UC Press to Publish “Dreaming with Open Eyes”
Ferry readers should also make note of a forthcoming book coming out of the storied University of California Press next month. Dreaming with Open Eyes examines … Read more
Books & Film
Charmian London Was a “Wild” Thing
As we recently noted in Bay Crossings, most Cultural Currents readers will have at least a passing knowledge of literary legend Jack London, few probably know much … Read more
Washed Up on the Potomac Was a Hit for Custom Made
Bay Area ferry riders may dread the idea of being “washed up,” both literally and figuratively. Too many Bloody Mary’s and it can be “man … Read more
Tenderloin Museum Gets Neon Right
One of San Francisco’s more intriguing niche museums is staging an exhibition of noir-ish images now through August 19. The Tenderloin Museum’s current group exhibit … Read more
Jack London Would Have Cherished These Books
While most Cultural Currents readers have at least a passing knowledge of literary legend Jack London, few probably know much about his wife and soul mate, … Read more
Lee Bruno Holds Forth on “Misfits, Merchants & Mayhem”
As Bay Crossings’ readers know, a terrific new book was recently published containing “Tales from San Francisco’s Historic Waterfront, 1849–1934.” Since then, Misfits, Merchants & … Read more
Feeling “Buggy?” Get Out to See “An Entomologist’s Love Story”
The world premiere of “An Entomologist’s Love Story” is now being staged at the legendary San Francisco Playhouse. Written by Melissa Ross, this effort is … Read more
De Cult of Machine Comes to De Young Museum
The San Francisco Bay Area has long been intrigued by cults of any and all kinds, so it should come as small surprise that the … Read more
This Book is Sublime…Hip, Too.
As many of our readers know, ferries played a major role in much of classical literature and and tales of mythic journeys. The River Styx, … Read more
THE EFFECT is a SF Playhouse Crowd Pleaser
San Francisco Playhouse is staging “The Effect” through April 28. We saw it. We liked it. So did Bay Area critics. Written by Lucy Prebble … Read more