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.
When culinary powerhouse and 12-time restaurateur Gabriela Cámara opened her first restaurant in Mexico City, it revolutionized the country's concept of quality seafood.
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Fresh & Onlys Announce Secret Walls EP, Deliver Lush New Song, 'Do You Believe in Destiny?'
PostedByIan S. Port
on Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 4:28 PM
The Fresh & Onlys
Never ones to let you go too long without a new release, today S.F. garage-psych wizards the Fresh & Onlys announced a new EP, Secret Walls, which is out on the Sacred Bones label April 26. This follows swiftly behind Play It Strange, the band's deservedly acclaimed full-length from last year -- the best album yet from one of the city's best local bands. From the sound of new song "Do You Believe in Destiny," which you can stream after the jump, the Fresh & Onlys have taken everything great they did on Play It Strange and done it even more.
First, the vocals: Tim Cohen has always seemed reticent to really sing rather than chatter, talk or mumble. But he began opening up vocally on Play It Strange, and does so even more here -- it's startling in the opening seconds of the song. The reverbed guitars that made songs like "Waterfall" so unforgettable is also back. All in all, this is a short, beautiful tease of the Fresh & Onlys' lush new direction.
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.'"
