More media coverage on this great movement we call coworking. The San Francisco Chronicle did a pretty good job describing the value, history and sense of what coworking is all about. As is mentioned in the story, the Hat Factory came into being as a coworking space shortly after Brad Neuberg and others were looking for a more permanent place to call home. Now we are one of half dozen coworking spaces in the Bay area. In case you are wondering, yes, we do have space for new coworkers here.

Thanks to Daily Candy for the mention today and welcome dear readers. Have a look around and if you see what you like, drop us an email or give a call and we'll set you up for a free day to experience the Hat Factory co-working magic.

Join us as the "co-hopping" bus stops at the Hat Factory on Thursday, December 13th between 6:30 & 10pm. A bio-diesel bus driven by the energetic Betty Biodiesel will be making the rounds among five coworking locations in San Francisco, including Citizen Space, Sandbox Suites, The Altrupreneur Center, AF83 and us, the Hat Factory. If you are new or just curious about the idea of coworking, this is an excellent opportunity to learn a bit about what each of these coworking locations has to offer.

The Hat Factory, that magical and funky co-working space in the Dogptach, is having our monthly open house on Thursday, October 25th. Drop in and experience the magic of co-working for free anytime today from 10am-7pm.

If you are a laptop worker sick of working from home alone or find your battery life goes quick at the coffee shop, you owe it to yourself to check out co-working. We offer plenty of common desk space to plop down and be productive, or not. DSL, wifi, a conference room, a kitchen, lockers, easy parking and easy public transport make the Hat Factory your ideal work space away from home.

here's a nice little article about coworking facilities like the hat factory. if you've been interested in the idea of coworking, you'll enjoy this read. we realize that it's difficult to battle for tables and power outlets at the coffeeshop and we hope to give you an alternative by providing a comfortable space and having a community where folks can get their work done in a creative environment.

if that sounds like a good situation to you, please drop by our open house next wednesday, april 25th and give coworking a try for a day for free! come by any time between noon to 6pm on april 25th and check out what it's all about.

hey all!

my theremin, my films, my band and i will be playing at the hemlock this friday the 13th! we go on at 9:30pm and i plan to be showing some really great 16mm reels from the hat factory archives!

it should be a ton of fun - hope you can make it!

Today's pie is Ikeda Strawberry Rhubarb. Won't last long. Come and get it!

Details here:
http://upcoming.org/event/170357/?ps=5

[Update] This event is a "go" because I need to do mine anyway!

If you didn't make it to the Hat Factory Vintage 16 mm Film Festival, here is what you missed. (If you were there, here is what you saw):

Rice growing in Japan: Very nice. Looked like late 40's vintage, crop dusting with helicopters.

Glasses for susan: a new day. I didn't see this one. I was cooking. Looked cute. Somebody help me out here.

Car talk: Join a vivacious brunette as she navigates the perilous wintry streets of Grand Rapids (or Battle Creek, or somewhere in Michigan, who cares, brrrr) enlightening women drivers on the joy of automobile maintenance. Features include demonstrations of fuel economies resulting from proper tire inflation, beakers full of gasoline!

The World Famous Hat Factory Taco Recipe

3-4 large cans of Rosarita Vegetarian Fat Free refried pinto beans

2 lbs ground beef

7 Serrano chiles

3 large red tomatos

3 large yellow onions

2 lbs shredded cheese "Mexican Mix" (colby, jack, etc)

1 bunch cilantro

100 fresh corn tortillas

1 jar salsa, any kind

Salt and pepper, to taste.

In one large skillet, saute 1 yellow onion, 4 chiles in corn oil. Turn down heat, add 2-3 cans of beans. Simmer until everything is hot, keep warm for serving. In another large skillet, saute yellow onion, 3 chiles, and ground beef. Turn down heat, add 1 can of beans. Simmer until everything is hot, keep warm for serving.