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Time machine: The Alexandria Theater

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Sarah B.

Photo from cinematour.com CinemaTour.com has an excellent photo collection of the exterior and interior of the Alexandria Theater, taken just before it closed in February, 2004. The photos do a nice job of capturing its art deco and Egyptian design… Continue Reading →

History, Movies
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Golden Gate Park’s Carousel Plaza gets a makeover; ribbon-cutting today

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Sarah B.

Today at 11am, San Francisco Recreation & Parks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new and improved Carousel Plaza near the Children’s Playground in Golden Gate Park. This latest improvement project is phase two in a master plan for… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park
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Free SF Symphony concert in Golden Gate Park, Sunday

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Sarah B.

Bust out the picnic blanket and basket – it’s time to enjoy some classical music in the park! Join the San Francisco Symphony in Golden Gate Park this Sunday for a free concert in Sharon Meadow beginning at 2:00pm: The… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park, Live Music

It’s time for another Sunday Streets! July 10

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Sarah B.

This Sunday, head out to Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway for some car-free fun and entertainment at Sunday Streets. From 11am until 4pm, the entire stretch of JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway from… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach

Shop Green Apple Books to support the Litquake festival, July 8 – 10

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Sarah B.

This week, Green Apple will be doing their part to support San Francisco’s popular literary festival, Litquake. Shop Green Apple Books from July 8 until July 10 and mention “litquake” at checkout. Green Apple will donate 20% of your purchase… Continue Reading →

Shopping

Local links: Louis’ to reopen Aug. 3, penguins iPhone app, free slurpees & more

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Sarah B.

We caught Gavin Newsom skateboarding at Rochambeau; The Bay Citizen caught him wiping out Namu dropped from the latest 38 Essential San Francisco Restaurants list. Halu and Aziza are still on the list. Louis’ Restaurant announces that they will reopen… Continue Reading →

Food, Free stuff, Golden Gate Park, Museums
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Newsom shows off his skateboarding skills at Rochambeau Playground

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Sarah B.

Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom skateboards at Rochambeau Playground Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom was at Rochambeau Playground this morning on 25th Avenue. He was on hand to accept a $250,000 donation check from Coca-Cola on behalf of the San Francisco Recreation… Continue Reading →

Parks, Politics, Recreation
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Open house with Mayoral candidate David Chiu, Wednesday night

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Sarah B.

On Wednesday night, David Chiu, our current President of the Board of Supervisors and mayoral hopeful, will be in the inner Richmond as part of his outreach to different neighborhoods. Chiu and his team will be at Ashley’s Cafe on… Continue Reading →

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