On any given Sunday

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Diane Harrigan

San Francisco is always a celebration — and this is just a taste of what one weekend day can bring.  Blues, kazoos, artful dance, rising musicians, even an event that brings out 400,000 to showcase leather-clad accessories — it’s all a brilliant blend of all that makes the city shine.  This day brought me to [...]

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Writer of the Asian experience shares pearls of wisdom in SF

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Diane Harrigan

Author Ken Winkler’s 40 year journey is richly shared in his latest book, “The Winter Line”. Here he talks to fellow writers and fans about his work, his inspiration, and his steps to success as part of the EEO office series “Spoken Words” in San Francisco, California. Winkler served in the Peace Corps twice – [...]

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Art in the Sky

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Diane Harrigan

With the sky as their canvas, professional kite fliers take to the Marina Green  for The Family Day Kite Festival.  There’s the Teddy Bear with his honey pot, a giant octopus, a whale, giant frogs – it’s one spectacular display of color.  There’s something so peaceful about watching the giant figures dance on the horizon [...]

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Altered Barbie Exhibition Fascinates Everyone

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Diane Harrigan

As we prepare for the 2010 show, take a look back at 2009 — Altered Barbie celebrates the most creative doll in history.  Artists love her and find so many ways to give her new form and meaning.  There’s even Barbie Poetry night coming up this month.  It’s an ‘only in San Francisco’ experience that’s [...]

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Argentine Tango – Outside in the Open Air

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Diane Harrigan

The Bay Area Argentine Tango Association encourages everyone to grab a partner and learn to dance.  And they’ll teach you for free in the open air – whether it’s near the ocean or in the heart of Union Square!  They’re hoofing it everywhere and bringing in incredibly talented performers to boot.  I had the privilege [...]

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