San Francisco culture
December 13th, 2007 by susan j
Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15 (8 pm)
Relive the highs and lows of the teen years at , a hilarious series of readings from real people’s journal and diaries.
Now through January 6, 2008
Learn about the intersection between science and art at , a special exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences’ Natural History Museum.
Saturday, December 15
Browse for unique holiday gifts at the or the .
Saturday, December 15 (5: 15 pm)
Watch the battle the Cincinnati Bengals at Monster Park.
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November 27th, 2007 by jamie a
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Attention chocoholics! From old-fashioned Ghirardelli to the modern Scharffen Berger, San Francisco can fulfill your wildest chocolate dreams.
Founded in 1852 by Italian immigrant , Ghirardelli Chocolate Company went on to become America’s longest continually operating chocolate manufacturer. Starting with the finest in carefully selected cocoa beans, they roast the beans in-house in order to ensure their signature flavor. To savor their luxurious intense dark chocolate or their smooth and creamy hot chocolate blends, visit their main location in , which was declared a San Francisco landmark in 1965.
For the more modern palate, , another great chocolate establishment, was founded in 1996. Using only a coffee grinder, mortar and pestle, an electric mixer, and a hair dryer, John Scharffenberger and Robert Steinberg made their first batch of chocolate. Specializing in the finest blends of dark chocolate, Scharffen Berger even offers free public !
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November 16th, 2007 by susan j
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With many of Broadway’s stagehands on strike, travelers are starting to look elsewhere to get their theater fix. Though the city is over 3,000 miles away from the Great White Way, San Francisco offers Broadway-caliber theater and enough variety for even the pickiest arts patron. Here’s a roundup of performances in the Bay Area this winter:
October 9-December 9
San Francisco’s Best of Broadway series presents , a musical based on the popular Alice Walker novel.
October 19-December 8
brings Tennesssee Williams’ Camino Real to the stage.
November 8-December 2
journeys to Whoville with .
November 23-December 16
introduces audiences to Jerome Kern and P.G. Wodehouse’s little known musical
December 5-23
presents the classic holiday spectacle .
December 1-January 12
takes a quirky look at Christmas with the Sna Francisco premiere of Christopher Durang’s
For more on theater in San Francisco and half-price tickets, check .
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November 15th, 2007 by amy c
Friday, November 16
: The Embarcadero, shopping central and Winter Wonderland, begins its famous celebration of the holiday season this Friday. Complimentary appetizers and holiday cheer abounds in this famous celebration.
Saturday, November 17
: Real live reindeer return to the San Francisco Zoo to celebrate the holiday season.
Sunday, November 18
Free day at the museum: is offering a free day from 10- 5!
Sunday, November 18
: Enjoy Bay Area performances at Fisherman’s Wharf’s Pier 39 of traditions from Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanzaa. The majestic Christmas tree will also be lit and adorned with hundreds of multi-cultural bows.
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November 8th, 2007 by amy c
Saturday, November 10
Irish Coffee’s 55th Anniversary at : San Francisco landmark, The Buena Vista, celebrates the 55th anniversary of the creation of the Irish treat in the United States for the first time. Enjoy Irish food and music as well as delicious food at a classic San Francisco restaurant.
Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11
: Every week over 100 farmers, vendors, and artisans set up a wide array of the freshest produce, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared food from around the city.
Sunday, November 11
Veteran’s Day Parade in the Financial District: A band, drum line, and drill teams will commemorate Veteran’s day with a parade that starts at 1pm at 2nd Street and will continue down Market Street to City Hall.
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November 5th, 2007 by susan j
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If you’re craving a tropical getaway, but you don’t have the time or the money for a Hawaiian vacation, then you’ll be excited to read . It describes several Hawaiian musicians who are jetting over to California for concerts in the Bay Area this November.
Here’s a glimpse at the Hawaiian offerings coming up: Ukulele player Herb Ohta, Jr. and guitarist/vocalist Nathan Aweau play the CSU East Bay Campus on November 8 (this Thursday). On Friday, November 9, ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro takes the stage at the Napa Valley Opera House. .
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October 24th, 2007 by amy c
Now that you’ve explored the classic art museums that double as San Francisco monuments, get a less traditional glimpse of SF’s unique and fun art scene that blends fine art with the eccentric, the exciting, and the surprising, exemplifying the beauty of San Francisco culture. You can get a dose of chic nightlife, experience the spacious galleries that draw artists and collectors, and get out and about in one of the city’s most exciting neighborhoods by browsing some of these must-see galleries.
