A payroll receipt to Mr. Williams for his tightrope performances at the Baths in April 1896. Courtesy of the Adolph Sutro Collection Happy Friday to everyone! Hope you’re out enjoying this beautiful day. Here are some local links to take… Continue Reading
Photo by Natures Lantern – David Cruz Local photographer David Cruz was in the right place at the right time again this afternoon… A sand painter brought his rake brush out to Ocean Beach to create a beautiful design just… Continue Reading
Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach by David Yapp, 3024 Fulton #9. Oil on Canvas, 9″ x 12″ This Saturday and Sunday, artists all over the Richmond District will prop open their studio doors and welcome visitors as part of… Continue Reading
“Rare are the dancers who become legends, even rarer are those who become legends in their lifetime. This was Rudolf Nureyev’s destiny, due to his intelligence, force of character and extraordinary presence.” He knew from the age of 7 that… Continue Reading
clement street mooncake, 12 x 12 in by Jay Mercado Neighborhood artist Jay Mercado painted this depiction of the popular mooncakes that are sold on Clement Street. “Every culture has its donut,” wrote the artist, who is known locally for… Continue Reading
The Richmond District branch library has some interesting workshops coming up this month: Travel Photography | Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 6pm Have you ever wondered how the professional photographer gets those amazing National Geographic looking photographs of sunrises and sunsets?… Continue Reading
The building where the mural will be painted in Argonne’s schoolyard Last week, the Mayor’s office handed out their latest round of Community Challenge grants to local residents, businesses, schools, non-profits and other community groups for greening and beautification improvements.… Continue Reading
Still Life: A Taos Window” – Watercolor by Margaret A. Barrett 7 X 11 in 14 X 18 frame Last night, the Bazaar Cafe (5927 California at 22nd Avenue) kicked off a month long silent auction to benefit their new… Continue Reading