by Juliana Birnbaum Fox
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, to be released in theaters nationwide on August 1st.
NoneSuch Space presents the photography and vivid Giclee prints of hand cut collages by Bay Area artist, Maria Gilardin. Her work ranges from spoofs on automobile culture, to corporate takeover of farms and dreams of escaping techno-economic absurdity. “It takes me a long time to find just the right pieces for each image. None of the elements are altered or scaled via Photoshop. Each of these ‘quotes’ from pop culture, in their new context, may inspire a smile or a recognition that so much of what we take for granted is not as it seems.
The show runs July 23rd – August 23rd. Gallery hours are Wed-Sat 1 – 6pm & by appointment. First Friday & Artist Reception: August 1st, 6 – 10pm. At the NoneSuch Space, 2865 Broadway at 29th Street, 2nd fl ., Oakland . For more information contact Ann Skinner-Jones, 650-224-3108, annskinnerjones@yahoo.com.
Cuban Dinner and Performance by The Troublemakers Union band
The Cuban Revolution started with the attack on the Moncada barracks on 4July 26, 1953. The revolution was eventually victorious over the U.S.-backed Batista dictatorship. Join us for a celebration of the Cuban Revolution and an evening in solidarity with the Cuban Five—five men unjustly imprisoned in U.S. jails for fighting terrorism.
The proceeds from this benefit will go toward the HUGE billboard for the Cuban Five to be displayed at Mission and 10th Streets in San Francisco for the month of September, the 10th year of their unjust imprisonment.
Carmen Milagros
The benefit will feature a special performance by “The Troublemakers Union Band,” an update on the Cuban Five’s freedom struggle, a delicious Cuban dinner, and door prizes. The event will be Friday, July 25 from 6 to 9 pm at the Centro Del Pueblo, 474 Valencia St. (between 16th and 17th). $10–$20 sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of funds) For information contact the National Committee to Free the Cuban Five, info@freethefive.org, 415-821-6545.
San Francisco’s Voices of Latin Rock at Stern Grove
Born in the Mission District, Latin Rock was a defining sound of the late 1960s and early 1970s when bands like Santana, Malo, Sapo, Abel and the Prophets, and Azteca melded the rhythms of Latin music with funk, soul, and rock. Local favorite Samba Da will lead the afternoon with a high-powered concoction of Brazilian beats, samba, funk, reggae, and hip-hop. On Sunday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. Stern Grove is located in the park at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco. For more information go to www.sterngrove.org.
Carmen Milagro Band at the San Mateo County Fair
Come out and say hello to THE CARMEN MILAGRO BAND on 8/10/08 12 -1:30 pm show at the Brews and Blues Stage at the San Mateo County Fair. For a preview, take a listen to guest radio host Liliana Aranda of Starstruck Management who has pledged to play some original Carmen Milagro songs (maybe Bailando Haci es la Vida, Kisses and Caresses or Living Legend) on 680/1050 AM KNBR during her 3-hour appearance on the air with Fitz & Brooks on Friday, July 25th! Or just listen online at www.KNBR.com. More information at www.milagromusic.com.
