Dec 28 2008
Photo courtesy of http://www.d21c.com
The Free Hugs campaign made it’s way through San Francisco spreading hugs, love and joy around the city. The video below displays the sights and sounds. Only in San Francisco, enjoy!!!
Dec 28 2008
There is the 911 emergency service, the 411 phone and address listing service and the 511 Muni and transportation service. Modeled after the Chicago information services San Francisco has established the 311 everything San Francisco customer service information service center.
The service by phone is available 24 hours and 7 days a week. They receive over ten thousand calls per day asking everything from how do I operate my garage door opener to where is the best sushi spot in the city. They have answers to all of your questions about San Francisco. It doesn’t matter what it is - they have the answers. Of course so do I so visit daily 
If you are thinking about planning a trip to San Francisco obviously the first thing you should do is contact me then if you have further questions you can call the 311 customer service number from your area by dialing (415)701-2311.
Dec 28 2008
While in Hong Kong I visited the Museum of History and took the photo shown above. It is an understatement to say that Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong are spectacular. However in San Francisco they are just as extraordinary.
The Divine Performing Arts Organization travels the world bringing cultural performances to major cities. Beginning January 7th through the 11th the Chinese New Year extravaganza will be at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco. They visit annually and put on a show stopping performance unlike anything you have ever seen. The costumes are a blend of vivid color depicting ancient traditions which flow gracefully across the stage and beyond.
Traditional Chinese music flows through the room in a zen synthesis of erhu and drums. The choreography is unmatched and spellbinding. It is graceful, powerful and passionate - a true celebration of beauty, light and life. The astounding backdrops allow you to journey through another world. A world of tradition and respect. The vocalists will inspire and the live orchestra sets the tone for a fabulous musical experience.
With the Lunar New Year approaching this is a great way to ring in the year of the ox. The ox being a born leader, serious in nature and somewhat of a loner yet sensitive and loving, this performance is sure to be a powerful display of Chinese tradition. They will be performing in various cities so make sure to visit the website to find a performance in your area.
The show will dazzle and move you to tears. To learn more visit Divine Performing Arts.
