Girls of the Golden West Primer
While Thanksgiving remains the quintessential native saga for most Americans, here in California we have a distinctly different perspective. This should be highly evident when … Read more
Music
San Francisco Opera: Dressing the Part
Many Bay Area ferry riders celebrate Holloween every October with great spirit, fanfare…and wild costumes. In a salute to professional master of “dressing the part,” … Read more
Fräulein Alert: SF Symphony’s Oktoberfest Was Night to Remember
The San Francisco Symphony presented its first-ever Oktoberfest on Tuesday, October 3 at Davies Symphony Hall. Chaired by Libby Leffler Hoaglin with Priscilla B. … Read more
Going to the Races? Dig Hardiman
David Hardiman senior can be seen (and heard) shortly before each race at Golden Gate Fields. Besides his “call to the post,” the legendary trumpet … Read more
KDFC’s Dianne Nicolini Brightens Our Commute
Ferry commuters get an early start on listening to KDFC on weekday mornings. We especially enjoy the “Blind Date” history quiz posed by Hoyt Smith … Read more
More on Legendary Trumpet Players: SF Writer Profiles Lee Morgan
As we noted earlier, Pink Martini’s Gavin Bondy has great chops and may well be on his way to a legendary career. The San Francisco Symphony and the San Francisco … Read more
Jazz Singer Carla Helmbrecht Featured at Variety of Local Venues
Harvey Siders, critic and publisher of JazzTimes, describes Carla Helmbrecht in glowing terms: “… imaginative…poetic and sophisticated…She’s hip without being frenetic, laid-back without sounding haphazard, … Read more
SF Jazz Founder Shares Views on “Spiritual Transport”
Randall Kline, SFJAZZ Founder & Executive Artistic Director, may not be an avid ferry rider, but he certainly appreciates the relaxed and leisurely mode of … Read more