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May 14, 2012
Live Review, 5/11/2012: Roger Waters Takes a Stand for Bleeding Hearts and Artists Outside The Wall
Roger Waters Friday, May 11, 2012 AT&T Park Better than: Every previous Pink Floyd-related tour. No, really. Apparently those epic theatrical extravaganzas mounted by Pink Floyd in the 1970s and '80s -- with their massive film projections and towering marionettes -- just weren't getting Roger Wate ... More >>
Culture
December 28, 2011
"Blek le Rat: 60/30": Street Art's Godfather on S.F., Banksy, and His Legacy
Roger Waters Friday, May 11, 2012 AT&T Park Better than: Every previous Pink Floyd-related tour. No, really. Apparently those epic theatrical extravaganzas mounted by Pink Floyd in the 1970s and '80s -- with their massive film projections and towering marionettes -- just weren't getting Roger Wate ... More >>
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November 16, 2011
Connoisseur Rat
Roger Waters Friday, May 11, 2012 AT&T Park Better than: Every previous Pink Floyd-related tour. No, really. Apparently those epic theatrical extravaganzas mounted by Pink Floyd in the 1970s and '80s -- with their massive film projections and towering marionettes -- just weren't getting Roger Wate ... More >>
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September 7, 2011
Fall Arts: Eight Visual Art Exhibits You Must See This Season
Roger Waters Friday, May 11, 2012 AT&T Park Better than: Every previous Pink Floyd-related tour. No, really. Apparently those epic theatrical extravaganzas mounted by Pink Floyd in the 1970s and '80s -- with their massive film projections and towering marionettes -- just weren't getting Roger Wate ... More >>
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August 4, 2011
Protesting in the Streets -- Top 10 Political Street Art
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
News
June 15, 2011
A Movement Defaced: Queer Street Art Fights for Legitimacy
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
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March 9, 2011
A Man of Letters
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
Culture
February 16, 2011
Masterminds 2011: SF Weekly Recognizes Local Artists
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
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February 16, 2011
Blight Might Make Right
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
Culture
January 19, 2011
Godfather of street art Dan Witz hides his work in plain sight
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
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January 12, 2011
Situationist Comedy
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
Film
December 15, 2010
Arthouse movie listings for December 15-21, 2010
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
Film
December 8, 2010
Arthouse movie listings for December 8-14, 2010
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
Film
December 1, 2010
Arthouse movie listings for December 1-7, 2010
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
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November 24, 2010
Arthouse movie listings for November 24-30, 2010
John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>
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November 12, 2010
Today's Most Popular Stories
A compilation of the most-viewed stories on Bay Area news sites and blogs at the moment. You're welcome.SF Gate: Columnist Chip Johnson voted for Don Perata, who, he can't believe, lost to Jean Quan in the race to become mayor of Oakland. Quan prevailed after Johnson wrote a week ago that she'd b ... More >>
Blogs
November 8, 2010
Saturday Night: Massive Attack Intensifies the Horrors of Reality at the Greek Theatre
Richard HaickMassive Attack at the Greek Theatre Saturday nightMassive AttackThievery Corporation November 6, 2010 @ The Greek Theatre, Berkeley Better than: Watching CNN. If Massive Attack has a musical formula, it's one that's built around lulling you into a false sense of relaxed security, t ... More >>
Film
November 3, 2010
Film Showtimes for the week of November 3-9, 2010
Richard HaickMassive Attack at the Greek Theatre Saturday nightMassive AttackThievery Corporation November 6, 2010 @ The Greek Theatre, Berkeley Better than: Watching CNN. If Massive Attack has a musical formula, it's one that's built around lulling you into a false sense of relaxed security, t ... More >>
Film
October 27, 2010
Film Showtimes for the week of October 27-November 2, 2010
Richard HaickMassive Attack at the Greek Theatre Saturday nightMassive AttackThievery Corporation November 6, 2010 @ The Greek Theatre, Berkeley Better than: Watching CNN. If Massive Attack has a musical formula, it's one that's built around lulling you into a false sense of relaxed security, t ... More >>
Film
October 6, 2010
Film Showtimes for the week of October 6-12, 2010
Richard HaickMassive Attack at the Greek Theatre Saturday nightMassive AttackThievery Corporation November 6, 2010 @ The Greek Theatre, Berkeley Better than: Watching CNN. If Massive Attack has a musical formula, it's one that's built around lulling you into a false sense of relaxed security, t ... More >>
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September 29, 2010
Film Showtimes for the week of September 29-October 5, 2010
