My City By The Bay

For all you locals out there.  It’s just been reported that Geary Blvd. between Webster and Laguna has been completely shut down due to a suspicious package in that area.  The police and bomb squad are currently on the scene.  Traffic is being kept away and diverted from that area.  As soon as I know more I’ll let you know.

Baker Beach is one of the most beautiful spots in San Francisco.  It also brings out the beautiful bodies, clothed and otherwise.  Enjoy!

Photo courtesy of www.sonyholland.com
Sony has two concerts scheduled in February.
The first is her annual Valentine’s Day Concert, February 14th, in Carmel,
California at the KRML Jazz & Blues Station.
The second is her debut at the Osher Marin JCC on Saturday, February 21st.
Please see details for both concerts below.
Also listed (below the concert information) are January’s gigs around town
and another very important concert produced by REAF on Monday, February
9th @ the Post Street Theatre.
Please help keep live music in venues by supporting your local musicians.

2 CONCERTS IN FEBRUARY:

Valentine’s Day @ Carmel Jazz & Blues Co
Saturday, February 14th @ 7:30 p.m.
Sony Holland duo
@ the wonderful little venue in downtown Carmel
Call 831 624 6432 for reservations
This annual show always sells out so please make reservations a.s.a.p.
(For those planning on staying overnight in Carmel this is also the AT&T
weekend so hotel rooms are limited).
See her web site for more details. http://www.sonyholland.com

Sony’s first concert with her band at the Marin JCC
Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 8pm
Singers Songwriters The Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts
@ the Osher Marin JCC Presents:
From Arlen to Zimmerman
w/ the Sony Holland Combo
Call 415.444.8088 for tickets & information
http://www.marinjcc.org/performing_arts_events_by_series.html#SingersSongwriters

Sony will be part of a big show for a great cause:
Monday, February 9th: All You Need Is Love
A Benefit Concert for the Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation
w/ Rita Moreno, Tuck & Patti, & many more!
See their web site for more details. http://www.helpisontheway.org

January dates:

Sunday, January 18th: Cafe Divine 7:00p-9:00p (duo w/ guitar)
1600 Stockton @ Union / (415) 986-3414

Friday, January 23rd: Rickey’s Restaurant 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (duo
w/guitar)
250 Entrada Drive, Novato, CA (415) 883 9477
http://www.rickeysrestaurant.com/

Thursday, January 29th: Enrico’s Restaurant/Lounge
7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Duo with guitar, No Cover
504 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
415-982-6223

Thank you.

Consisting of sand dunes the once desolate edge of the Western area of San Francisco was developed and renovated in the late 1890’s by one time Mayor Adolph Sutro.  The Sutro District of the city is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  The once Sutro Baths now consist of moving sandboxes, stairways and paths that lead down cliffs and crumbled stone to concrete club houses.

Walking through Sutro Heights towards Vista Point you will come across spectacular views of San Francisco Bay.  There are trees and paths leading down to the edge of the waterfront where Sutro Baths were once housed.  The above photo depicts the tropical illusion splendor which decorates the once flattened sand dunes.  Before the 19th Century all of the Western portion of the city in this area to include the Richmond and Sunset districts where flat sand dunes.  Through the vision Adolph Sutro had for San Francisco he built Sutro Heights to be a tribute to his beloved city by the bay.

Seeing the rays of light glitter through the dark branches creating a surreal silhouette effect is nothing short of breathtaking.  Below the tree lined path to Vista Point are paths leading to the water’s edge and seal rock.  The paths and stairs have been renovated and resurfaced making them easier to walk and hike.  Down along the waterfront is a seating and viewing area equipped with benches and walkways.  

Waves clash along the cliffs at your feet and the bay beckons with it’s cotton candy sea-foam dampening the clear beige sands.  This is a refreshing spot to sit and have some lunch or just watch the sun go to sleep over the horizon.