Umm, what is carrom?

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It occurs to us that a lot of members of the StoreFrontLab community are probably asking, "What is carrom?" According to Arun Paul, founder of Priya Living:

"It's best to understand carroms as 'finger pool' except that, for Indians carroms is much more enjoyable. You don't need a stick or a cue; you just use your fingers. And because you play seated in one spot at a carrom board or table, the game lends itself to uninterrupted, flowing conversation.  Lastly, carroms can be played anywhere—on the street, floor, in a cafe.  Having the space for a pool table is a real luxury in India."  



Images from www.carromuk.co.uk
If you are new to carrom and planning to stop by, Arun suggests visiting this link to learn the basic rules of the game.

Saturday, 9/29 // Carroms and Chai: An Afternoon of Culture, Community, and Learning

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Priya Living and the Sangati Center invite all to come learn how to play (or show your skill!) at carrom, the popular Indian board game, and learn the pleasure of making and drinking chai from Deepa Natarajan, who was recently featured at the Oaktown Spice Shop.

Also, an all-vinyl selection of Indian classical music, curated by the Sangati Center, and recent works by artist Namita Kapoor.

 Saturday, September 29
2-5:00PM / Chai & Carroms
4:00PM / Chai workshop

 @StoreFrontLab
337 Shotwell Street, SF

 Free! Just click here to register.

Strictly Vinyl Guest DJs Spinning Saturday!

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Painting by Mark Taylor

We hope you will stop by this Saturday, September 22, for Strictly Vinyl, when curators Amanda Mayo and Roula Seikaly of R&R PROjECTS will bring together vinyl enthusiasts of all stripes to share selections from there collections with commentary. 

Here is the full line up; the format is informal and friendly. Stop by for some listening and discussion, vinyl-inspired paintings by Mark Taylor, and Micheladas! 

 Space is limited, so RSVP today.
1:30 Adam Joseph Brochstein /// Metal & Ambient

2:30 Amanda Roscoe Mayo /// Classic Country

3:30 Aaron Harbour /// Folk-Blues

4:30 Adam Thorman /// Bay Area Punk

5:30 George Chen /// 90s Art Rock

6:30 Joshua Kit Clayton /// Electronica & House

7:30 Javier Roberto Carlos /// Bossanova & Latin American


Next up: Strictly Vinyl, September 22

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Vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers take note! Next Saturday, September 22, StoreFrontLab welcomes Strictly Vinyl, a pop-up music experience presented by R&R PROjECTS, featuring local DJs, avid collectors, and representatives from famous record stores. 

San Francisco is known for many things, including a vibrant music culture defined by record stores and a passion for vinyl. This one-day event takes the form of a live, pop-up radio station with guest DJs presenting gems from their vinyl collections spanning classic country, folk blues, bossa nova, Latin American, electronica, Mission punk, metal, art rock, oldies, and beyond.

Spinning in 30-minute sets, DJs Adam Joseph Broschstein, George Chen, Joshua Kit Clayton, Aaron Harbour, Amanda Roscoe Mayo, Javier Roberto Carlos Briones Menendez, Adam Thorman, and others will explore sounds and genres, sharing insights into the songs, albums, and artists. Selections from each DJ’s collection will be on display for guests to flip through. 

Strictly Vinyl also will feature the art of Mark Taylor, providing a visual experience to contemplate while listening with friends. Taylor's printed album covers don titles, but no accompanying songs, leaving the listener to create the music. Perhaps some of the music from Strictly Vinyl will help.

The format is informal, but space is limited, so be sure to register. Then stop by, come and go, listen, commune, and experience music in this unique setting.