Richard HaickMassive Attack at the Greek Theatre Saturday nightMassive AttackThievery Corporation November 6, 2010 @ The Greek Theatre, Berkeley Better than: Watching CNN. If Massive Attack has a musical formula, it's one that's built around lulling you into a false sense of relaxed security, t ... More >>
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September 27, 2010
Saturday Night: Mary Anne Hobbs, Mount Kimbie, and NastyNasty Pack the New Public Works
Mount KimbieMary Anne HobbsNastyNasty(and more)September 25, 2010@ Public WorksBetter than: messing around with Reason yourself.A thousand years in the future, when live instruments are a thing of the past and music is strictly made by robots with nothing but wires and laptops, I wouldn't be ... More >>
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September 15, 2010
Meet the Guerrilla Artists
Mount KimbieMary Anne HobbsNastyNasty(and more)September 25, 2010@ Public WorksBetter than: messing around with Reason yourself.A thousand years in the future, when live instruments are a thing of the past and music is strictly made by robots with nothing but wires and laptops, I wouldn't be ... More >>
Film
September 1, 2010
Film Showtimes for the week of September 1-7, 2010
Mount KimbieMary Anne HobbsNastyNasty(and more)September 25, 2010@ Public WorksBetter than: messing around with Reason yourself.A thousand years in the future, when live instruments are a thing of the past and music is strictly made by robots with nothing but wires and laptops, I wouldn't be ... More >>
Film
August 11, 2010
Film Showtimes for the week of August 11-17, 2010
Mount KimbieMary Anne HobbsNastyNasty(and more)September 25, 2010@ Public WorksBetter than: messing around with Reason yourself.A thousand years in the future, when live instruments are a thing of the past and music is strictly made by robots with nothing but wires and laptops, I wouldn't be ... More >>
Film
August 4, 2010
Film Showtimes for the week of August 4-10, 2010
Mount KimbieMary Anne HobbsNastyNasty(and more)September 25, 2010@ Public WorksBetter than: messing around with Reason yourself.A thousand years in the future, when live instruments are a thing of the past and music is strictly made by robots with nothing but wires and laptops, I wouldn't be ... More >>
Film
July 28, 2010
Arthouse movie listings for July 28-August 3, 2010
Mount KimbieMary Anne HobbsNastyNasty(and more)September 25, 2010@ Public WorksBetter than: messing around with Reason yourself.A thousand years in the future, when live instruments are a thing of the past and music is strictly made by robots with nothing but wires and laptops, I wouldn't be ... More >>
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July 28, 2010
David v. Goliath
Mount KimbieMary Anne HobbsNastyNasty(and more)September 25, 2010@ Public WorksBetter than: messing around with Reason yourself.A thousand years in the future, when live instruments are a thing of the past and music is strictly made by robots with nothing but wires and laptops, I wouldn't be ... More >>
Film
July 21, 2010
Arthouse movie listings for July 21-27, 2010
Mount KimbieMary Anne HobbsNastyNasty(and more)September 25, 2010@ Public WorksBetter than: messing around with Reason yourself.A thousand years in the future, when live instruments are a thing of the past and music is strictly made by robots with nothing but wires and laptops, I wouldn't be ... More >>
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June 2, 2010
All the Way to the Banksy
Mount KimbieMary Anne HobbsNastyNasty(and more)September 25, 2010@ Public WorksBetter than: messing around with Reason yourself.A thousand years in the future, when live instruments are a thing of the past and music is strictly made by robots with nothing but wires and laptops, I wouldn't be ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2010
Baylinks: Porta Potties, Pot Pills, & Pitbulls
Joseph SchellDon't abuse your privileges like these guys, Dolores Park porta-pottie users.Permanent porta-potties will relieve those who need to relieve themselves in Dolores Park. [SFist]Pot pill makers may be moving to San Francisco. [SFAppeal]Would you believe the 69 manhole is not a sexual po ... More >>
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May 12, 2010
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Joseph SchellDon't abuse your privileges like these guys, Dolores Park porta-pottie users.Permanent porta-potties will relieve those who need to relieve themselves in Dolores Park. [SFist]Pot pill makers may be moving to San Francisco. [SFAppeal]Would you believe the 69 manhole is not a sexual po ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2010
Monday Morning Hangover: Bacon, Metallica, & Banksy
This weekend, people brought home the bacon and went out in the streets for one of San Francisco's quintessential street parties: the How Weird Street Faire.Hanna QuevedoGreasy good fun was had by all who attended Bacon Camp 2010, where the fried delicacy was cooked up in a multitude of ways.Hann ... More >>
Blogs
May 7, 2010
10 Things to Do This Weekend for Under $10: Banksy, Dodos, and Lawn Bowls
Japanese hallucinatory slapstick horror movie House plays this weekendLet's cut to the chase here. Lots of cool stuff to do that doesn't cost much. Here are our recommendations. House @ Red Vic (Fri. and Sat.) "Japanese hallucinatory slapstick horror movies don't always make the trip to Amer ... More >>
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May 4, 2010
Baylinks: Women on Bikes, New Campground, & Willie Brown
