Jen and Mark just moved into their new San Francisco apartment, so all their new neighbors get FREE ORGANIC APPLES. Why is everybody so friendly in this town?
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You can read about what happened today at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco here - did somebody cut the rope of dangling trespasser Nyendak Wangden causing her to fall 15 feet or so? Well, it could have been worse of course.
But maybe these gentlemen here saw what happened and could help clear things up. You see, they like to hang out on the roof of the consulate when protests are going on. The State Department is looking into things right now. Click to enlarge:
Perhaps they just hang out there to enjoy San Francisco’s excellent air quality?
No matter. These are the same people who recently denied Bay Arean medal-winner Kendra Zanotto a visa to go to Beijing. Why? It seems her interest in Team Darfur played a role.
Sorry Kendra, no soup for you!
Oh well.
It’s on! It’s fantastic. It’s you. It’s Power and Glory: Court Arts of China’s Ming Dynasty running through September 21, 2008 in the first floor Lee, Hambrecht, and Osher Galleries at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum. Take a look at the show here and learn more about it here, courtesy of kultural kommissar Kenneth “you need me” Baker.
You see, all this stuff isn’t merely decorative, it actually means something. That’s why the heavy accompanying book costs $18 to ship from Amazon - this whole show is just chock-a-block full of culture. To wit, check out cover boy Prince Zhu Youyuan in his ceremonial uniform. His shoulder patches represent the moon and the sun, and you can also see green dragons blue vessels, green algae, red fire, white rice, blue axes, and blue bows. Dude’s got more icons than an iPhone 3.0. Click to expand:
Click on this one and see that they played golf in China back in the day, LPGA style. Court ladies in the inner palace, by Du Jin (active middle 15th century). Handscroll, ink and colors on silk:
Ming bling wasn’t just muddy red or brilliant blue on white - we’ve got a whole palette here:
So what’s your move? Get on over there before it closes next month. The only rational way to beat the crowds on August 3rd, 2008, Target First Free Sunday, would be to get in line before they open at 10:00 AM. But then you’d miss the opportunity to get in on the docent tours offered on all non Target Sundays at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM.
Here’s what you do if you go on a day when you actually have to pay admission: Arrive early to check things out on your own and then take the free one-hour tour with a docent like Anthony Pan:
There’s lot’s of stuff to learn at The Asian’s best show ever. See you there!
The Asian Art Museum special exhibition Power & Glory: Court Arts of China’s Ming Dynasty really packed them in yesterday. Target First Free Sundays might have had a role, but this thing appears to be popular even on days when you can’t get in for free. And remarkably, Kenneth Baker likes it!
The line to get in yesterday went down Polk, Grove, Hyde (pictured), and McAllister. It was phenomenal, perhaps 500 people waiting? The museum is claiming 10,000 people dropped by on Sunday.
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See you there!
Oh, it’s on. And it will remain on until midnight tonight. That’s correct, Two Free Tacos Day is upon us. You see, Jack feels your (gas) pain, so alls you need is a receipt from a gas station and free food is yours. Forget about El Tonayense just for a day and get over to your nearest J in the B.
Now it might seem odd to San Franciscans, who are used to getting discounts on purchases for simply riding a bike, but people across the America are being rewarded for using gasoline.
Note author’s bicycle through window - you don’t need a gas receipt from today, any old receipt appears to work
And unlike Plumpjack, where “uneven food” unsettles the finicky, Jack served up two tacos that were almost identical to that which was served up prior this year.
Best of all? No bogus Healthy San Francisco surcharge.
Get thee to a Jackery. See you there!
Radiohead’s recent attempt to give away concert tickets failed in France because people were too lazy to pedal their bikes on over to pick them up. Quelle horreur!
But things will be different if Radiohead tries the same stunt in San Francisco this summer.
A rainbow over Golden Gate Park from the San Francisco Botanical Garden. The park will be In Rainbows once again when the Outside Lands music festival starts up on August 22nd.
In fact, if Radiohead tries to give away tickets to people who cycle to some office building in San Francisco, a riot will probably break out.
There Will Be Blood, or at least a squabble or two. But, rest assured, all available free tickets will get distributed and used.
See you there!
Here’s what the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce had to say when they found out the annual luncheon with the Niners ain’t gonna happen this year:
“Our main reaction is disappointment,” said Carol Piasente, the chamber’s vice president of communications and events.
(At least they’re taking it better than Otto West would.) Maybe last year’s chant led by Senator Dianne Feinstein played a factor in the cancellation?
Irregardless, KNBR 49er Family Day is ON this Saturday, June 7th.
Gold Rushers Janelle and Jordan would love you to come to Family Day 2008. By Slick Rick via Flickr
The day will feature contests, games and appearances by members of the 49ers football team, alumni, Gold Rush, Niners Noise Drumline and Sourdough Sam. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to take in all of the day’s festivities.
See you there.
Why’s that?
You’d think a “drug free” area would be bereft of scoring opportunities, but that doesn’t appear to be the case around Hippy Hill in the Haight Ashbury section of San Francisco.
Just saying…
What’s the first thing to do once you get a free ice cream cone on the birthday of Ben & Jerry’s? Eat it, of course.
But you might as well get back in line so that when you’re done eating you’ll be at the front and ready to choose another flavor. Some might take the time to finish their cones before queuing up to attempt to get some more, but carpe diem, you dig?
Your behavior might hack off the people behind you, but only slightly.
The best way to pass the time waiting for free ice cream is eating free ice cream in an endless loop:
Speaking of free (or almost free) ice cream, Baskin Robins is having their 31 Cent Scoop Night today, April 30, 2008, starting at 5:00 PM. Sadly, not all BRs will offer this deal and you will be limited to buying only just ten cones.
(And there’s always frogurt from Tuttimelon, still having their temporary 99-cent special. If you swing that way)
Find a participating store near you or check this list below and after the jump:
West Bay
2250 Irving St
San Francisco , CA 94122
570 Battery St
San Francisco , CA 94111
1539 Sloat Blvd
San Francisco , CA 94132
Normally, teens never sit around on sidewalks in the Haight, but today was special so these kids made themselves right at home on Ashbury Street.
The favorite flavor of the thousands of patrons? That would have to be Cake Batter, one of the best ever. And almost definitely salmonella-free.
Check the video of Ben and Jerry’s recent visit to the Bay Area. Why not?
Happy 30th birfday, B&J!
