See Voodoo Cabaret This Thursday!!

From time to time, The Shadow has received inquiries about the band Voodoo Cabaret since he first brought them up last year.




Voodoo Cabaret lead singer Gisela Tangui during Mission Open Studios

The Shadow has recently learned that Voodoo Cabaret will be in concert this Thrusday, May 31, 2006 in San Francisco. The announcement that The Shadow received is below:



Thursday, May 31, 2007
Club Hide, 280 7th Street @ Folsom
8pm-2am
Sliding Scale $5-$25 (Please come support us)

People of the Loa, come on out for Voodoo de Mayo, featuring Gisela Tangui's West African fusion rhythm sensation Voodoo Cabaret on the main stage at 9:30pm. Photo Montage by Maya Yvette Saphir and Gk Callahan art at 8pm.. Also appearing: DJ Kwest, and DJ Dakini, The Indra, Bellydancer-Anita Lalwani, Serena Mel-Belle, Rich Cruz, Micah Patri, Mohamed Kouyate and George, the Wizard.Upstairs chillout room/dark zone featuring the Rev. Sean Anomie, performing his newest clamo deus, 'The Abyss Gazes Also Into You'.



The Spirit World beckons. Approach, if you dare....



The Shadow will see you there!

The Shadow Opens Mission Open Studios

Tonight, at the invitation of artist Ann Simms, The Shadow visited the opening receptions of the Mission Open Studios. Over 300 artists are showing at this Open Studios!!

Artist Ann Simms posing with one of her works at the Open Studios

The Mission Open Studios is taking place in the following art galleries this weekend:

• Compound 21, 2498A Harrison Street
• Art Explosion, 744 Alabama Street
• Developing Environments, 540 Alabama Street
• 1800 Bryant Stree Studios
• Project Artaud, 499 Alabama Street
• The Blue Studio, 2111 Mission Street
• Root Division, 3175 17th Street
• Workspace, 2150 Folsome Street

Some of the crowd at one of the galleries during Open Studios

This exhibit is very promising. Along with The Shadow's ally Anne Simms, The Shadow met with several artists at several venues during the opening reception tonight. You will be very pleased with the range of arty and the talent of the artists who have opened up their studios for you.

One of the many works being displayed at the Open Studios

The Mission Open Studios will continue Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13 from 1100 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Shadow will revisit the Gallerys on Sunday -- do look for him there!!

All of the artwork is available for sale. If you would like a map of the galleries showing this weekend, click here.

The Shadow will revisit the Open Studios this weekend. But in the meantime, you can view pictures of the various receptions here.

The Shadow Visits Aspect Gallery

The Shadow, at the invitation of artist Kellyann Gilson Lyman, made a visit to Aspect Gallery to view a new group show that Kellyann was participating in.

One of the works from Kellyann Gilson Lyman at the exhibit

Along with Kellyann, other artists showing at the event were:

• Galina Milton
• Tony Rivera
• Sue Kopcho
• Allan Ayres
• Cedric Georgel
• Debbie Cain
• Rebecca Shortle
• Berrin Yavuzer
• Marian Wickstrom
• Tina Tarnoff
• Jokie Wilson
• Powell St. John
• Nels "Jagmo" Jacobson

Artist Rebecca Shortle with one of her works at the exhibit

This was The Shadow's first visit to this gallery. When The Shadow arrived, he was welcomed warmly and invited by many of the artists to take pictures of their works. The gallery's owner, Lon Richter, was also very welcoming and accomodating.

In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, there was plenty of wine, cheese, chips and salsa. Music was also provided by a three piece band of musicians playing guitar, banjo, and harmonica.

Some of the crowd last night at the reception

This exhibit will be showing through the end of June 2007. Lon also informed The Shadow that he is offering 15% off for framing for any piece bought during the current exhibit. You can go to their website for more information.

One of the works being shown at the gallery

Aspect Gallery is located at 731 Polk Street (between Ellis and Eddy) in San Francisco -- two blocks from San Francisco City Hall. Regular hours are Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

More pictures from the reception are available here.

Fired, Forged and Fabricated

The Shadow made his monthly visit to the ARTWorkSF Gallery on May 3 to see their latest exhibit "Fired, Forged and Fabricated".

One of the works at the exhibit

Artists participating in this exhibit are:

• Terry Mason
• Michele Rudenko
• Alexander Koulouris
• Sherri Cavan
• Grayson Malone
• Nina Goldfeather
• Michael Childs
• John Wilson
• Natasha Dikareva
• Elizabeth Starr
• Rebecca Zemans
• Lois Llewellyn
• Rosalie Anelli Yerby

Artist Elizabeth Starr with The Shadow and her work "Snake"

Usually when The Shadow visits the ARTWorkSF Gallery, the walls are filled with paintings with sculptures taking less than 10% of the exhibit. This time, the tables were turned and it worked very well.

Some of the crowds at the reception

This exhibit will be at the ARTWorkSF Gallery, 49 Geary Street, Suite 215, through May 12, 2007. As always, all works showing at the exhibit are available for sale or rent. A portion of proceeds from sales also benefit the San Francisco Artists Resource Center.

Artist Natasha Dikareva with her work "Beginning"

More pictures from the reception are available here.

The Shadow Attends SOMA Open Studios

Open Studio Season has begun in the San Francisco Bay Area!

On April 27, 2007, The Shadow visited the studios of the SOMA Artists Studios for their open studios reception. (For those of you outside the Bay Area, SOMA stands for South of Market Street). The Shadow attended the Open Studios at the invitation of artist Mark Harris.

Artist Mark Harris with one of his works at the SOMA Open Studios Reception

The participating artists at the Open Studios were:

• Jessica Allee
• Louis Bording
• Flora Davis
• Renee Eaton
• Faye Eisenberg
• Trudy Evard Chiddix
• Nancy Ewart
• John Fitzsimmons
• Kat Flyn
• Wendy Fountain
• Keiko Jujimoto
• Jeremy Garza
• Tama Greenberg
• Jana Grover
• Mark Harris
• Carolyn Hinman
• Martine Jardel
• Rebecca Kerlin
• Bodhanna Kesela
• Wago Kreider
• Nora Kruys
• Laurielu
• Lois Llewellyn
• Cynthia Lubarsky
• Jersey McDermott
• Margaretha Miglo
• Shelia Nichols
• Elise Odom
• Nanci Price Scoular
• Suzanne Radcliff
• Scott Rankin
• Lillian Rubin
• Linda Sanders Colnett
• Anne Subercaseaux
• Doloris Thomas
• William Ulrich
• Hye Seong Yoon

Artist Jana Grover with one of her paintings at the reception in her studio

This open studios event allowed The Shadow to preview new art and meet new artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was a well attended event with tons of wine and food and tons more artwork for sale.

Artist Scott Rankin with one of his works in his studio at the Open Studios

Unfortunately, this event has now ended but they will hold another open studio event in October. Many of the artists who were showing at the event has given The Shadow their contact information and you will find their websites listed under the Art Gallerys and Artists Link on the main page of this blog.

The Shadow also wishes to thank the artists at SOMA Artists Studios for their welcome and hospitality.

More pictures from the reception can be found here.