SHAMS ENSEMBLES CONCERT AT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL

Teresa Rodriguez Williamson organized a concert at Davies Symphony Hall for the Iranian band, Sham's Ensemble. Shams is the revolutionary musical group from Iran that wrote the “Green Revolution” anthem that was distributed and played throughout the country in support of the fairness in voting movement. City Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Western Regional Director of Amnesty International, Banafsheh Akhlaghi were the Master's of Ceremony for the concert.

Pictures by Timothy D. Williamson

WHAT DO YOU CRAVE?

You will love the latest issue of "CRAVE San Francisco." CRAVE guidebooks celebrate stylish entrepreneurs by showcasing the most creative and interesting proprietors from cities all over the world. They are awesome! So fun to see some of my favorite shops so beautifully showcased!

I love the fact that CRAVE focuses on local businesses, no chains. You'll find everything from top boutiques, cafes, spas and more. CRAVE showcases the dedicated women behind these enterprises.

ZAGAT PRESENTS: TASTING AUTUMN

LUCE @ THE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

Usher in the fall with an evening of autumnal-inspired cuisine at SoMa's Cal-Italian Luce when executive chef Dominique Crenn whips up a unique Tuscan-infused menu showcasing farm-fresh local artisanal ingredients. The six-courser will feature traditional fall favorites like apple cider and green apple sorbet as well as innovative takes on classics like the white polenta porridge, slow cooked eggs and wild mushrooms. For the full experience, you can pair your feast with an assorted selection of exceptional local and Italian wines.

$100 for six courses paired with five glasses of wine; $65 without wine. When calling for reservations specify "Zagat Presents"

415-616-6566
http://www.lucewinerestaurant.com/

BOOTIES RIGHT AND LEFT SEEING IN NYC!

Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi Bandage Ankle Boots

Balenciaga Sock Booties

Kenzo Wedges

SEX AND THE CITY PART DEUX

There are so many great movies and shows filming in New York right now including the Sex and the City sequel. I have to admit that although I enjoyed the first film, I did think it was a little over the top. I hope they tone this one down a little. Oh, but they can keep the outfits over the top! That's really the best part and from the look of one of Carrie's outfits above, we are in for a chic treat!

BON VOYAGE FASHIONISTAS! NEW YORK FASHION WEEK!

A nice group of friends from San Francisco are taking off to New York to attend Fashion Week ... Cant wait to hear all about it and to take a look to their pics. Wish I was coming and play with you guys!

SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY GALA 2009

San Francisco hosted its 2009 Opening Night Gala featuring classical pianist Lang Lang on September 9, 2009. All proceeds from the evening's events benefit the Symphony's education and community programs. The evening began with cocktails events followed by an elegant formal seated dinner, the opening night gala concert and an after party.
Promenade Package $135-$260, Symphonix Dinner $350-$575, Symphony Supper $375-$595, Patron's Dinner $ 1,250-$2,500.

Pictures taken through the different events of the evening by Drew Altizer.

FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK! 27TH SEASON

"COMEDY OF ERRORS"


In this dizzying comedy of mistaken identity, Antipholus and his servant Dromio journey from their hometown of Syracuse in search of their long-lost twin brothers. Their arrival in the foreign city of Ephesus sets off a farcical chain of mishaps as the twins are mistaken for each other, resulting in a climax of comedic chaos only Shakespeare could devise.

Free Shakespeare in the Park 2009 will be a colorful carnival, a circus-inspired mixture of juggling, slapstick, and visual and verbal puns. Enjoy the madness and romance of this Comedy of Errors.

Resident Director Kenneth Kelleher returns to the park for his seventh hit season of crowd pleasing Shakespeare! His arresting visual style and use of music and dance brought rave reviews for our 2008 production of Pericles, the 2007 production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and 2006 production of The Tempest.

Fans of Free Shakespeare in the Park will be delighted to see a number of familiar faces in this 12 actor cast, as well as some talented newcomers to the Festival's park stage. Bring your family, friends, a blanket and a picnic to enjoy FREE professional theater in a beautiful park near you!

The Presidio's Main Post Parade Ground Lawn (between Graham St & Keyes Ave )
· Saturday, Aug 29 - 7:30 PM
· Sunday, Aug 30 - 2:30 PM
· Saturday, Sept 5 - 7:30 PM
· Sunday, Sept 6 - 2:30 PM
· Monday, Sept 7 (Labor Day) - 2:30 PM
· Saturday, Sept 12 - 7:30 PM
· Sunday, Sept 13* - 2:30 PM
· Saturday, Sept 19 - 7:30 PM
· Sunday, Sept 20 - 2:30 PM

Free Shakespeare in the Park began in 1983, with its debut production of The Tempest in Golden Gate Park , San Francisco . It is now one of the major free Shakespeare programs in the nation. Produced every year in San Francisco , Pleasanton , and Cupertino from July through September, Free Shakespeare in the Park provides an opportunity for everyone to see high quality, professional theater free of charge.