Pacific Orchid Exposition

Please join us for the 62nd annual Pacific Orchid Exposition“Orchids and All that Jazz". February 20-23, 2014. This year we combine orchids with jazz, exhibits and displays will incorporate musical creative concepts while matching music is played throughout the show. Before this show begins there will be a Gala Benefit Preview. This before party is a grand benefit for the Conservatory of Flowers and the U.C Botanical Garden at Berkeley. Browse and purchase the most beautiful orchids, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine tastings from California’s premier wineries.The San Francisco Orchid Society (SFOS) is honored to help support the efforts of the Conservatory of Flowers and the U.C Botanical Garden at Berkeleywith environmental conservation and research. We are still in need of volunteers to help out at the show, http://www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/volunteer.html.

February 20, to February 23, 2014

Fort Mason Center’s Festival Pavilion

San Francisco, CA

Preview Gala

Thursday, February 20, 2013 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Purchase Tickets for the 2014 Gala

Expo

Friday, February 21, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday, February 22, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday, February 23, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Urban and Backyard Composting Workshop

Mark the calendars for the Urban and Backyard Composting Workshop which is scheduled on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 6:00 to 7:30 in the evening at Conference Room No. 1 of the Veterans Memorial Recreation Center located at 251 City Park Way, San Bruno, California.

Invited to instruct and impart valuable knowledge is Danielle Brewer, the San Bruno Recology Staff Supervisor. Learn about everything that needs to be known on how to make rich, dark compost which can be used in gardens, yards, and even potted plants.

This fun and informative hands-on workshop will focus on how to do backyard and worm composting for homes and apartments. The know-how gained from this event can even be passed on to others, even to children.

Interested participants are requested to pre-register in order for the organizers to effectively prepare the necessary materials.

Standard and online registrations for this event will be available on December 2, 2013 beginning at 8:00 in the morning.

To inquire or reserve slots, call (650) 616-7180.

Find out more about the Urban and Backyard Composting Workshop by checking out the event post HERE.

San Francisco International Gift Fair

Mark the calendars for the much-awaited shopping event “A Market on the Rise” on February 15 to 18, 2014 from 9:00 in the morning to 6:00 in the evening at the Moscone Center – South Hall located at 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, California.

The event will feature retail business establishments and their upscale designs and unique products in America’s most eclectic and exiting city.

Parties that desire to exhibit during the Gift Fair have the option of registering early before February 2, 2013 to get the added perks of a product preview guide and complimentary guest passes aside from the buyer badges that all the registrations get.

Online registrations can be made by supplying the business’ profile and other relevant information at https://www.expologic.com/registrationhttps://www.expologic.com/registration/dsp_eventMarketing.cfm?CFID=1810505&CFTOKEN=66116374&jsessionid=03596DCE07FC9476C5A52E45EFD0B2C0.ExpoLogic.

Event registration questions can be addressed to Brianna Mackey by calling 800-318-2238 Ext. 4573 or by emailing bmackey@urban-expo.com.

For faster access to updates, connect with the event through social media by liking its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sfigf.

To get the complete details on the Gift Fair, visit the event’s official website at http://www.sfigf.com/344/Show_Info.htm.

The "Urban Explorer" Photographer

Here at studio D we appreciate great photography. When we came across photographer Dan Marbaix we couldn't help but want to share his stunning work! Dan Marbaix captures life after people. By traveling and photographing abandoned buildings his images show the test of time and the beauty that remains after humans have left.

To view more photographs by Dan Marbaix visit http://www.viralnova.com/urban-explorer/.