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2001 Samantha Samuels at Viva Variety 21 Popular Bay Area cabaret star Samantha Samuels brought her humor, graciousness, talent, and pianist John Erreca to her first Viva Variety appearance. The audience and performer had a great time. Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray makeitso.org. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This is an AI upscaled HD version of the original SD performance.

2001 Viva Variety 19 Mira and Suhala Dancers Gregangelo's Velocity Circus brought Mongolian contortionist Mira to the Viva Variety stage in a mesmerizing performance combining agility, strength, and artistry. Definitely one of most unusual acts we've seen. Also, one of their most esoteric acts in the forms of the Eastern snake dancing Suhaila Dancers. Mysterious, sensual, and beautiful, Suhaila took Viva Variety dance to a whole new level! Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This video was AI upscaled to HD from the original SD video.

Max Kincora and Jan Stafford at Viva Variety 19 "The Uterus Dialogue" The brain trust behind comedy troupe "I Love Lezzie" performed a piece from their current show entitled 'The Uterus Dialogue', a witty conversation between a woman and her, well, you know. Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This video was AI upscaled to HD from the original SD video.

2001- 'Viva's own Peggy L'Eggs reprised one of my favorite pieces, Celine Dion's ""All By Myself"", done as a way-over-the-top dramatic number that only the zany Peggy L'Eggs could sustain. Attempted suicide by butter knife! Flossing between choruses! An onion for that special teary effect! What next?' Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This video was AI upscaled to HD from the original SD video.

2001 Viva Variety 19 Claire Lewis Viva Variety loves to present spoken word and we were enchanted with performance poet Claire Lewis, whose delivery and writing are magic to the ear. The crowd listened intently and responded with admiration. Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This video was AI upscaled to HD from the original SD video.

2001 Viva Variety 19 Dudley Brooks & Carolyn Carvajal as "Stumpy Melman" Viva Variety welcomed Dudley Brooks & Carolyn Carvajal from ""Run for your life...it's a dance company"" with their ridiculous version of Chopin's dance piece. The audience was totally absorbed by the illusion and the wonder of this silly yet technically difficult number. Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This video was AI upscaled to HD from the original SD video.

2001 Viva Variety 19 Kate Klaire A Viva Variety newcomer added to the long list of incredibly talented original singer/songwriters. Kate performed two numbers from her solo EP "Heros Return' and 'Over the Moon" highlighting her wonderful lyrics and haunting voice. Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This video was AI upscaled to HD from the original SD video.

2001 Viva Variety 19 Matthew Martin & Javier Calito-Cava at "Sirena, Queen of the Tango" Viva Variety loves showcasing local theatre productions, and it doesn't get any better than theatrical chameleon Matthew Martin as Sirena, Queen of the Tango, in a star-turn with co-star Javier Calito-Cava. The duo burn up the stage with their romantic dialogue and lusty tango! Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This video was AI upscaled to HD from the original SD video.

2001 Kristi Rush at Viva Variety 19 "I Need You" Vocalist Kristi Rush made her debut Viva Variety appearance and the crowd ate it up. Especially when the keyboard died mid-song and Kristi didn't drop a beat, singing acappella until the technical glitch was fixed. A true professional! Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray makeitso.org. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This video was AI upscaled to HD from the original SD video.

2001 Viva Variety 19 Lisa Geduldig Newcomer Lisa Geduldig brought her comic talents to the Viva Variety audience. Lisa is founder of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy and produces various comedy shows highlighting many Viva Variety favorites. Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This video was AI upscaled to HD from the original SD video.

2004- Kerstin Pollack, wife of Reginald Pollack describes her life with the artist. Includes original footage shot by Reginald along with his narration. Reginald Murray Pollack (July 29, 1924 – December 6, 2001) was an American painter known for metaphorical and theme based works of art. He was also a veteran of World War II having served in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Pollack became interested in philosophy and helped establish the Jungian encounter movement in California developing art as therapy. It was at his time that he met his third wife, Kerstin Birgitta and his art became more metaphysical. The year of their marriage he wrote a morality play "The War of the Angels", performed at the National Cathedral. In 1977, Penn State University held a Pollack painting exhibition and during the University's annual arts festival Reginald produced a light show using neon helium lasers to project abstract images on screen. Also computer-generated images were made to interact with the laser images; accompanying music by Bach and Stravinsky ...these ambitions led him to co-found the nationally known Washington Project of the Arts, which helped many unknown artists exhibit their work, giving them an opportunity to showcase their work. The Project continues to this day. This is an AI upscaled HD version of the original SD videos. It was originally posted as 4 individual videos. It has been restored to one single video.

This is an AI enhanced 4k UHD slideshow of our photobook 'Kostel'. Some of the lesser known Churches in Prague. Every image was widened using AI since most book photos were verticals we decided to create something that is not exactly the book and not quite reality.

1996- (Czech: Hrad Kokořín) is a castle located in Kokořín in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It was built in the first half of the 14th century by order of Hynek Berka of Dubá. It was heavily damaged during the Hussite Wars and stood in ruins until the reconstruction campaign of 1911–1918. It was nationalized in 1948 and has been designated a national cultural landmark since 2001. The Kokořínsko – Máchův kraj Protected Landscape Area takes its name from this castle. This is an AI upscaled HD version of the original SD video.

