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Fall Fun in San Francisco

Wrapping up my look at noteworthy events in the San Francisco area here’s a look at some regional celebrations that take place during the end of the year. Castro Street Fair This family-friendly event typically takes place during the first weekend in October. It is chock full of PG-rated fun and attracts thousands to Castro St. between Market and 19th streets. Along with the miles of craft booths there is a slew of food and clothing vendors displaying their wares. Yummy treats aside this neighborhood celebration is known for its showcase of dancers who strut their stuff at the dozens … Continue reading →

What to Know Before You Go—San Francisco Part 2

Now that you know that the home of the Golden Gate Bridge is not made of Rice-a-Roni and that you should never utter the words “Frisco” or “San Fran” in the presence of locals let’s review some other helpful tips that will ensure your next visit to San Francisco is a pleasant one. No Smoking. If haven’t kicked the bad habit before you visit the Bay area you are going to have a hard time keeping your cancer sticks lit. Finding a legal place to light up a cigarette in San Francisco is next to impossible. Smoking is banned in … Continue reading →

What to Know Before You Go—San Francisco

Now that you know where to go when you arrive in San Francisco it’s helpful to know what NOT to do while you are visiting the northern California hot spot. First and foremost never, ever (no matter how tempting it is) call the city “Frisco” or “San Fran.” This is a lesson my neighbor in Hawaii learned the hard way when she was waiting in line at the Honolulu International Airport. She referred to the city as “San Fran” and got an earful from a resident of the area telling her that the cutesy abbreviated version of San Francisco was … Continue reading →

Free for All–Concert Tickets, Movie Tickets, and Advice

FREE CONCERT TICKETS Gwyenth Paltrow’s husband is feeling charitable and you can benefit from his generosity. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and the rest of his bandmates are giving fans the chance to win free tickets to two of their upcoming shows. The first free concert takes place on June 16th at London’s Brixton Academy and the second one is being held at New York’s Madison Square Garden on June 23rd. You can get details on how to win the tickets by clicking here. In the meantime, the band’s new single “Violet Hill,” will be available to download for free on … Continue reading →

Is Derek Done Dancing?

Forget about Jessica Simpson… my boy Derek Hough was taken to the hospital for a real emergency. Luckily, it wasn’t serious enough to keep him from standing by his partner Shannon Elizabeth last night on Dancing with the Stars’ results show, but still… According to news reports, DWTS pro Hough injured his neck while he was rehearsing a routine with his sister Julianne and fellow Dancing pro Mark Ballas. Show producers say an ambulance was called and Hough was taken away on a stretcher as a precaution and sent to a nearby hospital for tests. Fortunately, doctors say the 22-year-old … Continue reading →

Hollywood’s Winners and Losers

Let’s start with the losers… When Penn Jillette got the boot from “Dancing with the Stars” last week he wasn’t the only one who went home a loser. His comedy-and-magic partner Teller lost $5,000 betting on his big-footed buddy. After the live results show aired Teller told reporters (yes, he actually talked) that he had placed a bet on Jillette in Vegas with the hopes that the loud-mouthed magician would go all the way on the sixth season of the mega-popular ABC dance competition. According to Vegas bookies, as of last week the odds against Jillette were 30-1 so Teller … Continue reading →