Or “the I-80,” as some prefer.*
Division Street, San Francisco, the “Innovation Capitol** of the World***”
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*Including moi.
**Heh.
***HA HA HA HA HA!
Posts Tagged ‘tent’
Western Terminus of World’s Biggest Freeway: I-80 Tent City, San Francisco – Ed Lee, Mayor
Monday, July 23rd, 2012“Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour” Finishes Up in Oakland Tonight – A Few Tickets are Still Available
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012Last night’s show at the huge Oracle Arena was 90%-plus full, so I imagine it will be the same thing tonight. The seats aren’t cheap, but this is the official show from Michael Jackson’s family, so there you go.
Fundamentally, this is a Michael Jackson show for Michael Jackson fans (as opposed to it being a Michael Jackson-themed Cirque du Soleil for a more general audience, if that makes sense.) For more on this topic, Chloe Roth does a good job of explaining things here in the Culture Blog of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Here’s another opinion: “It’s amazing. Long, yet spectacular.”
Photo: OSA Images - ©2011 Cirque-Jackson I.P., LLC
Anyway, you’re never going to see the THIS IS IT Tour, so this is it, tonight is your last chance to see the substitute, your last chance to soak up the experience.
ZOMG, “Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour” Graces Oakland Today and Tomorrow – A Cirque du Soleil Production
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Well, this is something, huh?
Holy Toledo.
Photos: OSA Images - Costumes: Zaldy Goco - ©2011 Cirque-Jackson I.P., LLC
This looks sort of awesome, huh?
Tickets are still available…
All the deets:
“BAY AREA TOUR STOPS IN JANUARY 2012
SAN JOSE: From January 13 – 15 at HP Pavilion
OAKLAND: From January 17 – 18 at the Oracle Arena
San Francisco, CA – The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil are proud to present Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour™ in San Jose, on January 13, 14 and 15, 2012 at HP Pavilion, and in Oakland on January 17 and 18, 2012 at Oracle Arena. This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production combines Michael Jackson music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. Proudly sponsored by Sun Life Financial, the show is written and directed by Jamie King, the leading concert director in pop music today, and featured more than 60 international dancers, musicians and acrobats.
Tickets are on sale now for San Jose and Oakland performances of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour. Tickets are $50 to $250 each and are available at www.ticketmaster.ca or 1-800-745-3000. For additional information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/
A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael’s creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson’s artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael’s creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations.
THE IMMORTAL World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where we discover Michael’s inspirational Giving Tree—the wellspring of his creativity. The secrets of Michael’s inner world are unlocked—his love of music and dance, fairy tale and magic, and the fragile beauty of nature.
The underpinnings of THE IMMORTAL World Tour are Michael Jackson’s powerful, inspirational music and lyrics—the driving force behind the show—brought to life with extraordinary power and breathless intensity. Through unforgettable performances Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour underscores Michael’s global messages of love, peace and unity.
Writer and Director Jamie King has been called one of the most influential “movers and shakers” in the music industry, and the “Jerry Bruckheimer of tent-pole concert tours” by Variety. A multiple Emmy Award® and MTV Video Music Award® nominee, he has choreographed some of the most popular music videos and directed some of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time. For the past 12 years, he has served as Madonna’s creative director, and most recently directed world tours for Rihanna, Celine Dion, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne. King has worked with an array of superstars including Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Shakira, George Michael, Elton John, Diana Ross, Jennifer Lopez and even Ellen DeGeneres. This is Jamie’s first show with Cirque du Soleil.
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Bay Area with a new Big Top production!
TOTEM from Cirque du Soleil opens in San Francisco on October 28, 2011 for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at AT&T Park; and in San Jose as of March 2, 2012 at the Taylor Street Bridge. For more information please visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/totem.”
“Portrait Gallery: Faces of Occupy San Francisco” from KQED News Photo Intern Michelle Gachet
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011Here’s your invitation:
“At KQED, we’ve found ourselves wondering, who exactly is still at Occupy San Francisco two months into the movement and several days before the Thanksgiving holiday. Hardcore activists? Homeless people who have found a welcoming community? Nine-to-fivers who have taken time off to support the Occupy movement?
In an effort to find out, KQED News intern Michelle Gachet visited Justin Herman Plaza on Monday to capture portraits of some of the movement’s members and their environs. Take a look…”
Occupier Emma Stime, for one, and her sleepy pooch:
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Click on over to see the entire gallery.
Come meet OccupySF 2011.
Welcome to the Occupation: What It’s Like When OccupySF Takes Over Your Local BofA Bank Branch
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011Via the remarkable Steve Rhodes, a Bank of America branch lobby, November 16th, 2011:
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You’re beautiful more beautiful than me
You’re honorable more honorable than me
Loyal to the Bank of America
OccupySF is Big (or Bigger Than It Used to Be, Anyway) – How It Looks Near the Ferry Building in Mid-November, 2011
Monday, November 14th, 2011Here are the former bocce ball courts near the Ferry Building as of November 13th, one day before OccupyOAK got cleaned out by cops for the second time.