The original 7 SINS production directed by James Judd at the Shelton Theater, San Francisco. Jan. 19, 2003 This is a AI upscaled HD version of the original SD performance.

Prague 1996 Skateboarders at the Metronome in Letna Park at the which used to be the location of the Stalin Monument. Night shots of Prague. This is an AI upscaled HD version of the original video.

,"The Sedlec Ossuary (Czech: kostnice Sedlec) is a small Roman Catholic chapel, located beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints (Czech: Hřbitovní kostel Všech Svatých) in Sedlec, a suburb of Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic. The ossuary contains approximately 40,000-70,000 human skeletons which have been artistically arranged to form decorations and furnishings for the chapel. During the Black Death in the mid 14th century, and after the Hussite Wars in the early 15th century, many thousands of people were buried there and the cemetery had to be greatly enlarged. This is an upscaled HD version of the original video.

"2005 Will Franken has become a Viva Variety staple with his rapid fire character changes and witty twists on popular culture and sacred cows. Will can get the crowd convulsing with laughter and is a up and coming star of San Francisco's comedy scene." This is an upscaled HD version of the original two part performance. Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video.

2005 Suzzanne Ramsey's alter ego, the naughty ""Kitten on the Keys"" returned to Viva with her saucy burlesque numbers, ourageous costumes and delightful sex appeal. She crooned her sad tale ""Its Not A Pretty Princess Day and ended with ""I Wanna Be a Savage"". Viva Variety, a San Francisco variety show that ran from 1999-2006 hosted and produced by Steve Murray. Over 450 acts performed during this time. Filmed by CORBAS Video. This video was Upscaled to HD.

7 Sins Chantal Carrere. The original 7 Sins production by James Judd at the Shelton Theatre, San Francisco, Nov. 3 2003. This is an upscaled and widescreen version of the original SD video.

Prague 1996 Views of the City, Hradcanny -Prague Castle, St. Vitus, St. Charles Bridge is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Prague, and the seat of the Archbishop of Prague. The full name of the cathedral is St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert Cathedral. Located within Prague Castle and containing the tombs of many Bohemian kings, this cathedral is an excellent example of Gothic architecture and is the biggest and most important church in the country. St. Kutna Hora St. Barbara Church,"St. Barbara Church (often incorrectly St. Barbara Cathedral (Bohemia) is one of the most famous Gothic churches in central Europe and is a world heritage site. Its first architect is claimed to have been Johann Parler. The construction began in 1388, but work on the cathedral was interrupted several times, making the final work completed in 1905. Kutna Hora began in 1142 with the settlement of the first Cistercian Monastary in Bohemia, Kloster Sedlitz, brought from the reichsunmittelbar Cistercian Imperial Waldsassen Abbey. By 1260 German miners began to mine for silver in the mountain region, which they named Kuttenberg, and which was part of the monastery property. The name of the mountain is said to have arrived from the miners workclothes garb (the Kutten). Under Abt Heinrich Heidenreich the territory greatly advanced due to the silver mines which gained importance during the economic boom of the 13th century. Bone Church Sedlec "The Sedlec Ossuary (Czech: kostnice Sedlec) is a small Roman Catholic chapel, located beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints ) in Sedlec, a suburb of Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic. The ossuary contains approximately 40,000-70,000 human skeletons which have been artistically arranged to form decorations and furnishings for the chapel. During the Black Death in the mid 14th century, and after the Hussite Wars in the early 15th century, many thousands of people were buried there and the cemetery had to be greatly enlarged." Swimming and a Castle Swimming with friends outside of Prague and Castle Kokorin, skateboarders at the Metronome in Letna Park which used to be the location of the Stalin Monument.

1990 In San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, a Shiva Linga appeared. After much worship and an appearance on CNN, much controversy over worship on public property ensued. It was eventually removed by city officials. This is a record of one of the thousands of pujas that took place." This is an upscaled widescreen HD version of the original SD video.

1991 Some home video of the second trip to Prague in the winter of 1991. A year and a half after the Velvet Revolution that overthrew the Communist regime. Footage includes U Fleku, a 400 year old pub, Starometske Namesti, and snow walks in Šarka, a national park on the edge of Prague This is an upscaled widescreen HD version of the original SD video.

2003 The original 7 SINS production directed by James Judd at the Shelton Theater, San Francisco. This is an upscaled widescreen HD version of the original video.

2000 Sculpture artist Laura Ann Jacobs promos her latest piece. This is an upscaled and widescreen HD version of the original video.

1997 Yuri Gorbachev is a Russian painter and sculptor. Since 1991, he has lived in the United States and creates in his Manhattan studio in New York City. He has been called the "Russian Rousseau" Yuri Gorbachev created his own unique technique of painting on canvas, using non-ferrous metals (gold, bronze), special varnishes and enamels, completely removing black from the palette. Here he is interviewed at Galerie Adrienne in San Francisco. This is an upscaled and widescreen HD version of the original SD video.