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11/19/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features a spider catching some sun in the photographer's front yard in Lafayette, by photographer Mark Hoehner
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11/19/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day features a Flyscooter parked on Claremont Avenue in the Rockridge district, by Christian Ericksen.
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11/19/08
For those of you who have time off work on Friday, 11/21/08, check out SF’s SPCA unveiling its 12th annual Holiday Windows at the Macy’s store in San Francisco's Union Square. The SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) collaborated with Macy’s to encourage the adoption of more than 277 animals and donations of $37,000 last year. There will be volunteers available to give more information regarding SPCA, animal adoption and to keep an eye on all of the animals. Check out the furry creatures calling the windows of Macy’s home throughout the next month. Don't have a chance see the windows? Log onto www.sfspca.org to view live webcam footage of the animals, or for more...
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11/19/08
San Francisco’s KKSF 103.7 just released the 19th volume of its sampler disk for AIDS relief. KKSF put together its first holiday mix with some of the biggest names in smooth jazz. The compilation contains music by Grover Washington Jr., Luther Vandross, Kenny G., Diana Krall, Rick Braun, Kenny G, and Babyface. Since KKSF begun the Sampler project it has raised over $5 million to help fight HIV/AIDS. At just $9.99 with proceeds going to the San Francisco Aids Foundation this is a buy you can feel good about.
The CD is available now at www.KKSF.com. Also visit www.sfaf.org for more information about the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
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11/19/08
Any teens dreaming to be the next Broadway star? Maybe write the next act that features a broadway star? Or how about directing that play? The Berkeley Rep School of Theatre is holding this years seventh annual Target Teen One Acts Festival. The festival encourages inspired and talented teens to come forth with their ideas for a chance to be mentored by the school in producing their own play. The deadlines are as follows: submit plays by December 6, 2008, apply for directing workshop by December 3, 2008, and acting auditions will be held January 10, 2008. There is also a free directing workshop with Les Waters an Obie Award winner on December 6, 2008 at 1:00pm. Find more information about this event at
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11/18/08
A venus thistle growing on the hills of Mount Diablo, by photographer Jef Poskanzer
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11/18/08
In my nine years as on the editorial staff at Diablo magazine, one of my favorite arts groups to cover has been Diablo Ballet. Artistic director Lauren Jonas works tirelessly to bring a first rate ballet troupe to the East Bay area, and Diablo Ballet has put on myriad wonderful performances over its 15 years. The organization is a true gem in our community. That said, Diablo Ballet has to stay creative to keep going—and this season's schedule of performances might be its most creative ever. There are a variety of wonderful arts organizations in the East Bay, and they all deserve the attention of supporters and an audience for their performances. Meanwhile, as the economy suffers, support of these local organizations...
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11/18/08
East Bay energy expert Arthur Rosenfeld joined the likes of Bill and Melinda Gates and the founders of YouTube in receiving an Innovation Award from The Economist.Rosenfeld, who co-founded Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory’s Environmental Technologies and serves as a California Energy Commission member, was one of 10 scientists, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and companies to receive the award. The “newspaper,” as The Economist refers to itself, praised Rosenfeld as a pioneer in energy efficiency.
In October 2007, Diablo featured Rosenfeld as one of...
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11/18/08
Today's Flickr Pic of the Day captures a bike rack under dim light at the Walnut Creek BART station. The photo was shot by Pete Beck, aka "petebeck."
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11/18/08
There's a big fundraiser on Thursday, November 20 for Open Heart Kitchen in Livermore. The slumping economy has hit everyone hard. But Open Heart Kitchen, which provides food for the poor, seniors, and school students in Livermore, Pleasanton, and Dublin, has struggled more than most. The only supplier of free hot meals to the needy in the Tri-Valley has seen demand for its services increase while their donations have sharply declined. Diablo talked with Open Heart’s executive director, Linda McKeever, about the organization’s struggles and how people can help. Diablo: Describe Open Heart Kitchen’s mission.
Linda McKeever: We feed anyone in need in the Tri-valley area, in...
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