This Saturday the Rockit Room will host a night of Caribbean World Music to benefit earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. The show will feature Lakay & Mystic Man. The 9-piece band is known as Lakay, and was founded by Mystic… Continue Reading
I was not in the neighborhood while rainbows and hail were raining down today. Did you get caught in the melee? Thanks to Hugh of ob-kc.com for sending over these pics. If I didn’t know better I would say it… Continue Reading
As you drive in and around the Richmond District, you have no doubt noticed the wide variety of banks that line our streets. Nestled in among national heavyweights like Bank of America and Wells Fargo are smaller savings and loans… Continue Reading
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Check out this lovely, short film made by Barton Bishoff that explores the ruins of Sutro Baths, which burned down in 1966 (video). On his blog, Barton sums up nicely what it’s like to visit this once grand landmark: A… Continue Reading
Earlier this year, Hakka Restaurant replaced the Taishan Cafe out on Cabrillo. Yesterday the Examiner reviewed Hakka, which serves Chinese food that is similar to Cantonese style, “though simpler, humbler and even more focused on the freshness of ingredients”. The… Continue Reading
Congratulations to the winners in our Dr. Zahi Hawass lecture ticket giveaway. They all correctly provided Dr. Hawass’ birthday (May 28, 1947) and were drawn randomly from all the correct entries. Edward P. Joe J. Cameron S. Nicholas E. Brandie… Continue Reading
Do you call yourself a writer and keep your masterpiece manuscript hidden in the closet, hoping one day to be discovered? Or have you thought about writing a book but aren’t sure how to get it published? Then head over… Continue Reading