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4 weeks ago | 
localgetaways.com | Mimi Pinson
June in San Francisco means a lot of things: foggy mornings, countless street fairs and vibrant rainbow flags flying high for LGBTQ+ Pride Month. With a long history of LGBTQ+ activism and an enduring queer community, San Francisco is a destination for Pride Month festivities.
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1 month ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Mimi Pinson
Blonde bangs, red lipstick and lots of sequins. Voice teacher Gillian Eichenberger was used to comparisons to pop star Taylor Swift, but it wasn’t until bandmate Jon Chi had a “crazy idea” that the tribute band was born. Now their group Swifty has sold out shows at Sweetwater Music Hall and HopMonk Novato, playing to fans ready to belt out lyrics. We asked the Marin native about her experience in the spotlight.
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1 month ago | 
marinmagazine.com | Mimi Pinson
Better late than never, right? We’re one week into May, but that doesn’t mean all the great shows are done. There’s plenty of great live music in Marin this month, but here are four standouts to see before the month is over. See Sweetwater’s full live music calendar here. Photo courtesy of Israel Vibration. Sweetwater reigns supreme as our county’s capital of reggae music, and booker DJ Sep brings another act of old-school legends with the arrival of Israel Vibration.
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1 month ago | 
localgetaways.com | Mimi Pinson
Travel is a great way to see the world, experience new cultures and get some much needed R&R. But trips aren’t always stress-free; and if you or a family member are differently abled, then travel can sometimes cause more worry than excitement. Rest assured, it is possible (and even fun) to plan an accessible trip to San Francisco.
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1 month 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 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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Mar 20, 2025 | 
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.
