12/15/08

Berkeley Farmers' Market 17th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair



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Saturday, December 20, 2008
The Berkeley Farmers' Market 17th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair
Farmers' Market (lots of organic produce) & Local craftspeople selling a wonderful variety of beautiful handcrafted gifts. Live Music all day, every day of the fair: 10am-11am - Alan Lipton ("Sly, sincere, progressive acoustic rock); 11am-12 noon - Laura Inserra (world music percussionist); 12 noon-1pm - Mark Abdilla (playing 500 years of lute & guitar music); 1pm-2pm - Dave Harris (great rock & folk songs acoustic); 2pm-3pm - Lindell Reeves (classic r+b, soul, blues, etc.); 3pm-4pm - Evie Ladin, Suzy Thompson & Allegra Yellin (old time). This event is supported in part by the Berkeley Civic Arts Program. A program of the Ecology Center since 1987, the Berkeley Farmers' Markets offer a wide range of mostly organic produce and healthy, locally-produced foods. Together with educational events, cooking demonstrations and live music, these award-winning markets serve as a central meeting place for members of our diverse and vibrant community. One block from downtown "Berkeley" BART, lot parking.

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Hot for the Holidays!
Shopping at the mall was never like this!

Support local artists and community arts education for youth and adults while you get your last minute shopping done at the Bay Area’s most unusual holiday celebration.

Whatever holiday you celebrate, spark it up with a visit to The Crucible’s Holiday Gifty celebration. Shop for unique and affordable gifts created by over 60 Bay Area artisans, and experience the excitement of our 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly.

* Handmade jewelry, glass creations, sculpture, clothing, ceramics and more
* Family friendly fire performers and the Von Stilt family with their flamedeer
* Demonstrations of glass blowing, metal casting, and blacksmithing from 11AM to 3PM
* Santa arrives at 1PM
* Prize drawing at 3PM each day; grand prize drawing Sunday
* Refreshments and holiday treats
* Learn about classes and workshops that will ignite your own creativity!

12/7/08

style lounge fashion show and winter sale



Date: Wednesday December 10, 2008
Time: 5pm - 10pm
Where: Bently Reserve
301 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

Shop in style at Style Lounge; the ultimate shopping event and fashion show! Enjoy an evening of DJ beats, a runway fashion show and the latest clothing, jewelry, accessories, art and more from your favorite independent designers.

other world holiday sale



OTHERWORLD

Winter Sale

Sunday Dec. 7th

1:00 to 8:00 PM

Free Admission
Come Sunday afternoon for our exciting Winter Craft Sale.
Familiar faces will be sharing locally made arts & crafts
to inspire your imagination. Find great gifts for you & yours.

Art
Handmade Jewelry
Ethnic Jewelry
Hair Accessories
Hand painted Belts & patches
T-shirts, stickers
Wrist Wallets
Clothes, Hats
Accessories
Soaps, bath salts
Food & Drinks
Live Music & Djs
and more