Good Bye to Kathleen

Over the last couple of weeks, whenever I remembered that I had plans for this Sunday my first thought was that I would see Kathleen. I had to remind myself over and over that I would not meet her in person, but only in the form of family and friends' memories of her. Each time the realization came as a shock, part of my brain apparently still in denial. Kathleen's Service was very sad, but also very sweet. The Church couldn't hold all the people, who came. So many simply adored her. It's still hard to understand how somebody so vibrant could completely disappear. But of course the love everybody feels for her lives on, as does her poetry, which is on display now at 913 Cedar Street in Santa Cruz.
KUSP’s Poetry Show was dedicated to Kathleen on April 12 and is available here

Santa Cruz Film Festival, May 7-15

Meanwhile, back in our little town, the Santa Cruz Film Festival will present an impressive 120 films from 29 countries during 9 days and nights. On Thursday May 7, festivities commence with Gospel Hill at the Del Mar, followed by an Opening Night Gala at The Museum of Art & History. The schedule just came out. I have my eye on Saturday's Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love, otherwise I'm still pondering my options for the rest of the week. Since I want to enjoy at least one of the parties, though, I've already made a commitment to attend the Closing Night Film Automorphosis, Awards Ceremony, and Gala on Friday, May 15 at the Vets Hal. 

SCIFAM Movie Maven Amy will be out of town. When I showed interest in hosting Closing Night she officially promoted me to SCIFAM Assistant Organizer, which means that I could post events independently from now on should I feel so inclined. Very cool!

The 10th Annual How Weird Street Faire

Sunday May 10th from Noon to 7pm

Centered at Howard and 2nd Streets, San Francisco:

"Ten blocks, ten stages of electronic music, art and performances, colorful costumes, unique vendors and more. Plus a magic sticker!
The How Weird Street Faire celebrates San Francisco's creativity, community, and conscious awareness. 

From a small gathering in 2000, outside of the original World Peace Through Technology Organization headquarters on Howard Street, to over ten thousand people last year at the new location further down Howard Street, the How Weird Street Faire has become a San Francisco tradition. It is also the unofficial start of the city's famous street fair season, attracting people from across the city and world. For details visit the website How Weird.org"

Robin is organizing a trip to The Fair. I'm in!

The First Hundred Days as Flickr Photostream

For some very nice candid shots check out he Official White House Photostream on Flickr. The first set Delivering on Change contains almost 300 photos, starting with President Obama's very first day in office.

Für eine Auswahl sehr schöner Aufnahmen, die den Einzug Präsident Obamas und seiner Familie ins Weisse Haus, sowie die ersten 100 Tage im Amt dokumentieren, lohnt es sich den Official White House Photostream auf Flickr zu besuchen. Das erste Set, Delivering on Change, enthält unter fast 300 Fotos viel populäres, aber auch einige Bilder, die eine überraschend authentische Atmosphäre vermitteln.