July 2012
11 posts
Weekend Round-Up for July 27-29
July 26-29 Wanderlust Festival @ Squaw Valley, Tahoe
California Wanderlust is upon us! This traveling festival is a totally unique experience. Set in an area of natural beauty, Wanderlust brings together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical and DJ’s acts, renowned speakers, famous artists and the finest chefs and winemakers from around the globe for an utterly unforgettable...
THE ‘AMERICA’S CUP EXPRESS’ ROLLS INTO SAN...
americascup:
AC Express Facts and Figures: • 121 railroad cars • 129 pieces of cargo • Train is nearly 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) long or 7,572 feet • Pier 80 – the final destination – hasn’t been used by cargo trains in over 10 years
Weekend Round-Up for July 20-22
Entertainment
Round up a group of friends or fly solo and head over to Ruby Skye for a truly memorable nightlife experience. Recently voted one of the top 5 nightclubs in the world by Dancestar, Ruby Sky is a world-class facility right in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Built in the early 1890’s, the venue fuses its traditional Art Nouveau architecture with striking modern furnishings and a...
Gump's Presents Raising Jaipur
Legendary and luxurious department store Gump’s hosts Raising Jaipur, a summer installation celebrating Indian culture. The theme is centered around the city of Jaipur, the largest city and capital of the Indian state Rajasthan.
Located in the lobby of the store on the main floor, the installation fuses traditional Gump’s merchandise including fine gifts and home décor inspired by the...
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Weekend Round-Up for July 13-15
In the City
Shopping:
Get out and get your retail fix this weekend with some shopping in Union Square. While the colossal amount of stores and people may leave you dizzy and wondering where to start, we recommend the Westfield San Francisco Center. With hundreds of retail and dining options all conveniently located under one roof, this is the perfect one stop shop for those leery of downtown...
Cindy Sherman @ SFMOMA is Opening Today!
Untitled #466, Cindy Sherman, SFMOMA
Untitled Film Still #6, Cindy Sherman, SFMOMA
For the first time on the West Coast, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art will showcase a retrospective of the work of photographer Cindy Sherman. For over the last thirty years, Sherman has taking self-portraits dressed as a wide variety of personas. Crossing ethnic boundaries, breaking gender constraints...
Weekend Round-Up for July 6-8
From now until August 12: History of Contemporary Painting, 1960 to Present
Catch the current exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art showcasing the evolution of painting over the last 50 years. Galleries are thoughtfully arranged around different points of interest from similar content to poignant historical moments and linked geographical centers. The exhibition brings fresh insight...
