Posts Tagged ‘Updates!’

Seattle Time!

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
GrassRoutes has gone north to Seattle, and I was overjoyed last night to receive a special box on my porch containing the very first GrassRoutes Seattle Guides, fresh off the press. I’m so happy about this book – I especially love the city of Seattle, home of my publisher Sasquatch Books – and home to [...]
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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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Newsy Notes

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
OK folks, time to get up and out for the long awaited “unveiling” of Uptown – this event will rock your socks off – historic architecture and new green buildings, rockin’ music and swinging salsa, great food from fabulous restaurants, community love and last but not least, skating lessons on Oakland’s solar-powered skate rink. And [...]
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January Rising

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
Good morning 2009! I’ve been on a little month away from the blogosphere, but I am back and there’s loads of brand new treats to report on. First of all, GrassRoutes is now on Twitter and Facebook, so sign up to follow tweets and get weekly recommendations for great getaways! Hot art openings, groovy volunteer [...]
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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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