When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, it’s a good core workout. If you’re sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More
Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More
December is almost over - the New Year is coming up and everyone is busy drying off from the rain or holiday shopping. Let's take a look at what's happened this month.
Mashing up different world cuisines is usually a popular conceit for new quick-service eateries and food trucks to make a quick buck and gain Instagram fame, but Volta has shown how well global cross-pollination works on a refined plate without stretching for novelty or pretense in the process.
You may measure your true 415 cred by the amount of times you've strolled into the diner that "never close[s]" (as the sign says), sidled up to the bar, ordered a drink, and received a shot of ouzo on the house — without blinking, looking sideways, or feeling the need to keep an open line to flee for the exit.
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
This is a past event.
click to enlarge
Lightning in a Bottle 2017
When: Wed., May 24, Thu., May 25, Fri., May 26, Sat., May 27, Sun., May 28 and Mon., May 29 2017 2017.lightninginabottle.org
Los Angeles, CA: Today, Lightning In a Bottle Arts and Music Festival, Southern California’s original premier camping festival by the top-shelf experience curators at Do LaB™, will release the first wave of tickets set to go on sale at Tuesday, January 3rd at 10am. In years past, a 24-hour window was given to claim earlybird tickets, but this year will be different. Instead of a full day to contemplate the value of a discount there will be a limited quantity of Earlybird 4 Day Weekend tickets available and once they’re gone all ticket sales will be shut down until the General Onsale on January 24th.
Last year, tickets sold out in record time well before the festival and these low-cost, Earlybird tickets were among the fastest to fly off the shelves. Add to that, that this is the first year LIB will be capping population growth at last year’s capacity and you can bet these tickets will sell out faster than ever.
Of the festival’s upcoming year, Lightning In a Bottle Co-Founder Dede Flemming said, “We’ve got more than a few unprecedented surprises in store for LIB this year. We’re particularly excited because for people who know LIB well, 2017 will mark a return to our roots, but for those who are just getting to know us it will be seen as an evolutionary leap for not just Do LaB, but for the industry too.“
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
510-535-5608
