Last week I got a sneak peek of the new Playland at the Conservatory of Flowers exhibition, their fourth annual garden railway show that runs until April 15, 2012. Lau Hodges and her Conservatory team has outdone themselves this year… Continue Reading
This Friday night from 10pm until 8am on Saturday morning, the ramp from southbound Highway 101/Doyle Drive to southbound Highway 1/Park Presidio Boulevard will be closed. View the full advisory That means if you’re returning from Marin during the closure,… Continue Reading
There’s a new film about the history and legend of the first surfers at Ocean Beach called “Great Highway” – check out the trailer below. It premiered at the Save the Waves film festival earlier this month. It’s been in… Continue Reading
L to R: Modern Twist home accessories, Textile artist Susan Eastman, Kendra Renee jewelry Beginning Friday, the de Young Musuem in Golden Gate Park will host its fifth annual Holiday Artisan Fair, showcasing work from fine artisans in the Bay… Continue Reading
An interesting tweet from the Western Neighborhoods Project reminded me of a fun exhibition that took place in September, 2008 at Ocean Beach. But first we have to go back more than 100 years to September 1902, when Bill Cody… Continue Reading
After successfully chasing PETCO away from taking over a long vacant 5,000 sq. ft. retail space at 5411 Geary, Supervisor Eric Mar is considering increased chain store restrictions, according to The Examiner. In late October, after a prolonged dogfight with… Continue Reading
Starting this Wednesday, the 4-Star Theater on Clement Street will present over a dozen new films as part of their week long Chinese-American Film Festival. The centerpiece of the festival is “The Sun”, a fictional film that follows the struggles… Continue Reading
Now that it’s been confirmed that the Balboa Theater will be around for awhile, plans are underway to make improvements to the 85 year old movie house. One of those improvements includes installing new seats in both of the Balboa’s… Continue Reading