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Without further ado, I give you the winners of the 2003 Nitevibe Dreamteam Poll: 10) M3, 9) David Harness, 8) Frenchy le Freak, 7) Kaskade, 6) David Coleman & Sen Sei, 5) Julius Papp, 4) Dimitris Mykonos, 3) Ellen Ferrato, 2) Miguel Migs, 1) Mark Farina! Congratulations to the winners, all the nominees and to YOU, our reader for speaking up with such conviction for your favorite Djs. Mark, Miguel and Ellen did not budge from their high place in the royal court. But the most exciting news is the newcomers to the Top Ten: Kaskade, Frenchy le Freak and M3. It will be exciting to see what they bring to our forthcoming astounding mega-event featuring the Djs for which YOU voted. Stay tuned to your favorite Nitevibe channel for details! (JP)

Make a Splash
For over 40 years, Save The Bay members have protected the Bay Area's quality of life by fighting for a healthy and vibrant Bay that the whole community can enjoy and embrace. From hands-on wetlands restoration to citizen action, the organization makes it easy for anyone to celebrate, protect and restore the San Francisco Bay. On your Feet, a charity foundation aimed at getting 20 somethings socially involved for good causes, along with Transport Productions, is throwing a party to support this vital Bay Area Oragnization. Please join them as they set North Beach's hot spot, Dragon, to a surf and water sport theme. Early Live Set From Acoustic Roots Rock/Blues Quartet Front Porch. House Music by Dean Samaras from 10-2pm. All entries will receive instant access into the SPLASH raffle at 9pm, so get their early if you want to enter in for some Patagonia merchandise, surf gear/videos, kite-surfing lessons or more... Date: Thursday 20th, Time: 7pm-2am, Place: Dragon Bar, Cover: $10 Donation @ door. More Info

SF Hip-Hop Dancefest
A vanguard in the hip-hop dance scene and sold out for the past 5 years, the SF Hip-Hop Dance Fest features over 20 dance companies from Bay Area, So Cal, NYC and Seattle. Every troupe brings their unique, explosive and art fused style, including acclaimed directors Eric Fenn and Micaya. Sunday is the Youth Performance and with it, the latest moves from the next generation of hip-hop royalty. Keeping the atmosphere light and fun, organizers prepared a Saturday after party at the D.N.A. Lounge with Dj Qbert, Vinroc and many others (see Saturday pix). Date: 11/21 8pm, 11/22 8pm, 11:23 7 pm. Place: Palace of Fine Arts Theater. Cover: $25 buy tickets., More Info (JM)

The 8th Annual Miss Trannyshack!
Call it freaky, call it weird, but in San Francisco we call it just another gender-bending way of being creative & colorful. The pageant boasts a diverse mixture of performers, glitter gals, and provocative gender-twisting adventures. The contestants can be seen wearing outlandishly big hair, elaborate nails, strategically placed extra padding, and of course a ton of makeup to vamp it up. What lucky lady will be come Miss Trannyshack this year? What an entertaining way to find out! Date: Sunday 11/23, Time: 8:30pm to 3am show @10pm, Place: City Nights 715 Harrison Street, Cover: Adv tix $15. Door $20, More Info (DB)

Rejuvenate the Rainforests
Thud! That's the sound of a tree falling in the 6% remaining rainforests in the world! We could strap ourselves to an old-growth giant and refuse to leave until it's protected, but that's a bit extreme. Another option is Rejuvenate, a fundraiser to conserve the rainforest of Costa Rica. For just $20, you can contribute to this worthy cause, play with some exotic animals (whose habitat you'll be saving), enjoy organic snacks, wine tasting's, and massages, view eco-fashion and experience a rainforest media installation. Oh, yeah, there's music too. Tal M. Klein will be providing ambience with his tropical lounge music during the mini-expo (7-9pm) while djs Soulsalaam, Laird, Michael Manahan will be orchestrating the after party fun (9pm-2am). Date: 11/20, Time: 7pm-2am, Place: 111 Minna, Cover: $20,
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