Of the 40,000+ people who will test HIV positive in the United States this year, 50 percent will be under 25 years old. Women now account for 50% of people infected with HIV worldwide.

My friend Adriene (team captain of Project Roadway) will be riding her bike 545 miles with AIDS/Lifecycle from San Francisco to Los Angeles in June to help end this epidemic.  She has set a personal goal to raise $5000 by May 31st.

Aiko Designs played a small part in helping Adriene reach her goal by donating a necklace valued at $130 for a recent fundraiser/auction for Adriene. The necklace actually brought in $150!

For ways you can help/contribute, see Adriene’s page here:
http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/adrienecrimson

and follow her training progress here:
http://crimsonic.blogspot.com/search/label/AIDS%2FLifecycle%208

Go Adriene!

Spring open studios are here again — please stop by and support local SF artists.  You can find me there at the Alabama & 19th location.

Preview: Thursday April 23 5 – 8pm
Opening Reception: Friday April 24 7-11pm
Open Studios: Sat & Sun April 25 & 26 12-5pm

Please join us in celebrating our 15 year Anniversary with Art Explosion Open Studios 2009. Each year over 100 artists at three locations join together in opening their studios to put on one of the best art shows of the year. There will be many fabulous works of art and jewelry on display in the galleries and studios during this event. It will be an exceptional opportunity to add to your collection, buy unique gifts and visit your favorite local artists. We will be having a preview Thursday night from 5-8pm which is a good time to stop by after work and get the first look. On Friday the studios will be hosting spectacular opening receptions from 7-11pm with free admission and refreshments. Make sure to stop by for an evening of art viewing and mingling. Saturday and Sunday we will have our open studios from 12-5pm.

Opening Receptions: Friday April 24th  7pm – 11pm

All three receptions are within walking distance or a short drive and will make for an enjoyable evening out.

Art Explosion Studios 2425 17th St @ Potrero
Art Explosion Studios 744 Alabama St @ 19th St
Art Explosion Studios 2345 Harrison St @19th St

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