Published: April, 2005 Hundreds braved the threat of storm to gather atop a 1948 Army Artillery Barge in the center of Sausalito’s waterfront Saturday night, March 21, and the clouds parted. The first annual Shipwright’s Ball, a benefit for a comrade in need, was attended by 250 people and raised enough money to help off-set […]
Author: BAY CROSSINGS STAFF REPORT
TRAVELER’S PASSAGE
Published: April, 2005 San Francisco is filled with such a teeming multitude of sights to see that it would truly take one years to explore every interesting nook and cranny. What Traveler’s Passage attempts to do is guide you to some not-to-be-missed experiences and show you ways to get a real taste of what makes […]
April Specials at the Balboa Theater
Published: April, 2005 On February 27, Gary Meyer, impresario of San Francisco’s beloved Balboa Theater in San Francisco, outdid himself. He staged the theater’s 67th Birthday Bash in the afternoon, and had a first-ever Oscar telecast complete with costume contests in the evening. Gary is becoming justly famous for his innovative programming in this well-loved […]
Horoscope: Romancing the Bay
Published: April, 2005 Aries Man: Your desire is an ultra feminine lady to balance out that uber masculinity of yours. Taurus, Pisces or Cancer women will do the trick Aries Woman:That men you’ve been seeking who is proud of your fiery, powerful, intelligent nature? It’s got to be Leo or Pisces, depending if you’re tired […]
Stepping Softly on the Earth: Leave No Trace
By Lisa Klassen Published: April, 2005 Sometimes we can be just a little careless about how we treat our waters. The effects of polluting oceans aren’t as immediately visible as say, dropping garbage on the ground, and it’s a lot harder to tell when we’ve been abusing the ocean’s abundance. Just because we can’t always […]
Tick Tock on the Dock–Harnessing High Tech for Bay Area Ferry Customers
Published: April, 2005 Pop artists Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers must have had public transit in mind when crooning, “The waiting is the hardest part.” Indeed, the experience of not knowing when your bus, train, or ferry will arrive can be quite stressful. But, ferry customers’ anxieties may soon be relieved thanks to new technology […]
OYSTERS
By Susan Pultz Williams Published: April, 2005 Next time you lift a finely-fluted oyster shell to your lips and slurp down the plump cold meat that tastes something like the sea on a fresh clear day, consider this: you’re not just eating a rich appetizer—you’re taking part in a timeless dining ritual. You’re enjoying what […]
Dry Stack Marina Grand Opening Party April 23rd
Published: April, 2005 Finally! After six years in the making, Mariner Square Marina is opening the largest Dry Stack Facility in California. With a capacity of over 350 boats and 100 already signed up and awaiting the grand opening, we’re sure that this facility will fill up fast. Most drystacks are only capable of taking […]
Earth Day Around the Bay: 2005
By Lisa Klassen Published: April, 2005 April is Earth Month, a time for us to appreciate the abundance the Earth provides us with all year-round, and a time for us to consciously put our efforts into giving something back. Learn about sustainable living, alternate energy resources, organic foods, and making environmentally conscious consumer choices…and have […]
Cruise Aboard a Tall Ship
Published: April, 2005 Opening Day on San Francisco Bay, April 24th, will feature a Bay Cruise aboard the Ka’iulani, an 85-foot wooden hull Schoone, offered by the Golden Gate Tall Ship Society. A light lunch and soft drinks will be served. You can participate in style in the parade of ships along the San Francisco […]