Category: Culture

Thousands Enjoyed Flower Piano 2023

September 13, 2023

One of the most amazing events that combines music with nature, took place September 8 through September 12, 2023, in San Francisco. The original idea came from musician Mauro Fortissimo and his partner Dean Mermell. First it was a piano placed outdoors in Half Moon Bay, one evening in February 2013. Fortissimio played music, people loved, and it was called “Sunset Piano”. After a book and a documentary, the two partnered with the San Francisco Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park for what is now known as “Flower Piano.” The first Flower Piano event was in 2016 and it has been loved by the community, growing in attendance every year. It is estimated that in 2023, on its 8th edition, thousands participated, from local and Bay Area Residents to tourists in addition to musicians and artists. … More Thousands Enjoyed Flower Piano 2023

Distractions, One of the Few Iconic Stores Left in Haight-Ashbury is Set to Close this October

September 2, 2023

By Lupita Franco Peimbert One of the iconic San Francisco stores and a hippies and burners’ treasure trunk is about to close for good. Located in the famous Haight-Ashbury, “Distractions,” known for extravagant costumes reminiscent of the Victorian era, Steampunk, the 1960s and 1970s, and other counter cultures, will be non-existent after October 31, 2023. … More Distractions, One of the Few Iconic Stores Left in Haight-Ashbury is Set to Close this October

Sound Baths: An Ancient Practice With Modern Benefits

August 22, 2023

By Lupita Franco Peimbert It is Monday night, the beginning of the week. For most people, the week starts with list of things to do and goals to achieve; the wheel must keep going. But not at the Church of 8 Wheels in San Francisco, where for approximately one hour, dozens of people will immerse … More Sound Baths: An Ancient Practice With Modern Benefits

San Miguel de Allende y Palm Springs Firman Acuerdo de Ciudades Hermanas

August 4, 2023

Promoverán un mayor entendimiento cultural e intercambio económico. En una pequeña reunión en el Palacio Municipal Garberat en San Miguel de Allende, una delegación de Palm Springs encabezada por la alcaldesa Grace Garner firmó un Acuerdo de Ciudades Hermanas con el alcalde de San Miguel, Mauricio Trejo. Propietarios de negocios, residentes, y expatriados asistieron a … More San Miguel de Allende y Palm Springs Firman Acuerdo de Ciudades Hermanas

Palm Springs and San Miguel de Allende Formally Sister Cities

August 4, 2023

Sister Cities: An Agreement to Deepen Cultural Understanding and Economic Exchange. In a small gathering at the Palacio Municipal Garberat in San Miguel de Allende, a delegation from Palm Springs led by Mayor Grace Garner signed a Sister Cities Agreement with San Miguel’s Mayor Mauricio Trejo. Local business owners, residents and expats attended the ceremony … More Palm Springs and San Miguel de Allende Formally Sister Cities

Palm Springs y San Miguel de Allende formalizarán acuerdo de Ciudades Hermanas

August 3, 2023

Las bellas ciudades de Palm Springs, CA y San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato se convertirán formalmente en Ciudades Hermanas este Viernes 4 de Agosto, estrechando así lazos culturales y comerciales. La alcaldesa Grace Garner y el alcalde Mauricio Trejo firmarán el acuerdo de Ciudades Hermanas (Sister Cities) en el Palacio Municipal Garberat, ubicado en la … More Palm Springs y San Miguel de Allende formalizarán acuerdo de Ciudades Hermanas

August is Transgender History Month in San Francisco, and the First in the Nation

August 2, 2023

“Our history is a vivid and captivating account of sacrifice, transformation, joy, and a journey towards personal liberation” Jupiter Peraza, TRANSGENDER ACTIVIST -Jupiter Peraza, Transgender Activist (August 2, 2023) – After raising the Transgender Flag at City Hall, Mayor London Breed and a small group of community leaders and youth gathered to formally recognize August … More August is Transgender History Month in San Francisco, and the First in the Nation

La música del cine de oro en la Sinfónica de San Francisco, y algo mas.

July 26, 2023

Uno de los conciertos de verano de la Sinfónica de San Francisco fue dedicado a la Época de Oro del cine norteamericano, y estuvo de lo más interesante. El concierto se realizó el 22 de Julio en Davies Symphony Hall. Bajo la excelente conducción de Edwin Outwater y con Sterling Elliot estelarizando con el violoncello, … More La música del cine de oro en la Sinfónica de San Francisco, y algo mas.

Conciertos de Verano en la Sinfónica de San Francisco

July 11, 2023

El 6 de Julio, bajo la conducción de Joshua Weilerstein, los talentosos músicos ofrecieron la Sinfonía número 9 de Dvorák, hecha presumiblemente para evocar sus raíces bohemias y  experiencias en América. … More Conciertos de Verano en la Sinfónica de San Francisco

SF Jazz on Fillmore Street

July 2, 2023

If there is one thing people in San Francisco and in the Bay Area should remember, it is this: there is always something to do. Take the SF Jazz Festival this weekend. It’s a great opportunity to get out, walk, support street vendors, and most if all, listen to live music. SF Jazz is on … More SF Jazz on Fillmore Street

3 Things About the Great Pyramid of Cholula

April 21, 2023

A pre-Columbian Mesoamerican archeological site, this pyramid is as mysterious as amazing. … More 3 Things About the Great Pyramid of Cholula

The Late Night Revelry at Grace Cathedral

February 23, 2023

It was a fun night at Grace Cathedral. The Carnivale’s Late Night Revelry was designed as a place to relax and dance, with an open bar and plenty of space to meet people and talk. The lighting was phenomenal, adding dimensions and spirit to an already architecturally multidimensional structure and a center abundant in spirit.  … More The Late Night Revelry at Grace Cathedral

Black History Month

February 4, 2023

Afro-Mexicans and the abolition of slavery in Mexico. … More Black History Month

Of Community and Contribution

February 2, 2023

It was a joy to see Mr. Bill Somerville and Malcolm Margolin, trailblazers devoted to social justice, arts, and culture. Bill and I were going to have a conversation over lunch in Oakland, but we detoured, ending at the Art House and Cultural Center in Berkeley. I have known and admired Mr. Somerville for several … More Of Community and Contribution

Febrero es el mes del amor

February 1, 2023

Esto no es ciencia espacial, pero es importante para los seres humanos. ¿Quién no ha experimentado el amor romántico y al contrario?