When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, it’s a good core workout. If you’re sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More
Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More
December is almost over - the New Year is coming up and everyone is busy drying off from the rain or holiday shopping. Let's take a look at what's happened this month.
"Hard work pays off" is the watchword for Hunters Point native Raquel Miller, who twice came within a single decision of qualifying to fight for the United States at the Olympics.
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. Amy K. Bell lives in Oakland. She is working on a speculative fiction novel, Bald Mountain, and is a…
@The Exhibitionist
by Evan Karp
January 28, 2016 @ 8:00 amTags: Write Stuff, Video
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. Raina J. León, Cave Canem graduate fellow (2006), CantoMundo fellow, and member of the Carolina African American Writers Collective,…
@The Exhibitionist
by Evan Karp
January 21, 2016 @ 8:00 amTags: Write Stuff, Video
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. Alison Luterman's books of poems include The Largest Possible Life (Cleveland State University press), See How We Almost Fly…
@The Exhibitionist
by Evan Karp
January 14, 2016 @ 8:00 amTags: Write Stuff, Video
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. Trisha Low is a poet and performer. She is the author of The Compleat Purge (Kenning Editions, 2013). She…
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. Kelly Jean Egan lives in San Francisco and is currently pursuing her MFA in Poetry at Saint Mary’s College…
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. Daniel Curzon, though retired from teaching, keeps busy with his writing. His recent books, from Wisehouse, a publisher based in…
@The Exhibitionist
by Evan Karp
December 24, 2015 @ 8:00 amTags: Write Stuff, Video
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. Kate Robinson is Collections Associate at Letterform Archive in San Francisco, a 30,000 piece collection of the history of the…
@The Exhibitionist
by Evan Karp
December 17, 2015 @ 8:00 amTags: Write Stuff, Video
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. JH Phrydas is an LA-based writer and researcher of prose. Raised by his birth family in Atlanta and queer family…
@The Exhibitionist
by Evan Karp
December 10, 2015 @ 8:00 amTags: Write Stuff, Video
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. Meg Pokrass's literary agent, Peg Mokrass, would like you to believe that Meg Pokrass is a leading American writer of the…
@The Exhibitionist
by Evan Karp
December 3, 2015 @ 8:00 amTags: Write Stuff, Video
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. Lewis Buzbee was a bookseller for ten years, worked in publishing for ten years, and now teaches writing variously…
The Write Stuff is a series of interview profiles conducted by Litseen where authors give exclusive readings from their work. Ian Brennan is a Grammy-winning record producer and has produced three Grammy-nominated records. At age six, while staying home…
@The Exhibitionist
by Evan Karp
November 19, 2015 @ 8:00 amTags: Write Stuff, Video
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
