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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

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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

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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

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Zen Hospice Project

Mindful grief support and hospice care in the Bay Area

The Zen Hospice Project is a San Francisco- based organization dedicated to an innovative approach to end-of-life care and grief support. They offer workshops, trainings, and consulting services rooted in the Buddhist tradition of compassion, focused on alleviating suffering. The … Continue reading

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A Street Artist’s Memorial to Homicides

Artist Swoon honored the missing women of the Juarez femicides with a portrait of an early victim.

In 2008, the artist Swoon, known for her life-size wheatpaste prints and cutouts of figures displayed throughout the streets of New York City, created a memorial to the victims of female homicides in the northern Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez. … Continue reading

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