Announcements for October 2021.
Announcements: October 2021
Historical Photo: Quintara’s Doomed Dune
This view is looking northwest on Quintara Street at Sunset Boulevard around 1940.
Beloved Outer Sunset Florist Shop Gutted by Fire: Arson Suspected
A burglar broke into Frank’s Floral Shop at 1821 Irving St. by prying the door frame from the wall. After getting $8 for the trouble, what started as theft then became arson.
Sunset Resident Edits Film Documenting Countercultural Comics Artist
Inner Sunset resident Victoria B. Fender is one of the editors of “Bad Attitude: The Art of Spain Rodriguez,” one of the films to be featured at in the Mill Valley Film Festival.
‘Cooking Together’: Purslane, an Amazing Edible Weed
I was thrilled to rediscover purslane at a small market in the Sunset that carries ethnic food items. I had also witnessed these leafy greens sold in outdoor markets in Mexico. Apparently, purslane grows wild almost everywhere in the world as it does not need much care or a good soil.
Sponsored: Open Studios at Earthfire Arts, Oct. 16 and 17
Join us for our annual fall group art show featuring local artists on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct.17 noon-6 p.m. Free. The event will showcase the works (paintings and sculptures) of Kate Favetti, Barbara Lim, Ed Rapin, Les Ford, Asima Arif and more.
We Need to Reduce Toxic Herbicide Use in San Francisco
This note is from Anastasia Glikshtern, an officer of San Francisco Forest Alliance and a long-time San Franciscan.
Letter to the Editor: Documentary on Stephanie at Gus’
Our short doc profiles Stephanie, the owner of San Francisco’s oldest independent bait and tackle shop. Stephanie is full of jokes and charisma. She embodies what it means to be a San Franciscan.
Cartoon: ‘Put Your Ad Here’ by Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Police Blotter: Sunset District
Police activity in the Sunset District in Sept, 2021.
City Hall: Gordon Mar
When the pandemic started, one of the earliest and broadest measures the City took to protect public health was mandating the closure of thousands of small businesses. Before we had vaccines and before we knew the efficacy of masking, physical distance was the bluntest and best instrument we had to use, and we used it – sacrificing livelihoods to save lives.
Real Estate: John Lee
Do you ever wonder where all the commission money goes in a real estate transaction? With prices so high in our area, it is a significant amount of money.
Lifelong Learner Finds a Home and Community at Stonestown YMCA
Judith Ottoson’s long relationship with the YMCA began when she was a child after she nearly drowned in one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes.
‘Flower Piano’ Draws Huge Crowds
A young musician entertains the crowd at Flower Piano. More than 60,000 music lovers (70% of whom were San Franciscans) came to the event at the Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park Sept. 17-21.
The Show Must Go On: Richmond’s 4 Star Theatre Gets New Owner
After almost 30 years of running the 4 Star Theatre on Clement Street, Frank Lee has sold it so he can concentrate on his other theaters in the Marina District.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 