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.
Mere blocks from the mob scene that Golden Gate Park becomes on any day when the temperature rises above 65 degrees lies another beautiful patch of land — all but hidden to the masses.
If you're a female who works in the music industry, then you're in luck because there's a conference this weekend geared specifically for you. The third annual Girl Power! Women Working in the Music Industry Conference is all about addressing the unique needs and challenges of being a woman in the entertainment industry and providing women with education, resources, and networking opportunities. This year's theme is "Blending Careers in Entertainment and Technology" and the keynote speaker for the Saturday, April 16 conference is superstar drummer Kiran Gandhi.
The conference is for seasoned veterans and up and coming professionals alike and, despite the conference's name, is open to all genders. The event, says Kerry Fiero, an adjunct professor at SFSU in the Music Recording Industry Program, who helped produce Girl Power!, is a all about "the educational content, the insider scoops, the empowering feeling of "us" in a room together, the networking, [and] the conversation of our shared experiences."
Check out the video below to learn more about the conference and make sure to check it out if you're a musical lady.
Girl Power! Women Working in the Music Industry Conference is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 16, at San Francisco State University's downtown campus, 835 Market Street. $30 to $50. More info here.
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.'"
