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By Patrick Burnson Published: September, 2015 While the Port of Oakland is recognized as a true “mega” ocean cargo gateway, neighboring Port of San Francisco was featured at a major cargo conference on the West Coast last month in Southern California. Peter Dailey, the port’s deputy director of maritime, gave a compelling presentation on the […]
Published: September, 2015 California sea lion Notebook was treated for malnutrition at the Marine Mammal Center. Since 1975, the center has responded to over 20,000 marine mammals and grown into a world-renowned hospital, research center and education facility. More than 1,100 volunteers support 50 staff in all areas of operations, from animal care to education. […]
Published: September, 2015 Free Shakespeare in the Park This year’s free Shakespeare in the Park production is Romeo and Juliet. The Shakespeare classic will run nine times in September in San Francisco. On September 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13, you can see the production on the Presidio’s Main Post Parade Ground Lawn. On […]
Published: September, 2015 Every Day 12:30PM/2:00PM/4:30PM – 90-minute SF Bay Sail – San Francisco Sailing Company, Pier 39 Marina, San Francisco, 415-378-4887, www.sailsf.com A private yacht experience for only $45, departs 3 times a day including two drinks: Beer, Wine, Soda or Water. Call (415) 378-4887 or go online to www.sailsf.com and book immediately. […]
Published: August, 2015 Time for Some Urban Wine Join the East Bay Vintners Alliance (EBVA) on August 1 from 1-4 p.m. as it hosts the 10th annual Urban Wine Xperience at Market Hall in Jack London Square in Oakland. More than 20 urban wineries from the EBVA will pour a wide array of white, rose, […]
Published: August, 2015 Every Day 12:30PM/2:00PM/4:30PM – 90-minute SF Bay Sail – San Francisco Sailing Company, Pier 39 Marina, San Francisco, 415-378-4887, www.sailsf.com A private yacht experience for only $45, departs 3 times a day including two drinks: Beer, Wine, Soda or Water. Call (415) 378-4887 or go online to www.sailsf.com and book immediately. We sail […]
By Paul Duclos Published: August, 2015 The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco this summer features a major new exhibition, J.M.W. Turner: Painting Set Free. The show at the de Young will be the first major exhibition to survey the achievements of Joseph Mallord William Turner (English, 1775–1851) during his final period of productivity, when […]
Published: August, 2015 Head down to the Oakland waterfront and enjoy Jack London Square’s festive mix of outdoor fun during the month of August. From free film screenings to outdoor dining, there is something for everyone including Sing-Along Cinema, Dancing Under the Stars, Waterfront Flicks, HUSHfest and more! Sing-Along Cinema returns on Thursday, August 6 […]
Published: August, 2015 Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly and Starr Hill, in a partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, have announced an outstanding lineup for the eighth annual Outside Lands Festival. After four consecutive sold-out years, the world’s only gourmet music festival that Rolling Stone hailed as “one of America’s best,” and the […]
By Captain Ray Published: August, 2015 In last month’s edition of Bay Crossings, I began telling the history of Mare Island and the U.S. Naval Shipyard that used the island for 142 years. This month I will complete this fascinating tale. Mare Island served military needs throughout its time as a naval base. In the […]