San Francisco Must-See: Maira Kalman’s quirky new exhibit

San Francisco Must-See: Maira Kalman’s quirky new exhibit

Bizarre, fun, colorful; there are so many words to describe Maira Kalman’s exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. Entitled “Various Illuminations (of a Crazy World),” nothing is lost on Kalman for whom the everyday charm of a nicely wrapped package holds as much interest as the state of democracy in America today….

Happy Birthday Hotel Diva! Prezzies for Us? We love Goody Bags!
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Happy Birthday Hotel Diva! Prezzies for Us? We love Goody Bags!

Planning a trip to the city by the bay? Hotel Diva in San Francisco is offering mega discounts to guests in celebration of their 25th birthday. Book now through August and receive a big discount for being a guest! Hotel Diva is located at 440 Geary Street, San Francisco, within walking distance of Union Square,…

It’s All About the Hand Crafted Goodies! The Renegade Craft Fair!

It’s All About the Hand Crafted Goodies! The Renegade Craft Fair!

Come support local artists and take something home with you! The nationally acclaimed Renegade Craft Fair will be returning to the Festival Pavilion at San Francisco’s Fort Mason on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The fair is a premier venue for emerging designers of affordable art goods…

San Francisco: Vinyasa Yoga @ the W

San Francisco: Vinyasa Yoga @ the W

The beautiful W San Francisco Hotel has joined forces with lululemon athletica, creator of yoga inspired athletic gear, to provide FREE yoga classes. Hosted by lululemon, these complimentary sessions begin on Wednesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. and continue every other Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. throughout 2010. Participants are also invited to take a refreshing…

Bitten by the Bug: Academy of Art’s Annual Spring Show a heady mix of local talent
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Bitten by the Bug: Academy of Art’s Annual Spring Show a heady mix of local talent

To say San Francisco’s Academy of Art is omnipresent is an understatement. Between student housing, numerous campus outposts and signature black buses, one can easily start considering the institution just part of the landscape that is our City. Last week, in just such an unaware state, I passed the Academy’s windows. As if a tractor beam of…