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SantaCon 2006
It's Kringle Kaos time as the original balls-out guerilla invasion of cacophonous santas and all their naughty elves and reindeer take to the streets not to spread good cheer, but to ram it down your throat (along with a few drinks)! If you haven't witnessed one of the great SF participatory traditions, you are truly missing out. Imagine a horde of rosy cheeked, red-suited ho-ho-hoers roaming the streets with impunity, taking over bar and department store alike in their ruthless war on grinchdom. Rain or shine, it's always a blast as Santanarchy reigns. Get dressed up (come on, you can do better than just a hat!) and join in the fun! Date: Saturday 12/9, Place: Initial Gathering @ Pier 39 Carousel, More Info. (SG)

Running Down a Dream
The scene has many voices, and they are speaking up and pushing some new blood to the top of our latest top 30. Breaks and house remain the dominant vibes, but I know there's much more to the SF scene. Fans of hip-hop, world beat, bhangra, prog and more, we want to hear from you! Who are your heroes that deserve to be named among SF's best? Remember, your vote is your voice, so don't throw it away! The DJDreamteam is all about you, the fans, so keep spreading the word and keep those votes coming. There's only 10 days left until polls close, and your perfect lineup can't happen if you don't vote! Remember that our top vote getters will be playing together at the annual DJDreamteam party, so it's up to you to put together your dream lineup! Vote Now. (SG)

Belles Femmes
Karina Marie Diaz's debut exhibit of Colette Photography: Belles Femmes, "Celebrating Woman and their Beauty" is a breath of fresh air. She captures women's vast spectrum of beauty through this personal and moving work. With each photograph you are privy to a woman's unique process of being in celebration of oneself. From 6PM to 8PM wine and tasty hors d'oeuvres will be graciously provided by Couleur Café. Peruse the "Belles Femmes" exhibit while enjoying beats played by DJs Consuelo and DJ Monte Carlo. Karina's clients have requested her to travel as far as Cairo, Egypt. Her photographs have graced pages of both National and International Magazines. Realizing her calling to support women in celebrating who they are today is too strong to deny, Karina has launched Colette Photography. Mention Nitevibe for a special Colette Session Fee through December 20th, 2006. Date: Thursday 12/07, Time: 6pm, Place: Couleur Cafe (300 DeHaro @ 16th) More Info.

Alter : State
This collaborative art event is sure to be some sort of circus for our senses, as so many areas of artistry are involved. Remade in America is all about finding creative ways to minimize textile waste, and you are invited to join them tonight for hands-on activties and some carousing on the dancefloor to an array of funkilicious sounds. There will be live garment construction with Miss Velvet Cream and Homey Grown, as well as live silkscreening with Peripheral Media Projects, live painting, sticker making, live clay sculpture, a guerilla fashion show, and so much more. With two rooms of live music and DJs including Romanowski, Mochipet w/Mike Boo & Mike Reed, and One Man Banjo to get you hot and grooving, this is one night of creative expression you really shouldn't miss. Date: Saturday 12/9, Time: 8pm-2am, Place: Cellspace, 2050 Bryant St, Cover: $5 b4 10pm, $10 after, More Info (DKD)

Indulgence Toys For Tots
Ah, the holidays. Far and wide, from city to city, little elves in little red cocktail dresses are making little donations that mean a lot. This is the time of year when the smallest things make the biggest difference, and even those of us with tight budgets can afford to make a few changes in the world around us. Harry Denton and Sebastien invite you to get involved with The Firefighters' Brigade and Toys For Tots: donate a toy, so that every child in our city can get at least one gift this season. 2006 marks the 10th anniversary of this event; come out tonight, and do your part to keep the tradition of giving alive. Date: Wednesday 12/13, Time: 8pm-2am, Place: Harry Denton's Starlight Room, Cover: $10 with toy, $15 without, More Info (JH)