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Battles without honor and humanity: this week's new movies
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May 17Shirley MacLaine and Jack Black in "Bernie." Photo courtesy of Millennium Entertainment While all the cool kids are at Cannes, us losers are stuck stateside to contemplate the two big Hollywood movies opening this week: Battleship, which stars Liam Nee... »
The Performant: Traveler's tales
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May 17The WE Players' courageous Odyssey on Angel Island It’s an overcast morning, typical San Francisco springtime, but upon disembarking from the Angel Island ferry at Ayala Cove, we are transported imaginatively to the island kingdom of Ithaca, where a me... »
Live Shots: Livening up Mendell Plaza
Pixel Vision
May 17Every Saturday, as part of a 12-week free concert series, the Bayview Opera House transforms Mendell Plaza into a music-filled oasis. (I visited on May 12 and fell in love with the sounds and sights of this Bayview spot.) While listening to soulful liv... »
More Instagram Images of GGB75
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May 16Submitted Instagram images of the Golden Gate Bridge.Photo Credit: bayareadiscoverymuseum/Instagram »
San Francisco's U.S. Mint On Its 75th
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May 16A rare look inside.Photo Credit: Joe Rosato Jr »
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Herbivoracious Book Tour: Interview with Michael Natkin
Bay Area Bites
May 22Mary Ladd profiles blogger Michael Natkin, a Seattle cook who created the award-winning Herbivoracious blog and has a new cookbook. Natkin describes what it's like to be on tour and possibly opening a pop-up restaurant that is a live version of his blog. »
BIRDING TRIPS STILL OPEN
Towheeblog
May 21I am leading some birding trips later this year that are still open for participants. MOUNTAIN BIRDING, BASED IN ASHLAND, SPONSORED BY KLAMATH BIRD OBSERVATORY. JUNE 29-JULY 1. You can read more about it here. It will include a full day in the Sisk... »
Eating in Portland: A Weekend Away
Bay Area Bites
May 18Megan Gordon escapes to Portland for a very quick weekend trip where she discovers Sweet and Salty cookies, strong cocktails, even stronger coffee, and some very spicy chicken wings. This article begins to answer the question, where to eat and drink in... »
Schooners Coastal Kitchen and Bar
Bay Area Bites
May 17May 18-20, The Monterey Bay Aquarium is having their annual “Cooking for Solutions” with over 70 chefs and 60 wineries. Chef Waller and Schooners Coastal Kitchen will be participating. »
Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Rivoli, The Chairman (Food Truck), Station House Café
Bay Area Bites
May 17Restaurants reviewed: Rivoli Restaurant (Berkeley), The Chairman (Food Truck in San Francisco, Bay Area), Station House Café (Point Reyes Station) »