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Is Berkeley Gaslighting Us About Nuclear Bombs?
I remember the first time I noticed the “Nuclear Free Zone” signs suspended directly above the Berkeley City Limits markers as you enter town, and I remember finding them peculiar and kind of unnecessary. There are no nuclear bombs or nuclear power plants anywhere near the City of Berkeley, so
Genie-us Entertainment: Disney’s Aladdin Lights up the Theater
Imagine being granted a wish to be whisked away on a highly entertaining, magic carpet ride. The hit Broadway musical Disney’s Aladdin has arrived at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco. The show is based on the 1992 animated film and I found myself immediately immersed in this fantastically choreographed
The Condition Where Art Would Disappear at 500 Capp by David Ireland
Did you know a living sculpture resides at 500 Capp Street in the Mission? From 1974 until 2004 conceptual artist David Ireland called this address home. In this show curated by Lian Ladia, we have a chance to explore the works of this legendary artist. Ireland is known internationally for
Beyond Art at Burning Man: This Pilot’s Thrilling Adventures on The Playa
There is no shortage of interesting people in The Bay Area somehow connected to the dusty playground of Burning Man in the desert of Nevada. While artists often steal the spotlight for their boundary-pushing creations on the playa, this extraordinary event and temporary city draws an array of captivating people
Let’s Rally to Keep Our Favorite Nostalgic Bay Area Spots Alive!
Something has been on my mind lately and I’m sure it’s on your mind also. What if my favorite Bay Area places left for good? It’s a domino effect… if we don’t go to our favorite places or (encourage others to) anymore because of money, distance or a myriad of
Can Jerry Day Turn Around The Doom Loop in SF?
This weekend in SF’s Excelsior District, the city will celebrate Jerry Garcia with Jerry Day and Jerry Nite. I met one of the organizers, Tom Murphy, at Harmonic Brewery when Dead and Co played their final show at Oracle Park. I knew Jerry Day was a big thing for deadheads,
The Best Beer Drinkin’ Patios in the East Bay
Only the best, locally-owned patios in Oakland and more.
Move over Barbie. There’s a New Doll in Town and she’s gotta Knife.
Lil’ Schatzie lived on top of the Deli counter for many years, smiling and greeting customers daily. Her bloody apron covered her pink sparkly evening gown, and with her white silky meat-stained evening gloves, she held that knife of hers up proud and high, even though she had a chunk ‘o Headcheese dangling from her stiletto heel below. No one noticed the tiny tear trickling down her cheek.
