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Here Comes Freddy
Covet antique roadsters, learn to surf in Bolinas—or just settle in for a midnight showing of (gulp) Nightmare on Elm Street.
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posted on June 30, 2008
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 Image credit: Leonardo Herrera
MASS COMMUNION
There's nothing like a good summer "spatter-ific" horror flick to make a fogbound city seem cheery in comparison—especially when it's hosted by the likes of Peaches Christ (left), for her 11th annual Midnight Mass Film Festival. Stop by the Bridge Theatre on August 15 to see A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 1, and if that's not enough you can go back for Part 3 the next night. In fact, it's probably better if you just don't sleep at all.
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 Image credit: Michelle Malven
SWEET BREAK
If, against your family's wishes, you named your kids Big Kahuna and Gidget, then you'd better sign them up for the Surf Camp at Bolinas. It might not be set in sun-soaked Malibu, but the August 11 to 14 camp (which assigns five kids per instructor), is sure to transform your offspring from barney to bitchin'. Video footage of awe-inspiring shredding results included. And should this inspire a wave of envy on the part of mom and dad, not to worry—adult lessons are also available.
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 Image credit: courtesy of Wendi Mcaden
DAY AT THE BEACH
A draw not so much for grease monkeys and NASCAR fanatics as for gentlemen in herringbone driving caps, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance brings in automobile aficionados from all over the world. The events start on Thursday, August 14, with a parade of cars driving part of the scenic 17-Mile Drive, and ends on Sunday, August 17, with 175 of the world's most venerated collector's cars rolling out onto the fairway of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links' 18th hole for a contest judging their excellence.
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 Image credit: Stepology
STEP TO IT
Beginning Monday, August 11, with a series of aimed-at-tap-experts workshops (including one that's winningly called "Got Clog?"), the weeklong Bay Area Tap Festival put on by Stepology culminates in concert performances (on August 15 and 16) that are meant for everyone—even time-step newbies. Witness the jaw-dropping fancy footwork of such stars as shuffling wonder Channing Cook-Holmes (right), a sure-footed man who's logged more than his share of Riverdance hours.
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 Image credit: Warren H. White Photography
RUSSIAN ROULETTE
After a day of canoeing, you deserve a drink. Grapes to Glass, put on by Russian River Valley grape growers, winemakers, chefs and innkeepers, runs August 15–17 and offers perspectives on this beautiful region from hot-air balloons to kayaks to bikes—all, of course, paired with wine. The first event is the Winery Poker Run (let's just say the best hand wins a trip to Vegas), then there's Sip 'N' Cinema, featuring Double Indemnity—film noir meets Pinot Noir—and finally the chance to taste more than 50 wineries' best offerings at the Hog in the Fog auction. There's no way you're driving back to SF now: Book at the luxurious Hotel Healdsburg, located on the town plaza. For that matter, book a shiatsu massage at the hotel spa. After all that indulging, you'll need to restore your balance.
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 Image credit: courtesy of Burke's Canoes
RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
There's nothing more peaceful than gliding in a canoe down the Russian River in the early morning and watching a great blue heron take flight over the still water. Burke's will rent you one of its 300 aluminum canoes (which fit two adults and two children); then, 10 beautiful and mostly mellow miles later, the shuttle will be back to pick you up. Wear a bathing suit for swimming—both purposeful and otherwise—and pack a (waterproof) picnic.
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 Image credit: courtesy of 2 Boys TV
OH, CANADA!
Lip-synching, outrageous costumes, transgendered apparitions and more, all in a multimedia performance that sounds straight out of SF—except it's not. Montreal-based Stephen Lawson and Aaron Pollard prove that Canadians aren't so well behaved after all with their kick-off for the New Conservatory Theatre's Pride Season, 2 Boys TV—this week's performances run August 13–August 17.
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 Image credit: courtesy of FAMSF
FOG DAY EXTRA
Go ahead—bask in the cheery, crowd-pleasing pastels by Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt in the "Women Impressionists" show at the Legion of Honor. We won't tell.
