Final Countdown to San Francisco Open Studios 2008

We are now about 5 1/2 hours away from the formal opening of the 2008 Open Studios in San Francisco.  ArtSpan staff members have been working around the clock to make this year as successful as previous years.

 

Tonight formally opens the event with ArtSpan's Private Preview Gala.  The Gala is from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. at SomArts Gallery, 934 Brannan Street.  Online ticket sales have now ended but tickets are still available.  General admission at the door is $60 (or you can purchase a VIP ticket for $115 at the door which also entitles you to enter the party at 6:00 p.m.).

Tomorrow will be the Opening Reception at SomArts (this is a free event) from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Shadow will be attending both events this weekend and will be moving into the city during Open Studios.  

Also for those of you who will be coming to San Francisco from out of town or out of state, ArtSpan has informed The Shadow that Hotel Rex in the Union Square area of San Francisco will offer a 15% discount on hotel stays for Open Studios attendees.  The Shadow has seen the hotel and thinks it is well worth it -- from the hotel's location after the studios close, you will be in the heart of the Theatre District and fine shopping.  The hotel also has a great lobby bar and restaurant for fine dining.

You can make your reservations now by clicking here.  In the Promo Code field, enter ARTSPAN for your discount.

We hope to meet many of you during this wonderful time.