To appreciate La Posarela, a yearly performance during the Holidays, one must be somewhat familiar with Mexican traditions. Mix Las Posadas and La Pastorela, and add a few popular Spanish Villancicos, and there you have it! La Posarela. At the Brava Theater in the Mission District, a group of musicians, comedians, actors, and a choir … More LA POSARELA – A bilingual tradition a La San Francisco!
Amaluna es el nuevo show del “Circo que sigue al sol” 😉 y empieza esta semana en San Francisco. If you have never seen Cirque du Soleil, you are up for a nice surprise. Cirque du Soleil is high quality entertainment, mixing the best acrobats, jugglers and other circus performers with music, songs, amazing costumes, … More “Amaluna” en San Francisco – [Bilingual Post]
Hoy celebramos el Día de los Muertos, una tradición religiosa-popular en Latinoamérica, especialmente en México. La muerte es causa de preocupación para muchos, para el mexicano, en cambio, es símbolo de reverencia combinada con broma. El escritor Octavio Paz lo dijo muy bien: “Para el habitante de Nueva York, París o Londres, la muerte es … More Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead
Today is the opening of David Hockney’s exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Can’t wait to see it! The British artist assembled this exclusively for this part of the world. I saw a preview and it looks amazing! The image below is a drawing of Yosemite Park made on an iPad. ¿Cómo … More Big. For California. By David Hockney.
[Uncensored and unedited] End of September is beautiful in San Francisco. The City is not as cold, windy, or foggy. At least not where I am, somewhere between Hayes Valley and the Haight. Oracle’s Open World is happening this week, and I can only imagine the amazing things going on out there, in Geeky World. … More Over 35 in San Francisco
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).
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!
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
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
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!
…and the the dangling carrot to get the Latino Vote, to get the NPP vote, and to get the vote of others who appreciate the contributions of immigrants, is anything related to changing our current immigration system. The more I learn about the “break” announced by President Obama to some qualifying DREAM ACT students, often … More The “Break” to DREAMers kicks off a dirty Presidential Election Fight…
Singles Auction, a Fundraising Success!.
The community at large honors Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender members of our communities across the US. The June celebrations were kicked off by PRIDE in Guerneville, California, a small, close-knit community by the Russian River, surrounded by Redwoods. It is what I call a Treasure Town, and a must see!
The work of 40 Oaxaca artists influenced by Rufino Tamayo… on display at the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco June 1 to August 9, free to the public. This is a good opportunity to see the work of contemporary Zapotec artists, like Calixto Robles. Rufino Tamayo was a … More Rufino Tamayo’s Legacy at ConsulMex SF
I believe I believe Ross Mirkarimi deserves to have his job back as San Francisco Sheriff because of his record as elected official, the local legislative pieces he has led or supported when he was SF Supervisor -such as the ban on plastic bags and other pro-environment measures, and his stand on important issues as … More I support Ross Mirkarimi for San Francisco Sheriff
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