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Levi Okunov’s fashion show with video projections by Melissa Shiff and a live mix by Diwon. Other musical guests include Smadar and Y-Love. Open vodka bar (21 ) generously sponsored by Christiania Vodka.Fashion designer Levi Okunov is one of the fashion industry’s rising stars. His Fall 2008 line, which features pieces inspired by The Jewish Museum’s renowned Torah Art and Hanukkah lamp collections, incorporates materials such as velvet and parchment to suggest textures and forms associated with traditional Judaica. The lining of several pieces feature stenciled and painted texts by the 13th century Persian poet Rumi translated into English, Arabic, and Yiddish. These passages represent the artist’s wish for religious tolerance and cultural co-existence.His collaborators on the project include hair stylist, Almog, fabric desinger Sharon Ascher, crown designer Käthe Wenzel, makeup artist Linda Mason, and painter Rita Ackermann.Open vodka bar (21 ) generously sponsored by Christiania Vodka.Born in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, Levi Okunov began sewing at the age of 15 and presented his first collection at 19. A former apprentice to Marc Jacobs, Okunov’s work has been featured in Women’s Wear Daily and The New York Times.Melissa Shiff is a video, performance, and installation artist whose work has been shown at the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television (UK), Toronto Jewish Film Festival, Museum of Jewish Heritage, and other venues. Her work is in the Jewish Museum’s permanent collection. In collaboration with Okunov, video artist Melissa Shiff will project JAMS: The Jewish Animated Mandala Series using the Hebrew God’s seven names and imagery from the museum’s traditional Judaica collection. JAMS are a hybrid of traditional calligraphic mizrachs, Jewish ritual objects that orient the worshipper towards Jerusalem, and Tibetan mandalas, symbols of the universe that aid in meditation.Diwon is a multicultural maestro who produces a mix of Yemenite and Sephardic music blended with electro/hip-hop beats. The artist’s stage name refers to the Yemenite diwan, a book of devotional songs recited on the Sabbath and at Jewish life cycle events. He frequently collaborates with non-electronic musicians, fusing live and recorded sound. He has performed with Lou Reed, Anthony Coleman, Daniel Carter, DJ Spooky, Matisyahu, MC Paul Barman, Idan Raichel, and others. In addition to providing a live mix to Okunov’s fashion show, Diwon will premiere a new composition created during his Off the Wall residency entitled “That Yemenite Kid.”An exciting new voice emerging from the NYC world music scene, Smadar is an Israeli-Moroccan singer whose craft is best described as pan-Mediterranean music peppered with a gypsy sound. Smadar sings original and creative renditions of traditional tunes in Hebrew, Arabic, and Ladino.Describing his style as “global hip hop,” Y-Love seamlessly intertwines English, Arabic, Hebrew, Latin and ancient Aramaic. He combines ethereal scripture with gritty social consciousness, reflecting his own life-changing conversion to Hasidism. He has graced the stage with luminaries as varied and respected as Lou Reed, DJ Spooky, Hadag Nachash, Matisyahu, Steinski, and Immortal Technique.

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A native San Franciscan, Ali Wong is creating a heavy buzz in the local comedy scene. Ali wears her hair in her trademark Chun-Li buns and with her infectious enthusiasm and a dab of exhibitionism packs quite a punch. Ali's unique brand of raunchiness, ethnic accents and physical comedy will leave you exhausted from laughter. She regularly hosts The Onion Comedy Series at the Punch Line in San Francisco and performs at clubs and colleges across California.

