December saw a historic micro-moment down at Pier 45 in Fisherman’s Wharf when for the first time someone from outside the U.S. received the highest honor for his volunteer service on board the historic SS Jeremiah O’Brien Liberty Ship. I documented Emmanuel (Manu) Alteirac’s three month journey from the time he arrived here from Brittany, France…
America’s Cup is in full swing and it’s also an artist’s gateway to creative expression . Sketch artists and live painters were invited to tap into their genius as San Francisco hosts a premier sailing competition which dates back to 1851. Cityscape Impressionist Michael Rodman was among 50 artists toting a canvas and easel to a vantage…
Motorists rev up your engines as the California Mille heads to the open road. A spirited 4-day 1,000 mile journey down some of the best scenic back roads Northern California has to offer is about to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29th. Co-Director David Swig set the pace by showing off dozens of…
The Sunday Drive is always in vogue in San Francisco and one favorite path is also sure to feed the ego. The famous crooked road of Lombard Street is elegantly paved in brick, set against pristine real estate, only has a speed limit of 5 mph to show off your Ferrari gloves and Porsche shades,…
Rick Laubscher is a 4th generation San Franciscan (and Silver Spur award winner) with a passion for trolleys, cable cars, street cars and all things transit. He is a powerful presence in our transportation community and his slogan — “Keeping the Past Present in the Future” – is well received. Laubscher is also well known…
There’s a magical place on a rugged cliff at the northwest corner of San Francisco with stunning views of the ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge. The scent of cypress and fresh sea air sweeps you off your feet as you walk the trail to the memorial honoring the men who died on the battleship USS…
I didn’t know Bridget Klecker, but I wholeheartedly connected with her San Francisco spirit. San Francisco was her magical place. She thrived living in the Haight, in the Outer Sunset, attending street fests, always willing to talk to local bloggers — and in sports — rooting in the stands for the Giants to score another…
UDATE – Jenni’s map is now available for purchase – CLICK HERE Jenni Sparks is an urban storyteller with an eye for the offbeat, fantastic and slightly eccentric experience. Her fresh approach to visual maps – hand drawn and custom tailored – make the past come alive while embracing new discoveries. The young artist…
Italian born Lucia Gonnella is an amazing San Francisco artist who adores North Beach. Her brilliant paintings make you want to spend endless hours at an outdoor cafe savoring the sights of this historic neighborhood. I met her on San Francisco’s oldest block – Grant Street – where she was painting the outside of a…
It’s finally going to happen. San Francisco veterans have waited nearly 80 years for sacred ground outside Civic Center to house a long promised memorial. But as Veterans Day neared in 2013, the San Francisco Veterans Memorial project announced it is is actively progressing, and posted to its website that,…”we’re planning the dedication for…
By: Diane Harrigan
#SanFrancisco #CityLights turns 60 and supporters are dancing in the streets of Jack Kerouac Alley as 94-year old Lawrence Ferlinghetti autographs books upstairs. The author, activist and bookstore co-founder published many works by the Beats including Ginsberg, and Kerouac. The year long celebration has just begun — click here for a series of upcoming events: http://bit.ly/143GSms…
From men racing trikes in Potrero Hill to dancing in the rain in Dolores Park — San Francisco delivered a brilliant Easter set to the tunes of the TrashKan Marchink Band. By: Diane Harrigan Related articles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Perform a Trash Exorcism on Dolores Park for Easter Easter Egg Hunts, Parades, Celebrations…
As Actor and Activist Peter Coyote enters his seventh decade, he looks back on the movements of the 60’s and the impact made by groups like “The Diggers” of which he was a integral part. During the Summer of Love, they stood for social, cultural and political change — only some of that was truly…
No one knows where Sutro Sam came from, but he’s living up to the legacy of his adopted space. The River Otter who somehow landed in the ruins of Sutro Baths late last year, is as much of a marvel as the baths itself. This one-time spectacle of 19th century swimming pools named after former…
The Connecticut school tragedy truly impacts the nation. The theater community is just one sector wanting to express their support to the families of the victims. I was so touched Tuesday night when I came upon the cast and crew of the hit musical, “The Book of Mormon” standing outside the Curran Theater holding candles…
San Francisco custom made gifts are the buzz this holiday season, as independent marketplaces sprout up across the city. This weekend SFMade‘s Holiday Gift Fair, the Lower Haight Holiday Art walk, Remodelista Holiday Market, the Crucible’s Holiday Gifty Fair and Hayes Valley Holiday Block Party are just a few venues where shoppers can grab original designs. One destination…
San Francisco is running down a dream. As the SF Giants prep for game two of the World Series, the city is an even more amazing place to wake up to this morning. As author Drew Hoolhorst so aptly reported in the Bold Italic — in 2010 we found out how much our team brings…
Postcards from SF 