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Image credit: Leonardo Herrera
MASS COMMUNION
There's nothing like a good summer "spatter-ific" horror flick to make a fogbound city seem cheery in comparison—especially when it's hosted by the likes of Peaches Christ (left), for her 11th annual Midnight Mass Film Festival. Stop by the Bridge Theatre on August 15 to see A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 1, and if that's not enough you can go back for Part 3 the next night. In fact, it's probably better if you just don't sleep at all.
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Image credit: Michelle Malven
SWEET BREAK
If, against your family's wishes, you named your kids Big Kahuna and Gidget, then you'd better sign them up for the Surf Camp at Bolinas. It might not be set in sun-soaked Malibu, but the August 11 to 14 camp (which assigns five kids per instructor), is sure to transform your offspring from barney to bitchin'. Video footage of awe-inspiring shredding results included. And should this inspire a wave of envy on the part of mom and dad, not to worry—adult lessons are also available.
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Image credit: courtesy of Wendi Mcaden
DAY AT THE BEACH
A draw not so much for grease monkeys and NASCAR fanatics as for gentlemen in herringbone driving caps, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance brings in automobile aficionados from all over the world. The events start on Thursday, August 14, with a parade of cars driving part of the scenic 17-Mile Drive, and ends on Sunday, August 17, with 175 of the world's most venerated collector's cars rolling out onto the fairway of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links' 18th hole for a contest judging their excellence.
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Image credit: Stepology
STEP TO IT
Beginning Monday, August 11, with a series of aimed-at-tap-experts workshops (including one that's winningly called "Got Clog?"), the weeklong Bay Area Tap Festival put on by Stepology culminates in concert performances (on August 15 and 16) that are meant for everyone—even time-step newbies. Witness the jaw-dropping fancy footwork of such stars as shuffling wonder Channing Cook-Holmes (right), a sure-footed man who's logged more than his share of Riverdance hours.
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Image credit: Warren H. White Photography
RUSSIAN ROULETTE
After a day of canoeing, you deserve a drink. Grapes to Glass, put on by Russian River Valley grape growers, winemakers, chefs and innkeepers, runs August 15–17 and offers perspectives on this beautiful region from hot-air balloons to kayaks to bikes—all, of course, paired with wine. The first event is the Winery Poker Run (let's just say the best hand wins a trip to Vegas), then there's Sip 'N' Cinema, featuring Double Indemnity—film noir meets Pinot Noir—and finally the chance to taste more than 50 wineries' best offerings at the Hog in the Fog auction. There's no way you're driving back to SF now: Book at the luxurious Hotel Healdsburg, located on the town plaza. For that matter, book a shiatsu massage at the hotel spa. After all that indulging, you'll need to restore your balance.
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Image credit: courtesy of Burke's Canoes
RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
There's nothing more peaceful than gliding in a canoe down the Russian River in the early morning and watching a great blue heron take flight over the still water. Burke's will rent you one of its 300 aluminum canoes (which fit two adults and two children); then, 10 beautiful and mostly mellow miles later, the shuttle will be back to pick you up. Wear a bathing suit for swimming—both purposeful and otherwise—and pack a (waterproof) picnic.
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Image credit: courtesy of 2 Boys TV
OH, CANADA!
Lip-synching, outrageous costumes, transgendered apparitions and more, all in a multimedia performance that sounds straight out of SF—except it's not. Montreal-based Stephen Lawson and Aaron Pollard prove that Canadians aren't so well behaved after all with their kick-off for the New Conservatory Theatre's Pride Season, 2 Boys TV—this week's performances run August 13–August 17.
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Image credit: courtesy of FAMSF
FOG DAY EXTRA
Go ahead—bask in the cheery, crowd-pleasing pastels by Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt in the "Women Impressionists" show at the Legion of Honor. We won't tell.
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