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
Paul Duclos
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
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
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
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
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
A Press Above the Rest
The Arion Press—named after the legendary Greek poet who was saved from the sea by a dolphin—remains a small operation, employing a dozen people as … Read more
Presidio Features Stirring Tribute to Japanese American Stoicism During Internment
Alcatraz and Angel Island both have their tragic historical back stories, but few ferry passengers probably realize that their boat passing by the Presidio would … Read more