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‘Tosca Project’ Uniquely Celebrates S.F. Landmark

By Paul DuclosPublished: June, 2010    The American Conservatory Theater (www.act-sfbay.org) season culminates in June with the world premiere of a uniquely San Francisco movement and theater event four years in the making. Created and staged by director Carey Perloff and San Francisco Ballet choreographer Val Caniparoli, The Tosca Project brings together world-renowned dancers from […]

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Ferries and Trains

By Captain RayPublished: June, 2010    You know how it is, don’t you?  Every once in a while, you just need to get away for a day or two. A short break allows you to recharge your batteries and makes a big difference in your attitude and performance. Last week was one of these times […]

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Disaster in the Gulf: Putting to Use Lessons from the Cosco Busan

By Deb SelfPublished: June, 2010  Though the Gulf of Mexico is almost 2000 miles away from San Francisco Bay, the implications of the ongoing BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster reverberate across the country. Sadly, it strikes a special chord here in the Bay Area, where we witnessed the effects of a major oil spill in […]

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Waterfront Attraction Puts Pier Pressure on Visitors to Go Green

By Bill PicturePublished: June, 2010    Being the site of San Francisco’s most-visited attractions gives Pier 39 the opportunity to effect green change in a very big way, and management is meeting the challenge head-on. A comprehensive and growing green program has made Pier 39 one of the City’s environmentally friendliest locations, and management hopes […]

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WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES

Every Saturday       9:30AM – 11:30AM, 12PM – 2PM & 2:30PM – 4:30PM – Intro to Sailing Course, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.comThis two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost $40.     Every  Wednesday      6PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.comThis two-hour skippered […]

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WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES

Every Saturday       9:30AM – 11:30AM, 12PM – 2PM & 2:30PM – 4:30PM – Intro to Sailing Course, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.comThis two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost $40.     Every  Wednesday      6PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.comThis two-hour skippered […]

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Letter to the Editor

Published: May, 2010  Dear Bay Crossings,  The Duclos article “Dear Deep-Discount Visitor, Go Home!”  led me to seek out the original Matt Gross article on visiting San Francisco with his one-year-old child. Maybe Duclos has a problem with the English language, which is my take when in a kind mood. The Gross article seemed quite […]

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Around the bay in May 2010

Published: May, 2010  Calling All Artists Picture your artwork in a museum! The Marin Museum of Modern Art (MarinMOCA) is celebrating Novato’s 50th anniversary by sponsoring a two-week art show, and will be accepting artwork submitted by local artists. The show is entitled “Picture Novato: A Contemporary Viewpoint of Novato and Its History,” and will […]

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MARAD Director to Speak on Marine Highways Program

By Patrick Burnson Published: May, 2010  The Pacific Transportation Association will be staging its annual Port and Terminals Luncheon next month, which will address a key green issue for the industry. The keynote speaker is John Hummer, director of the Northern California Gateway Office of the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD). The talk […]

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Major Grant Announced for Treasure Island Dock

Published: May, 2010  Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced the award of more than $12 million in competitive grants to ten states ranging from Oregon to Florida for 13 boating infrastructure projects. The grants, which will help fund construction of docks, boat slips and other facilities to support recreational boating, are made available […]