BC Staff Report Published: June, 2012 Summer has arrived and the Jack London Square waterfront offers a myriad of ways to enjoy the season. From evening concerts and outdoor dining to open-air film, dancing and shopping events, Jack London Square has an array of opportunities for all to enjoy the longer days and warm evenings. […]
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Summer Sailstice Celebration Marks 12th Year
Published: June, 2012 Sailors around the world are making plans to celebrate the sailing lifestyle by getting out on the water for Summer Sailstice on Saturday, June 23—the weekend closest to the summer solstice. Founded in the Bay Area by Latitude 38 associate publisher John Arndt, Summer Sailstice marks its 12th year with a family-friendly […]
Heroic Spectacles and Sublime Art
By Paul Duclos Published: June, 2012 June is typically a cold month in fog-bound San Francisco, but a series of events should brighten the days for those who appreciate opera, photography and golf. San Francisco Opera’s summer 2012 season will feature three productions never before seen in San Francisco. Friday, June 8 is the long-awaited […]
VETERAN PRESIDENT OF BAY TOURS, FERRIES AND CRUISE SERVICES TO TAKE THE HELM AT PIER 39
BC Staff Report Published: June, 2012 PIER 39 recently announced a series of management changes, including the forthcoming retirement of President/CEO Robert S. MacIntosh. Succeeding MacIntosh will be Taylor Safford, current president of Blue & Gold Fleet. "I am truly honored to take on this new role in a company that is a dominant player […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES June 2012
Published: June, 2012 Every Saturday 9:30AM – 11:30AM, 12PM – 2PM & 2:30PM – 4:30PM – Introduction to Sailing Course This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost is $40. Every Wednesday 6PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night […]
Around the bay in June 2012
Published: June, 2012 If You Shred It, They Will Come That’s the physics theory behind the Tony Hawk–Rad Science Exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science that answers the question: How can a visit to a local skatepark demonstrate important physics principles? On Saturday, June 2, the world’s most famous skateboarder and exhibit namesake, […]
Celebrating the Month of May at Jack London Square
BC Staff Report Spring is in full swing and a perfect time to get outdoors! Jack London Square is the East Bay’s premier waterfront destination featuring a myriad of dining options (indoor and out), a weekly vibrant Farmers’ Market and easy access to boating and waterfront recreation. In celebration of the season, Jack London Square […]
ON OUR COVER MAY 2012
Published: May, 2012 Roadway construction on the Golden Gate Bridge in 1936. Highlights of the 75th anniversary celebration in late May will include an historic watercraft parade, multiple music and dance stages, art installations, history and educational presentations, and bridge-related activities on Crissy Field and the Marina Green. Photograph from the holdings of the Golden […]
Final Cable Strand Marks (Star-Spangled) Banner Day for Bay Bridge Project
By John Goodwin Published: May, 2012 Construction of the new East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reached another important milestone last month when ironworkers lifted into place the 137th and final strand of the main cable for the signature self-anchored suspension (SAS) portion of the new bridge. To mark the completion of the […]
Final Cable Strand Marks (Star-Spangled) Banner Day for Bay Bridge Project
By John Goodwin Construction of the new East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge reached another important milestone last month when ironworkers lifted into place the 137th and final strand of the main cable for the signature self-anchored suspension (SAS) portion of the new bridge. To mark the completion of the intricate cable placement […]