A peak into the beautiful world of Namita Kapoor

Here's a preview of paintings by Namita Kapoor, which will be on view this Saturday during Carroms and Chai. With carroms, art, hand-made chai, and Sangati Center spinning Indian classics, this afternoon of learning and exchange will be memorable for all.

Scenes from Saturday's Strictly Vinyl

Umm, what is carrom?

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

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!

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