Presented by the California Film Institute (CFI), the Mill Valley Film Festival turns 35 with 11 days of cinema, panels, workshops, concerts, Spotlights and Tributes at venues in Marin County, California from October 4-14, 2012. Get the details!

San Francisco Forty-Niner victories are sweet and sometimes bittersweet, mostly sweet as in the sweet smell of success. Find out "how sweet it is!" Read commentary by Jacquie Taliaferro and Doug Latham.

October 20, 7 pm, Ambassador Andrew Young speaks at the Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series in Oakland. Will Young speak about the unfortunate death of Christopher Stevens, Ambassador to Libya, and three other embassy staff in an attack of the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi on 9-11-12? Will Young give insights on the attacks in Libya and nearby Egypt, where protestors stormed the American Embassy, took down the American Flag and replaced it with a black flag with Arabic writing? How does the current national and international violence and state of U.S. Foreign Affairs impact efforts to arrive at peace? How does the philosophy of Civil Rights and nonviolence play into current affairs? Come hear what he has to say.

For two impactful weekend days Wells Fargo Home Mortgage will join 2012 Bay Area Black Expo producers Rose Lyles and J. Alton Byrd to host a dynamic, enlightening multicultural marketplace to engage community residents and visitors from long distances. The exposition will provide an estimated 10,000+ visitors the opportunity to take pleasure in and benefit from numerous multi-ethnic experiences including foods products, services, education, and entertainment, while showcasing and celebrating the Bay Area's diverse community during multiple free events, activities and workshops. Read Details Here.

The San Francisco Film Society is now accepting submissions for the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival, recognized throughout the world as an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in one of the country's most beautiful cities. Works in all genres, forms and lengths are considered. Get details here!

The San Francisco Film Society is now accepting submissions for the 56th San Francisco International Film Festival, recognized throughout the world as an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in one of the country's most beautiful cities. Works in all genres, forms and lengths are considered. Get details here!

From Davey D's Hard Knock Radio to "Do In It In the Park"check out "The Z List" by Zsa Zsa Rensch. Get the details here.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Who says the elderly have to crawl into bed and watch reruns of Sing A Long With Mitch? Not, Sugar Pie DeSanto. Bay Area photographer and community activist Darnisha Wright captures the songstress at a rehearsal conducting the band for the free 15th Marin City Blues, Jazz and Soul Party in the Park (Monday Labor Day) (100 Block of Drake in Marin City.) "Sugar Pie" Honey Bunch, You Know How I love You" by the Four Tops comes to mind!

A picture is worth a thousand words. Who says the elderly have to crawl into bed and watch reruns of Sing A Long With Mitch? Not, Sugar Pie DeSanto. Bay Area photographer and community activist Darnisha Wright captures the songstress at a rehearsal conducting the band for the free 15th Marin City Blues, Jazz and Soul Party in the Park (Monday Labor Day) (100 Block of Drake in Marin City.) The Song "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch" by the Four Tops Comes to Mind. We love you Sugar Pie!

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