----/ The Squid List /-------------------------------------------------- MATCHA featuring Theatre of Yugen
Thursday, July 6 6-9pm FREE with museum admission (only $5 after 5pm) ----/ Event Description /----------------------------------------------- On Thursday evening, July 6, the Asian Art Museum will host MATCHA, a new monthly evening series that brings culture and the cocktail hour together in one harmonious union. Named after the vibrant Japanese powdered green tea renowned for its robust flavor and blends, MATCHA offers a younger crowd an opportunity to not only decompress but to engage themselves with the bay area's dynamic arts and cultural landscape--all in a stimulating environs. For July's MATCHA session, East meets West as experimental ensemble Theatre of Yugen explores the dramatic and world theater in Flirtation with Fusion. They'll perform three dances inspired by traditional Japanese Noh and Kyogen theater fused with a variety of musical styles such as the passionate conga and amplified atmospheric sound. Friends old and new can mingle over cocktails from the cash bar, nibble on the cafe's delectable offerings, and explore the galleries. Inquiring minds can get the inside scoop of our summer exhibition A Curious Affair: The Fascination Between East and West, and sneak at peak at shunga (Japanese erotic prints) in the galleries! Every month through November on first Thursday evenings there will be a different theme and feel, led by a different leading local arts org or group. The exciting 2006 MATCHA lineup includes Kearny Street Workshop, Intersection for the Arts, Kularts, and more! ----/ Venue Info /------------------------------------------------------ Asian Art Museum 200 Larkin Street San Francisco 415.581.3500 www.asianart.org The Asian Art Museum is located at 200 Larkin Street, between McAllister and Fulton Streets, overlooking Civic Center Plaza. From the East Bay: Take exit 9th Street/Civic Center, stay on 9th Street which turns into Larkin Street. Go two blocks and the Museum will be on your right. From the Peninsula: Take 101 and exit at 9th Street/Civic Center. Follow 9th Street which turns into Larkin Street. Go two blocks and the Museum will be on your right. From the North Bay: From Golden Gate Bridge, take Doyle Drive to Lombard Street. Follow Lombard to Van Ness Avenue. Turn left at McAllister and go two blocks to Larkin. Parking The Asian Art Museum does not have a parking facility, but it is served by the following parking facilities-all within walking distance of the museum. Civic Center Plaza Garage (840 spaces) Entrance between Polk and Larkin, Grove and McAllister. Entrance on McAllister. Outdoor Self-Park lots (175 spaces total) 2 lots located on opposite corners of Hayes at Polk. One at Polk at Fell. Fox Plaza (200 spaces) 1390 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Entrance on Hayes, between Polk and Larkin. Performing Arts Center Garage (616 spaces) Entrance on Grove at Gough. Opera Plaza Garage (150 spaces) Entrance on Golden Gate at Van Ness. Public Transportation The Asian Art Museum is conveniently served by several Bay Area public transportation systems. The museum is located 1 block west of the Civic Center BART/Muni station. To walk to the museum from Civic Center BART/Muni Station: Go to the west end (Grove Street exit) of the Civic Center BART/Muni Station and go upstairs to the street level. Walk one block north on Hyde Street to Fulton. Take a left on Fulton Street. Walk one block west (toward City Hall) on Fulton Street to Larkin Street. Take a right on Larkin. Walk north on Larkin and take a right into the doors of the museum at 200 Larkin Street. ----/ Additional Info /------------------------------------------------- [EMAIL PROTECTED] 415.581.3500 www.asianart.org/matcha.htm ----/ The Squid List Admin /--------------------------------------------- The Squid List, a tentacle of Laughing Squid http://laughingsquid.org/squidlist/ subscribe, unsubscribe, change your email address or change your subscription options: http://lists.laughingsquid.org/mailman/listinfo/squidlist/ Frequently Asked Questions & Submission Guidelines Squid List FAQ: http://laughingsquid.org/squidlist/faq.html The Squid List Online Calendar: http://laughingsquid.org/squidlist/calendar/ The Squid List RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/squidlist ----/ Laughing Squid /-------------------------------------------------- Laughing Squid http://laughingsquid.com art, culture and technology from San Francisco and beyond Laughing Squid Web Hosting http://laughingsquid.net friendly, dependable and secure web hosting services for artists, individuals, bloggers, non-profits and small organizations The Squid List is licensed under a Creative Commons License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/
