Creativity Explored Gallery showcases the work of eight highly original artists in a new exhibition, “Repetition.” The exhibit features art that displays the power of repetitive forms created by artists with developmental disabilities. The display highlights studio practice and reveals the natural way artists work, as well as a compelling impulse to do a specific thing. It also addresses the range of subtleties and the sophistication that can be achieved through the persistent exploration of a single subject and medium.

Creativity Explored Gallery is located at 3245 16th Street in San Francisco. The opening reception is Thursday, April 30, 2009, 7-9pm. The exhibition dates are April 30 through June 17, 2009. For more information, call 415-863-2108 or on the web at creativityexplored.org.

From April 1 through June 30, PIER 39 is featuring a Local Advantage program. If you reside within one of the following counties- Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Madera, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus or Yolo – PIER 39 is offering coupons for kids to eat and play FREE. With Local Advantage coupons, children (ages 11 and under) receive a free meal from the kid’s menu or a free attraction ticket with each purchase of an adult entrée or attraction ticket at participating restaurants, attractions and shops. In addition to special free kids’ deals, also included are 2 hours of free parking in the PIER 39 Garage.

Located on San Francisco Bay, PIER 39 is a great escape for you and your family. Enjoy spectacular views, the sea lions and beautiful springtime weather in addition to these deals for local residents. Use this link to more information and to print coupons.

Local Advantage’s Kids Eat and Play FREE program includes offers from the following PIER 39 restaurants, attractions and shops:
• Hard Rock Cafe
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• Wipeout Bar & Grill
• Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure
• Fog Harbor Fish House
• The new Players Arcade
• The new Players Arcade
• City Kayak rental
  Sports Bar and Deli
• Turbo Ride featuring
• Dreyer’s Grand
• SpongeBob Squarepants 4-D Ride
  Ice Cream Shop
• The new San Francisco Carousel
• The Waffle Cone Shop
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