Category Archives: entertainment
Warren Hellman: Slims, Great American Music Hall, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival … R.I.P.
Emmylou Harris on Warren Hellman: What are your favorite things about Hardly Strictly? Harris: Warren is a great host — everybody is treated equally, but in a great way. It’s for the people, but it really celebrates musicians. So many people … Continue reading
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Progress Report on the Food Park
Got a note the other day from the architect for the project: ”Despite everyday being another day in the Continuing Education of Bureaucracy, we are not going to be dissuaded form completing this project. We are months behind our original schedule, who … Continue reading
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8 Reasons why an entertainment zone won’t help 11th Street
The Western SoMa Task Force worked long and hard on its Arts and Entertainment element and overall I think we produced some very positive changes for the entertainment industry. But some people are not satisfied with what we achieved and … Continue reading
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No SoMa Leadership Council meeting this month
Thanksgiving is coming and everybody has a ton of things to do in preparation for the holidays so there will not be a meeting this month. In the meantime, send in your suggestions for future agenda items.
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Revisiting entertainment: new nightclubs, okay … new housing, not?
At this afternoon’s Planning Commission presentation of the Western SoMa Community Plan, it was suggested during public comment that the light industrial zoning south of Harrison Street be extended into the 11th Street area because, under that new zoning category, … Continue reading
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Skate park under freeway undergoes environmental review
The long awaited skate park under the Central Freeway touch-down ramp is one step closer to reality. The Planning Department recently issued a “Notification of Project Receiving Environmental Review” for the proposal, which includes the skate park and a mini-park, … Continue reading
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Neighborhood notification required for “limited live performances”
You have the right to request notification of all applications for the new Limited Live Performance permit within your neighborhood. The stated purpose of the legislation is to allow principally permitted uses such as cafes and restaurants to supplement their current business … Continue reading
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Long anticipated WSoMa Plan finally heading to Planning Commission
The Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force is preparing to introduce the Proposal for Adoption of the Western SoMa Community Plan to the Planning Commission. This is the beginning of the final stage in the adoption process. The Task Force is scheduled … Continue reading
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Supes Jane Kim and David Chiu hanging out on the Playa
Board president (and Mayoral candidate) David Chiu will be piloting a small private plane, with college roommate Jane Kim in tow, to this weekend’s Burning Man. Staying one day, tickets compliments of the organizers, city hall staff working out the … Continue reading
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