Sonja Krenek, Soprano, Master of Music Recital with Mai-Linh Pham on Piano.

Free Admission.

Featuring music by Handel, Schubert, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Britten and Barber.

About Sonja Krenek:
Growing up in Eureka, California, Sonja Krenek was very involved in music, even at a young age. She studied several instruments, including piano, flute, oboe, and the alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones. Ms. Krenek also performed in many classical and jazz bands, and orchestras, including the All-State Honor Band and Orchestra and those at Eureka Senior High School.

Ms. Krenek attended the University of California, Irvine, where she earned her Bachelor of Music Degree in 2008. During her time there she performed such roles as Musetta in a performance of the third act of La Bohème, La Ciesca in Gianni Schicchi and Monica in The Medium. She also performed as Christine in an excerpted version of The Phantom of the Opera for the Orange County Philharmonic Society.

After graduating, Sonja moved to San Francisco to pursue her Master of Music Degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In 2009, during her first year of study, she won second place in the Vocal Concerto Competition. She then went on to win the competition in 2010 and was cast as Anne Trulove in the school’s 2010 production of The Rake’s Progress.

Sonja has spent several summers participating in performance programs. In 2005 she was involved with the Opera festival di Roma where she sang La Prima Conversa in Suor Angelica as well as in the chorus for Le Nozze di Figaro. Ms. Krenek also attended SongFest in 2006 and 2009, where she had the opportunity to be involved in scene performances, singing such characters as Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte and Pamina in Die Zauberflöte. She has performed in many Master Classes with such great artists as Stephanie Blythe, Luana De Vol, Martin Katz, Margo Garrett, Elizabeth Futral, Amy Burton, Mark Morash, Frans Boerlager, Victoria Litherland and Angela Brown. Sonja has also been a finalist in competitions such as Tomorrow’s Stars and the Holt Memorial Scholarship.

Thank you everyone for participating. Fun was had by all. This contest always gets everyone in the Halloween spirit. A special thanks to Michael Addario for such great photos! If you would like a professional copy or check out his work at:
AddarioPhotography.com

“Cheshire Cat” by Megan Cavalli placed 1st. Her inspiration was Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” with Johnny Depp.

2nd place was Robyn Gabo with “Phantom of the Opera”. Again, San Francisco Institute Of Esthetics and Cosmetology. Robyn got her wish of wanting to win this year. Twice.

3rd place (tie) with “IT” by Gracy Phillips from Zenzi’s School of Beauty.

3rd place (tie) Akiha Imazu with Myrtle from the “Great Gatsby” with the Cinta Aveda Institute.

26 amazingly talented stylists was the count for last years heads.  Each head  a piece of art itself. What an amazing show.  With cash prizes and awards 4 beauty schools  participating.  

This  year  we would like  to also extend  the  invitation to some of the the best Hair salons  in San  Francisco to compete as well.  Who will win?  Who has  the passion?  Robyn Parish, Placement leader of San Francisco Institute of  Esthetics and Cosmetology said” We want to WIN this time!”  

I was honored  to get a call from Zenzie herself excited to participate  again this year.  

Who else has the courage to compete?  

Interested parties please contact Erika Redding. 

The premise “Amazing hair and  make-up”.  Anything goes, from outright stunning, funny,  thought provoking, to scary, ghoulish…  You get the idea.

1st   Prize   200.00
2nd  Prize   100.00
3rd   Prize     50.00

We invite the  public as well as other salons and schools to vote starting October 14, 2009. 

Stop by any time and cast your vote. Voting will close October 30, 2009 at 5 PM.  Winners will be announced on Halloween!
  
See last year’s Halloween Severed Head contest winners:
 
First Prize was swept away by two thirds of the votes. “Marie Antoinette” who was actually be-headed in real life. A very fitting candidate for a severed head contest. She was done by Loren Laughlin from Miss Marty’s School of Beauty. Loren received a 200.00 Dollar cash prize.

Red Union Salon
1996 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 567-5656

There will be plenty of free beer, wine, snacks, and good music to start your evening on the town.

If you haven’t voted yet, please make sure to vote for Red Union Hair Salon: the best salon in San Francisco

Please take a minute or two to click on over to the SF Gate website and register a vote for us. It’s quick, easy and free.

Thanks to everyone for your continued support!

Oh, and voters are eligible to win a $500 gift card from SF Gate.

Click here to vote

Red Union Salon
1996 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 567-5656

San Francisco local artist, John Benko will be showing his Resurgence exhibit, plus there will be plenty of free beer, wine, snacks, and good music to start your evening on the town.

Be sure to check out John Benko’s online gallery.

Be sure to check out the recent spring hair and fashion article from Erika Redding: Haircuts and Fashion for Spring 2009 – Looking Good in the Recession.

On March 25, 2009 Jon Hoffenberg, Head Patient Advisor for the Foundation for Hair Restoration will be in San Francisco for one-on-one consultations regarding hair loss and hair restoration. To make an appointment call 800-370-2883 or email info@foundhair.com.

Jeffrey S. Epstein, M.D., F.A.C.S., The Founder and Director of the Foundation for Hair Restoration, Board Certified, Facial Plastic Surgery; Board Certified, Hair Restoration Surgery; Board Certified, Otolaryngology, is one of the most well respected hair transplant surgeons in the world who has over 15 years experience as a hair restoration surgeon and 19 years as a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon.

For more information about Dr. Epstein and the FHR, see the Foundation for Hair Restoration website. Also included is information regarding Follicular Unit Micrografting, Reparative Procedures, Combination Procedures, FUE Procedures, Facial Hair, Body Hair and Eyebrow & Eyelashes.

And speaking of Valentine’s Day…have you booked your appointment for your sexy Valentine’s Day haircut / hairstyle?

This could be a good time to try a new hair color at Red Union Salon.

First Prize was swept away by two thirds of the votes. “Marie Antoinette”
who was actually be-headed in real life. A very fitting candidate for a
severed head contest. She was done by Loren Laughlin from Miss Marty’s
School of Beauty. Loren received a 200.00 Dollar cash prize.

Second Prize was taken by Kate Dewald who entered “Beauty School Drop-out”. We all know and remember “Grease”. This girl is an amazing talent and will not go back to High School! Kate received a 100.00 dollar cash prize.

Third Prize went to Tim Hutton who did Abandon a very majestic biblical figure. Tim, a very talented stylists who knows his worth was the only one to price his exhibition like a true artist.

Some other serious contenders where “Medusa” done by Pasha Smith came in 4th by only 2 votes with Zenzie’s School of Beauty who swept up 2nd, 3rd and 4th. “Siamese Twins” by Emmazing with San Francisco Institute of Aesthetics and Cosmetology. “A Tribute to Madonna” for all you Madonna/Fetish fans.

Fun was had by all and certainly got everyone into the Halloween Spirit. Perhaps we’ll extent the contest to all “Hair Salons” in the Bay Area next year!

Come and Vote:
Voting will close on October 30th 8:00 PM. Winners will be announced on Halloween!
Who is eligible to vote? Our clients, the public & San Francisco Hair Salons.

Prizes:
1st Prize 200.00
2nd Prize 100.00
3rd Prize 50.00

Participating Schools:
San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
Cinta Aveda Institute
Miss Marty’s School of Beauty
Zenzi’s