“Dottoressa” is the Perfect Beach Read
Book Review Dottoressa: An American Doctor in Rome by Susan Levenstein, MD. 270-page paperback / 5.5″ x 8.5″ / ISBN 9781589881396 / Publication Date: 5/21/2019 … Read more
Books & Film
Letter from San Francisco: The American Magazine (Rome)
Italian themes resonate here as our gentle spring segues into a fogbound summer this month, following several outstanding cultural events staged by our dance company … Read more
“Undersea” By Rachel Carson
The Book Club of California continues to offer in-person and online programs and activities. Hybrid events with in-person attendance and a streaming element are also … Read more
Book Review: Contrarian Mother’s Day Gift
As Mother’s Day approaches, we may expect the usual demand for flowers, candy, and treacly greeting cards. While these gifts may be welcomed and/or expected, … Read more
Restoring the Western Flyer Event in SF
The Proteus Forum hosts a benefit event for the educational programs of the Western Flyer Foundation, the non-profit organization restoring The Western Flyer, the historic … Read more
Exploratorium Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Film Program
The Exploratorium is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its groundbreaking Cinema Arts program with a special series of curated screenings, live performances, and filmmaking workshops beginning at After … Read more
“Rituals of Devotion” Exhibition and Film Programs Staged by McEvoy Foundation
McEvoy Foundation for the Arts announces the short film program and feature-length film screenings for Rituals of Devotion (March 10–May 27, 2023), its spring exhibition about the … Read more
Cocktail Culture Gets a Refresh
Camper English relates his “Greetings, readers of Alcademics!” noting that it has been a busy few months since Doctors and Distillers was released. Positive reviews … Read more
Poetry for Your Next Ferry Voyage
Many ferry riders are all too familiar with waterfront dive bars. This might be the perfect book for their next journey. Dana Gioia has been … Read more
Bookplate Exhibit Worth A Visit
The American Bookbinders Museum celebrates the beauty of a [once] commonplace object: the bookplate. Intended to identify a book’s owner, the first bookplates originated in … Read more