Apple October 23 Media Event Live Stream

So it looks like this time we're not going to have to rely on other bloggers to tell us what is happening at this event. Apple has decided to stream the entire event live via this link.

http://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2012/

The event kicks-off at 12:30 PDT. Everyone is expecting Apple to reveal its latest product, the iPad Mini, just a few days before Google releases their Nexus and Microsoft their Surface.

This holiday season will surely be a battle for the best gadgets: best smartphones and best tablets. Take your pick.

The October 23 Apple Media Event: The Venue

Everyone in the tech industry is talking about the invitation that was sent out by Apple last week saying "We've got a little more to show you" pointing to the much speculated release of the Apple's new "iPad Mini". In the typical Apple tradition, they leave everyone guessing what it is really they are going to reveal in this media event in San Jose, CA.

Everyone can say what they think about this new product. I'll just wait and see what they reveal tomorrow. If it's anything better than the new iPad, I'll think about getting one, maybe even instead of the iPhone 5.

This media event will be held at the California Theater in San Jose, CA. This theater has a lot of character but personally it's not the modern techie venues that you'd expect Apple to choose as venue for an event like this. For those interested to see what the venue for tomorrow's reveal looks like, here's a couple of photos I borrowed from this website http://www.shomler.com/calsj/index.htm.

California Theater, Main Hall



 

Further information about this theater can be found at http://www.sanjose.org/plan-a-meeting-event/venues/california-theatre

More Photos from Oracle Appreciation at Treasure Island Event

Here are some more photos that I took during the recently concluded Oracle Appreciation Event at Treasure Island.

Kings of Leon's Lead Caleb Followill Performing

Kings of Leon's Lead Caleb Followill Performing with Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder

A Shot of the Crowd after Kings of Leon's Performance

A Shot of the Crowd after Kings of Leon's Performance

Oracle's America's Cup Spithill



A Shot of the Crowd During Pearl Jam's Performance



Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2012 Live Stream

Watch the live stream of all acts at Arrow Stage at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Event by following this link.

HSB 2012 - Arrow Stage Live Stream

Stages are Almost Set for Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

The stages are almost set for this year's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Event. It's an annual musical event held at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco that features everything to do with Bluegrass music.
This year, this free event will be held from October 5-7, 2012. Performances start at 10AM and ends at 7PM each day.

JFK Main Entrance

Arrow Stage

Banjo Stage

Star Stage

Rooster Stage

Oracle Appreciation Event at Treasure Island 2012

Last year, they had Sting and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. This year's Oracle Appreciation Event at Treasure Island will feature Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon and X.

Scheduled for October 3, 2012 from 7:30 to 10:00PM, lots of drinks, music, fun and more food will surely overflow again at this event.

The Reno Air Races 2012

Aviation fans and enthusiasts, checkout this year's Reno Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport from September 12 - 16, 2012. Relive the wonder and amazement with these vintage planes and hear the roar of their engines as they race yet again this year.

The Newly Renovated UC Berkeley Cal Memorial Stadium

The Home of the California Golden Bears after a 21-month long renovation that cost $321 Million



Panoramic View from the South Side



360 View from the East Side of the 50 Yard Line

Cal Golden Bear

Panoramic View of San Francisco from the Penthouse Deck



Stadium Facade



 Panoramic View from the Penthouse Level

* Photos were taken using my iPhone 4 and 360Panorama App by Occipital

Outside Lands Lands End Stage (Main Stage) Almost Ready

Main stage almost ready as preparations continue at the Golden Gate Park for this year's Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival.

Check Out Senor Sisig at Outside Lands 2012: Voted Best Food Truck/Best Fusion of 2012

SF Weekly’s “Best Food Truck/Best Fusion” of 2012!

Outside Lands - 2012 Event Map Finally Released

Outside Lands - 2012 : Music - Food - Wine - Beer - Art

$12,500 In Gilroy Garlic Festival Tickets Stolen « CBS San Francisco

$12,500 In Gilroy Garlic Festival Tickets Stolen « CBS San Francisco

Outside Lands Music Event - 2012: Schedule

http://www.sfoutsidelands.com/festival/info-guide.php

Preparations are Underway for The 2012 US Open Championships at The Olympic Club

I created this panorama with the Photosynth app on my iOS device, http://www.photosynth.net/.

Cupcakes on the Move at Maker Faire Bay Area 2012

Check Out Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA

See how this Intel Computer Controlled Orchestra perform right in front of you at Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA.. Really amazing!!

Check Out Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA this Weekend!!!

See for yourself what these Tesla Coils can do and many more inventions and creations at Maker Faire on May 19-20 at the San Mateo County Event Center. Truly electrifying!!

California Scenes: The Golden Gate Bridge

I just realized that I haven't posted anything about this most famous bridge in San Francisco, The Golden Gate Bridge. I tried to find a photo that I have on my iPhone but somehow all the ones that I have does not do justice to the beauty of this bridge.

It's a magnificent sight from every angle, though I have yet to view it from all possible angles.

This year, this magnificent landmark will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Who would have thought that this magnificent structure is that old. And yet it never fails to leave anyone seeing it the first time in awe and amazement.

The Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary Celebration will be held in many different parts of the city even before the day itself. But primarily, the culmination and the major events will be held on the 27th of May, 2012. From the Marina Green to Crissy Field, to the Bridge and across the bay in Sausalito, celebrations will be held during the entire Memorial Day Weekend. Musical Concerts and shows, all sorts of food and lots of fun are promised by the organizers.

It makes me feel to blessed to be here in Northern California to witness this event. Check out their Schedule of Events and other information at http://www.goldengatebridge75.org/

Outside Lands Announces 2012 Lineup: Metallica, Neil Young and more

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One of, if not the largest Musical Event in Northern California, Outside Lands, is set for August 10-12, 2012. It's music, food, wine, beer and art all together in one huge event in the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA.

This year the event organizers, Another Planet, says it will be an even bigger event. With Metallica, Stevie Wonder, Foo Fighters, Nora Jones, Neil Young & Crazy Horse and a whole list of other well-known artists performing this year, surely it will be another mega-event.

Regular 3-Day Tickets are still available for $225 and VIP 3-Day Tickets at $495.00. 



California Scenes: Japantown in San Francisco

Peace Pagoda and Cherry Blossoms

Japantown is the place to go to experience Japan's culture, food and customs while you're in San Francisco, California.

It boasts of the best Japanese restaurants, shops, grocery stores and a variety of other businesses right in the heart of the city.

Peace Pagoda and Cherry Blossoms

It is also the home of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Northern California.

This year, the festival will be held on the weekends of April 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2012 with the grand parade on the 22nd. It will showcase Japan's traditional customs and culture that are part of the rich heritage of Japanese Americans.

There will be a variety of exhibits and demontrations of many different forms of Japanese art, music, dance and shows. Check out their website at http://www.sfjapantown.org/Events/cherry.cfm