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LIFE TO THE FULLEST
As part of its 10th anniversary program, the Sonoma Valley Film Festival will screen the Academy Award–nominated short Recycled Life, a documentary about the people who live and work in the Guatemala City Garbage Dump—the most toxic landfill in Central America. Apr. 11–15; sonomafilmfest.org
THEM APPLES
Celebrating its first year in SF, the eco-minded Green Apple Music & Arts Festival comes to town, kicking off with a free outdoor concert in Golden Gate Park featuring Bob Weir and RatDog, and including such attractions as Electric Six at the Independent. Apr. 20–22; greenapplefestival.com |
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CLEAN SWEEP
Because “cleaning house shouldn’t involve dirtying the earth.” Get Clean—an eco-friendly line of products from Pleasanton’s Shaklee Corporation—offers environmentally responsible ways to get your place in shape. shaklee.com |
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ON YOUR BACK
We just love T-shirts that look vintage but sport au-courant enviro messages, like the ones from menswear line California Rising. Its “Hollywood” shirt ($110) is just the thing to wear to a high-fashion Earth Day BBQ. Plus, a portion of the proceeds goes to the eco-alliance 1% for the Planet. Available at Rolo SoMa; rolo.com
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FREE WITH PURCHASE
Pinching pennies has never been so charitable. Offering 250-plus deals totaling more than $12,000 in savings, the 2007 Green Zebra guide ($25) hooks you up with discounts at local organic markets (like Rainbow Grocery), restaurants (think Slanted Door) and spas (including International Orange)—and also on services ranging from remodeling to vacation planning. thegreenzebra.org |
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COMING OUT Estranged from your outdoorsy friend because you canceled that hike one too many times? Weekly email newsletter Weekend Sherpa won’t give up on you. It offers insiders’ recommendations on the best outdoor activities in Northern California, from bike trips to oyster shucking to urban picnicking. weekendsherpa.com |
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"The day I made that statement about inventing
the Internet, I was tired because I’d been up all night inventing the camcorder."
—Al Gore. Hear the Inconvenient Truth mastermind speak on April 3 at the Nob Hill Masonic Center. cityarts.net |
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