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Published: February, 2013 The America’s Cup Pavilion will host multiple events during summer 2013 in San Francisco’s first outdoor, waterfront concert venue. The temporary 9,000-seat venue will be centered in the America’s Cup Park and will host concerts, family shows, community and business events, comedy, as well as America’s Cup race activities and viewing sessions. […]
Published: February, 2013 In an effort to retain a sharp focus on the centerpiece of sailing’s most prestigious trophy, the America’s Cup Event Authority (ACEA) will shift its attention from the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) events contemplated for later in the spring. Instead, the ACEA will turn its full focus to San Francisco’s "Summer […]
Published: February, 2013 Now in its fifth year, San Francisco Beer Week, held this year from February 8 to 17, celebrates and promotes the diversity and quality of craft beer in the Bay Area. It’s a grassroots collection of over 350 beer events held at over 100 venues throughout the Bay Area, from breweries and […]
By Paul Duclos Published: February, 2013 On January 26, the de Young Museum became the first North American venue to present Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis, a selection of paintings from the Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis in The Hague. The de Young will host 35 paintings from the collection, including […]
Published: February, 2013 Anytime Charter the Bay – Sunsail in Sausalito, 800-797-5907, www.sunsail.com Do you dream of sailing in the San Francisco Bay but don’t have enough sailing experience? Would you like to brush up on your sailing skills in a laid back, friendly environment? Stop by and visit the Bay Area’s newest fleet & […]
Published: February, 2013 Animal Amore Start off your day and the Valentine’s Day weekend at the Oakland Zoo as the animals begin to stir from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on February 14 and 15. Enrich yourself while you enjoy light refreshments and hear numerous stories of the interesting courtship behaviors of the animal kingdom. Pre-registration is […]
Published: January, 2013 A few months after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, California sea lions began hauling out on Pier 39’s K-Dock. At first there were only a few of them, but after just a few months, there were over 300 energetic sea lions barking, bathing and playing on the dock. No one is quite […]
Published: January, 2013 For countless Bay Area residents, checking traffic conditions via 511 before they embark on their commute or other local trips has become second nature. They have come to rely on the friendly voice of the 511 phone service warning them of trouble along their route, and the online 511 map showing traffic […]
By Patrick Burnson Published: January, 2013 In response to a messy scandal over misuse of port funds that has claimed the jobs of two top officials, the Port of Oakland has announced a number of steps designed to usher in a new era of transparency and accountability as the new year gets underway. Specifically, the […]
Published: January, 2013 Todd Price passed away suddenly November 20 at age 60, doing what he loved at the helm of a sailboat at the Cal Sailing Club in Berkeley. He was born in Philadelphia, raised in Jacksonville, and moved to Berkeley in 1972. Todd is survived by his loving partner and life friend of […]