Hey, SF Mike at Civic Center went to the Three Gorges Project reception we've been telling you about. Check out his post on it here! Varnish Fine Art (77 Natoma Street at 2nd Street) 3 to the Third April 18th to June 3rd, 2006, Opening Reception: Saturday April 22, 7-11pm This third anniversary show at Varnish features cast metal sculptor Brian Elliott, intaglio printmaker Kevin Evans and ceramic sculptor Liz Orleans. Each of Brian......

A case of the vapors has put the column's proprietor on injured reserve (likely story, we know). In a statement issued by his spokesperson, he hopes to "[M]ake as many appearances at third base as his rickety constitution allows, and be in prime fettle by the playoffs." By all accounts, the team should continue as a league juggernaut. CityMama is pretty fun, and does a nice Friday link roundup (hint, hint). SF Mike is......

Min Jung Kim has decided to break up with 2005. We always thought that 2006 would be better for her anyway -- bad boys like 2005 are fun, but always end up causing you trouble. Supr.c.ilio.us turns in a year-end list of the top ten people they wished would link to them. We can't believe Dave Winer didn't link to their defense of snark (like we did). And Glenda B at Agendacide runs down......

We'll start with the fun stuff. Beth Spotswood manages to score the hottest ticket in town, and returns with an "Only in San Francisco" review of Brokeback Mountain. Distraught after the loss of the Hayes Green temple? SF Mike finds solace at the festive Marlena's. SF Leef, on the other hand, is a little jealous of the new 826 Valencia satellite store themes. And remember, kids, Santarchy comes but once a year! Coastsider reports......

Last week was a spooooky one in SFist, and Halloween isn't until today. But scary stuff is going down: a few months ago, the Terminator knocked on our door. When he found out that we weren't Sarah Connor, he left us with an incomprehensible explanation of the State Propositions. SFist Rita (our own Reese), clears everything up. Then, as soon as our panic subsided, we hear that SF Mike is partial to public thongs!......

Some links to peruse over your hump-day coffee. SF Mike does Mahler, Michael Tilson Thomas stizz. Well, at least the Giants finished ahead of the Dodgers. Beat LA, bitches! Doctor Hal is back, and he's still answering your most vexing questions. Prepared for a disaster? The cats on Potrero are. We need more housing -- thankfully, developers have us covered. But is this the end of the bubble? Movable Type turns four! Happy Birthday!......