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The Museum of San Francisco, The Musee Macanique is very odd but interesting. Nice exhibit on the history of SF, but after that are tons of coin operated Antique carny games and pin ball machines. Games of chance, skillI and strength that all came from an old SF amusement park, Playland at the Beach (1928-1972) It's kind of earie to walk around all the old arcade games and toys. Includes miniature model of the old amusement park. Free Admission. Kids would like this place, unless it scared them. Located towards the end of Fisherman's wharf at Pier 45 until the end of 2004, then moves back to it's original location at the Cliff House. Check out the website for more info and photos of the games. Leave a Comment
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In the early 1930's, Diego Rivera, husband of the famous Frida Kahlo, spent some time in San Francisco creating some of his murals. There are four of these still viewable in the City.
On the walls inside the Pacific Stock Exchange can be found Allegoria di California, or an Allegory of California. Leave a Comment
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At 45 Pier, you can find this Museum, you do not have to pay to enter. While Stacy was so concentrate doing his photos of Alcatraz and the submarine, i got inside to check what it was this all about. I just loved and knew Stacy would do it as well so I call him to enter.
WE bought played some of them inside and memories of the past (Barry island or my mother histories came back to our minds)
A must visit even if it is a off the beaten path…. Leave a Comment
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San Francisco has somewhat of a reputation as having not-very-good museums. This has changed in recent years, fortunately. One of the best is the California Palace of the Legion of Honor. It is off the beaten track - in the NW part of the city. The building itself is a work of art - severely damaged in the '89 earthquake it was closed for several years for renovation. As the MH DeYoung museum is being torn down and rebuilt, much of it's permanent collection is now housed here. It has a very diverse collecion from aincient art to presen day pop art. Highlights - Rodin collection, a stunning collection of 15th c. paintings, pop art featuring Warhol and Rauschenburg, and several "art rooms" featuring 17th century panelling! Also, great views of the Marin headlands and the GG bridge! Leave a Comment
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The ‘Stern Grove’ festivals on Sundays in June/July/August are brilliant fun. Best of all it’s free – the music and the atmosphere in a wonderful little natural amphitheatre in the heart of wooded parkland. Grab some others, a picnic and soak it all up – from jazz to opera, beats to bass there’s something for everyone. Check the programmes online! Leave a Comment
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This greenhouse is at the Golden Gate Park on eof the oldest ones.
You can find here lots of rare, tropical and exotic plants
It is one of the first monuments you see of the Park if you come through Union in direction to the Pacific Ocean…
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A second Diego Rivera mural, The Making of a Fresco, can be seen at the San Francsico Art Institute.
Located at 600 Chestnut Street, the Institute is open to the public from 9 am til 8 pm daily.
One interesting aspect of this mural is that Rivera has painted himself into the fresco, as the artist seated on the scaffold. Leave a Comment
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Every Sunday from mid June through August the Stern Grove Festival Association presents free concerts in a beautiful amphitheatre surrounded by redwood and eucalyptus trees. Past performers have includes : the San Francisco Symphony and Ballet, Tower of Power, and Luncidia Wiliams.
The main entrance to Stern Grove is located at the intersection of 19th Avenue and Sloat Blvd. Leave a Comment
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Down in Woodside, set on 650 rolling acres is the Djerassi Ranch, home to the Resident Artist program where artists come to create writing, art, sculptures and music. Every so often (check the website for dates) 2-mile and half day tours of the sculptures and grounds are offered. I've included one of my favorite sculptures that artists in residence have created. St. Denis Tower is set up on a hill and is created out of willow branches woven together. I've too many pictures to include here, so check my 'Djerassi travelogue' for pictures of more sculptures Leave a Comment
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Every first Thursday of the month, local art galleries stay open until about 7:30 so art lovers, social butterflies, and curious geaorges can check out the latest exhibits, drink some wine, and improve their aesthetic tastes. The downtown galleries that participate in this are at 49 Geary and 75 Geary (you can't miss the people streaming in and out of the buildings). A few blocks up are the Sutter Street galleries including HangART and Hang Art annex. (www.hangart.com). Leave a Comment
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