Katy Atchison
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A Love Letter to San Francisco’s Mission District in 2006
Of all the things I miss the most about living in SF, I miss The Mission in 2006 the most. Back in 2006, The Mission looked much different than it does today. I look back on the mid-2000s with fondness… favorite thrift stores, hole-in-the-wall spots to eat, and the best
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The Art of Moving Massive Art: Inside Artifact Logistics
Giant sculptural art is a wonder to be seen. Depending on the piece, you can walk around it and interact with it. As viewers, we tend to pick apart the meaning behind the art we’re looking at or we think about how it was constructed. But… how did it get
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This Literary Magazine Release Party Will Be Epic!
The Huge Release Party for the Literary Magazine In case you haven’t heard, we just put out an incredible literary magazine called The Dreams I Dreamt: Letters to San Francisco thanks to a grant from the Civic Joy Fund. It’s a gift to San Francisco, where 19 of The City’s
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The Artists Behind Naga & The Captainess: A Burning Man 2024 Highlight
There’s one part of Burning Man that is universally understood – the art installations featured are some of the most incredible in the world. This year, my favorite piece is Naga And The Captainess (Naga), a magnificent 150-foot interactive art installation that blends impeccable craftsmanship with captivating storytelling. Currently being
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Just Announced: Sound Summit Festival Rocks Mt. Tam This Summer
Summer festival season is fully underway in The Bay. The historic Mountain Theatre in Mill Valley will be hosting Sound Summit on Saturday, September 7 for a full day music festival featuring an incredible line up and stunning bay views. Headliners include rock and folk legends Courtney Barnett and Kurt
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The Musical Prodigy You Should Know: Asher Belsky
The Bay Area is full of incredible musicians, and if you haven’t caught on yet, discovering new local musicians is one of my favorite pastimes. I’m excited to share my newest fav musician to follow: Asher Belsky, a phenomenal rock and R&B artist. This 19-year-old is a musical prodigy whose
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Art Ignite: A Female Artist Showcase & Party to Save SF’s Box Shop
“Art Ignite” is an artist showcase on June 22nd that brings together 15 incredible female artists for a party unlike any other. You’ll get to dance along to some great DJs, meet the artists, hear about their projects, and see some of the artwork in person. All this and more
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Food Bank Closes Their Largest Facility Due To Rent Hike
This news is truly heartbreaking to share. Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, a food bank which serves over 500,000 folks each month in the South Bay, is being forced to close its largest warehouse facility. An upcoming rent increase is one of the major factors for the closure. Currently, Second
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Adorable Map Takes You on an International Food Journey Through SF
I was able to ask the founder of The California Migration Museum, Katy Long, some questions about the project and the non-profit and she has some interesting thoughts and shared how how food serves as a vital connection to heritage and the soul of San Francisco.