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Dr. Felipe Sanchez Paris September 29, 1941 – July 31, 2013 Dr. Felipe (Phillip L) Sanchez Paris, who was for a brief period Acting Director of Elections for the City & County of San Francisco, died at home peacefully in his sleep July 31, 2013. Born in Gary, Indiana in 1941, he graduated from Georgetown … More Liturgy of Thanksgiving for Felipe Sanchez Paris (RIP).
Ruth Asawa, the legendary Japanese-American sculptor, founder of the San Francisco School of the Arts, and a strong supporter of de Young Museum, died August 6, 2013, at age 87. Her work can be seen around the City; her famous wire-lamps were exhibited at de Young in 2006. RIP.
The Lucas Cultural Arts Museum on their path to a site in San Francisco’s Presidio. By Lupita Peimbert Smile, the “Force,” may come to the Presidio. Promising to bring discovery, education, and innovation, the Lucas Cultural Arts Museum held an open house Monday, as one of three finalists to redevelop a site in one of … More This time again George, keep the smile on!
“I am 62 or 63 years old, not sure exactly,” he told me after I exchanged $1 for one of the American flags he was selling in downtown San Francisco. Standing up on the corner, with one of those plastic little tubes on his nose, from what appeared to be a little oxygen tank that … More American Pride, Veteran Honor
FLYNG MEN in Santiago Yancuictlalpan (Cuetzalan, Edo. de Puebla), Mexico..
Every culture and subculture has its rituals, conventions, and traditions. Check out the Flying Men from Puebla, and men wearing costumes and dancing for a very important religious celebration! In this video, people celebrate and come to see “Los Voladores at “Las Fiestas de Santiago Yancuictlalpan,” near Cuetzálan Puebla, in Mexico. Las Fiestas de Santiago … More FLYNG MEN in Santiago Yancuictlalpan (Cuetzalan, Edo. de Puebla), Mexico.
By Lupita Peimbert Growing up in the 70’s, I saw how it was the norm to have a guest room in the house. Family and friends would stay comfortably there during their vacation, or for a wedding in town, or while visiting the family for a wide scope of happy-to-sad occasions. The unspoken rule was … More What happened to the guest room?
Artist Michael Feldman was walking around San Francisco when he saw an influx of light at a corner. He started painting…just because! The house is the one above Casa María, a neighborhood store on South Van Ness in the Mission District. Feldman is an established, independent artist and gallery owner who loves painting landscapes, city-views, … More The House in the Corner
By Lupita Peimbert. This afternoon when I got off the Metro, I was hoping to find her again. She was walking asking for money. I realized she is very petite. I came her way, putting on her hands a container full of delicious, warm Mexican food. I told her in my poor French “for you … More A woman who did not believe she was beautiful.
Tango dancers gather outside the opera to enjoy the evening and the music, and do what they love most: dancing!
Culture is all that we create, every moment. Art is an expression of the self that cannot be qualified as high or low, good or bad, for it reflects a perspective. Having “culture” It is not about knowing who did what, or what is that form, thing, and movement called. It is about becoming an … More Culture is all that we create.
Le Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Mediterranée – MUCEM – Marseille now has MUCEM, a new option for learning about the past, understanding the present, and perhaps envisioning the future of this jewel city by the sea. MUCEM, the initials in French for Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, stands out strong … More Experiencing the flavors of Marseille at MUCEM
A city worth visiting on your next trip to Europe. By Lupita Peimbert. Located in the South of France, Marseille reminds me of a mature woman whose beauty has been enhanced by struggle and victory. She has been seating in front of the Mediterranean for many centuries. This attractive city is like an interesting person to … More Have you been to Marseille lately?
By Lupita Peimbert (United States) – One thing is clear to me, the “Comprehensive Immigration Reform and Other Purposes Bill” currently in Congress, has interests and objectives that focus on the United States attracting and retaining the highly educated, highly talented, or highly entrepreneurial of the world. The adults undocumented immigrants are not the priority. … More Perspectives on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
By Lupita Peimbert. Back from the theater, I closely observe Parisians on the Metro train. Long, sad-looking faces. Some passengers appear fatigued. The handsome guy seating in front of me looks depressed, and so the beautiful woman next to him. Further back I see a young man focusing on one single point, eyes wide open. … More How to Become Parisian in One Hour!
By Lupita Peimbert (Paris) – The Forum for New Diplomacy presented a conversation with prosecutor Fatou Bensouda of the International Criminal Court. The event was hosted by the International Herald Tribune, and the Academie Diplomatique Internationale, and facilitated by journalist Marlise Simons, on Tuesday, March 20. With jurisdiction in more than 120 countries, Bensouda’s leadership … More Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda: Justice and accountability are key to peace
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