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Bay Grown Series | Bruce Lee

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Welcome to our Bay Grown series, where we'll be spotlighting
folks born and raised in the Bay Area, our home sweet home.

BRUCE LEE
Born in San Francisco in the Year of the Dragon.
November 27, 1940 - July 20, 1973

DREAM DAY | Thurs 02.16.12

The TDK Crew and Nvr Ovr are proud to present Dream Day 12.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Mike “Dream” Francisco.
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
8pm-1am
The Oakland Metro Opera House, Oakland

Art exhibition by TDK crew + more

Music by DJs: ShortKut, Sake One, Fuze, Myke One,
Pam the Funkstress, Platurn, Sean G, Tim Diesel and Willie Maze.
Live drums by Big G of the 808 Band

Performances by: Equipto, Max Kane & Teeko Ensemble,
L*Roneous, Renegade Rockers, Dub Esquire and Mic T.

Some of the Bay Area’s best DJs and Artists will gather to pay
tribute to life and legacy of Oakland’s beloved Graffiti King and Bay Area
legend, Mike “DREAM” Francisco. Recognized worldwide as a style master,
Dream’s graffiti established the visual aesthetic of Oakland’s Hip Hop culture,
and put The Town on the map in what is now the fastest growing art
movement in human history.

This event marks the twelfth year since Dream was tragically murdered.
All proceeds will benefit the Dream Book Fund & the Dream Legacy Fund for
his son Akil Francisco, Dream’s only son, now 12 years old.

If you are unable to attend and wish to support,
please make checks out to The Dream Legacy Fund, or Akil Francisco.

Checks can be mailed to:
Irene Francisco-Ancheta
427 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501

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Check out the Legacy: The Art of Mike "DREAM" Francisco exhibit, which honors the life of the artist and writer Mike "DREAM" Francisco who pioneered the art form of "graffiti" on the West Coast. The exhibition runs from January 14, 2012 to April 14, 2012 at the historic International Hotel in San Francisco. For more info about DREAM and the exhibit click here.

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Girl Play | Friday 02.03.12

Girl Play - Art & Apparel Showcase
Famous Four Colors Art Gallery
1525 Webster Street
Oakland
8pm-Midnight
Free
All ages
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First Friday Opening - Music, Art, Apparel, Beer, Wine & Fun!

Art Exhibit starts at 8pm.
Featured Artists:
Joanne Ludwig
Maria Fatima Urbi
Natalia Gomez

Apparel Runway Showcase at 9pm.
Apparel Designers:
Chix w/ Trix
MaryJane
Iditate
Hella Gay
Backstage Boutique

Music:
DJ C-Fern