September Events

Big Labor Day weekend featuring Potrero Hill book signing.

September 4^th Sunday: Book signing 6-8PM. Join us to celebrate the recent publication of “San Francisco’s Potrero Hill.” Authors, Peter Linenthal and Abigail Johnston, will share anecdotes about the making of this local history book and answer questions. Come join the community in supporting local history and local historians.

September 5^th Monday: Labor Day, Farley’s will be open 8AM-10PM.

September 9^th Friday: Live jazz with the Stephon Alexander Quartet featuring Chris Amberger of the Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers playing the music of Miles and Trane, 7:30PM

September 9^th Friday: Thanks and happy birthday to John, 82 years old today. Many of you know and see John as he lovingly cares for 18^th Street. Sweeping, cleaning, watering and picking up trash. Let John know how much you appreciate this; tell him thanks and happy birthday.

September 17^th Saturday: Live music: Matt Lax and Nearly Beloved, including Potrero Hill’s own Rob Gardner, play tunes from their new CD “Hurricane and a Tumbleweed” 7PM.

September 23^rd Friday: Art reception, Paul Madonna features his drawings from his comic strip, “All Over Coffee.” Reception, 7PM. www.a llovercoffee.com

September 24^th Saturday: Live music, Cory Combs and Friends. This months show hosts The San Francisco Bass Trio, featuring Cory Combs on bass and cello, Drew Waters on Bass and Jason Muscat on Bass. The trio will be playing a combination of originals, Brazilian classics and old swing tunes, 2PM.

September 28^th Wednesday: Study Hall. In honor of the back to school season, Farley’s is hosting a study hall night. Bring your books and start your school year off right, 7PM.

Artist of the Month
Paul Madonna is the creator of the comic strip “All Over Coffee” seen in the San Francisco Chronicle and SFgate.com. Other cartoons can be found in the Believer magazine, the San Francisco Reader, and www.paulmadonna.com . His most recent project is a Literary Map of San Francisco produced by 826 Valencia.
Reception: Friday, September 23, 7-9PM

Window Display of the Month
This month’s window display is from Tricia Atlas and combines gorgeous remnants from nature, mysterious man-made artifacts and compositions riffing off these natural and artificial objects. Some images (paintings, photographs and computer graphics) appear on mugs and other everyday items thrown in the mix. Enjoy all the color and form found in the old and the new soon to be old. And have fun projecting metaphors. www.cafepress.com/triciaatlas

News

Gail’s Coffee Corner

Java Estate has richness and full body flavor characteristic of Indonesian coffees, with a little more of a bright edge than Sumatran, and a slightly spicy twist. Our Java is a medium roast that brews up mellow and rich. It is the body that you taste in the Moka Java blend. Try it both ways at the September special price.

September bean special:

Java Estate $8.00 lb. (regularly $9.00) and $4.50 1/2lb (regularly $5.25)
Moka Java $8.50 lb (regularly $9.50lb) and $5.50 1/2lb (regularly $5.50)

Bean Ball

Play “Bean Ball” buy one pound of any coffee beans at Farley’s and you are eligible to enter the drawing for two free SF Giants tickets. This month’s game features your SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, September 30th at 7:15pm. This is your last chance since there will be no postseason this year, but you can still enjoy some bean ball fun at SBC Park. We will contact you if you are the lucky winner.

Farley’s Internet Radio

We are exploring Farley’s Radio via Podcast or Real Audio. Interested in participating in this soon to be launched community radio station? We are looking for technical and program help. Have ideas? Want to produce a show featuring your favorite genre? Dying to hear your self on the Internet? Interested in sharing your knowledge? We can use your help for pre-recorded or live shows. More info to follow as the format develops with your input – it is your community station, so let us know your interests.

Neighbors for the NABE

The Potrero Hill Neighborhood House (NABE) has launched the Neighbors for the NABE campaign, a grassroots community fundraising initiative to help close a funding gap caused by 2005 city budget cuts. Please help support the Neighborhood House in its many community outreach programs. Donate directly or purchase raffle tickets to help this worthy cause and raise much needed funds. For more info, go to: http://nabe.potrerohillsf.com

New Farley’s Gear

Protect your Farley’s t-shirt while cooking, with the new Farley’s aprons now on sale (in store only). Pick one up while they last, only $25.