Had enough of “staycations”? Want a travel destination that won’t break the piggy bank? Portland, Oregon is more than recycling, kale chips and polar fleece. This pacific northwest city is alive with quirky culture. There’s a couple of mandatory details to discuss first. One: Watch at least one episode of “Portlandia” to understand this Berkeley-er-than-thou…
Imagine your delight when you gain entrance to the super secret private art gallery located down an unmarked walkway along San Francisco’s Embarcadero. Tango Diva takes you on a sneak preview of the Pilara Foundation’s current show titled HERE, showcasing 34 photographers interpreting San Francisco. One highlight is the pairing of Eadweard Muybridge’s famed city…
A collector you’ve never heard of has opened a pop-up gallery in a space you have never seen to showcase a remarkable collection of 20th century photography. It’s so large the SFMOMA would have to create another building the size of the new Fisher wing. To find the gallery, you must wander down an unmarked…
Last chance to splurge on art. This weekend, Oct 31 & Nov 1 is the grand finale of San Francisco Open Studios at Hunters Point Shipyard in San Francisco.There are 300 artist who once a year agree to open their studios to you, the inquiring art enthusiast, allowing you free open access to the Hunters…