Camp Lee, 2011:
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And here’s the Federal Reserve Building on Market near Main:
Are there are other smaller tent places as well.
And oh, here’s the part of the cookhouse pantry for Base Camp:
I didn’t realize how big an operation this has become.
I don’t think a little rain will get all these people to leave, personally…
KQED News was On The Scene for This Morning’s “Occupy Oakland” Police Eviction – Follow Along, Tick Tock
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011It’s all right here.
ZOMG, “Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour” is Coming January 2012 – A Cirque du Soleil Production
Monday, October 17th, 2011Well, this is something, huh?
Holy Toledo.
Photos: OSA Images - Costumes: Zaldy Goco - ©2011 Cirque-Jackson I.P., LLC
This looks sort of awesome, huh?
All the deets:
“BAY AREA TOUR STOPS IN JANUARY 2012
SAN JOSE: From January 13 – 15 at HP Pavilion
OAKLAND: From January 18 – 19 at the Oracle Arena
San Francisco, CA – The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil are proud to present Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour™ in San Jose, on January 13, 14 and 15, 2012 at HP Pavilion, and in Oakland on January 18 and 19, 2012 at Oracle Arena. This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production combines Michael Jackson music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. Proudly sponsored by Sun Life Financial, the show is written and directed by Jamie King, the leading concert director in pop music today, and featured more than 60 international dancers, musicians and acrobats.
Tickets are on sale now for San Jose and Oakland performances of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour. Tickets are $50 to $250 each and are available at www.ticketmaster.ca or 1-800-745-3000. For additional information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/
A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael’s creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson’s artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael’s creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations.
THE IMMORTAL World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where we discover Michael’s inspirational Giving Tree—the wellspring of his creativity. The secrets of Michael’s inner world are unlocked—his love of music and dance, fairy tale and magic, and the fragile beauty of nature.
The underpinnings of THE IMMORTAL World Tour are Michael Jackson’s powerful, inspirational music and lyrics—the driving force behind the show—brought to life with extraordinary power and breathless intensity. Through unforgettable performances Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour underscores Michael’s global messages of love, peace and unity.
Writer and Director Jamie King has been called one of the most influential “movers and shakers” in the music industry, and the “Jerry Bruckheimer of tent-pole concert tours” by Variety. A multiple Emmy Award® and MTV Video Music Award® nominee, he has choreographed some of the most popular music videos and directed some of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time. For the past 12 years, he has served as Madonna’s creative director, and most recently directed world tours for Rihanna, Celine Dion, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne. King has worked with an array of superstars including Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Shakira, George Michael, Elton John, Diana Ross, Jennifer Lopez and even Ellen DeGeneres. This is Jamie’s first show with Cirque du Soleil.
Cirque du Soleil returns to the Bay Area with a new Big Top production!
TOTEM from Cirque du Soleil opens in San Francisco on October 28, 2011 for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at AT&T Park; and in San Jose as of March 2, 2012 at the Taylor Street Bridge. For more information please visitwww.cirquedusoleil.com/totem.”
What’s This – You Can’t Take Photos of Hemp Expo Participants in Front of Oakland City Hall, Per the Mayor?
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011So Oakland officials didn’t want the MSM or anybody else taking photos of Hemp Expo participants toking up with Oakland City Hall in the background over this weekend’s Hemp Expo 2011?
KTVU-TV showed what appeared to be an Oakland official instructing the media not to take photos of people smoking in front of City Hall. The official was not identified, but Arturo Sanchez, an assistant to the city administrator told the station, “it’s not that we don’t want the picture, we try to keep this area of City Hall, (and) this public park free of smoke.”
“Do not take a photo of somebody directly in front of City Hall”
Well, some of these people here are lighting up – see?
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I don’t know, maybe this edict worked, ’cause I haven’t seen any photos online of people smoking bud in front of City Hall.
Seems funny to have this kind of rule.
All right, Oakland, see you next year…
OMG, You Gotta Go See Teatro Zinzanni Before It Leaves Us to Make Way for that Money-Losing America’s Cup 2013
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011Here’s how you know when a relationship over, when your supposed beau says something like:
“I’d be happy to introduce you to other men not in this immediate area, or facilitate a conversation with men in the City, or perhaps a matchmaking service. I’ll email you their phone number or something.”
That’s it, it’s over, baby. HJNTIY.
So imagine how the hard-working people at highly-rated Teatro Zinzanni feel about their coming eviction to make way for the NASCAR-esque, tradition-be-damned America’s Cup 2013, aka Larry Ellison’s boat race.
Here’s what the Port of San Francisco is saying about the sitch:
“We’d be happy to show them locations that are not in this immediate area, or facilitate a conversation with other city departments or commercial real estate agents.”
Or, in other words, GO TO HELL.
Anyway, put Teatro Zinzanni at the top of your Bucket List right now, before it goes away.
Ooh, backstage:
Ooh, bobbles!
To sum up:
Boo, America’s Cup Eurotrash
Yay, Teatro Zinzanni
