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Art World

Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey

by Sharon Anderson

The Asian Art Museum, in its latest exhibition, “Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey toward Enlightenment” invites the public to open their eyes, wake up, and see the art of Tibetan Buddhism from the perspective of a practitioner, or someone seeking enlightenment through meditation. One of the pieces on view is a painting of The Mandala of the Buddhist deity Vajrabhairava, who is represented with a multitude of arms, legs and faces contorted in vengeful expressions. Each hand carries objects representing aspects of spiritual knowledge, tools wielded to destroy obstacles that block the way to wisdom. Beneath his feet, he tramples figures representing delusional attachments. In this dyed tapestry on cotton, the deity is the conqueror of death. Buddhas have the quality of terminating death... Read More

Reynolds Rap

DPW boss Mohammed Nuru finally swept to the curb, but not by Mayor Breed

Once again, the Feds clean up San Francisco’s mess
by Susan Dyer Reynolds

Despite ethical missteps, misappropriated taxpayer funds, lawsuits, and incompetence as the leader of street cleaning in one of the world’s filthiest cities, the mayor continues ... Read More

In the March 3 election, voters will decide whether to raise money via a bond issuance to fund improvements on City College campuses. Photo: Syced2
Politics as Usual

Bonds, city bonds

You’re being asked to vote for nearly $1.6 billion in bond financing. Just how do municipal bonds work, anyway?
by John Zipperer

When you open up your ballot for the March 3 election, two of the choices you’ll be asked to make involve issuing hundreds of millions of dollars in bonds to fund various project... Read More

Steve Coogan stars in Greed. Photo: COURTESY Mostly British Film Festival
Films

February film-fest frenzy

Local festivals offer films for a variety of interests
by Michael Snyder

Film festivals are a boon to any movie lover with the time, energy, and cash to spend day after day and hour upon hour in darkened theaters for the express purpose of drinking in w... Read More

Imperial wagyu tomahawk classic chop from The Butcher Shop by Niku Steakhouse.Photo: courtesy The butcher Shop
At the Table

Fat that’s good for you — what’s sexier than that for Valentine’s Day?

by Susan Dyer Reynolds

If you’re thinking of making dinner for that special someone this year instead of eating out, here are three protein choices — duck, pork, and beef — of varying price ranges.... Read More

Richard Hudson’s Love Me, 2016. Photo: Gregory Gorman
Wine World

Wine and art: A different kind of pairing

by Lynette Majer

“Wine can instill a moment of inspiration or madness. Art can do the same.” —Ai Weiwei Food is not the only thing paired with wine in our Northern California wine country —... Read More

Let Valentine’s Day be your celebration of all that you love. Photo: Skeeze
Coastal Commuter

‘I love you — your devoted fan, Michael’

by Michael Snyder

It’s February — a month when the fancies of many turn to thoughts of love. An impending Valentine’s Day will do that, whether we have romance in our lives or not. But if my m... Read More

Supervisor's Report

Five propositions that will improve the city

by Aaron Peskin

Proposition A: City College Facilities Bond — Years of deferred maintenance have taken a toll on City College education facilities, and the City College Board of Trustees has pla... Read More

Wine barrels stacked outside of the Chateau Montelena in Calistoga. Photo: Charles Wollertz
Charmed by Calistoga

A San Franciscan’s transition from city dweller to country girl

by Julie Mitchell

When I told people that I was moving to Calistoga last September after 30 years of living in the city, once they recovered from the shock, many mentioned how wonderful Napa is. But... Read More

Crime Beat

CSI: San Francisco

Here’s a sampling of recent crimes in the districts covered by the Central and Northern SFPD stations. SHOPPING SPREE Dec. 27, 8:50 a..m. Location not provided Two employees at a... Read More

Not everything you anticipate will make you feel good. Photo: Dmitri.photography
Real Estate Reporter

Our Heinz ketchup moment

by John Zipperer

Living in a real estate world can be made a lot easier if one examines other industries. As we look at news about the current market and try to guess where it’s heading, it feels... Read More

Book Notes

The Marina Books Inc. best-seller list

by Brian Pettus

1. Make Your Moment: The Savvy Woman’s Communication Playbook for Getting the Success You Want, by Dion Lim 2. On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel, by Ocean Vuong 3. Over... Read More

Making cards is fun and inexpensive. Photo: istockphoto.com
MomSense

Sharing the love on Valentine’s Day

by Liz Farrell

I remember Valentine’s Day being such a fun day as a kid, racing home to go through my candy and cards. Now, even all these years later I love watching the same excitement in my ... Read More

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