Well, another Christmas Day has come and gone. Everyone here
at Site for Sore Eyes
Berkeley hopes that all of you who celebrate had a joyous and happy
holiday. While the excitement of this big day is over, the holiday spirit is
still alive. With that in mind (and if you have the energy to get out and about
this weekend) prepare yourself for several events that are going on in
Berkeley.
If you are reading this blog early enough and you want to
treat yourself to a fun time, be at Marsh
Berkeley Arts Center at 2:00 this afternoon for “Fool La La.” What is “Fool
La La,” aside from the obvious play on the phrase “Fa La La”? Well, were you
aware that the Bay Area had its own resident clown? He goes by the name of Unique Derique, and he
combines dance and physical comedy that bring performance art to a whole new
level. (That’s why part of his name is “Unique.”) In a neighboring city, a
reporter for “The San Francisco Chronicle” claimed: “Unique will be back.
Remember the name.” We will remember him, particularly because of…uh (what’s
the word?)…oh yes, unique frames on
his costume eyeglasses.
If interested, but you can’t get to see this show today, no worries. Unique
will be performing every day (at 2:00) until January 4th. Marsh
Berkeley Arts Center is located at 2120 Allston Way. Ticket prices range from
$15 to $20 and reservations can be made by calling 415-282-3055 or online by
clicking here.
Are you looking to take a break from listening to Christmas
carols, and want to tune into a different sound? Or, do you have a friend or
family member who is into Bluegrass music? (If the answer is “yes,” here’s a
chance to give them a belated Christmas present.) Visit the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse at 2020
Addison Street tomorrow night at 8:00 for the “David Grisman Bluegrass
Experience.” Having had the experience of jamming with names that include Jerry
Garcia and James Taylor, Mr. Grisman leads his own band, which includes Keith
Little (banjo), Jim Nunally (guitar), Chad Manning (fiddle) and Sam Grisman
(bass). Together, these musicians perform a rousing and well-rounded repertoire
of tunes. Call 510-644-2020 to reserve tickets ($36 or $38) or make an online
order here, and
deck your years with sounds of Bluegrass.
Sunday’s selected
event is will appeal to anyone who is into art and/or plants. Many times
in our blog, we have mentioned Berkeley
University. This Sunday, art and botany go hand-in-hand at an exhibit at
the UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley, titled “Following in Bartrams’ Footsteps.”
(John Bartram, and son William, were eighteenth century botanists and
naturalists with a special talent for drawing the plants they studied and
discovered.) On display will be 44 original works of art that depict a variety
of flowers and plants that were created in a tradition similar to how the
Bartrams conveyed their impressions. Click here for a video preview
of this exhibit. (Oh, just an FYI…the Paul Licht in this video is NOT the same
Paul Licht who runs Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley. Small world, though, isn’t
it?) Admission to this all-day event is $10.00, and can be purchased by calling
510-643-2755. End the year of 2014 on an eclectic note, and visit UC Botanical
Garden at Berkeley at 200 Centennial Drive this Sunday.
We hope that one or more of these happenings will appeal to
you as we end one more holiday season, and move onto the New Year. For any other ideas of things to do, please
click here.
A belated Merry Christmas and an early Happy New Year to you! (Pssst…consider
this a reminder, or a call-to-action New Year’s resolution, but don’t forget to
schedule
your eye exam!)
Thanks for reading…enjoy the weekend…and keep your sites on
healthy vision.
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