The political transformation of Alan Wong
Plus: Tamale Lady Day and more BIG WEEK events, 'Slice of the Pie' collects art galleries, Sweeping Promises deliver art-punk.
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Today's headlines:
The political transformation of Sup. Alan Wong
By Tim Redmond
In just two years, he went from a progressive to a corporate conservative. There's a sad lesson here
Big Week: Tamale Lady Day, Shakespeare in the Trash, Ferry Fest, Boots Riley, Red Flags…
By The 48 Hills Arts Team
Graciela Iturbide, Pete Escovedo, Lil Louie Vega, World Cup dollar oysters, Mary Oliver, Fraenkel Film Fest, Discotech, more to do!
‘Slice of the Pie’ serves up bounty of SF’s gallery scene in time of crisis
By Emily Wilson
At Fraenkel, 14 galleries come together to highlight the power of collaboration in a precarious local art moment.
Under the Stars: Sweeping Promises deliver more art-punk brilliance
By John-Paul Shiver
Plus: Thee Oh Sees veer fabulously 'Off Course,' DUM1 spawns a diamond under drastic circumstances, more music
In case you missed it:
Drama Masks: SF Mime Troupe marches forth through country’s ‘Wreckage’
Harry Nordlinger’s comics channel chilling dead malls, creepy Chuck E. Cheese
Public bank moves forward
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