The Highland Games is about more than hefting poles and tossing hammers. It is the brilliant backdrop for a co-creative dance of artists and musicians each moving to their own rhythm. I am always moved by artists who want you to appreciate their vision and inspire you to feel the vibration that feeds their soul. While…
Sunday Streets 2011 promises to be the longest season yet – with the street party offering up a double dose of entertainment in September. It’s not yet on the website calendar, but organizers say September 18th will be the big day for Chinatown/North Beach. There’s also a city-wide ping pong tournament about to be officially announced.…
It’s the kiss that’s lasted 66 years. In the words of the late Edith Shain who claimed to be the nurse at Broadway and 45th — the photo embodies “hope, love, peace and tomorrow”. A 6-foot statue of that iconic image is now on tour and inspired many an embrace during a visit to…
Pride is as much for social butterflies as it is for wallflowers. It’s an explosion of color with moments of provocative and daring draped in family values, faith and corporate responsibility. The show begins with a sea of motorcycles and thousands upon thousands of roaring spectators. There is that dash of flash, but it…
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,…
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…
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.
Layovers just turned luxurious at SFO with the soon-to-be open Terminal 2. A brilliant open house this weekend showcased fabulous affordable food (something rarely found in an airport), a unique shopping experience, superbly sustainable surroundings, and innovative entertainment stops — including ones for tots. It was a look into the past and a door to…
Sunday Streets is back in full force and performers here know how to work an audience. Strutting your stuff in is easy at the biggest block party in the city! The streets are blocked off to cars, and there are endless choice spots to set up shop and take center stage. All the way…
It didn’t seem like it should happen so soon. SF Station still shows Three Heads Six Arms will be in place through the end of the year. But last week the forklift came in and dismantled our precious Three Heads Six Arms and carried him out of the Civic Center Plaza. The crews on the…
A remarkable display of 60’s-style furniture adhered to the outside of the abandoned Hugo Hotel in the SOMA district could stick around longer than expected. The hotel was slated to soon be replaced by affordable housing — but proposed state budget cuts could delay plans. The redevelopment project is now in jeopardy according to SF…
Oscar Wilde once said, “It’s an odd thing, but anyone who disappears is said to be seen in San Francisco.” Perhaps the same can be said for postcards. Many a rare find can be discovered by pouring through the collections of members of the San Francisco Bay Area Post Card Club. These are our nations true historians.…
I remember when I had the privilege of seeing “Cats” for the first time, I thought it was so cool that the audience was able to walk the stage during intermission to view the set. That was the closest I ever got to a dance stage – until now. The world premiere of “The False…
Postcards from SF 