Category Archives: events in Golden Gate Park

runs, walks, fairs, shows, concerts . . .

the machine in the garden?

Posted on November 9, 2010 by fromthethicket

When Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux designed Central Park in New York in the mid-nineteenth century, they depressed the four cross-town roads below the grade of the park, to prevent the hustle and bustle of city traffic from interfering … Continue reading →

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not strictly bicycle parking

Posted on October 7, 2010 by fromthethicket

Last Sunday the park was a study in contrasts!  In the vicinity of Speedway Meadow it was such a happening place:  people elbow to elbow on JFK Drive,  picnic blankets end to end in the meadows, standing room only on the … Continue reading →

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hardly strictly bluegrass

Posted on October 4, 2010 by fromthethicket
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enjoying the music

Posted on September 14, 2010 by fromthethicket
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opera in the park

Posted on September 13, 2010 by fromthethicket

People-watching was as much fun as the music during the 37th annual Opera in the Park yesterday afternoon!  Lying back, bellies full, soaking in the magnificent arias delivered with such verve and polish from the stage, humming along with one … Continue reading →

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