Night of “El Grito” in San Francisco

Mexicans in the San Francisco Bay Area celebrated the night of “El Grito” on Friday, Sep 15th, which precedes Independendence Day (September 16th). San Francisco’s Mayor London Breed welcomed community and business leaders for a ceremony at City Hall, followed by the enactment of El Grito’s “¡Viva México! at the balcony. The event was organized … More Night of “El Grito” in San Francisco

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Thousands Enjoyed Flower Piano 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

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

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

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Sound Baths: An Ancient Practice With Modern Benefits

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

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

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

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Palm Springs and San Miguel de Allende Formally Sister Cities

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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.

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Racial Resentment

RACIAL RESENTMENT – David C. Wilson, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy @UC Berkeley gave a lecture about racial resentment and how structural racism is not the major factor challenging the status quo on opportunities for African Americans. I took from his lecture that it is each one of us who, by inaction, … More Racial Resentment

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