HANG Art: Located in the art and shopping-infused Union Square, HANG Art provides a wide variety of contemporary original artwork from exceptional Bay Area artists. If you are looking to purchase art, this trendy and friendly gallery is sure to deliver unique pieces
The Fraenkel Gallery: one of the many galleries to be found on trendy Geary Street, the Fraenkel Gallery is also conveniently located just off Union Square. The gallery focuses on photography and offers museum-quality exhibits in a fresh and spacious setting.
John Pence Gallery: The largest gallery in San Francisco, the John Pence Gallery showcases classic works from the 19th and 20th century. It is also one of the premier academic realist galleries in the U.S., which still permeates the ambiance of the spacious and elegant gallery today.
111 Minna Gallery: Forget experiencing art in a stodgy, stuffy gallery. Captivating art meets intoxicating house music meets trendy happy hour in this unique scene that fuses a downtown nightclub with local and international fine art. The gallery offers a variety of events and performances to fit your partying and artistic style.
What better way to explore some of the finest galleries of San Francisco, primarily located in bustling Union Square or on quirky Geary Street than by the historical cable cars! Trendy art browsing may inspire the need for trendy fashions. Check out the Westfield Shopping Center in Union Square to complete your San Francisco shopping excursion.
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October 22nd, 2007 by susan j
San Francisco’s Chinatown
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Chinese immigrants first started arriving in San Francisco around the time of the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800’s. Now over 150 years later, Asian-Americans make up about 30% of the city’s population and its Chinatown is North America’s largest and oldest (reconstructed after the devastating earthquake and fire of 1906). Other Asian enclaves in Japantown and Little Saigon have also developed in the area.
With San Francisco’s past and its present steeped in Asian culture, the city offers many ways to explore the Asian-American experience through food, museums, and more. Here are some of our picks:
- Chinese Historical Society of America: Located right in Chinatown, this museum includes bilingual exhibits examining the contributions of Chinese laborers in the American west, Chinese artists in contemporary art, and more.
- Asian Art Museum: With nearly 15,000 pieces of art spanning 6,000 years of history, the Asian Art Museum is one the largest museums in the west focusing exclusively on Asian art. Current exhibits include an exploration of Japanese fashion from the Kyoto Costume Institute.
- All About Chinatown Walking Tours: This two hour tour explores the cultural, historical, and culinary flavors of Chinatown, taking you inside a Chinese temple, a fortune cookie factory, and more.
- This Chinese tradition features a series of small light dishes shared around a table and served with tea. Chinatown buzzes with people on Sunday afternoons, when people flock to dim sum restaurants for good food and conversation.
- Evening Chinatown Walking Tour with Dinner: After a multi-course Chinese dinner, enjoy a guided walking tour exploring the fascinating people and places in Chinatown. Then admire the glittering views of the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge.
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October 18th, 2007 by amy c
Thursday, October 18
SF Weekly Music Awards: Support local musicians while you party at San Francisco night club, Ruby Skye. Proceeds from the night will go to Our Conservatory, a non-profit organization that helps young, local aspiring musicians.
Friday, October 19
: Hip art gallery, 111 Minna, is hosting a night full of dancing, art, fashion, and music with six artists showcasing their pieces, three live painters showcasing their art, and DJs mixing the city’s hottest dancing beats.
Saturday, October 20
Lights Out San Francisco: Not only can you enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner at a variety of top restaurants around the city, but you’ll feel extra good knowing that you helped the environment and supported this city-wide energy conservation event which encourages to turn off all non-essential lighting for one hour. Check out contributing restaurants here!
Saturday, October 20- Sunday, October 21
Goblin Jamboree Fundraiser: Explore the Bay Area Discovery Museum in your costume, as it is transformed into a spooky Halloween wonderland.
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October 17th, 2007 by jamie a
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If you fancy yourself a fashion fiend, then you should check out the new Snoopy in Fashion exhibit at the Charles M. Schultz Museum. After its debut during Fashion Week at Bryant Park in New York, the haute couture fashions inspired by our favorite pooch are now on display from October 6th through November 9th.
From designers such as Betsey Johnson, Isaac Misrahi, and Laura Bennett (of Bravo’s Project Runway fame), these fashions were all inspired by the designers favorite characters created by the late Charles M. Schultz, known worldwide as the creator of Peanuts.
Being auctioned on Ebay in October, these stunning creations all benefit Dress for Success, providing business and professional attire to help disadvantaged women succeed in the workplace.
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