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    Enormous Vase at de Young Is an Ode to Wine

    Enormous Vase at de Young Is an Ode to Wine

    In front of the de Young sits Poème de la vigne aka “Poem of the vine” (1877–1878, cast in 1882), a monumental bronze vase by Gustave Doré (French, 1832–1883) that…

    Gentrification

    (Editor’s Note: Teacher Lyndsey Schlax of the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts recently taught the nation’s first on-site high school LGBT course, according to district officials. She…

    Poetry in Motion

    Poetry in Motion

    Michele Karlsberg: How does a poem begin for you? Is it with an idea, a form, or an image? Why is poetry important? Michael Broder: A poem usually begins for…

    Hello in There

    Hello in There

    We’re talking about Inside Out Fitness. That means your exercise routine is internally motivated and directed. That means you can feel your body’s desire to move, and it tells you…

    Preparation + Caring = Fun!

    Preparation + Caring = Fun!

    My boyfriend had never been to a synagogue for a regular Sabbath service, let alone for a bar or bat mitzvah, so I had more than just a little trepidation…

    Happiness Is Not Enough

    Happiness Is Not Enough

    In September 1944, Viktor Frankl, a prominent Jewish psychiatrist in Vienna, was transported to Auschwitz along with his pregnant wife and parents. By the time the camp was liberated, his…

    Feminists to Feministas: Women of Color in Prints and Posters

    Feminists to Feministas: Women of Color in Prints and Posters

    A new exhibit of rare posters is now being featured at the GLBT History Museum until July 4. “Feminists to Feministas: Women of Color in Prints and Posters” contains 29…

    Obituary: JD Taylor (1946–2016)

    Obituary: JD Taylor (1946–2016)

    By Naomi “Copper Jet” It is with deep sadness, still reeling in shock from the swiftness of her decline, that I must announce the death of my longtime poly partner…

    Curated: Oscar de la Renta – The Retrospective

    Curated: Oscar de la Renta – The Retrospective

    The world premiere retrospective of designer Oscar de la Renta’s work opens on March 12 at the de Young Museum’s Herbst Exhibition Galleries. The exhibit will celebrate the life and…

    Take Me Home With You

    Take Me Home With You

    “Summer is right around the corner, and you know what that means…time for the clothes to come off! Let me help you get your beautiful self ready. My name is…