By Jewelle Gomez– I remember my grandparents’ first television set; stations broadcast only during certain hours. When channels went off at the end of the day, a test pattern was…
By John Lewis and Stuart Gaffney– When legendary actor and civil rights pioneer Sidney Poitier died earlier this month, we were struck to learn that Poitier credited the dignity he…
By Donna Sachet– The Imperial Court of San Francisco welcomes you to the month of February and a return to in-person events celebrating over 50 years of charitable fundraising, exciting…
Fiona and Jane (short stories) by Jane Chen Ho A witty, warm, and irreverent book of stories that follows the lives of two young Taiwanese American women as they navigate…
Gordo by Jaime Cortez Set in and around a farm labor camp outside Watsonville in the 1970s, the stories comprising Gordo are at once moving, funny, peculiar, and utterly charming.…
By Julie Peri– Here’s a quick tip for using extension cords. When you attach two cords together, use a knot to keep them together. That way when you tug on…
By Heather Freyer– The seasonal flavors of mid-winter star in this well-balanced cocktail. The tang of Bacardí Spiced Rum and ginger ale complements the sweetness of fresh apple juice. Spiced,…
By David Landis– You’ve heard of extreme skiing, and extreme snowboarding. But Extreme Pizza? That’s the brainchild of Extreme Pizza CEO Todd Parent, who has guided this company devoted to…
(Editor’s Note: Legendary entertainer, fundraiser, and San Francisco Bay Times columnist Donna Sachet has not only attended countless events at the Castro Theatre over the decades, but has also performed…
By John Chen– 2021 was supposed to be the year where everything returned to normal. COVID-19 was supposed to be under control as vaccines became readily available. At this time…
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