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Poker Prophet’s Perspective for “The American” in Rome

April 28, 2025

When our poker party convenes every Thursday evening, the discussion inevitably revolves around the seduction of gambling and games of chance. The talk also often … Read more

Categories Fashion & Sports, San Francisco, The City Tags Golden Gate Yacht Club, Rome, The American Magazine

A Death Leads to a Discovery

September 4, 2024

Many members of our city’s literary community were saddened to learn of the passing of Robert D. Haines Jr. earlier this year. A long-time member … Read more

Categories Books & Film, San Francisco, The City Tags Argonaut Book Shop, Book Club of California, The American Magazine

Oh Can You See…Francis Scott Key?

June 24, 2024April 11, 2024

“Water under the bridge,”  is generally regarded as an expression of forgiveness, tinged with mild regret. What’s done is done, and let’s move on. But  … Read more

Categories San Francisco, The City Tags Flags of Convenience, Golden Gate Bridge, The American Magazine

Roman Women’s Fashion Returns to San Francisco

February 25, 2024

Just a few years ago, San Francisco’s business district was a bee hive of activity with roving clusters of  smart-suited young women professionals scurrying from … Read more

Categories Fashion & Sports, Galleries, San Francisco, The City Tags De Young Museum, The American Magazine

Book Review: “The Commissions” by Paul Madonna

November 29, 2023

Author/artist, Paul Madonna has become something of a cult figure in San Francisco’s Italian-American neighborhood of North Beach. His latest effort, “The Commissions,” has been … Read more

Categories Books & Film, San Francisco, The City Tags Libreria Pino, Paul Madonna, Telegraph Hill Bookstore, The American Magazine

San Francisco Opera Stages “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs” 

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

San Francisco Opera’s 101st season continues with the highly anticipated Bay Area premiere of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs opening on Friday, September 22. The San Francisco Opera … Read more

Categories Classical Music, Music, The City Tags San Francisco Opera, Steve Jobs, The American Magazine

San Francisco Symphony Season Commences With a Gala

September 24, 2023

Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and the San Francisco Symphony launched their 2023– 24 season with a celebratory opening weekend featuring the Opening Night Gala concert … Read more

Categories Classical Music, Music, San Francisco, The City Tags San Francisco Symphony, The American Magazine

“Dottoressa” is the Perfect Beach Read

July 9, 2023July 6, 2023

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

Categories Books & Film Tags Book Review, The American Magazine

Letter from San Francisco: The American Magazine (Rome)

July 2, 2023June 27, 2023

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

Categories Books & Film, Classical Music, San Francisco, The City Tags The American Magazine

The American Magazine (Rome) “Letter from San Francisco”

April 12, 2023

Ruins have long held my fascination. Having knocked around a bit in Rome in 1984 as the Rome Daily America was in steep decline, I … Read more

Categories Galleries, San Francisco, The City Tags Rome, The American Magazine

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