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
Books & Film
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
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
New Addition to Golden Gate Park: Skystar Observation Wheel
Ferry riders have long appreciated the unique perspective one can enjoy by traveling at water level. But for those who prefer a bird’s eye view, … Read more
SF Art Institute Stages Alcatraz From AIM’s Point of View
Artist Rigo 23’s controversial 12-foot-high statue of Leonard Peltier has landed on the San Francisco Art Institute’s rooftop terrace where it is gazing across the … Read more
Daily Racing Form May Come in Handy When Golden Gate Fields Finally Opens
We don’t subscribe to the Daily Racing Form, but it’s available near The Ferry Building at Fog City News and at a small kiosk in … Read more
Have a Cigar While Waiting for the Ferry: Consider an Elegant Lancero
Behold hand-painted metal soldiers from the 17th Lancers in the Boer War. We use this image to illustrate the timeless elegance of Lanceros. Lancero means … Read more
Custom Classic Leather Book Covers by April in Paris
As a ferry rider, (alone) we value our anonymity and privacy. The nosy passenger sitting beside you may wish to steal a glance at what … Read more
David Park Featured in SFMOMA Re-Opening
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has announced it will reopen to the public on Sunday, October 4 with two weeks of Free … Read more
Folio Society is a Rich Domain for Ferry Riders
While we advise ferry riders to frequent book sellers in the great Bay Area, on occasion we also seek fine limited editions produced by London-based … Read more