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    Barbette and the Cult of Sexual Mystification

    Barbette and the Cult of Sexual Mystification

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– To those who did not know or had forgotten, the revelation was electrifying. To those who knew, it was still exhilarating. A beautiful young woman, apparently…

    Stopping to Admire the Coffee and Scarlet the Corpse Flower

    Stopping to Admire the Coffee and Scarlet the Corpse Flower

    An infamously pungent, towering Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) named Scarlet went into rare full bloom on July 3, 2023, attracting hundreds to the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers to see and smell…

    Bits and Bites: The Column

    Bits and Bites: The Column

    By David Landis– As my regular readers know, with my Bits and Bites section, I try to keep my readers abreast of news in the restaurant industry in the Bay…

    Two Provocative Selections

    Two Provocative Selections

    By Philip Ruth– “There’s something arresting about it,” said my pal after she exclaimed “Whoa!” at the sight of a Toyota Crown curbside. She has seen my parade of press…

    44th Royal House

    By Kippy Marks– When a candidate campaigns to become a Grand Duke or Grand Duchess, there is always a representation of colors that allows voters to know whom they are…

    Kaitlyn at Fitness SF Transbay

    Kaitlyn at Fitness SF Transbay

    “Kettlebell Training is an incredible full body workout. When you combine all the different moves that can be done with a single kettlebell, you can target every part of the…

    Take Me Home with You: Bronson

    Take Me Home with You: Bronson

    “My name is Bronson! I am an 11-month-old, male Siberian Husky. I am friendly and outgoing, and am eagerly awaiting a family to introduce me to home life. Being a…

    Ferry Building 125th Anniversary

    Ferry Building 125th Anniversary

    Photos by Rink Members of “The Official Band of San Francisco,” our community’s own SF Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band, joined pedestrians, guests, city officials, and promoters dressed in period costumes for…

    Summer Fun at Clothing Optional Beaches: San Gregorio, Laguna Creek, and South Rodeo Beach

    Summer Fun at Clothing Optional Beaches: San Gregorio, Laguna Creek, and South Rodeo Beach

    By John Chen– For many of us who grew up in Southern California, going to the beach was a way of life. We played beach sports, frolicked in the ocean,…

    Trailblazing Trans TV Actor/Activist Shakina On Stage in the Bay Area for Special Benefit Performance

    Trailblazing Trans TV Actor/Activist Shakina On Stage in the Bay Area for Special Benefit Performance

    On Friday, August 18, Shakina will be taking the stage during TheatreWorks’ 20th Anniversary New Works Festival, sharing a night of transcendent tunes, followed by a dazzling dance party. At…