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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 07, 2011 Paradox Media and Vau de Vire present the highly anticipated 12th annual, award-winning Edwardian Ball on Friday and Saturday, January 20th-21st, 2012 at the historic Regency Ballroom ? an irreverently elegant festival of music, theatre, dance, circus, gaming, vending, art, and fashion. This year?s Ball presents ?The Iron Tonic? by Edward Gorey, who classified his own work as ?literary nonsense.? This eccentric masterpiece will be miraculously brought to life by Ball co-hosts Rosin Coven and Vau de Vire Society in an original blend of music, choreography and theatrical circus ? a performance interpreted with humor and darkness with dazzling style. Friday?s Edwardian World's Faire opens the party with special one-night-only attractions such as a Barbary Coast-themed Midway and bicycle-powered carnival rides by Cyclecide, confirming why many choose to attend both nights. The SF Bay Guardian calls The Edwardian Ball, ?Gorgeously Gorey? w...

Greenwich, CT (PRWEB) October 16, 2011 Martin Lawrence Galleries Beach Street, San Francisco, is proud to introduce internationally acclaimed artist and visionary poet, Fran?ois Fressinier, at an exhibition of his latest original paintings on Saturday, October 15th from 7-9 pm. This will be Fressinier?s premier show at Martin Lawrence Galleries since joining forces with their gallery network in 2010. Born in Cognac, France to scholarly portrait photographer parents with an affinity for aesthetics, Fran?ois Fressinier has developed a unique enchanting style that combines captivating female figures with ancient architecture. The inspiration for his work is drawn from his admiration of masters such as Rembrandt, Van Dyke and Bonnard, as well as his love of France?s Gallo-Roman ruins and Gothic churches. The artist has stated that "Art is something you cultivate; it is alive! My joy of painting is to listen to the piece and to have a discussion with it. Each one has its own perso...