Posts Tagged ‘Learn’

The Folk Music Center in Claremont, CA

Friday, February 26th, 2010
It might be known to my cousins as the shop where their once babysitter Ben Harper used to kick around, but to me it is a playground for folk music. Plus, Ben’s brother still runs the place. Here are pictures from when I was there last week. If you go, check out their website ahead [...]
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Oakland EarthExpo – Plan to be There!

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Join GrassRoutes Travel at Oakland’s 2009 EarthExpo, April 15th from 10a to 2p in Frank Ogawa Plaza right near the 12th Street/City Center BART Station. It’ll be a blast!
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California Olive Oil and The Den

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
The ideal Friday night in Oakland is a no-brainer this coming Friday, the 27th. Start on College Ave. at Market Hall (5:30-7pm) to meet author Fran Gage in person as she takes your taste buds on a tour of The New American Olive Oil, her new book featuring the most interesting stories of California olive [...]
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The Science of Altruism

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
A new focus at San Francisco’s Exploratorium – the space where science and kindness collide! For years I’ve wondered what makes a person instinctively share, or want the best for others, and what factors can increase that urge, or decrease it in someone’s psyche. Now I’m happy to find out there will be a series [...]
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Haitus Over – Now I’m on the prowl in San Francisco

Sunday, November 9th, 2008
After a politically-charged, flu-enhanced couple of weeks off from blogging, I finally back. Here’s some of my favorite new discoveries in San Francisco: Stay Up Late: Blasthaus www.blasthaus.com Various locations and hours Some of the most provocative events in the city are planned by Blasthaus, a group of tech-savvy creative types who plan digitally-enhanced installations [...]
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My Favorite Feathered Friend

Sunday, October 5th, 2008
There are 21 known species of the biggest seabirds on earth, the Albatross. 19 of them are on the endangered species, too close to extinction. Photo courtesy: www.anu.edu.au I’ve long loved these majestic, smooth-feathered flyers; in fact they are my favorite bird. They fish in varied climates, from Hawaii to sub-arctic waters. When they are [...]
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