Sponsors

To my sponsors – It is truly with your support that I am able to do what I do. And for that, I thank you with all of my heart.

The Crucible

Where would you rather be 2 weeks before Christmas: fighting the crowds in a mall or browsing an art show for one-of-a-kind gifts?

The Crucible’s annual Gifty Holiday Art Sale is the Bay Area’s most unusual shopping experience. Shop for handcrafted holiday gifts & experience art in
action in The Crucible’s vast W. Oakland studio where furnaces roar, sparks fly, and imagination runs wild. Over 70 Bay Area artisans, ongoing demonstrations in glass blowing, metal casting, and blacksmithing; fire performers and more! It’s free and family friendly, with music, food and fun for all ages.

The Crucible is located at 1260 7th Street (at Union)
Oakland, CA 94607
2 blocks from W. Oakland BART

For more information about Gifty, classes and programs at The Crucible, visit us online at thecrucible.org.

Stage Werx

Cutting edge theatre for cutting edge people.

Available to rent for your show, rehearsal, class, film, photo shoot or meeting. More info at stagewerx.org.

heyyouguys@stagewerx.org
415-517-3581

Mona Caron

Mona Caron is a Swiss-born, San Francisco based artist, freelancing as an illustrator since 1996, and as a muralist since 1998. Her illustration work includes editorial, poster and book illustration, a children’s book, and pro bono graphics for progressive groups. Her mural work includes award winning public art projects, as well as private commissions for companies and individuals.

As a muralist, Mona has received several awards and honors for her public murals in the San Francisco Bay Area, which include the Market Street Railway mural and the 6000 square-foot Duboce Bikeway mural. She also does private commissions for companies and individuals.

She’s currently finishing a mural in the Tenderloin, at the corner of Jones and Golden Gate. Go check it out.

View more of Mona Caron’s work at monacaron.com.

Madusalon

Madusalon, located in the heart of San Francisco, offers a dynamic and uplifting salon experience for an extensive clientele across the Bay Area.

Specializing in curly, kinky, and natural hair, Madusalon celebrates hair in all its glorious forms and textures, from long and silky to cropped and thick. Services include men and women’s cuts, organic color, extensions, deep conditioning, flat ironing, braids, twists, and dreadlocks. Massage and waxing treatments are also available.

Salon owner Marie France has been a friend, supporter and personal stylist of Mark Growden for years. Contact Madusalon to experience the work of Marie France and her excellent team of stylists.

Call 415-626-4782 to schedule an appointment.
300 Divisadero (at Page), San Francisco, CA 94117 * madusalon.com

Michael LaHood

Mike LaHood runs a video production studio, LaHood Productions, which produces a broad variety of video projects. He has recorded Mark’s live show in the past, is currently in pre-production on a video for St. Judas.

Other projects include VulcanDVDs, a firespinning instructional DVD series he’s co-producing, with titles covering poi and contact staff, as well as upcoming releases for fans, hoops, and partner poi. Mike is also working on an ongoing documentary video project examining the system of elections in the United States, as well as various side works including live projection visuals for concerts and parties, and multimedia installation art pieces.

For more info, visit vulcandvds.com.

The Tax Ninja:
Matthew T. Whatley, Esq.

Located at 360 5th St., SF CA, Tax Ninja has diligently served the San Francisco Bay Area’s arts and small business communities since 2004. We are also versed in matters concerning international taxpayers, real estate owners, startups, tax and estate planning, and stock transactions. Check out some of our satisfied customers and our great reviews on www.yelp.com.

For more info, visit taxninja.com or call 415-276-1206.

Bi-Rite Market

A noted San Francisco establishment for almost 70 years, Bi-Rite Market is highly recognized throughout the city as a leader and trusted purveyor of local, sustainable, and organic food.

3639 18th St (at Dolores)
415-241-9760 * biritemarket.com

Delfina

Located just a half-block from Bi-Rite, Delfina restaurant is equally renowned for their exceptional quality, featuring elemental, seasonal cooking whose simple appearance belies its depth of flavor.

See why Delfina continues to garner the top marks for food and service at www.delfinasf.com or call 415-552-4055.

Acupuncture Clinic of Sheilah Rogers, LAc

For the treatment of pain, immunity, headaches, digestion, stress, and other common complaints. Accepts insurance. Financial assistance available.

862 Folsom Street (at Fourth Street), San Francisco
Call 415-730-4144 or visit http://sheilah.org.

Eric Gillet Photography

Eric Gillet is a bay-area photographer, known primarily for his work with musicians and circus performers. View his work at flickr.com/photos/ericgillet.

Large prints of Mark Growden are available at the merch table after the show. Benefits are shared between the photographer and performers.

For more info, please email egforyou@gmail.com or call 510-845-0679.

Mark has personally invested a very large amount of money, time and emotion in creating, producing, rehearsing, and manufacturing his newest album.

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