LeVar Burton and Team Launch New Reading Rainbow App
Take a look, it’s not a book, but a new iPad app for Reading Rainbow meant to encourage reading in a generation doomed to go without the televised form of Sesame Street after its cancellation due to budget constraints in 2006.
Occupy Installation Recognizes Role of Artists in Political Struggles
The Bay Area has been at the forefront of the fight to foment political change, pushing for the rights of those communities that have been marginalized by government policies and the public at large.
Two-Day Etta James Tribute at Fillmore Jazz Festival
It’s that time of year again–the Fillmore Jazz Festival is coming to San Francisco for a free two-day extravaganza featuring music, food, local arts and crafts and a special homage to Etta James.
Abandoned Objects and Spaces as Memories at Alter Space
The latest exhibition at Alter Space transforms the walls of the gallery space by adding print and paint while creating the illusion of meandering through an old abandoned house.
Brainy Black Humor Infuses the Art of David Shrigley
In San Francisco, for many of us, our pets are almost like children and the thought of losing one brings so much trepidation that surely some of us have jokingly considered stuffing our pug or Pomeranian postmortem.
Mission Landmark Adobe Books to Close
Adobe Books, a 24-year-old neighborhood institution, has announced they will be closing their doors at the end of August much to the chagrin of local readers.
Interview: Photographer Dallis Willard In Conversation
Local photographer Dallis Willard takes photos that capture the essence of San Francisco, working in a way that makes the quotidian come alive through the eccentric characters and situations he comes across traversing the city streets.
SFMOMA to Pursue Innovative Projects During Closure
The town has been abuzz with the recent news that SFMOMA could be closed for close to three years to perform public-friendly renovations and a major expansion that will double the amount of gallery space.
Ernest Cline Discusses New Novel, Announces DeLorean Giveaway
If you’ve seen Back to the Future more times than you can count, love the films of John Hughes, think New Wave music is still top notch and have dreamed of owning your own DeLorean, Ernest Cline might be your new favorite author.
Five Reasons to See American Idiot the Musical
Since their meteoric rise to international punk-pop fame in 1994 with their hit album Dookie, Green Day has inspired fans locally in the Bay Area and around the entire world.
Pride Month: The National Queer Arts Festival
All throughout the month of June, events will be happening throughout the city celebrating the fifteenth annual National Queer Arts Festival.
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