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Thursday, December 04, 2008

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	Stonestown/SFSU, Museums, Cultural Organizations "Agatha Christie’s Egypt: Life on the Nile in the 1930s" at San Francisco State University, Humanities Building, 5th Floor, Room 510 (11 am - 4 pm) The new exhibition "Agatha Christie's Egypt: Life on the Nile in the 1930s" shows Egypt the way it would have looked to the eyes of Agatha Chr... More		(415) 405-0599

	SoMa, Museums, Modern Art Museums 246 and Counting at SFMOMA (11am - 5:45pm, till 8:45pm on Thu) Exhibit showcases books, posters, furniture and other objects acquired since Henry Urbach joined the museum staff. This unorthodox exhibition showcases... More

	Civic Center, Museums, Cultural Museums, Fine Arts Museums Afghanistan at Asian Art Museum (10am - 9pm) A traveling exhibition of extraordinary archaeological treasures from the National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul, this exhibition will explore the rich... More

	Civic Center, Museums, Crafts Museums, Cultural Museums Arts of the Islamic World from Turkey to Indonesia at Asian Art Museum (10 am - 5 pm, till 9pm on Thu) The Islamic cultures of Asia are varied, rich and complex. This exhibition of approximately sixty paintings, manuscripts, ceramics, textiles, metal wares,... More

	San Mateo, Museums Aviary and Bee Hive Exhibit at Coyote Point Museum (call for details) Plus animal displays		650.342.7755

	San Carlos, Museums Aviation Exhibits at Hiller Aviation Museum (10am-5pm) Ongoing displays featuring California's contribution to flying history. Children 4 and under are free.		650.654.0200

	SoMa, Museums, Photography Exhibits, Modern Art Museums Brought to Light at SFMOMA (11am - 5:45pm, till 8:45pm on Thu) Modern science and photography flowered simultaneously in the early 19th century, and photography was adopted as a scientific tool from the first years... More

	Mountain View, Museums Charles Babbage's Difference Engine No. 2 at Computer History Museum (call for details) One of the earliest designs for an automatic computing engine. Live demonstrations take place Wed-Fri at 2pm and Sat-Sun at 1 and 2pm.		650.810.1010

	Mountain View, Museums Computer Exhibits at Computer History Museum (call for details) Displaying a range of artifacts and displays related to the history of computers, dating back to 1939.		650.810.1010

	Downtown/Financial District, Museums, Cultural Organizations Concert: Jewlia Eisenberg and Charming Hostess in Concert at The Contemporary Jewish Museum (7:00 PM-8:30 PM) Jewlia Eisenberg and Charming Hostess will perform their piece "HEAVENSHOW," featured in the Museum's exhibition, John Zorn Presents the Aleph... More		415.655.7800

	SoMa, Museums, Modern Art Museums Double Down: Two Visions of Vegas at SFMOMA (11am - 5:45pm, till 8:45pm on Thu) Exhibit juxtaposes video works by Olivo Barbieri and Stephen Dean. This exhibition presents a complex portrait of America's most spectacular urban... More

	San Francisco, Museums, Fine Arts Museums HELLO, CAROL! A Celebration of Carol Channing at Museum of Performance & Design (12 - 5 p.m.) The Museum of Performance & Design is proud to present HELLO, CAROL! A Celebration of Carol Channing, the first major retrospective exhibition ever mou... More		415-255-4800

	Mountain View, Museums History of Moffett Field at Moffett Field (10am-2pm) Call a day in advance for passes. Picture ID needed.		650.603.9827

	San Jose, Museums Homes and businesses from early Santa Clara Valley at History Park (call for details) Including a hotel with rotating exhibits, art from the McKay Collection of California, trolley restorations and the Paulson House.		408.287.2290

	Civic Center, Museums, Cultural Museums In a New Light at Asian Art Museum (10am–9pm) More than 2500 extraordinary works from the museum’s collection are displayed in the museum’s permanent galleries. Artworks on view include monumental... More		415.581.3500

	San Jose, Museums Label Legacy at History \| San Jose (see website for details) This online exhibit focuses on various local labeling companies, the labeling process and the legacy of the everyday works of art. Visit www.historysanjose.org/labellegacy... More

	Golden Gate Park, Museums Leonardo da Vinci at de Young Museum (9:30am - 5:15pm, till 8:45pm on Fri) This is the first U.S. exhibition of one of the most significant collections of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci. The drawings from the Biblioteca Reale... More

	SoMa, Museums, Arts & Crafts Education Live Jewelry Demonstrations at Museum of Craft and Folk Art (5:30 - 7:30)Valerie Hersey: Silver and Gold... The Store at the Museum of Craft and Folk Art will host a series of Live Jewelry Demonstrations in December, taking place on Thursday 12/4, 12/11, and... More		415.227.4888

	Haight (Upper), Museums, Arts & Crafts Education, Art Organizations Locals Only at RVCA Shop/Gallery (6pm - 9pm) Exhibiting a variety of different artistic mediums, the list of 22 artists (11 men – 11 women) includes heavy hitters and many up-and-coming names, all... More		1 (415) 701 7822

	Mountain View, Museums Lock Exhibits at Jehning Family Lock Museum (call for details) Learn about locks, keys, locksmithing tools, safes and more through exhibits and hands-on activities.		650.968.3320

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