By Lina Broydo Selena Gomez Can Cook Even celebrities get intrigued by discovering their talents in the kitchen. HBO Max is following actress/singer Selena Gomez into the kitchen as part of a new original series, Selena + Chef, via the streaming service. The 10-episode series which debuted mid August, features Gomez as she is joined (remotely) by a different chef to …
By Lina Broydo Virtual Centennial Celebration of Perfect 36 August 26 at 5:30 p.m. This timely digital presentation of Perfect 36 not only celebrates a historic anniversary of Women’s Equality Day and the Centennial of the 19th Amendment, but reminds us all to honor these women by exercising the hard fought right to vote as the 2020 election approaches. …
By Lina Broydo United States Post Office Releases Ruth Asawa Stamps August 13, 2020 With these stamps the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is paying tribute and honors pioneering Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa (1926-2013), a well known San Francisco artist, by launching the Ruth Asawa stamps showcasing her whimsical wire sculptures art. Each pane includes …
By Lina Broydo “How to Raise Successful People” August 18 at 11 a.m. PDT; 2 p.m. EDT Join the San Francisco-Kraków Sister Cities Association for a special webinar discussion of the acclaimed book “How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results” with its author Esther Wojcicki, award-winning journalist, educator, founder of the Palo Alto High School Media Arts Program, and …
By Lina Broydo Four Bay Area U-pick Farms A delicious outing to visit farms and pick peaches, berries and organic produce is a great way to escape from your prolonged home hibernation and head to the organic farms in the Bay Area. Nothing tastes better than the U-pick fruits of your own labor. Coronavirus shutdown-prompted …
By Lina Broydo “Judith Leiber: Master Craftsman” in the Museum in Florida While most of the glamorous fashion galas, including the most popular Met Gala in New York, have been canceled or postponed due to the pandemic, the Jewish Museum in Florida does not want you to be sad or disappointed. You can now stay …
By Lina Broydo “Hershey Felder: Beethoven” July 12, 2020 at 5 p.m. PDT, 7 pm CDT, 8 pm EDT Enjoy an exclusive live-stream theatrical event live from Florence, Italy to your home in The Bay Area as TheatreWorks of Palo Alto is ready to livestream performance of “Hershey Felder: Beethoven” directed by Joel Zwick. Felder will …
By Lina Broydo A Virtual Monterey Vacation Have a rehearsal to your actual vacation to Monterey when the COVID-19 decides to leave us for good. So for now let’s have a virtual Monterey vacation by visiting your favorite spots while enjoying the comfort of your home wearing your PJs. Monterey Bay Aquarium is Opening its …
By Lina Broydo Nature is Calling – Take Your Dad for a Walk in the Presidio Park Happy Father’s Day! Father’s Day is celebrated every day. But this will be a special gift for Dad: your family’s outing after being cocooned at home for the past four months. And Presidio Park in San Francisco is …
By Lina Broydo Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Weekend Celebrations at Presidio in San Francisco February 14, 15 and 16, served at dinner time The Commissary Valentine’s Day Dinner February 14, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Treat the one you love with a five-course pre-fix menu with an optional wine pairing Valentine’s Weekend Specials: Presidio Social Club …