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2 weeks ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Mimi Pinson
In May 1970, the barracks on Angel Island were slated for demolition. But when a park ranger entered the off-limits building and saw Chinese poetry carved into its walls, the site’s cultural significance fueled a campaign to preserve its history. Poem titled “Detained Within This Wooden House”.
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2 weeks ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Lynda Balslev |Mimi Pinson |Christina Mueller |Jennifer Gennari
A Passion for Community and Cooking: 3 Women Behind the Stalls at Marin’s Farmers Markets From fresh-baked sourdough and nutrient-packed soups to authentic Japanese onigiri, these women run thriving small businesseses.
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1 month ago | 
localgetaways.com | Mimi Pinson
Looking for a dose of culture in the city by the bay? There are a host of classic and cutting-edge theaters in San Francisco and beyond. Whether you’re planning to stay in downtown SF or Sonoma Wine Country, you have plenty of options for a bit of drama. Here are our picks for Bay Area theaters that are worth the trip. Feature photo courtesy of the Orpheum Theatre.
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1 month ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Mimi Pinson
Explaining public relations to a child is like explaining cryptocurrency to a grandparent. It’s met with the same blank stare, a forced nod and a quick change of subject. But when my niece Sloan asked me, “Uncle Curtis, what do you even do all day?” I realized I had two choices: 1) attempt an answer and watch her eyes glaze over, or 2) write a children’s book. Naturally, I went with option two. And thus, Game Face was born.
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1 month ago | 
localgetaways.com | Mimi Pinson
No trip to San Francisco is complete without a stroll through one of its many parks. Despite being the second densest city in the country, San Francisco’s open spaces are abundant, with loads of room to stretch out, hike and explore. So, I asked one of our friends in the hospitality business to be our guide to San Francisco’s parks. Featured photo: Mission Dolores Park by Francisco Delgado, Golden Gate Park and skateboarder at United Nations Plaza courtesy of San Francisco Recreation and Parks.
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1 month ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Mimi Pinson |Emma Robertson |Jim Wood |Lotus Abrams
Celebrating 20 Years of Marin Magazine In honor of celebrating our 20th anniversary, we hope you enjoy this trip through the last 10 years as we look back at notable stories. From Paris to Bombay, Author Alka Joshi Takes Readers on a Mysterious Journey in her New Novel Joshi takes us behind the scenes of her writing process.
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2 months ago | 
localgetaways.com | Mimi Pinson
San Francisco is worth a trip all year round, but springtime in the city promises new blooms, exciting festivals and longer days to explore its unique charms. So if you’re here for a weekend or in town for a conference, here’s the low-down on planning the best spring trip to San Francisco. We asked Theresa Vaillancourt, concierge at Hotel Nikko, for some pointers on spring in San Francisco. As a seasoned hospitality professional, she knows the ins and outs of the city by the bay.
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2 months ago | 
localgetaways.com | Mimi Pinson
San Francisco is worth a trip all year round, but springtime in the city promises new blooms, exciting festivals and longer days to enhance exploring its unique charms. So if you’re here for a weekend or in town for a conference, here’s the lowdown on planning the best spring trip to San Francisco. We asked Theresa Vaillancourt, concierge at Hotel Nikko, for some pointers on spring in San Francisco. As a seasoned hospitality professional, she knows the ins and outs of the city by the bay.
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2 months ago | 
localgetaways.com | Mimi Pinson
Whether you’re exploring San Francisco’s Financial District as a visitor or as a member of its robust population of workers, grabbing a drink at the end of the day is a great way to unwind while getting to experience a taste of the city’s nightlife. Not sure where to go? We’ve found the best bars in and around the Financial District for your convenience.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
marinmagazine.com | Mimi Pinson
Remember the days of outdoor concerts and festivals? Escape the cold weather at some of these Marin venues, playing live music all February long. See Sweetwater’s full live music calendar here. Photo: Credit Amy KerwinAs always, Sweetwater hosts a number of exciting shows this month, several of which have already sold out (Jackie Greene seems to be Mill Valley’s favorite act right now, for good reason). One show you can still nab tickets for is a performance by guitarist Leo Kottke.
