San Francisco
ART on STREETS: Mixed-Media Street Art
One of the most enjoyable things about living in the city of San Francisco is how visually dynamic it is.
Cherry: A Film by Stephen Elliott
“This isn’t the story of porn,” said Stephen Elliott after a press screening of his movie Cherry. “It’s
Architecture Spotlight: Art Deco’s Mayan Revival
450 Sutter Street is San Francisco’s monument to the Mayan Revival branch of Art Deco. Art Deco draws on
Risking Life and Limb on Market Street for Over a Century
Locomotion along downtown Market Street is chaotic, arguably to the point of dysfunctional. Buses and taxis have specially designated lanes,
Just the Gritty: Golden Gate Park, Winter Edition
A few months ago a friend of mine introduced me to the life of cycling. I pretty much fell immediately
Architecture Spotlight: The Sentinel, a Flatiron Treasure of North Beach
The Sentinel Building, also known as Columbus Tower, sits at the corners of Columbus Avenue, Kearny Street and Jackson Street.
ART on STREETS: Ocean Beach Platform
One of the most enjoyable things about living in the city of San Francisco is how visually dynamic it is.
Magical Beings on Market Street
All rivers of San Francisco humanity flow down to Market Street. I pan for gold with sketchbook and pen. The
San Francisco’s POPOS Offer a Break from the Daily Downtown Grind
Redwood Grove at the Transamerica Pyramid. In that standard of oldies radio, “Downtown” (1964), Petula Clark sings about how the
Recipe Corner: Chocolate Bouchons with Black Pepper Ice Cream
I once got excited about Valentine’s Day. And I do mean “once”, as in, one time in my whole
Architectural Spotlight: Conservatory of Flowers
The oldest extant structure in Golden Gate Park is also its most beloved: the Conservatory of Flowers. This beautiful, white-
ART on STREETS: Inspiring Face in the Mission
One of the most enjoyable things about living in the city of San Francisco is how visually dynamic it is.