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    It Takes a Book Village

    It Takes a Book Village

    By Jewelle Gomez— If you’re looking desperately for something to read, wander over to the Catskill Mountain region of New York to the village of Hobart, which apparently has more…

    The Spinnaker: A Piquant Pelican Pod Port

    The Spinnaker: A Piquant Pelican Pod Port

    By David Landis, The Gay Gourmet— You’d think that finding a decent place to dine on the waterfront on San Francisco Bay would be easy, right? There’s Waterbar on the…

    Myths in the Bottle: Rethinking the Worm

    Myths in the Bottle: Rethinking the Worm

    By Dina Novarr— Every year, around the first week of May, American bars drape themselves in green, white, and red, pour margaritas by the gallon, and toast to Mexico. Somewhere…

    Cherries, Blueberries, and Apricots

    Cherries, Blueberries, and Apricots

    By Stella Singer— The season is picking up at the Castro Farmers’ Market! New seasonal vendors are popping up, and, as we head into summer, you will find a greater variety of…

    Rick Lafranchi of Nicasio Valley Cheese Company Will Be Missed

    Rick Lafranchi of Nicasio Valley Cheese Company Will Be Missed

    By Gordon Edgar— There is a lot of news to share this month, and, outside of some sale prices, none of it good. Sorry in advance. Starting out with a…

    War: What Is It Good For?

    War: What Is It Good For?

    By Joanie Juster— We have enjoyed more than our usual share of glorious weather this spring, with an abundance of jasmine, wisteria, roses, and more sweetening the air. All this…

    Smoke-Free Bar Patios: A Matter of Simple Common Sense

    Smoke-Free Bar Patios: A Matter of Simple Common Sense

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis— For decades, the City of San Francisco and the State of California have led the way to ensuring that places open to the public…

    Donna’s Chronicles, “If you haven’t yet attended an event…”

    Donna’s Chronicles, “If you haven’t yet attended an event…”

    By Donna Sachet— If you haven’t yet attended an event at the newly refurbished Castro Theatre, make plans now! In the short time it has been reopened, we have seen…

    Patrik Gallineaux: A Steward of Community, Culture, and Courage

    Patrik Gallineaux: A Steward of Community, Culture, and Courage

    By Kippy Marks— Some champions lead with volume. Others lead with velocity. But Patrick Gallineaux leads with presence—steady, intentional, and deeply rooted in love for his community. The fifteenth individual…

    Olga Talamante: The Impact of Service

    Olga Talamante: The Impact of Service

    By Tom LeNoble— San Francisco has always been a city in motion. Ideas take shape here and often reshape what comes next. But there is another rhythm here that moves…

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