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Published: May, 2006 One of the Bay Area’s most diverse, vibrant and accessible Artists’ Open Studios takes place the weekend of May 6 & 7 in Benicia. Benicia Artists’ Open Studios, in its 13th consecutive year, is free to the public and features over 75 studios and art venues open 10AM to 5PM. Visitors may […]
By Brenda KahnPublished: May, 2006 For the 260,000-plus drivers traversing the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge each day, the only sign that a major construction project is under way is the line of giant red cranes standing at the ready. But just below motorists’ line of sight, work on the new East Span has been proceeding […]
Published: May, 2006 Colombo Sourdough French Bread is one of the country’s original sourdough breads, dating back to its beginning in 1886 in Oakland, CA. Many French baking families came to N. CA in the middle 1800s during the Gold Rush days. They combined their hearth bread-baking skills with a natural wild yeast starter that […]
By Patrick BurnsonPublished: May, 2006 Those wishing to learn more about the Great Earthquake of 1906 are advised to visit The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art exhibition, which is on display until May 30. 1906 Earthquake: A Disaster in Pictures commemorates the centennial of the event that shook the San Francisco area, 100 years […]
Published: May, 2006 Paddling 15.5-miles, supporting women with cancer California Canoe & Kayak (CCK) is proud to sponsor the Sixth Annual Support Strokes Race and Fundraiser, a challenging, 15.5-mile sea kayak and canoe paddle around Alameda Island to raise money for breast cancer advocacy, research, and treatment. This event is in memory of Lore Hogan, […]
Published: May, 2006 Hunter’s Point Open Studio Sat. & Sun., May 6-7, 10AM-6PM Tour 180 studios in 8 buildings and purchase art directly from the artists. Free admission and parking. Hunter’s Point Shipyard, 701 Innes St., SF. For more information, please call (415) 387-5936, or visit www.springopenstudio.com Pier 39 Concerts Every Sat. & Sun., […]
By Kimmie haworthPublished: May, 2006 I have lived on a boat in San Francisco Bay for over 20 years. My husband, Captain Sweetie, Noodles, our resident toothless tiger and I, fit very nicely on board our PT 38 trawler, Dancing Dragon. The lifestyle is different from living on land; we know and rely on all […]
By Ed & Pam McGrathPublished: May, 2006 A steady stream of ships has carried on commerce in the Bay Area for over 150 years. It used to be that privately owned schooners, brigantines and ships were the vessels of trade. Today, they have been mostly replaced by cookie-cutter container ships whose owners and operators are […]
By Mary E. ShacklettPublished: May, 2006 For the first time, laptop sales exceeded those of their desktop counterparts in 2005. Three major reasons were the portability that laptops offer, the growing availability of WIFI/wireless technology, and the new affordability of laptops for average consumers. At the same time, more of us are traveling more often—and […]
Published: May, 2006 Master Mariners Benevolent Association Events www.mastermariners.org (415) 364-1656 May 19 Sponsor Luncheon St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco May 27 Annual Regatta Awards Party Encinal Yacht Club, Alameda Tall Ship Education Academy Events www.tallshipacademy.org (415) 405-3703 May 8 Sail Aboard the Schooner Seaward Fundraiser: Help raise money and awareness about TSEA. […]