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By Paul Duclos Published: October, 2014 Theatre lovers and those who cherish antiques will have much to look forward to this month. Old Hats, the brilliant new play I discussed in my September column, has been extended through October 12 at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater. Fresh from New York’s Signature Theatre, Old Hats features magic, slapstick, and the […]
By Mallory Johnson Published: October, 2014 Halloween is around the corner, which means it’s time for this year’s edition of Meet Our Monsters! The oceans are full of creepy creatures with freaky skills that seem eerily unnatural. From regenerating organs to exhibiting a monstrous display to ward off intruders, these monsters are freaky […]
By Bill Picture Published: October, 2014 On September 18, cruise ship passengers filled the halls of San Francisco’s new Justin R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 for the very first time. In preparation for that big day, the team responsible for the design and construction of the project—a collaboration between the Port of San […]
Published: October, 2014 Pet owners and their pups are invited to enjoy festive, four-legged fun at Jack London Square’s Paws on the Square! This month-long series will fill the Oakland waterfront with free tips, tricks and puppy pampering each Wednesday evening in October from 5 to 7 p.m. Festivities will kick off on Wednesday, October […]
By Captain Ray Published: October, 2014 One day this past summer I found myself assigned to a private lesson with a student I’d taught some time ago. Unfortunately, he had allowed life to get in the way of sailing for several years. Now he wanted to get back into it and thought it […]
BC Staff Report Published: October, 2014 A new art exhibit opened on Alcatraz Island last month featuring works by Ai Weiwei, a Beijing-based artist and activist whose work encompasses sculpture, installation, photography, film, architecture and social criticism. Featuring seven new sculpture, sound and mixed-media works, @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz explores human rights and freedom […]
Published: October, 2014 On September 25, public officials, the maritime community and the public celebrated the grand opening of the new James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27. The Grand Princess cruise ship, in port for the festivities, served as the picture-perfect backdrop for welcoming the new facility. Named in honor of James R. […]
BC Staff Report Published: October, 2014 With new service to South San Francisco struggling to get its sea legs, WETA ferry service to the island city of Alameda remains the agency’s core success story. Yet so many Alamedans want to take the ferry that parking lots at both Gateway Alameda and Harbor Bay are consistently […]
By Bill Picture Published: September, 2014 The same competitive spirit that 49ers fans are counting on to drive the team to its next championship also inspired the team responsible for the design, construction and operation of the just-opened Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara to find innovative ways to out-green the competition. “Anything less than [Leadership […]
By Matt Larson Published: September, 2014 Director of Engineering and Maintenance Christian Stark has been one of the principal voices behind the positive changes and improvements across the Golden Gate Ferry fleet over the last seven years. Stark oversees the maintenance management, the mechanics, the engineering, the drydockings, the refurbishments, all of the major projects […]