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.
Even though we have to pour out a little something for the canceled Street Food Festival — it'll be back in 2017 — there's no shortage of foodie festivals around here.
What with the prevalence of intensely earnest types, it's not always easy to merge social -ustice activism with a brilliant sense of humor, but Marga Gomez does just that.
Appreciations
Cyndi Lauper, Gay Rights Advocate: A Moment Of Appreciation
PostedByRae Alexandra
on Fri, Aug 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM
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For most of the population, Cyndi's passion for gay rights only really came to light during her time on 2010's Celebrity Apprentice, throughout which she fought to raise money for her True Colors Fund. The most remarkable thing that's come out of that show -- apart from Gary Busey's mind-blowing inability to communicate with other humans -- is seeing "celebrities" (we use the term loosely when it comes to most of the participants) tearing their hair out for the charities they're trying to win for. Some cry, some shout, but anyone who watched Cyndi on the show could see -- every time she broke down, half-yelling, half-crying, so utterly frustrated with the status quo -- how desperately she wanted this bullshit fight to be over with.
We in the Bay Area are blessed with a diverse population that teaches us everyday that this is a bullshit fight. Bullshit because giving homo and trans folks equal rights is nothing more than common sense at this point. Having to still fight for it seems utterly ridiculous sometimes. But fight, we all must. So to have Cyndi Lauper working this hard, this late in her career, alongside the likes of Lady Gaga, isn't just necessary, it's a breath of fresh air and a reminder to never give up.
So, thanks Cyndi. The music you created in the '80s and early '90s was, frankly, rad. And we still listen to it. But we thank you mostly now for repeatedly hitting the mainstream media recently and forcing gay rights on those who oppose it and those who've not given the matter much thought 'til now. More than anything, thanks for helping the homeless LGBT population of New York City. We can only hope that more public figures and musicians follow in your clearly-not-as-crazy-as-people-think footsteps.
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.'"