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The Way That We Rhyme in Motion is a full day of events, scheduled on the first opening day of the exhibition The Way That We Rhyme: Women, Art & Politics. The opening day events include a women-only salon discussion about the possibility of creating a future feminist state with Vaginal Davis, Stephanie Syjuco’s Counterfeit Crochet Project, MK Guth Interactive Weaving Performance and a panel discussion with The Way That We Rhyme artists about their bold and unapologetic engagement with history, identity and politics. In the evening there will be a one-night-only performance with artists Nao Bustamante and Julie Atlas Muz. Our gallery hours will be extended until 8 pm to accommodate this marathon schedule of exhibition tours, panel discussions, film screenings, workshops and interactive performances. Below please find the full schedule of events:Noon The Room for Big IdeasVaginal Davis Hosts Bilitis: A Feminist StateFREE with gallery admission or performance ticketJoin performance artist Vaginal Davis in a women-only salon discussion about the possibility of creating a future feminist state. This event has a limited capacity and attendees are encouraged to sign up in advance. Please email mrana@ybca.org to reserve a seat. Unclaimed reserved seats will be released to the public 5 minutes before the event. 21 and over only.Noon–3 pmGalleriesMK Guth Interactive Weaving PerformanceFREE with gallery admission or performance ticketMK Guth’s Interactive Weaving Performance is loosely based on the fairytale character Rapunzel, whose braids act as a metaphor of entrapment and as a vehicle for escape. Groups of women will be braiding and extending MK Guth’s hair and visitors will be invited to write a comment on a white ribbon that will then be woven into the braid. With each new ribbon, the braid will grow, creating new branches and configurations. At the end of the day, the braids will be cut off her body and hung in the main gallery.2 pm–7 pmGalleriesStephanie Syjuco’s Counterfeit Crochet ProjectFREE with gallery admission or performance ticketStephanie Syjuco teaches people how to knit counterfeit luxury accessories in crochet, offering the public a do-it-yourself alternative to investing in corporate brands. 3 pmScreening RoomArtists Insight: Women, Art & Politics—Remembering, Rhyming, We Won't StopFREE with gallery admission or performance ticketJoin us for a panel discussion that brings together artists Nao Bustamante, Tammy Rae Carland, Taraneh Hemami and Laurel Nakadate from The Way That We Rhyme exhibition to speak about their bold and unapologetic engagement with history, identity and politics. These artists riff, rhyme, provoke, and inspire. At the same time, they embrace the significance of personal history and collective memory. The panel is moderated by Tina Takemoto, Associate Professor of Visual Art and Critical Studies at CCA.4 pm GalleriesVaginal Davis Hosts Colonize MeFREE with gallery admission or performance ticketPerformance artist pioneer Vaginal Davis will make herself available for 5-minute one-on-one discussions with men only in her gallery installation. Attendees must sign up in advance. To sign up for private time with Vaginal Davis, please email mrana@ybca.org. Unclaimed reserved seats will be released to the public 5 minutes before the event. 18 and over only.5 pmScreening RoomLTTR Videos: The Dead, The Absent, and FictitiousFREE with gallery admission or performance ticketA program of LTTR video shorts which includes the works of Curtis Carman, Math Bass and James Pei-Mun Tsang, Itziar Okariz, Bill Basquin, Moyra Davey, Zoe Leonard/Nancy Brooks Brody, Emily Roysdon, Chris Spinelli, Susanne Oberbeck, Hedia Maron and Faye Driscoll, Ilona Berger, Lovett/Codagnone, Ulrike Mueller and Dafne Boggeri.7 pmGrand LobbyReceptionFREE with gallery admission or performance ticket8 pmForumEvening Performances with Nao Bustamante and Julie Atlas Muz$15 / $12 / $11One-night-only evening event with artists Nao Bustamante and Julie Atlas Muz.Who:Vaginal Davis, Stephanie Syjuco, MK Guth, Nao Bustamante, Julie Atlas Muz and othersWhere:YBCA, 701 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103Public Info:415-978-2787 or www.ybca.orgDaytime events free with gallery admissionEvening Performance are $15 regular; $12 students & teachers; $11 YBCA members

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Tip your Hat to Art, Community and Civic Engagement!Dust off your chapeau and embellish your noggin with your fanciest headwear for BRAF's annual hat-tipping, head-turning, hair-raising affair. Once again we'll be convening at supperclub san francisco, 657 Harrison Street.Join us in tipping our hats as we proudly honor:* Mike Farrah, Director of Mayor Newsom's Office of Community Services* REBAR, 2007 BRAF grant recipients and creators of (PARK)ing DayOur last three events have SOLD OUT, so please get your tickets today!CraniumHosted cocktail reception and VIP auction preview/mixer, featuring ample passed hors d'oeuvres, spectacular performances and a special gift. 6:30pm-2am / $250NogginAmple passed hors d'oeuvres and spectacular entertainment.730pm-2ampad$125.00NoodleJoin us for the after-party. Just $10 with adorned head!After-party tickets available at the door.11pm-2am/$20.00

