The Origins of Cool Has SF Bay Connection
The Origins of Cool By Joel Dinerstein The University of Chicago Press Some readers might be put off by the fact that The Origins of … 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
It’s Not Too Early to Plan For Manon at SFO
San Francisco Opera has announced a cast change for Jules Massenet’s Manon, opening November 4 and running for six performances through November 22, 2017. American soprano Ellie Dehn will … Read more
Mark Ulriksen Shares His Vision on Dogs, Baseball, and Art
Mark Ulriksen is a San Francisco-based artist and illustrator whose instantly recognizable portraits and whimsical take on life have led to projects for a variety … Read more
Virginia Brilliant Now Curator-in-Charge of European Paintings
We were sorry to see that Esther Bell, curator in charge of European paintings at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, moved on several … Read more
SFFILM ANNOUNCES DATE AND VENUE FOR 2017 SFFILM AWARDS NIGHT CELEBRATION
The San Francisco Film Society has announced the date and venue for SFFILM Awards Night (formerly Film Society Awards Night), its annual fundraising celebration honoring achievement in filmmaking … Read more
Paul Madonna and the Mystery of Existence
Most Cultural Currents readers may know San Francisco-based artist and writer, Paul Madonna, as the creator of the series All Over Coffee (San Francisco Chronicle 2004-2015), and All … Read more
Digging the Deltas
Kezar Stadium, the site of many “Hail Mary’s” in the bygone past when the San Francisco 49ers called it home, had players down on their … Read more
VENDETTA: Casual Elegance
Bespoke service is key here, making this destination a far cry from the usual hotel retailer. While of modest size, Vendetta’s range of fashion offerings … Read more
San Francisco: A Map of Perceptions
In San Francisco: A Map of Perceptions, the architect Andrea Ponsi unravels the multifaceted beauty of our city, introducing even those who have lived there for years … Read more