Last week, my honey and I headed out the 920 Special for a special evening of dancing to the live music of George Gee’s Jump, Jiven’ Wailers. It was a night I won’t soon forget. The band was really, really tight, playing many familiar favorites from the swingin’ Big...

The Flower and Garden Show was an even bigger success this year. We had the delight of seeing so many wonderful creations. The theme was gardening and health and there was also an emphasis on sustainable gardening. There were some amazing gardens and we’re sure that attendees got some...

Last weekend saw the return of legendary Lindy Hopper Frankie Manning to the Bay Area for his once-a-year swing dance workshop, put on by the Northern California Lindy Society. The event began Friday night at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, where the 94(!) year-old Frankie gave...

A different kind of Super Bowl Party This past Super Bowl Sunday was a little different. It was a special event sponsoring Chris Horton Olympic challenge and the Hume Center. Even a few Raiderettes were on hand to help get everyone in the Super Bowl spirit! It was held at the Chardonnay Golf...

The 920 Special, a San Francisco swing dance venue, had a special night of dancing to the live music of two bands — The San Francisco Medicine Ball Band (what a name, huh?) and Corner Pocket — and I was there with my honey for a little bit of dancing, and a little bit (more) of...

Vampires, Ghosts and goblins were everywhere! Ruby Skye and the Clift Hotel were transformed into Darkened Castles filled with the undead. Trapeze World performers swung from above the crowd. A Halloween spectacle as only Trapeze World performers know...