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Chillin' Brings you 50 Incredible Fashion Designers, great Music andvisuals!April 5 @ 111 Minna Gallery50 FASHION DESIGNERS (to learn more about these amazing designers readbelow)Live music by:Little Yellow Perfect (www.littleyellowperfec...)DJ'sTAJ (www.djtaj.com)LaronKRIS X (www.myspace.com/baydab...Shon (gossip/cat club)SCHATZ Visuals by:Insta-Actionwww.insta-action.comArtworkStyle Savage/VULCANA Street Style Originator. Now firmly entrenched in the modern school ofstreet/art convergence.When: Saturday April 5, 2008 from 8:00pm-2:00amWhere:111 Minna Gallery (www.111minnagallery.com)$6 at the door21 IDFor more info go to:www.chillinproductions...Thank you to our great sponsors:SF Weekly (www.sfweekly.com)SF Station (www.sfstation.com)Yelp (www.yelp.com)Nitevive (www.nitevibe.com)Vanderkitten (www.vanderkitten.com)Ipling (www.ipling.com)Addiction Hair Salon (www.addictionhairsalon...)Lucid Beauty (www.lucidbeauty.com)Hair Play (www.hairplay.com)Access Institute for psychological services (www.accessinst.org)The Innovative Fashion Council of San Francisco (www.ifcsf.com)Style Industry (www.styleindustry.com)Mosio (www.mosio.com)Ladybrille (www.ladybrille.com)Red Poppy Art House (www.redpoppyarthouse.org)Mingle (www.mingleshop.com)Mars Bar (www.marsbarsf.com)Ovaheere (www.ovaheere.com)Bloom Butik (www.bloombutik.com)RAG (www.ragsf.com)Stitch Lounge (www.stitchlounge.com)Dirtyhertz (www.dirtyhertz.com)Primo Promotes (www.primopromotes.com)Nofu ( www.nofu.com)House of Dolores MooreHope Flight Foundation (www.hopeflightfoundati...)Nomadika (www.nomadika.com)Imeem (www.imeem.com)Jules Beauty (www.julesmakeupsf.com)Blowfish Sushi (www.blowfishsushi.com)Little Yellow Perfect (www.littleyellowperfec...)111 Minna Gallery (www.111minnagallery.com)For almost 10 years my goal has been to create opportunity for all Bay Areatalent. All of these designers are different from our last so everyone getsa chance.They are amazing!!!! Come and support them!The Tenderloin Boys Choir (www.thetenderloinboysc...)OctopusME! (www.OctopusME.etsy.com)Indie Industries (www.indieindustries.com)Booty Boutique www.bootyboutique.comRed Threds (www.redthreds.com)Funk Divine ( www.funkdivine.com)Gypsies and Lords (www.gypsiesandlords.com)Pistola Rose Designs (www.pistolarose.com)Teruo Artistry (www.teruo.com)Betty Croaker (www.BettyCroaker.com)Where is Romeo (www.wheresromeo.com)Army Wear (www.armywear.net)Erin Mahoney (www.erinmahoney.com)Gypsy and Loic (www.gypsyandloic.com)Helen Adenatalio (www.helenadenatalio.com)Kaatje Design (www.kaatjedesign.net)Megan Grove (www.myspace.com/mcgtsh...)Squink Accessories (www.squink.us)A La Folie (www.visitalafolie.com)Mama Clothing (www.mamaclothing.com)Cara Lyndon Designs (www.caralyndon.com)Tessa Poppy Designs (www.tessapoppy.com)Karen Chrysiliou (www.chrysiliouaccessor...)Wild On the Inside (www.wildontheinside.com)Blue Ballad designs (www.blueballad.com)Melinda Mae (www.melinda-mae.com)Ooma (www.ooma.net)Field Day Wearables (www.fielddaywearables.com)Integrity Fashions (www.myspace.com/integr...)Meryl Pataky (http://myspace.com/flu...)Mabel Chong (www.mabelchong.com)Charming Sam Studio (www.charmingsam.com)Joy Dean (http://lrouge.blogspot...)Super Sugar RayRay (www.supersugarrayray.e...)Cutie Dynamite ( www.myspace.com/cutied...) (www.cutiedynamite.com)Sebo Munkee Designs (www.sebomunkee.com)Orelafey Metalwork and Jewelry Design (www.orelafey.com)22tykoon (www.22tykoon.com)Chacabraka (www.chacabraka.com)K-Skin Leather Designs (www.kskindesigns.com)Mison Lee (www.MisonLee.com)Alma Flores (www.almaflores.com)Taste O' Brazil (www.tasteobrazil.com)Baja Nights Jewelry (www.bajanights.com)Homey Grown (wwwhomeygrown.org) (homeygrown.etsy.com)Santa Barrios (Amazing one of a kind Hats)www.createsocialchange...LIFE CLOTHING & COKira Frank I been doing these shows for 10 years and still today all Chillin' shows arefree for the designers to participate. 100% of the money goes to thedesigners.Also mark your calendars! We will be having our 10 year anniversary show may10, 2008 at mezzanine. I will be featuring 60 fashion designers, 90 artists,40 filmmakers, live music and 8 DJ's!!!!Thanks you for all the support you given us for the last 10 years! Withoutyour support we would not be here!

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