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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition:
Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska:
An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead:
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Tag Archives: San Francisco
“The Bridge” Analyzes Why Suicide Happens by Eric Steel
This exploration of Golden Gate Bridge suicides tackles a difficult subject
When we hear news of a recent suicide, whether near or remote to our own lives, everything in us stops still. We naturally think: “why suicide?” Understanding and examining suicidal tendencies is unquestionably one of the most mysterious, difficult topics … Continue reading
“Ghost Light” by Greg Cummings
Looking at the aftermath of George Moscone's death through the eyes of his child
“Ghost Light,” which just finished its month-long stint at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, explores the murders of Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone by delving into the tremulous relationship between Moscone and his son, Jonathan Moscone. Written by Tony … Continue reading
San Francisco’s Vigil for the Homeless Dead
The city honors the lives and deaths of an oft-overlooked population.
For over twenty years, a Vigil for the Homeless Dead has been organized each year during the holiday season across the street from San Francisco’s City Hall. This special celebration is a time for people to gather and honor those … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Christmas and holiday season, Death, Memorial, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, Vigil
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San Francisco Celebrates Dia de los Muertos
The city shares in the celebration of life and death
Today marks the second day of the celebration of Dia de los Muertos. With one of the richest Latino populations in the country, our community is lucky to be able to share in this celebration of life and memorial to … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Day of Dead, Dia de Los Muertos, Events, Holidays, Mission, San Francisco
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George Kuchar 1942-2011
Renowned San Francisco Underground Filmmaker Passes Away
Experimental film legend and inspirational director George Kuchar passed away on September 6th at the age of 69. He is survived by his twin brother, Mike Kuchar, who shared his apartment in San Francisco. Also a filmmaker of cult fame, … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged Andy Warhol, cult, died, Film, George Kuchar, influence, John Waters, Mike Kuchar, New York, Oklahoma, San Francisco, San Francisco Art Institute, Short film, Underground film
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Art Displaying Grief “too serious” for SF Cafe
Ritual Coffee Roasters removes exhibit by Varese Layzer after just 6 days.
A small sensation has swept San Francisco this week, surrounding a show of photographs by the artist Varese Layzer. On June 21st, the exhibit, entitled “Making Room,” was put up for display at Ritual Coffee Roasters in San Francisco’s Mission … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Grieving, Mission District, Ritual Roasters, San Francisco, Thomas Hawk, Varese Layzer
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