Wednesday, February 20, 2013

PHOTO: FLOTUS Mrs. Michelle Obama

My heart literally skips a beat every time I see a new photo of
'Her Fabulousness.'


Friday, February 15, 2013

PHOTOS: Kehinde Wiley Launch Party @ the Contemporary Jewish Museum

Mr. Kehinde Wiley & I
2013 MoAD Vanguard Board


Open Bar Sponsored by Campari

He made me a Global Swizzle. Yum!



Me & my girl Shauna


Ethiopian Israeli rapper Kalkidan Mashasha





Cheers!

SPECIAL EVENT: Everything Kicks at The New Parkway Theater - MAR 17

Ever wondered why people spend what they spend for tennis shoes? Why they wait in line for hours... and even KILL each other over a pair of shoes? Come check out "Everything Kicks"!!


This project is very near and dear to my heart, as it is the brainchild of my love, Phillip Nelson, who like myself is an Oakland native with a deep seated love for his hometown and its residents. Born and raised in Oakland, Phil is a certified "Sneakerhead" whose sneaker collection at one time topped over 300 pair of shoes. He loves the game so much he decided to document the culture a few years ago and what we have today is "Everything Kicks", a highly anticipated 120 minute film, directed and produced by Phil!  After countless hours of editing, the film is ready for screening and you're invited. I've seen the doc (of course!) and it's very informative! Come out in your freshest kicks and get snapped on the red carpet! All for an amazing cause!

Jordan Geller, Owner of The Shoezeum

MORE DETAILS & TICKET INFO AFTER THE JUMP!

TRAVEL: 230 Fifth - Rooftop Bar (NYC)

So I was browsing Pinterest, and came across this pic... WHY did I not know of this place before? lol



230 FIFTH. NYC. Who's taking me? Boyfriend? BFF? *Plans special trip to New York*  ;)

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

DATE NIGHT: Paramount Oakland Movie Classics - CASABLANCA

Though it isn't screening until the day after Valentine's Day, a night at a classic movie sounds like the perfect date night activity, before or after a dinner nearby. Go with whoever you're dating, your boo or your homegirls. I dated my homegirls for a very long time before I fell in love. So no judgment. ;)


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 @ 8:00 PM
Paramount Movie Classics
CASABLANCA

[Running time: 102 minutes]
Box Office opens @ 6:00pm | Doors open @ 7:00 | Curtain rises @ 8:00pm
All Tickets: $5.00 (ticket prices include facility fee)

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

FOOD: Corners Tavern (Walnut Creek)

Tried out a new restaurant in Walnut Creek with the boo for a pre-Valentines dinner...



FOOD: St. Vincent - Delicious Dinner in SF's Mission District

Thought I posted this last summer. lol Oh well. Good eats at the Mission District's St. Vincent restaurant. The not-yet boyfriend at the time and I, decided we wanted to try a new restaurant in the city. So I asked around for suggestions on places to try and got one from a good friend, Sele, who pointed us to St. Vincent.


Dinner Menu



EVENT: sf|noir Wine & Food Gala - FEB 21-24


Two of my favorites in one fabulous setting! Four days of Wine & Food in San Francisco, brought to you by the hosts of SF's annual "Shrimp & Grits" cookoff! 
The sf|noir Wine & Food Event, a unique culinary event celebrating the best in Black and Southern-inspired cuisine from eminent Bay Area chefs returns for Black History Month, February 20-24, 2013! The week-long series of events features wonderful culinary delights by premiere Bay Area soul-food chefs paired alongside a diverse variety of wines presented by distinguished producers from the region and beyond, including award-winning wines from African American vintners and selections from South Africa.
This delicious Soul Food celebration includes the return of The Wine & Food Gala! at The Atrium – hundreds of Bay Area foodies enjoying one of the most unique food and wine events on the West Coast. Other highlights include Remix*ology, a Mixology and cocktail evening, Wine Tasting: An Introduction with Omar White, enhance your wine tasting experience at this special wine seminar and The Oakland Jazz Brunch, highlighting the culinary renaissance taking place in the East Bay! 
 
The sf|noir Wine & Food Event - 4 Delicious Days of Food, Wine & Culture! 


Thursday, February 7, 2013

EVENT: Kehinde Wiley Launch Party - FEB 13

Attention Current (And Future) MoAd Vanguard Members!!
MAJOR Event News!! 

The Contemporary Jewish Museum of San Francisco will be hosting a hot launch party for their newest exhibit "Kehinde Wiley: The World Stage Israel" and is extending a special offer to MoAd Vanguard members and friends.

 

Celebrate the opening of Kehinde Wiley | The World Stage: Israel at an art bash like no other—with world-class performances, gourmet bites inspired by the artwork, specialty cocktails, and a first look at the exhibition.
Performing for the first time in the Bay Area Ethiopian-Israeli hip-hop artist Kalkidan Mashasha—the subject of several of Kehinde Wiley's portraits in The World Stage: Israel—comes to the Museum direct from Israel to share his hard hitting beats and rhymes. Then Israeli Freestyle Champion DJ Alarm spins international tunes to keep the party jumping.






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Who: Kehinde Wiley The World Stage Launch Party
When: Febrary 13, 2013 @ 7:30pm
Where: Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.655.7800
info@thecjm.org
Price: $100
Tickets available here. Use Promo Code "MOAD" for $40 off party tickets. ;)

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

EVENT: SF BEER WEEK - FEB 8-17, 2013

The San Franciscio Brewers Guild Presents SF Beer Week 2013

According to 7x7, it's almost Beer Week in San Francisco! Now I don't like beer (most of it) but I know lots of my homies do. Don't mind venturing across the bridge? Then check out SF Beer Week! It actually looks like it's going to be a good time whether you drink beer or not. ;)

EVENT: (KING) Beyonce World Tour Announced!!!

My girl is going on tour.

 

If you know me, you know this excites me to no end. I'm buying tix ASAP. She won't be in Oakland this time, but she will be at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Get yours here