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Sun, November 22 - Michael Arcega: The Collaspe at Marx & Zavattero

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The solo exhibition of San Francisco-based artist Michael Arcega presents a multi-dimensional installation that explores a meditative post-apocalyptic atmosphere. Arcega uses humor in his sculptures to deal with episodes of power, tragedy, human folly, and recently, the possibilities of renewal.

Sun, November 22 - From Their Studios: Stanford University

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

This exhibition includes 48 works by 13 artists who teach studio art at Stanford University: Kevin Bean (painting), Matt Kahn (paintings/design), Terry Berlier (sculpture and media), Jan Krawitz (film), Enrique Chagoya (paintings, prints, and mixed media), Joel Leivick (photography), Robert Dawson (photography), Jamie Meltzer (film), Paul DeMarinis (interactive new media), Kristine Samuelson (film), John Edmark (interactive kinetic sculpture), Gail Wight (new media), and Lukas Felzmann (photography).

Sun, November 22 - Sendak on Sendak

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The man who brought you 'Where the Wild Things Are' tells his life story through a retrospective that includes original watercolors, drawings, and sketches.

Sun, November 22 - A Sense of Place: Location/Inspiration at the de Saisset Museum

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The works in this group exhibition represent are executed in a variety of media, most of the pieces represent actual locales that one can find on a map. For some artists, such as Michael Mazur, Nathan Oliveira, and Gregory Edwards, the objective was to capture a feeling, rather than specific geographic details. Photo: detail of Thomas Moran's East Hampton, Long Island.

Sun, November 22 - Andrea Higgins - 'Appearance'

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

For nearly ten years Andrea Higgins has painted conceptual 'portraits' by representing people as textiles from their wardrobes. The paintings are optical, abstract compositions. Every fiber is represented by a brush stroke and each stroke is built up, one color upon another, layer over layer, to create a three-dimensional mark. Opening reception on October 24 from 4-6pm.

Sun, November 22 - Soul Sunday Brunch

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Farmerbrown is about supporting local and African-American farmers, using organic, biodynamic, and/or sustainably raised foods, and beverages whenever possible. Our focus is Southern food, a gift that is often mis-represented. We love our food and want you to love it, too.

Sun, November 22 - Celebrating 50 Years of the SF Mime Troupe

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

This exhibit includes photographs, props, costumes, scripts, and other eccentric ephemera culled from the San Francisco Mime Troupe's vast archive. Leading a path to the Yerba Buena exhibit will be a street gallery of troupe's photographs, featured in display windows along the Mission Street side of the Fifth & Mission Parking Garage, between 4th and 5th Streets. Hours: Thursday & Friday from 2-8pm; Saturday from 12-8pm; Sunday from 12-6pm; First Tuesdays from 12-8pm.

Sun, November 22 - La Cenerentola

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Opera San Jose puts on this rendition of the classic Cinderella tale composed by Gioachino Rossini. Showtimes vary. For details, visit Opera San Jose website.

Sun, November 22 - UC Davis Symphony Orchestra

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Christian Baldini makes his debut as the symphony's new conductor with Ravel and Dvorak.

Sun, November 22 - Lay of the Land

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Solo performer Tim Miller explores the 'State of the Queer Union' in his newest production. Show times vary. For details, visit Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Sun, November 22 - Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

See the 3,000-year-old 'boy king' Tutankhamun along with over 100 artifacts from his tomb and ancient Egypt in this traveling exhibit.

Sun, November 22 - Smuin Ballet Fall Program at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Smuin Ballet's Fall Program opens with a world premiere by choreographer-in-residence Amy Seiwert, accompanied by music from Grammy Award-winning group Kronos Quartet's album Pieces of Africa. The program continues with Michael Smuin's 'Medea,' and 'Fly Me to the Moon,' which pays homage to the songs made famous by Frank Sinatra.

Sun, November 22 - Tiny Kushner: Berkeley Rep

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The Pulitzer Prize winner who wrote 'Angels in America' now brings us five one-act plays featuring characters like Laura Bush and the queen of Albania. Showtimes very. For details, please visit the Berkeley Repertory Theatre website.

Sun, November 22 - Boom

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Playwright Peter Sinn Nachtrieb tells the story of a gay man who seeks to repopulate the world after the eminent apocalypse and the woman who answers his advertisement. Showtimes vary. For details, visit Marin Theatre Company website.

Sun, November 22 - 8th Annual Salsa Congress

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Salsa dancers from all over the world move their hips at three days of performances and workshops. Showtimes vary. For details, visit Salsa Congress website.

Sun, November 22 - A Christmas Story: San Jose Rep

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

San Jose Repertory stages the classic holiday tale of young Ralphie and his quest for a Red Rider BB Gun. Show times vary. For details visit San Jose Repertory Theatre.

Mon, November 23 - Insights 2009: 20 Years of Creative Vision

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Insights 2009 celebrates 20 years of works by blind and visually impaired artists, featuring 118 works in a variety of media by 38 artists, and offers a free audio tour -- with voiceovers provided by locals like Harry Denton of the Starlight Room, Mattin Noblia of Top Chef Season 6 and District 4 Supervisor Carmen Chu, and Lyrics Born bass player Uriah Duffy. Photo: Haley Goodlett's Abalone from Insights 2008.

Mon, November 23 - Then and Now - Photography of Sebastiao Salgado

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

This exhibition in the new David Brower Center presents a selection of images spanning a career in documentary photography by Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado. His black and white images tell the story of an era, tracing the human and environmental impacts of modern industrial civilization through the lives of workers, the rural poor and the displaced.

Mon, November 23 - Thanksgiving and the Future of Food

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

For a year Jonah Raskin worked on farms with farm workers, sold fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets, and met many of the most innovative chefs in the Bay Area. Field Days: A Year of Farming, Eating and Drinking Wine in California recounts his odyssey across Northern California, and his discoveries about small, local, organic farms and about sustainability. The author will talk about his experiences and about Thanksgivings past and present.

Mon, November 23 - Septeto Nacional

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The legendary Cuban music group makes its first performance in the U.S. since the 1930s.