Hopefully, this won't be a problem in the Presidio.New campground opens in the Presidio. [SF Citizen]Who's into naming Third Street after Willie Brown? Possibly just Willie Brown. [SFAppeal]Banksy piece turned into Frank Chu piece. [Mission Mission]Vote for McLaren Park if you want to give the pl ... More >>
Blogs
May 3, 2010
Bloggers Stay on the Banksy Scent, New Finding at Alcatraz
Patric Fallon for Uptown AlmanacInteresting how all these new Bansky art sightings are happening in the wake of the release of his movie, Exit Through the Gift Shop. If I was more of a cynic, I'd say these pieces are popping up as some sort of extended marketing mission for the doc, but since thi ... More >>
Blogs
April 30, 2010
Baylinks: Print Media, Strikes, & Graffiti Drama
Oh. man. These cats are so wasted.Public meeting to discuss possible $7 entrance fee for Strybring Arboretum. [SF Citizen]There's a new print mag in town. [SFist]A look at what's going on at Taste of Nation at AT&T Park. [Eater SF]A photo gallery of the Oakland teachers and familes' strike. [ ... More >>
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April 28, 2010
First
Oh. man. These cats are so wasted.Public meeting to discuss possible $7 entrance fee for Strybring Arboretum. [SF Citizen]There's a new print mag in town. [SFist]A look at what's going on at Taste of Nation at AT&T Park. [Eater SF]A photo gallery of the Oakland teachers and familes' strike. [ ... More >>
Blogs
April 26, 2010
Baylinks: Cigarette Bans, Crime Lab, & Butterflies
Not welcome in S.F.Is a citywide cigarette ban a far-fetched idea or just a matter of time? [SFAppeal]Inevitable backlash against fresh Banksy pieces begins. [Uptown Almanac]Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi wants to wrest control of the S.F. Crime Lab away from police. [City Insider]A springtime miracle ... More >>
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April 23, 2010
Baylinks: Conan, Cats, & Dogs
How to use your cat as an iPad stand. [Laughing Squid]Even MORE Banksy in San Francisco! [Uptown Almanac]Conan O'Brien pays a visit to Twitter. [SFist]A uniquely San Franciscan budget dilemma. [City Insider]If your dog isn't licensed, he's costing the city money. [Pawesome]
Blogs
April 15, 2010
Last Night: Banksy's 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' Screening
After seeing Exit Through the Gift Shop at a sneak preview screening last night, I immediately Googled the name Thierry Guetta when I got home. What I thought was going to be a documentary about the street art movement, particularly about Brit icon Banksy, inadvertently turned into some sort of moc ... More >>
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April 14, 2010
Exit Through the Gift Shop
After seeing Exit Through the Gift Shop at a sneak preview screening last night, I immediately Googled the name Thierry Guetta when I got home. What I thought was going to be a documentary about the street art movement, particularly about Brit icon Banksy, inadvertently turned into some sort of moc ... More >>
Film
April 14, 2010
"Exit Through the Gift Shop" brings you Banksy, kind of
After seeing Exit Through the Gift Shop at a sneak preview screening last night, I immediately Googled the name Thierry Guetta when I got home. What I thought was going to be a documentary about the street art movement, particularly about Brit icon Banksy, inadvertently turned into some sort of moc ... More >>
Blogs
April 9, 2010
Free Pair of Tickets to Banksy Documentary Screening
SzaterOur artsy buddies at Upper Playground have a generous offer for All Shook Down readers. They're giving away a pair of tickets to the preview screening of Exit Through the Gift Shop, the documentary on Banksy, the infamous, revered graffiti artist, on Wednesday, April 14th at 7:30 p.m. ... More >>
Blogs
April 6, 2010
Preview the New Banksy Documentary (Opens in SF 4/16)
Of course you know this movie's gonna go over huge in San Francisco, where every neighborhood is marked up with a mix of bad tags and bad-ass graffiti and mural art. Exit Through the Gift Shop, the new documentary about internationally-revered street artist Banksy, tells the story of the elusive ... More >>
Blogs
January 27, 2009
The Lowbrow Art Sale: David Choe, Josh Keyes & Matt Dangler
"City Girl" by David Choe The Alternative Cafe in Monterey is having a show curated by Outer Edge Studio. The show features prints that have long sold out, so if you missed them the first time around, now is your second chance. There are prints by Banksy, Shawn Barber, Shepard Fairey and David Cho ... More >>
Blogs
December 16, 2008
"Mythographic Vicissitudes" by Ron English at Fifty24SF
We all love Shepard Fairey and Banksy, but let's not forget that their current shine wouldn't be possible without the street art of Ron English. English follows up 2008's The Secret History of Kiss with next year's Mythographic Vicissitudes at Fifty24SF Gallery. Moving on from his juxtapositi ... More >>
Blogs
January 31, 2008
The Rambo Of A Thousand Faces
We all love Shepard Fairey and Banksy, but let's not forget that their current shine wouldn't be possible without the street art of Ron English. English follows up 2008's The Secret History of Kiss with next year's Mythographic Vicissitudes at Fifty24SF Gallery. Moving on from his juxtapositi ... More >>
Culture
May 16, 2007
Off the Wall
One-act opera is every bit as didactic as the mural from which it takes its title, but lacks the same punch
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