New Proposal Could Expand Outside Lands
A proposed contract extension that would keep the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in Golden Gate Park through 2021 would also allow for more people to attend the event in future years.
SF Style: Orange and Silver Chic
Austin, sitting and chatting with a friend in Union Square, caught our eye with his wondrous locks and colorful outfit composed of an orange sweater, floral print Oxford, white jacket and shiny metallic Doc Martens.
“It’s just something I threw on,” he explained to us, “It was muggy this morning, and I wanted to wear something bright.”
Asked to described his style, Austin says “I’m a butch queen kind of femme. I like close fitting things, but I keep a masculine swag.” His favorite stores include Dr. Marten, Wasteland, American Apparel, Marc Jacobs, but he also enjoys creating his own clothes from purchased fabrics of heavy jersey and brocade. He mentions he was wearing Mickey Mouse ears the other day, just for fun.
Commenting on the San Francisco style scene, Austin says “It’s emerging. I see a lot of new things here. I hang out in the Haight a lot, where I see a lot of grunge hipsters.”
Ashkon Returns With ‘We Are the Champions’
Just when it seemed safe to move past the Giants World Series victory and associated hangovers, Ashkon revisits Orange October with a new video featuring his spin on the on the Queen classic “We Are the Champions.”
Devastating Photos of Hurricane Sandy’s Destruction
Hurricane Sandy blew into the Eastern side of our continent and left many devastated. The internet took notice, and Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram became sources to share information and images, real and doctored, of the so-called “Frankenstorm.”
Giants Victory Parade Set For Halloween
A remarkable season and remarkable playoff run for the San Francisco Giants will be celebrated on Wednesday with a victory parade up Market Street to City Hall.
Best Giants Memes of the Web
The Giants did it—it only took four games to win the World Series and sweep the Detroit Tigers out of any chance of victory. To celebrate, here are some of our favorite Giants memes found in various corners of the Internet.
Baristas in the hood: Cafe La Taza
Today, we profile Cafe La Taza, in the heart of Union Square, home of tourists, tourism employees, hotel laborers, hustlers, office nine-to-fivers, shoppers and art students.
Boreal Ski Resort Set to Open
The first major snowfall in the Sierra Mountains has skiers rejoicing as Boreal will be opening up its slopes on Friday.
Register to Vote – Last Chance is Monday
With the election just about two weeks ago, Monday is the last day to register to vote.
Planners Approve Plans for Tallest SF Building
The San Francisco Planning Commission has approved plans for what would become the tallest building in the city, the 61-story Transbay Tower.
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