The shadow of the Beat generation is long, and, just like when Karl the Fog descends, some think they may never see the light again. Yes, there was the hotspot of literary activity in the early aughts. But many feel the writing scene is dead, and that’s not so bad

  Come join us at the 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival from July 28-30! With jazz at its vibrant core, the Blue Note Jazz Festival brings the biggest names in music and culture to the most intimate, small-town setting. Boasting an impressive lineup of cultural influencers, the 2023 festival is

There’s an art school and museum in Sonoma you may have never heard that is boldly revolutionizing the art education landscape globally. Musea, the Intentional Creativity® museum, is changing the way artists create by challenging what we consider the typical methods of making art. They teach creators how to navigate

As we head into July, there is a visual feast happening in San Anselmo. Shape Shifters: A Group Exhibition of Irregular Dimensions is curated by artist and stARTup Director Ray Beldner – with the opening on July 8th at Garvey|Simon Gallery. Included in this show are works by Stephanie Beck,

How the heck is it already the height of summer? I was joking with a friend that I feel like the summer has already ended because time is just going by too swiftly. The longer hours of sunlight, I’ve been taking full advantage of it by getting outdoors and enjoying

Did you know the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park showcased a beloved giant corpse flower named Scarlet last week? I was in the room on July 3rd when she began to open. The corpse flower is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world. It’s Latin name is Amorphophallus

You may have heard of the new planned skyscraper coming to the Sunset (allegedly).  Some are calling it “The West Side Stories”, and others “The Sunset Skyscraper”. The building’s architects submitted new renderings this week for the condo complex planned to be built across from the San Francisco Zoo in