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Looking Back on a Decade of Pride Articles
By Dr. Tim Seelig– Some days you just feel old. It happens from time to time, when you’re old. “What made you feel old today, Tim?” you ask. Thanks for…
SFO or PDX
By Dr. Tim Seelig– Everywhere I go these day, the first question people ask is if I like Portland, Oregon. The second question is if I miss living in San…
Lack, Lust, Loss, Love, and Luck
Dr. Tim Seelig– Last month’s article outlined three emotional buckets that contain most of life’s experiences: Tears, Laughs, and Chill Bumps. These experiences enrich our lives, and each is equally…
Community Women’s Orchestra International Women’s Day 2025 Concert
At the First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, the Community Women’s Orchestra (CWO) presented its annual International Women’s Day concert on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The program, entitled La Femme Francaise,…
Tears, Laughs, Chill Bumps
By Dr. Tim Seelig– You probably thought that TLC stood for Tender Loving Care. It usually does, but I’ve used the acronym differently for decades in programming music for concerts.…
The Soul Circle Jewelry Collection by Nadirah Shakoor
In addition to her storied career as a recording artist and live performer, Nadirah Shakoor has developed a popular line of original jewelry. Her works combine beads, charms, and other…
The Simple Joys of Elderhood
By Dr. Tim Seelig– We spend our lives dreaming about this thing called retirement. All those years, we make an uninformed assumption we will retire with all the faculties and…
Grammy Nominee Nadirah Shakoor: ‘Walking in the Light of Grace, Gratitude, and Endless Possibilities’
Janet Jackson, Madonna, Quincy Jones, and Jimmy Buffett all have one powerhouse artist in common, Nadirah Shakoor. This unforgettably soulful and sultry singer performed with these memorable greats and is…
SF Pride Band Honors Retiring Pete Nowlen and Seeks Applicants for Concert Band Artistic Director
Photos courtesy of San Francisco Pride Band The San Francisco Pride Band’s (SFPB) current Artistic Director for Concert Band, Pete Nowlen, is retiring. Appointed to this key position in August…
The Changer and the Changed 50th Anniversary Concerts
Photos by Irene Young In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the iconic album The Changer and the Changed, legendary singer/songwriter Cris Williamson presented two sold-out concerts at the Freight &…
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