Eye On The Bay

  Greetings chums,

Another weekend of fun and frivolity looms.

Among the highlights: Bridge School Benefit in Mountain View, Halloween Party at The Clift Hotel and a happy hour and birthday party at 1300 Fillmore in San Francisco.

And I will be among the EMCEES at Woodstock's 40th Anniversary on Sunday.

Have a fantastic, music filled weekend.
Cheers
Liam
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1 REMEMBER THE TIME
West Fest - Woodstock 40th Anniversary
Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Sunday 9am - 7pm
Wind back the clock forty years to 1969 for Woodstock rewind this weekend in Golden Gate Park. On three stages, over seventy bands will unleash the sounds of the flower powered sixties upon us. Okay here's where I name drop: Yours truly will join the likes of Ben "Rolling Stone" Fong Torres, Danny Glover and Mike "CBS5" Sugarman on stage as EMCEE. As for the bands: Jefferson Starship; Leslie West (Mountain); Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads) with Ronnie Montrose; Lester Chambers (the Chambers Brothers); Country Joe McDonald; Denny Laine (of Paul McCartney, Wings, Moody Blues) and many more. See you there. Peace. 
www.2b1records.com/woodstock40sf
　
2 ROCK FOR CHARITY
Bridge School 2009
Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 2pm - 10pm
Head to the Shoreline Amphitheater for two days of magical music. Proceeds from the event go to The Bridge School, a Marin school for kids with learning difficulties. This is the best annual music event on the Bay Area calendar. The lineup includes acoustic performances by Neil Young, No Doubt, Jimmy Buffett, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Adam Sandler, Sheryl Crow, Fleet Foxes, Wolfmother and many more. See you there. 
http://www.livenation.com/festival/bridge-school-benefit-tickets
　
3 EPICUREAN WEEKEND
Annual Ferry Building Market Place Harvest
Ferry Building, Embarcadero, San Francisco
Friday 4pm - 8pm Saturday 11am - 2pm Sunday 10am - 2pm
The Ferry building in San Francisco is the place to be this weekend for the 5th Annual Harvest Festival. Join chefs, growers and winemakers for three days of epicurean delights. Among the other attractions; honey tastings, book signings, cooking demos, olive oil tastings, and the Barn Yard by the Bay: a hands on farm animal corral for kids. 
http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/events_102607.php
　
4 HALLOWEEN PARTY
Clift Hotel Halloween Bash
Clift Hotel, 495 Geary Street, San Francisco
Thursday October 29th 8pm to late
It is without doubt San Francisco's most spirited Halloween bash. Dress up or dress down for a night among the hallowed halls of the Clift Hotel for one big monster party. See you there.
http://www.yelp.com/events/san-francisco-halloween-celebration-clift-hotel
　
5 VARIETY SHOW FOR CHARITY
Defying Inequality The San Francisco Concert
The Palace of Fine Arts Theater, 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco
Monday, October 26th 7:30pm
Come one come all to the Palace for a night among the stars, the stars of stage for an evening of dance and song. Patty Duke and the cast of Wicked, Bruce Villanch, Connie Champagne and Donna Sachet are among the evenings headliners. This evening is about raising money and awareness for Marriage Equality USA, a national non-profit organization whose mission is to secure legally recognized civil marriage equality for all. See you there. 
http://www.defyinginequality.com/sanfran/
　
6 TASTY READ
Book: Michelin Guide 2010
NOW available
The world's most respected and delicious restaurant guide Michelin has unleashed it's stars upon Bay Area restaurants and hotels. Rated by taste, service, atmosphere and more the restaurants featured in the guide are the Bay Area's best. Top ranking restaurant The French Laundry maintains it's lone spot at the top with three stars. The guide also features affordable places to eat, dinner and wine for under $40. Full marks Michelin for a great guide. Now grab the book and eat your way around the Bay. 
http://www.michelinguide.com/us/sf_stars_2010.html
　
7 HOT TICKET
Lady Ga Ga
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Grove Street, San Francisco
December 13th 7:30pm
NOW on sale
Lady Ga Ga, she is one of the music world's hottest artists right now and she is coming to the Bay Area for a one night musical stand. The Monster Ball also features Kid Cudi. This will be one magical musical night. Shaking your groove thang will be encouraged.
Get tickets now.
http://www.ladygaga.com/events/detail.aspx?eid=64189&cmnt=1

8 SAVE THE DATE
Vintners Holiday Sessions
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite
November 1st through December 3rd
Head to one of the most beautiful places on the planet, Yosemite for the Vintner's Holiday Sessions throughout November and into December. Some of America's top wine makers will descend upon the Ahwahnee Hotel for the fancy and fab food and wine feasts.
These events will sell out so sign up soon.
http://www.yosemitepark.com/SpecialEventsPackages_SpecialEvents_VintnersHolidays.aspx

9 EAT HERE
Medallion
1095 Rollins Road, Burlingame
Friday & Saturday 5pm - 11pm
Sunday through Thursday 5pm - 10pm
There is a new hot spot to eat on the Peninsula serving surf and turf with a reverence to local and fresh. The steaks here are the main reason to venture to Medallion. I had the grass fed New York steak and it was sensational, served with a delicious mix of sides: sweet potatoes, mushrooms, mmmm. This new spot, the brainchild of Medjool guru Gus is more than a restaurant, it also features a sexy lounge where you can hang out and try one of their signature cocktails: the tequila charged Medallion cocktail is the way to go. There is a raw bar too serving an array of fresh, chilled oysters from near and afar. A patio, due to open next week boasts room for alfresco dining and inbibing in what must be the coolest new joint on the Peninsula. 
http://medallionsteak.com/contact.htm
　
10 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOUR
1300 Fillmore
1300 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
Sunday 4:30pm to close
This Sunday 1300 Fillmore is turning two so come and celebrate two soul-filled years with $2 drink specials and two for one select lounge menu items. The Sunday Soul Series feature band Dynamic will provide beats with your eats throughout the evening. I love this restaurant. Saddle up to the bar, the best seat in the house, have a cocktail and devour some small plates. Congratulations Chef David Lawrence, wife Monetta and crew on two glorious years. Cheers and here's to many more, 1300 Fillmore.
http://www.1300fillmore.com/

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