Grants for the Arts is celebrating its 50th anniversary next month. Who knew that what was considered “an alien and controversial concept” in 1961, according to the Archives for the Performing Arts, would not only transform the arts and cultural landscape of San Francisco but also become a model for the funding of the arts from coast to coast? Read More
Mike Gallagher, the vice chairman of the California Travel and Tourism Commission and co-CEO of CityPass, was recently awarded the Hall of Fame Lifetime Contribution in Tourism Award. The honor came from the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association International. CityPass provides reduced admissions to attractions in various cities, including San Francisco.How does it feel to be honored with the award? Read More
