Five Reasons Why You Need to Visit the New Tenderloin Museum
Thu, 07/23/2015 - 16:39 — Michael Pang
Explore the colorful and exciting history of one of San Francisco's fascinating neighborhoods; The Tenderloin.
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San Francisco Travel Association’s Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision on Right to Same Sex Marriage
Fri, 06/26/2015 - 13:21 — afinke
Joe D’Alessandro, president and CEO of the San Francisco Travel Association, released the following statement on the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States that the Constitution guarantees a nationwide right to same-sex marriage.
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How I See San Francisco: Castro Theatre Organist David Hegarty
There are few people with a deeper connection to the Castro District than David Hegarty. For more than 30 years, he has played the mighty Wurlitzer organ in the landmark Castro Theatre. In 2015, he led a campaign to build one of the largest organs in the world at the theater, which will allow daily performances to continue and expand educational opportunities.
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Bet You Don’t Know This About The Castro’s Fabulous New Sidewalks: Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf
(1882-1941)
Pioneer of modernist literature and feminist whose work explored the artistic, sexual and religious roles imposed upon women during her lifetime.
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Bet You Don’t Know This About The Castro’s Fabulous New Sidewalks: Tom Waddell
Tom Waddell
(1937-1987)
Physician, decathlete and co-founder of the Gay Games which created an international community of LGBT athletes and helped to shatter stereotypes of LGBT people worldwide.
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Bet You Don’t Know This About The Castro’s Fabulous New Sidewalks: Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
(1854-1900)
Irish dramatist, poet, novelist and essayist known for his biting wit, flamboyant dress, glittering conversation and enduring artistic acheivements.
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Bet You Don’t Know This About The Castro’s Fabulous New Sidewalks: Jane Addams
Jane Addams
(1860-1935)
Pioneering social reformer, activist for women's rights and world peace, public philosopher, author, first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Bet You Don’t Know This About The Castro’s Fabulous New Sidewalks: James Baldwin
James Baldwin
(1924-1987)
Eloquent novelist, essayist, poet, social critic, civil rights leader and passionate advocate for racial equality and human rights for gays.
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Bet You Don’t Know This About The Castro’s Fabulous New Sidewalks: George Choy
George Choy
(1960-1993)
Passionate activist for queer Asians and Pacific Islanders and AIDS awareness who was instrumental in bringing LGBT counseling programs into San Francisco public high schools.
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Bet You Don’t Know This About The Castro’s Fabulous New Sidewalks: Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo
(1907-1954)
Artist who used indigenous symbols, imagery, colors and traditions of Mexican culture to resolutely depict and celebrate women's form and experience.
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