Preserving their Stories – USS San Francisco (CA-38)

This past year, we lost seven men who served on the USS San Francisco.  We feel the loss of our greatest generation while attending events such as the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the USS San Francisco monument in Lands End. Thanks to historians like James Hornfischer, author of “Neptune’s Inferno”, who spoke this year, [...]

The Visual Artistry of Julie Michelle – Inside City Hall

Julie Michelle records San Francisco history by embracing the stories of strangers and bringing their words to life through inventive imagery.  Her photos celebrate the city spirit against cultural murals, vintage doorways, turn-of-the-century glass, and tile stairwells dripping with coral, indigo and parrot green.  She is in love with color, nature, design and all San [...]

Brilliance of Bay to Breakers 2011

Bay to Breakers is 100 years strong and the centennial celebration was a fabulous display of colorful costumes and million dollar smiles.  Everyone wanted their picture taken with the team of Elvis’  - and they always oblige with a big hunk o’ burning love.  This year was fabulous – just as in previous years. Even though [...]

Blazing a Path of Latin Jazz in San Francisco

JazzSabor is a labor of love.  A group of seasoned Bay Area musicians are performing in propulsive rhythm to a hot genre of Latin jazz.  Some of these artists once shared the stage with legendary drummers and bandleaders.  Today their talent takes on new dimension as they deliver a unique blend of Latin dance music.  Among [...]

Gearing up for America’s Cup

America’s Cup may be more than a year out, but you can feel the spirit growing strong with the 94th annual “Opening Day on the Bay” hosted by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association.  The official start of the 2011 boating season on San Francisco Bay has arrived.

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