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Power to the Peaceful Announces Fundraiser

EKAphotographyAcoustic Yogi: Michael Franti Nothing's more peaceful than yoga. And nothing's more powerful than music. If that sounds like an appealing combination to you, then you'll want to be at the appropriately-named Green Ballroom of the SF War Memorial & Performing Arts Center on June 6 ... More >>

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EKAphotographyAcoustic Yogi: Michael Franti Nothing's more peaceful than yoga. And nothing's more powerful than music. If that sounds like an appealing combination to you, then you'll want to be at the appropriately-named Green Ballroom of the SF War Memorial & Performing Arts Center on June 6 ... More >>

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EKAphotographyAcoustic Yogi: Michael Franti Nothing's more peaceful than yoga. And nothing's more powerful than music. If that sounds like an appealing combination to you, then you'll want to be at the appropriately-named Green Ballroom of the SF War Memorial & Performing Arts Center on June 6 ... More >>

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EKAphotographyAcoustic Yogi: Michael Franti Nothing's more peaceful than yoga. And nothing's more powerful than music. If that sounds like an appealing combination to you, then you'll want to be at the appropriately-named Green Ballroom of the SF War Memorial & Performing Arts Center on June 6 ... More >>

SFJFF Announces "Rockin' Puppet Mayhem"

Q: when is a puppet show not just a puppet show? A: When the puppets referred to are the Puppet Folk Revival Band. On July 31st, CellSpace hosts the West Coast concert debut of Rockin' Puppet Mayhem: the Puppet Folk Revival Band. Described in their PR as "an unholy blend of the puppetcraft of The ... More >>

A View from the Bridge

Q: when is a puppet show not just a puppet show? A: When the puppets referred to are the Puppet Folk Revival Band. On July 31st, CellSpace hosts the West Coast concert debut of Rockin' Puppet Mayhem: the Puppet Folk Revival Band. Described in their PR as "an unholy blend of the puppetcraft of The ... More >>

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