Ladies,
Need a recovery plan from all of your post-Thanksgiving feasts? Well, here are two great events you might want to include:
EVENT #1:
Saturday, November 28th (11 am - 1pm) The San Gregorio General Store presents…Live Music with “Island Dream!”
Note: I’ve had the pleasure of performing & recording with ”Island Dream” over the years. If you enjoy beautiful music that leaves you feeling as if you are vacationing in the islands…then this is the band for you. They are retuning to one of my favorite places: The San Gregorio General Store. What? You’ve never been? Well, this is what you’ve been missing (Keywords: Coastline, rolling hills, country roads, fresh air and all kinds of friendly people: Cowboys, cowgirls, cyclists, bikers, fishermen, feminists, college kids, little kids, musicians, famers, beatniks, poets, writers…all enjoying life in a gem of a place filled with great energy…live music and that fabulous potbelly stove all warm & cozy!!!)….-Karen Soo Hoo
The San Gregorio Store: Saloon, lanterns, seeds, no television, U.S. Post Office, cast iron cookware, aspirin, advice, wines fine to rot gut, western and work clothing, groceries, hardware, beer, bullshit, toys, cowtechnician hats, international beers, beeswax, cheesecloth, piano in-tune, books (literature, poetry, gender and environmental politics), homemade sandwiches, coffee, tea, diapers, crockery, weather analysis, coal hods, raccoon traps, posters, cards, tee shirts, buttons, candles, rain gear, organic garlic, apples and butternut squash in season and most importantly: live music!  Phone: (650) 726-0565 Address: Corner of Highway 84 and Stage Road, San Gregorio, CA Island Dream, Ellen Silva (guitar, vocals); Denée Deckert (piano, ukulele, accordian); Mimi Hills (acoustic bass); and surprise guests, will be performing their blend of original tropical pop and bluesy folk. Ellen has been busy writing some new tunes, which they will perform along with originals from their 3 cds. For more info about Island Dream, visit Ellen’s website: www.ellensilva.com/music.html
EVENT #2:
The 31st Annual Women’s Building: Celebration of Craftswomen” November 28-29 & December 5-6 (Saturdays & Sundays)
Herbst Pavillion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco http://www.celebrationofcraftswomen.org/ Tix: $6.50-Seniors, students, disabled, $8.50 General admission, $12.00- x2 Day pass
What? You’ve never been? Well, you’ve gotta go! Keywords: Huge pavillion, sweeping bay views, fabulous wares made by talented craftswomen, festive holiday shopping…a great place to spend the day! Hope to see you there! -Karen Soo Hoo