Alcatraz Reopens on March 15
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is Reopening Alcatraz Island. Ferry riders are encouraged to listen to the podcast, “Chance of Alcatraz,” on the inbound … Read more
Books & Film
Skystar Wheel Back Up and Running
While most ferry riders enjoy a sea-level perspective of the Bay, an aerial view is always welcome. Could a new “Monuments of Golden Gate Park” … Read more
Kitchen Sisters and Earwax Pay Tribute to Ferlinghetti
In honor of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who passed away on Monday at age 101, The Kitchen Sisters are sharing a story produced for his 99th birthday. … Read more
Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s Legacy Given Greater Reach by City Lights
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, distinguished American poet, artist, and founder of City Lights Booksellers and Publishers, has died in San Francisco on March 24 at the age … Read more
SF Ballet Stages “Wooden Dimes” by Danielle Rowe
Feel like dancing on the deck of a ferry? You have company. San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) announces details for two world premieres of its … Read more
WETA Chief Seamus Murphy Shares Views on Bay Area Culture
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Board of Directors recently announced that it has appointed Seamus Murphy as the agency’s new … Read more
Bria Skonberg Brings Cal Performances at Home
Bria Skonberg will play her trumpet and sing a wide range of songs, presented as part of Cal Performances at Home This is a “STREAM … Read more
Chess Makes Big Splash with Ferry Riders
Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) is widely regarded as the most accomplished chess-playing painter in the history of Western art. So good was he, in fact, that … Read more
SF Opera Postpones Its Run at Fort Mason “Drive In”
It had all looked like such fun, but due to the City of San Francisco’s stay-at-home order, which goes into effect tomorrow night, San Francisco … 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