Just Released: Chance of Alcatraz Podcast
The much-anticipated Chance of Alcatraz podcast is now ready for Cultural Currents readers. James McKee of Earwax Productions made the compelling mix working with the … Read more
New Chief Named for Headlands Center for the Arts
Headlands Center for the Arts recently announced that Maricelle (Mari) Robles is the next Executive Director. Robles is an arts leader, educator, and organizer who … Read more
SF Ballet’s Nutcracker Online for Ferry Riders
The holidays might look a little different this year for ferry riders, but San Francisco Ballet wants you to be able to keep your traditions … Read more
Mourning a Pet With No Apologies: Author Interview with Ms. Pasternak
As promised, here is an exclusive interview with film and television actress Reagan J. Pasternak (HBO’s “Sharp Objects,” “Being Erica”) who believes that she may … Read more
New Book on Pet Loss Should Provide Comfort During These Troubling Times
Pet ownership is at an all time high, thanks the pandemic, say animal rights groups. Dogs, being man’s best friend, are especially comforting these days. … Read more
Modernism Gallery Features Shawn Huckins: “All You Had to Do Was Call”
Modernism is staging its third one-person exhibition of new paintings by Shawn Huckins. Titled “All You Had To Do Was Call,” this series of paintings … Read more
Golden Gate Park Gets Lit Up
They are not “fairy lights,” much less Ferry Lights, but here’s a bright development for ferry riders to ponder. An art installation coming to Golden Gate … Read more
2020 Oscar Lewis Awards From Book Club of California
The Book Club of California wishes to congratulate the recipients of its 2020 Oscar Lewis Awards: John Briscoe for his contributions to Western History, and … Read more
SF Ballet Launches “Digital Season”
Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson today announced plans to present a streamed, all-digital 2021 Season. With the continuing health pandemic placing restrictions on … Read more
Book Review: Getting Ruins Right
The Ruins Lesson: Meaning and Material in Western Culture By Susan Stewart San Franciscans have long had a fascination with ruins, given our history of … Read more
Mad About You: SF Opera Stages Drive-In Screening of Classic Production
While you can’t rely on a car ferry to get you there, Fort Mason is still the destination for a unique “drive-in” experience. San Francisco … Read more