All Events - KQED Events Calendar

Wed, August 20 - Summer '08 New Work: Photography and Sculpture

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Stephen Wirtz Gallery presents and exhibition of new photography and sculpture. The artists featured are photographers Todd Hido, Catherine Wagner, Jim Goldberg, Paul Schiek and Larry Sultan; and sculptors castaneda/reiman, Misako Inaoka, Ulrike Palmbach, Lucy Puls and Katheryn Spence.

Wed, August 20 - Second Skin: Imaginative Designs in Digital & Analog Clothing

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Science/technology and art/fashion converge at this exhibit with artwork by artists like Sha Sha Higby, Michael Swaine and many others.

Wed, August 20 - Trevor Paglen: The Other Night Sky

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

BAM/PFA presents 'Trevor Paglen: The Other Night Sky,' an exhibition showcasing the work of artist and experimental geographer Trevor Paglen. His work explores the covert activities of the US government —— and this time he has turned his gaze to the stars—where he has found evidence of top—secret satellites.

Wed, August 20 - Summer Reading — Artists Interpret Literature

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

In 'Summer Reading — Artists Interpret Literature' artists from a wide spectrum of mediums display their conceptual response to, or interpretations of, stories, characters and texts as varied as the Bible and Daniel Gilbert's 'Stumbling on Happiness.' Among the artists featured in the exhibition are Jim Campbell, Julie Chang, Andrea Higgins, Catherine McCarthy, John O'Reilly and Lordy Rodriguez.

Wed, August 20 - Bay Area Now 5: Inside/Outside

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

YBCA's fifth triennial exhibition of Bay Area art explores questions around how to re—imagine a regional survey in the midst of globalization. This year's exhibition will feature 22 Bay Area artists organized by YBCA curators Kate Eilertsen and Berin Golonu. Artists in the exhibition include: Maria Antelman, Elaine Buckholtz, Joshua Churchill, Brian Conley, Ala Ebtekar, Ana Teresita Fernandez, Donald Fortescue with Lawrence Labianca, Misako Inaoka, Jonathon Keats, Edmundo de Marchena, Ian McDonald, Praba Pilar, John Roloff, Paul Schiek, Erik Scollon, Leslie Shows, Ginger Wolfe—Suarez and Primitivo Suarez—Wolfe with poet Moira Roth, Canan Tolon and Lauren Woods.

Wed, August 20 - Grey Gardens

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The Maysles Bros. musical, adapted from the 1975 documentary, tells the story of Jackie Kennedy's highly eccentric aunts. For details, visit the play's web site.

Thu, August 21 - In the Beginning: Artists Respond to Genesis

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

It's befitting that for their inaugural exhibition, the Contemporary Jewish Museum commissioned new installations exploring the continuing relevance of the story of creation in Genesis Chapter I. The work of seven contemporary artists are included: Alan Berliner, Trenton Doyle Hancock, Ben Rubin, Matthew Ritchie, Kay Rosen, Shirley Shor, and Mierle Laderman Ukeles. These works feature multi—media, sound installations, computer animations, projections, and wall drawings.

Thu, August 21 - The Shirelles

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The pre Motown trio celebrates its 50th anniversary tour at the Rrazz Room. Aug. 21 through 24. See the group's web site for more details.

Fri, August 22 - room: MOUTH!

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Z Programs is presenting a new chambre music series called Room. room: MOUTH! is the final concert of this Summer 2008 series features a room full of mouths (vocalist) —— including Pamela Z, Amy X Neuburg , Julie Queen, Dina Emerson, Randall Wong, Aurora, Kattt Sammon, and Michael Peppe.

Sat, August 23 - Educator Event: Digital Storytelling & 21st Century Skills: A Summit and Gathering

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

We invite you to explore the intersection of Digital Storytelling and 21st Century Skills and Literacies. Here you can engage in conversations with other digital storytellers: educators and community activists, practitioners and deep enthusiasts. The focus is on education and community outreach, and our panel of experts will share best practices and facilitate round tables on using Digital Storytelling to support and nurture these 21st century skills: Critical and Analytic Thinking, Cultural Competence, Creativity and Innovation, Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills, and Problem Solving.

Panelists On Education:
Moderator: Leslie Rule, KQED Digital Media Center
Kim Hyun—Deok Forman, Professor, San Francisco State University
Howard Levin, Technology Director, Urban School and ISTE Board Member
Erika Padilla—Morales, Digital Teachers Coach, Streetside Stories
Jovel Queirolo, Student Digital Storyteller, Convent of the Sacred Heart

Panelists On Community:
Moderator: Denise Atchley, Director, Digital Storytelling Festival
Edgardo Cervano—Soto, Student Digital Storyteller, Stanford University
Lana Husser, Multimedia Director, EarthTeam and Green Screen
Jen Nowicki, Co—director, Creative Narrations
Michella Rivera—Gravage, Director of Digital Media, Center For Asian American Media

RSVP to Leslie Rule at lrule@kqed.org
This event is free and all are welcome.
Coffee/Pastries and Lunch provided if you RSVP

As always, we are grateful to our generous sponsor:

Adobe Youth Voices

Sat, August 23 - Summer '08 New Work: Photography and Sculpture

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Sat, August 23 - PBS Kids FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman Appearance! Saturday 8/23 2—4pm at Macy's Valley Fair Mall in San Jose

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

PBS Kids FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman Appearance!

Saturday 8/23 2—4pm at Macy's Valley Fair Mall in San Jose

Greendog invites you for an afternoon of fun with the cast members from the PBS Kids series FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman, Saturday 8/23 at 2:00—4:00 p.m. in the Kids department of Macy's Kenwood Towne Center. Hang out with Ruff Ruffman, the world's funniest game—show host and two of his FETCHers. Enjoy cool activities and get your picture taken with Ruff and the season 3 FETCHers... You might even have the chance to score some great Greendog gear! And just in time for back—to—school, there's also an exciting bonus — make a $$30 or more Greendog purchase at the event and receive an awesome FETCH! lunch box, while supplies last.

Sat, August 23 - Monterey Bay Aquarium—Evenings By the Bay

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Saturdays & Sundays, July 5–August 31

This summer, join us for an evening by the bay! The Aquarium will stay open until 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from July 5 through August 31. In addition to all your favorite exhibits, you’ll enjoy:

Dinner in the ocean view Portola Restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m.. Reservations are strongly recommended. Call (831) 648—4870.

—Live music featuring outstanding student musicians from the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Jazz Education Program
—An Espresso Cart with expanded offerings open until 7:30 p.m. The Portola Cafe is open until 6 p.m.
—A beer and wine bar in the Marine Mammal Hall from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
—It’s also an opportunity to get a last look at our Jellies: Living Art exhibit before it closes September 1.