Fashion. Travel. Fancy underpants. These were just some of the themes present at Trendy Lime’s JETLAG 26, held last Wednesday at the Clift Hotel in San Francisco. The hotel’s lounge, The Redwood Room, was sealed off for this chic charity event, benefitting the Academy of Friends, an organization that raises funds for care services and educational programs for those at risk of HIV/AIDS. Continue reading “A Recap of Trendy Lime’s JETLAG 26 at the Clift Hotel in SF”
I often hear newcomers express their surprise that the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco should be so popular. I almost want to shake them, screaming, “Well, it’s the largest Asian heritage celebration in North America and one of the largest outside of Asia!”
Legal reasons prohibit me from doing thusly. Continue reading “Walking with AT&T in the SF Chinese New Year Parade 2013”
The California Palace of the Legion of Honor consistently ranks as my favorite museum in San Francisco. Up in the hills at the far west end of the city, it offers dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay. The architecture of the museum, with its striking courtyard and Rodin’s The Thinker, inspires photographs almost as much as the artwork inside.
Currently on exhibition is Pissarro’s People, an examination of the individuals that inspired French impressionist Camille Pissarro. I particularly liked his depictions of the marketplace. To describe his paintings as “bustling” feels odd, though accurate.
Finally, San Francisco is offered a chance to gaze upon Bernini’s Medusa, on loan from the Musei Capitolini in Rome. What makes this piece particularly unique is how he depicted her as sad and in pain, rather than utilizing the usual monstrous images others would.
For the complete collection, visit my The Legion of Honor – Bernini’s Medusa, Classical Art and Sunset Views photoset on Flickr or view them in the slideshow below.
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Day 2 of the Treasure Island Music Festival offered a line-up of mostly folk and indie rock bands, contrasting the electronica-centric acts from Day 1. Here are more pics from my mobile phone. On the Festival overall, I just have four words:
It.
Was.
Awesome.
Lollipop.
(Update: My Performer Magazine review describes it in a few more words than four.)
Riding over for Day 2.
The smooth sounds of Or, the Whale.
Berkeley’s The Morning Benders prepare for their set.
Monster looking at human.
Monster gnawing at human.
Everyone loves Okkervil River.
Yarn feeling art… or something.
Art by David Best. Reflection by me.
The backsides of The Raconteurs as they watch Fleet Foxes.
Lawn art.
The Dodos playing at the Tunnel Stage
Dance, dance!
Dude in a wing sculpture.
I don’t remember who this is…
Festival grounds.
I don’t remember who this is either…
Ferris wheel.
The Bridge Stage near sunset.
Ferris wheel at night means happy sexy kissy time.
This is what The Raconteurs would look like if you were drunk and far away and a camera phone.
Now check out my full review as published in Performer Magazine!
