The ARTumnal Gathering: TRIBES and TREASURES

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The Black Rock Arts Foundation presents…
The ARTumnal Gathering: TRIBES and TREASURES
Saturday, November 22, 2008
9pm to Late (Come early for special performances)
at The Historic Bently Reserve http://www.bentlyreserve.com
400 Sansome St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
Just $20 Presale for Main Event; $30 at the door (get your tix now!)
Pre-event Dinner tix start at $150 for sumptuous BANK-quet
Purchase tickets and get info: http://blackrockarts.org
21+ over

Join us in support of the Black Rock Arts Foundation's mission to inspire art, community and civic participation worldwide. Revel in the richness of human expression, generosity of spirit and camaraderie of artists and visionaries.

An opulent gathering of tribes in celebration of our artistic treasures and vital community spirit awaits! Partake in an evening of abundant visual delights, auditory pleasures, beguiling libations, and a cornucopia of spectacular people, art and performances.

Performances By

Black Rock City Ballet
Brass Menažeri – (2008 Best of The Bay World Music Winners) http://www.brass.menazeri.com
Chance’s End – violin-electronica http://www.chancesend.com
Clark Hamon (Deep End) http://www.myspace.com/clarkhamon
Copper Lantern Theater http://www.copperlantern.org
Dex Stakker http://dexstakker.com
Dragn'fly http://www.djdragnfly.com
Erica Mulkey http://www.unwoman.com
Fou Fou HA! http://www.foufouha.com
Jeff Hobbs - sax, violin and stiltwalking
Laird (Get Freaky!) http://www.djlaird.org
Lila Sklar http://www.lilasviolin.com
Loyd Family Players - Samba Marching Band http://www.theloydfamilyplayers.com/
Majitope (Symbiosis/Lowpro) http://www.majitope.com/
Samantha and Angela Mae - Bellydance
Tamo (Angels of bAss) http://www.angelsofbass.com
Vau De Vire Society (2008 Best of The Bay Circus Troupe Winners) http://www.vaudeviresociety.com
Secret special guest DJ (and his monkeysnake...shh!)
… and MANY MANY other amazing performers and artists!!!

Tribal Chill room with décor provided by Hookahdome/RuckusLab http://hookahdome.com
Photo portraits by Nightshade http://www.theblight.net
Photography Gallery - curated by Will Chase Art
Sculpture by Laura Kimpton, Peter Hudson, Mardi Storm and Others!
Raffle Prizes and More!

Tickets:

To purchase tickets: http://www.blackrockarts.org Black Rock Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit; a portion of your ticket price is tax-deductible.

The MAIN EVENT, in the Grand Banker's Hall, Tribal Chill Room and Gallery:

The Tribes and Treasures Celebration:
Starts 9:00pm, $20 presale online, $30 at the door Includes an evening of featured and roaming performances, DJs, dancing, raffle, photography sale and many happy surprises

Following is info about the Special Pre-events:

The Bank-quet Dinner
7:00pm-10:00pm + Main Event, $150
Includes a sumptuous buffet dinner, silent auction, ambient performances, absinthe tasting, wine and dessert, presentations by celebrated BRAF artists and organizers; The Finch Mob-creators of the Panhandle Bandshell, Peter Hudson-creator of Homouroboros, and Crimson Rose, presenting the art of The Mangrove, and entry to the main event.

Alchemists' Hour and Bank-quet Dinner
6:00pm-10:00pm + Main Event, $250
Includes private reception with the BRAF Board of Directors and special guests, with a hosted bar from 6:00pm-7:00pm + the Bank-quet Dinner + main event.

Host Committee:
Christopher and Amber Bently; David Best; Jess Bobier; Loren and Rachel Carpenter; Will Chase; Harley K. Dubois; Alexeis Fillipello; Marian Goodell; Syd Gris; Freddy Hahne; Dana Harrison; Larry Harvey; Aaryn Herridge; Mark Higbie; Phil Linhares; Nick Morgan; John Mueller; Jessica Mullens; Joseph Olivier; Orange; Will Roger Peterson; Christina Pettigrew; Rae Richman; Crimson Rose; Alix Rosenthal; David Silverman; Jeremy Sugerman

The Black Rock Arts Foundation supports interactive art projects worldwide, year-round. In our seven years of collaborating with innovative artists, visionaries and community groups, we've seen first hand how interactive art can inspire civic engagement and social participation.

Our 2008 Grantee and Civic Art projects are inspiring examples of both groundbreaking works of art and new levels of community ownership and participation. Come celebrate our achievements as a community, and support the proliferation of interactive art!!!