How long have you been sitting in front of your computer? Maybe it's time to get up and get out there? Check out what's goin' on at Magnet... All events are free and open to all!!
|
Throughout February;
Artists Reception on Friday, February 5th, 8:00-10:00pm
The Soul Bearers - Artwork of Matt Pipes
Throughout February Magnet will be showcase works of Matt Pipes in The Soul Bearers. The inspiration for  the series came from an online art project sponsored by Visual Aid called  Afterlife, in which artists were asked to present their views on death and dying. Matt chose the Raven because it is a symbol of shamanism and considered to be the carrier of the soul in many cultures. As he began working on the imagery he began to see the Raven as a metaphor for transformation in his own life, as well as an agent for dealing with loss.
In the series the Raven becomes the object of desire to a male figure who is trying desperately to become  whole by becoming one with the Raven. During the process he experiences desire, loss, and yearning and eventually finds calm, peace and serenity as he and the Raven merge. 
The series are all painted in semi opaque and iridescent washes within many layers of clear acrylic resin and are meant to change as the light changes. Each piece is a meditative object to Matt, and he hopes that is how they are experienced by others as well.
Join us at the Opening Reception on Friday February 5th from 8:00-10:00pm. For info on Matt Pipes check out www.mattpipes.com
Tuesday, 9th, 6:00-7:00pm Volunteer Informational Meeting
Want to volunteer at Magnet? There’s a monthly informational meeting for new volunteers held on alternating Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings. We’ll tell you a little about Magnet and our volunteer needs, and you can see where you fit best. For more information call Steve Charfauros at 415.581.1608 or email stevec@magnetsf.org
Saturday, February 13th, 7:00-9:30pm
Swing and Salsa Dancing with QueerBallroom.com
Learn to Swing or Salsa, or show off what you can already do! Magnet and QueerBallroom.com team up to teach the Castro a step or two. Lessons given in both Swing and Salsa - No partner or experience needed. For more information check out www.queerballroom.com or call (415) 581-1604.
Wednesday, February 17th, 7:30pm Sign-Up; 8:00pm Show
Smack Dab Open Stage Featuring Trashcanpoet, aka Gabriel Burke
Smack Dab, an open stage hosted by Kirk Read and Larry-Bob Roberts, featuring Trashcanpoet, aka Gabriel Burke, a high-ranking slam poet, writer, spoken-word performer, and co-founder of the now-defunct Atlanta hip-hop collective RUUDE. He came to the Bay Area nearly three years ago and has since been a regular performer with the Queer Girl Theatre Project (as one of their honorary Queer Boys) and Fella-Fem (as their House Poet); contributed to Artists Against Rape and the Men's Story Project; featured at venues including Heavy Rotation, SF Queer Open Mic, and the Berkeley Poetry Slam; and competed with Berkeley's poetry slam team. He is currently working on a novel as well as a second collection of poetry (he self-published his first, Bloom, in 2009). He doesn't sleep.
All ages, all genders, all the time. If you'd like to perform at the open mic, bring five minutes or less of your music, writing, dance, performance, cooking suggestions, sex tips, tax dodging techniques, or whatever it is you want to share. Musicians, one song. Prose writers: that's about two and a half double spaced pages of prose. Presented by Army of Lovers, a project of the Queer Cultural Center with support from the San Francisco Arts Commission, TheatreBayArea, the California Arts Council, and Magnet. Future Smack Dabs all happen on the third Wednesdays at Magnet. For more information contact Kirk Read at kirkread@earthlink.net
Saturday, January 16th, 7:00-10:00pm
Line Dancing with Sundance Saloon
 The monthly event at Magnet continues on the third Saturday of the month for lessons and dancing, with a focus on contemporary line dances. Advanced line dance lesson at 7:15pm, and a beginning lesson at 9:00pm, with plenty of open dancing in-between. You don’t need a partner – just come on down and prepare to have fun. For more info call 415.820.1403 or e-mail info@sundancesaloon.org
|