants; RSVP required. Free. 415-652-7651, www.parksconservancy.org 20th Annual Pi Day Friday, Mar 14, 1:59 p.m. Exploratorium Gather around the Pi Shrine to perform pi-related rites and eat ritual food – apple pie, pizza pie or just pie in the sky. If you caught that the date and time match the first six digits of pi, you’re a true pi-ophile! 415-EXP-LORE, www.exploratorium.edu Full Moon Night Hike Friday, Mar 21 Crissy Field Center, the Presidio Celebrate the full moon with a moonlit walk around the Crissy Field marsh. Suitable for all ages. Rain cancels. 415-561-7765, www.parksconservancy.org Butterflies & Wildflowers Hike Sunday, Mar 23 Golden Gate National Recreation Area Led by a local naturalist, this tour offers a glimpse at a rare and endangered species of butterfly and some of the best spring wildflowers in the Bay Area. After a short but scenic hike, you’ll enjoy a nearby picnic lunch and then shuttle to one of downtown San Francisco’s landmark wine bars. 408-306-2848, www.californiawinehikes.com Sidewalk Landscaping Sat-Sun, Mar 29-30 S.F. Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park Jane Martin from Plant*SF takes participants through the City’s permit process, and shares practical, easy-to-maintain designs and native plant combinations. Saturday workshop, Sunday hands-on experience. 415-661-1316, www.sfbotanicalgarden.org POTABLES & EDIBLES Tap Project for World Water Week Daily, Mar 16-22 Various restaurants Eat out and donate a minimum of $1 for the tap water you would normally get for free. For every dollar raised, UNICEF will help provide a child with clean drinking water for 40 days. For a list of participating restaurants, visit www.tapproject.com. Charbay Spirits Tasting Wednesday, Mar 19 Presidio Golf Clubhouse You’re in for an exciting afternoon with 13th-generation distiller and self-proclaimed “Serbafornian” Marco Karakasevic. He will be pouring Charbay’s rare Double Barrel Whiskey II, decadent liqueurs, and award-winning vodkas and rums. 415-346-1325, www.localwineevents.com Egg-stravaganza: Cooking Demo and Book Signing Saturday, Mar 22, 11 a.m. CUESA Kitchen, Ferry Building’s north arcade Marie Simmons, author of The Good Egg, will be on hand for a cooking demonstration using ingredients purchased that morning at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Free. 415-358-4131, www.omorganics.org 9th Annual Whiskies of the World Expo Fri-Sat, Mar 28-29 Meridien Hotel (333 Battery St.) Possibly the most popular educational and sampling event for fine craft distilled whiskies and spirits. World-famous distillers host Friday seminars, and Saturday’s Expo and Celticfest include great food, music, Celtic crafts, and hundreds of the finest artisanal spirits in the world. 415-296-2900, www.celticmalts.com SPORTS & HEALTH Team Challenge Information Meetings Saturday, Mar 8, 9:30 a.m., Sports Basement, the Presidio Tuesday, Mar 11, 5:30 p.m., London Wine Bar (415 Sansome St.) Team Challenge is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s program that trains members to run or walk in the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon on July 20 while raising critical funds to find a cure for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Attend a local meeting to find out more. 415-356–2234, www.ccteamchallenge.org CHILD’S PLAY Pinocchio Sat-Sun, Mar 1-16 Young Performers Theatre, Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center Travel to Pleasure Island and the Marionette Theater, and enjoy all of Pinocchio’s adventures in this brand-new production of the Carlo Collodi classic about the puppet who yearns to be a real boy. 415-346-5550, www.ypt.org Family Campfire Saturday, Mar 29, 5-7 p.m. Crissy Field Amphitheater (near the Warming Hut) Celebrate the wonder of spring with an outdoor campfire on Crissy Field. Enjoy storytelling and merriment as you watch the sun set and snack on s’mores and hot cider. 415-561-7695, www.parksconservancy.org CREATURE FEATURES Bark & Whine Ball Thursday, Mar 6 San Francisco Gift Center (888 Brannan St.) A stylish evening out with your dog to benefit the SF/SPCA’s Cinderella Fund. Enjoy the rhythms of the Dick Bright Orchestra, a silent auction featuring items ranging from fine wines to exotic travel, and luscious food by McCall Associates. 415-522-3535, www.sfspca.org The Butterfly Zone: Plants and Pollinators Tue-Sun, Mar 18-Nov 2 Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park The butterflies are back, and there are more than ever. The popular exhibit returns to San Francisco’s beloved greenhouse with hundreds of butterflies (double from last year) and more nectar plants for feeding. 415-666-7001, www.conservatoryofflowers.org JUST FOR FUN S.F. Bay Area Postcard Club Saturday, Mar 22, 12-3 p.m. Bldg. C, Fort Mason Center Monthly meeting of postcard enthusiasts with old and new postcards for sale or trade. 415-826-8337, www.postcard.org WORTH A RIDE ’CROSS TOWN Don Juan Thu-Sun, Mar 6-16 Little Theater, SFSU (600 Holloway Ave. at 19th) Noted Bay Area director and SFSU alumni Mark Jackson brings a world-premiere adaptation to the stage in what he describes as “a psychopathic, cruel, yet very funny production.” 415-338-2467, www.ticketweb.com Artisan Cheese Festival Fri-Mon, Mar 7-10 Sheraton Sonoma County-Petaluma Four days of fun and unique opportunities to learn about cheese from award-winning cheesemakers and internationally renowned experts from California and the Pacific Northwest. 707-283-2890, www.artisancheesefestival.com Crossroads Irish-American Festival 2008 Daily, Mar 8-16 Various S.F. venues This annual event celebrates and explores the Irish-American experience and expands the cultural, historical and geographic understanding of what constitutes Irish America. Most events are free. 415-571-8948, www.irishamericancrossroads.org Art Sale 12 Preview: Thu-Fri, Mar 13-14, 1-6 p.m. (free) Live Auction: Saturday, Mar 15 The Lab (2948 16th St.) Calling all art lovers and bargain hunters: Artwork from over 200 artists will be available via silent auction with starting bids at $25 and up for The Lab’s biggest fundraiser of the year. 415-864-8855, www.thelab.org