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.
We don't often go out of our way for restrooms, but in the case of Macy's sixth-floor ladies room (sorry guys: you'll just have to make do with having everything else), all who pass through its doors will understand why it's worth the effort.
Our own photogenic, spiky-haired Elizabeth Falkner, of Citizen Cake and Orson fame, will take on the challenge of preparing a custom wedding cake to a genuine bride's specifications (and we all know how easy that can be) as she faces three other baker/bride teams on the Food Network's Battle of the Brides tonight, March 22, at 8 p.m.
For extra thrills, the pastry chefs and the blushing fiancees will have just met as the show begins. The winning chef gets $10,000 and bragging rights; the winning cake will be recreated for the forthcoming nuptials.
The show (catch a glimpse of it here) will be repeated tomorrow morning, the 23rd, at 3 a.m., and on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. (Check your local listings, especially if you're the proud owner of a satellite feed!)
And, for lucky Bay Areans, Falkner promises a forthcoming screening of the show at Orson -- with, we're betting, samples of the confection she comes up with. As they say: stay tuned.
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.'"
