My father would have celebrated his 80th birthday January 23. I think of him every day, but especially on that day because it reminds me of what a childlike love he had for birthda... Read More
During tough economic times, color trends in the world of fashion and home accessories tend to reflect the somber mood of the nation with neutral hues such as grays, blacks, and be... Read More
When you hear friends talk about working out with a personal trainer, do you think, what a waste of money — I can exercise on my own? Or are you intrigued but not sure you ac... Read More
Visiting Paris last summer with my family, we quickly discovered that rather than taking our concierge’s advice on where to dine — often over-priced tourist traps &mdas... Read More
Charles Phan has yet another project in his wheelhouse, a new bar and restaurant at Pier 3. It will be a 1,300-square-foot bar and restaurant and will be a departure from his other... Read More
Sausage-and-pepper sandwiches have always been a staple in my family, especially during my summer visits to New York and Rhode Island. On the East Coast, it’s rare not to fin... Read More
Angel investor Ron Conway’s investments include everything from Google to PayPal, so he has made a lot of other investors a lot of money. But Conway is also known for philan... Read More
This is the first major exhibition that explores what the British Avant-Garde was doing to rattle the restraints of the Victorian Age from 1860–1900. The Palace of Legion of ... Read More
Calvary Presbyterian has always offered new musical ideas to its congregation over the years under the guidance of music director Alden Gilchrist. Last year he celebrated 60 years ... Read More
The competition is fierce this year at the International Film Festival, held primarily at the Sundance Kabuki Theater in Japantown. Eleven new films are in contention for the $15,0... Read More
Is this a fairy tale? Are the stories true? These were the questions Patti Smith had to answer when Woolgathering was first published in 1992. New Directions recently published an ... Read More
This rambunctious and disorderly essay concerns the history of San Francisco bordellos, bagnios, brothels, and perhaps the most appealing of the genre — parlor houses. But ou... Read More
There’s a lot of confusion about what’s happening with plans to hold the America’s Cup race in San Francisco. It seems at least some of the activities will be hel... Read More
If you want to lose the stress from life’s 24/7, head straight to Catalina, the beautiful island just off the Long Beach coast. The ferry ride takes about an hour, and in no ... Read More
Blame or credit Dorothy Crain. I was a teenage political junkie and Dorothy Crain – a longtime family friend – fed my habit by directing me out of the schoolyard-level ... Read More