SFJAZZ Gives Kids Lessons in Music Appreciation

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SFJAZZ Gives Kids Lessons in Music Appreciation

Introduce your children to the joys of music at the The SFJAZZ Center’s family-friendly monthly matinees in downtown San Francisco. SFJAZZ Family Matinees connects young audience members to world-renowned musicians in an engaging environment that is both fun and educational. With only two more concerts left this season, now is your chance to attend these hour-long programs and give your young listeners the opportunity to discover the enjoyment of a wide range of music genres.

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Sunday Streets Begins April 10th, Mission Style

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Sunday Streets Begins April 10th, Mission Style

Even though I live in Marin County, I consider the entire Bay Area my backyard. Which is why events in San Francisco, like Sunday Streets, is tops on my personal “must do” list.

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A Dramatic Spring and Summer Bloom of Weird and Wild Flowers Coming to San Francisco Botanical Garden in the Aftermath of Winter’s Rain

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A Dramatic Spring and Summer Bloom of Weird and Wild Flowers Coming to San Francisco Botanical Garden in the Aftermath of Winter’s Rain

After four dry years, this winter has brought much needed rain to California, and some very WILD flowers are getting ready to put on a particularly vibrant show this spring and summer at San Francisco Botanical Garden (SFBG).

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Explore the Wonders of the Universe at the 2016 Mount Tamalpias Astronomy Star Party

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Explore the Wonders of the Universe at the 2016 Mount Tamalpias Astronomy Star Party

Mt. Tam Astronomy Programs are Free and Open to All! If your dwarf star is fascinated by the night sky, then they will love the awesome astronomy programs at the top of Mount Tamalpias. Once a month, from April through October, enjoy amazing talks by professionals in the field, followed by a Q&A and then a Night Sky Tour by Paul Salazar, the Urban Astronomer. 

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Meet the Dads Behind The Willa Walker

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Meet the Dads Behind The Willa Walker

Looking for that perfect and unique baby gift? Check out the Willa Walker, a new tool invented by six Marin dads, to help parents with a child learning to walk - available exclusively through their Indiegogo campaign. I'm very excited to speak to local dads Gabe, Ken, Ben, Jake, Pavi, and Erick about Willa Walker and their Indiegogo campaign which launches today.

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Dear Ms. Shrink: Worried About Over-Specialization in Sports

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Dear Ms. Shrink: Worried About Over-Specialization in Sports

Our son tried out for upper level baseball and made it. I didn't realize it would be such a HUGE step up. There will be 3 separate practices PLUS games each week. It's an enormous time commitment and means he won't have time for anything else besides homework. I'm seriously concerned about over-specialization in a sport at this age. 

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Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age, Q&A With Director, Dr. Delaney Ruston

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Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age, Q&A With Director, Dr. Delaney Ruston

Teens are gaming, shopping, tweeting, scrolling, liking, and sharing their lives through the gauntlet of today's high tech society. But how is this affecting them and what are we to do? 'Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age' is a documentary that explores how much screen time is too much. Physician and mother of two, Dr. Delaney Ruston, became interested in this issue when her preteen started begging for a smart phone. Visit 'Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age' to locate a screening near you. I'm thrilled to share an exclusive interview with Dr. Delaney Ruston. 

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Vicki Abeles Documentary 'Beyond Measure,' A Proactive Movement To Better Public Education

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Vicki Abeles Documentary 'Beyond Measure,' A Proactive Movement To Better Public Education

Screening: "Beyond Measure" 
Facilitated Q&A with Bob Lenz, Executive Director at the Buck Institute for Education and Melinda Kanter-Levy, founder of The Marin Day Schools to follow the film
Monday, March 28, 2016 at Edna Maguire Elementary School, Mill Valley

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