Eminent Domain and Art in SF

77 Natoma Street will be demolished in October 2009 unless people at this party can stop it. In all fairness, it sounds like a great show with works from 200+ artists and a handful of people, musicians and artists in attendance. If only Matt Gonzalez hadn't run with Ralph Nader in 2008 for the White House ticket, I might be impressed that he'll be there.

This past Friday I met this guy, Mr. Lucky. He was wearing exactly what he's wearing on his website and told us he got his hat in the 1960's (maybe 1950's. Long time ago, that's the point) in Oakland. A little eccentric, but I always appreciate an artist who's serious about it.

I also met the owner of Grasp, a gallery in North Beach. Intriguing but I need to learn more, so there will be more about that later.

Finally, yesterday at SFMOMA yesterday I saw the new Georgia O'Keefe/Ansel Adams exhibit. It was truly fantastic. The juxtoposition of painting and photography of some of the most beautiful images in our natural world was done exquisitely. Five stars for sure. I also finally got up to the rooftop garden and liked all the sculptures, with the execption of that weird spider. Ugly. There's also a very cool trailer on that top floor that's super retro and fun to daydream about taking a road trip in like the people in the video that's alongside the actual trailer. I took a few minutes to see William Kentridge's exhibit one more time before it was gone and didn't regret it. He always blows my mind.

Overheard in Russian Hill

"Ugh, my boyfriend's getting mad at me."

-Man mooning/flashing us from a neighboring balcony while at a rooftop BBQ.

Overheard on Arguello

"We need to get some weed."

This morning AP and I decided to venture out a little early to look for a birthday present for her niece. It was not a normal morning in SF as Bay to Breakers is taking place today. As we left our apartment, we passed a group of kids dressed in neon green and yellow spandex shirts. One guy was wearing a huge straw hat around his neck and was speaking very loudly about the group's agenda. I hope they were successful.

Bette Davis Eyes

AP and I are pretty much obsessed with this song at the moment and found this AMAZING video of Kim Carnes singing it live in 1981. Pay careful attention to her hands.

Ode to Robots

T4 is opening next week, so to get excited I want to honor robots with the following:

Robot in front of a Pac Heights neighborhood house.



The Positronic Man was one of my favorite books as a child. I absolutely loved the idea of having a robot that learned to feel and be friends with. I would highly recommend reading it. Now it's kind of like our Governator is like that robot/man.

Giant Robot is a store near where we live in SF. I've actually never been there, but have seen some pretty unique knick knacks people have picked up there.

We need a theme!

B, another friend and I are going to run Bay to Breakers next weekend and we are brainstorming themes. This is what we have so far:

- Jonas Brothers
- Three Stooges
- What you would get if you combined the Jonas Brothers and the Three Stooges

Please kindly give us suggestions so we don't end up looking like one of these

Sunday Strolls

On a Sunday walk through the Mission, I ran into some awesome spots. First, coffee and donuts from Dynamo Donut and Coffee, then exploring Valencia Street's adorable shops. I love the signs in the Mission, not just because they're mostly all in Spanish, but they seem to have a style all their own, whether they're a little dated or not.

The sun was so wonderful and although the rain is nice once in awhile, I'm definitely wishing I could stroll again today...