Archive for February, 2008

The Birds Once Filled the Skies

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

February 27
The Spanish explorers reported a deafening din from the millions of birds that would ascend into the air from the bayside. Most historic wetlands and riparian areas have been destroyed or severely altered, but San Francisco remains a birdwatcher’s bonanza. 250 species can be seen in the city throughout the year! In the Presidio’s [...]

Art & Politics: Eric Drooker

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

February 20
Eric Drooker’s art has provided iconic imagery for countless political initiatives, as well as showing up on covers of the New Yorker, and in a number of gorgeous graphic novels. His slide show and talk is one of the best of its type. Don’t miss it!

Political & Community Spaces

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

February 13
Community based public art spaces are stuck between business-like survival and serving their communities. Hear veterans of San Francisco’s Space Wars discuss how they’ve navigated the repressive dynamics of real estate, money, and power to hold open spaces for diverse communities to meet, talk, make art, and shape life. Jonathan Youtt (Cellspace), Robin Balliger [...]