HAIGHT STREET - In 1967, Hunter S. Thompson immortalized
the Summer of Love, in the Haight Asbury district of San Francisco, in his
sensational article (The Hashbury Is the Capital
Of the Hippies) from the NYT. Also, the notable song named for The City sung
by Scott McKenzie (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) endures to this day as
an anthem of a generation. At one end, the Upper Haight features rows of
remodeled Victorians with intricate color
schemes. Buena Vista Park connects to the Castro on one side and the Haight on
the other. There are many colorful murals along the way for aficionados of
street art. The Red Victorian Hotel is a bed and breakfast near the Red Vic
Theater which has an indie movie vibe. Recently, much to the chagrin of SF
purists, a number of chain merchants (such as the Gap) have established
themselves along the Haight. However, clothing re-sellers such as Wasteland
appear to be alive-and-well, along with many other business models. There are
very few remaining record stores to be found, having met their demise due to
the internet, yet check out Amoeba Records. Finally, at the foot of Haight
Street, there is the entrance to Golden Gate Park which is also quite near the
Cole Valley neighborhood. In 2014, it’s easy to find plenty to do here. But,
don’t expect to see any long-haired hippies dressed in paisley tunics
and bell bottom pants.
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Sunday, February 16, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Weird Mystery Tales featuring Search for a Werewolf circa 1974
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Weird Mystery Tales Search for a Werewolf 74.pdf
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Monday, February 10, 2014
In the Reign of Harad IV by Steven Millhauser.pdf
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In the Reign of Harad IV by Steven Millhauser.pdf
In the Reign of Harad IV by Steven Millhauser.pdf
Friday, February 7, 2014
THE BAY BRIDGE IN PROGRESS
THE BAY BRIDGE IN PROGRESS - In February 2014, the de Young (a fine
art museum) will feature a new exhibition, on the San Francisco Oakland Bay
Bridge. As you may already know, the new Eastern Span was opened to traffic in
September 2013. The exhibit is a story of a structure but also a tale of the
city. We live in a changing technological landscape, with community patterns in
flux, the bridge is firmly embedded in our self-image, as an urban society. See
below for a link featuring examples or art pieces
which will be on display.
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#Picasso #Haring #Koons
#Warhol #Calder #Lichtenstein
#ReclaimedRoom #Gallery1044 #LowerPolkArtWalk #BayBridge #CityArtGallery #Bansky #SirronNorris
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