“I am overwhelmed by the grace and persistence of my people.”
- Maya Angelou
10 Years In Review: A Message from Kamala Harris
Attorney General of California, Kamala Harris has been a supporter of sf|noir since day one. You can see a clip of her welcoming
Herman Leonard’s Jazz Giants – Through May 16, 2010
In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jazz Heritage Center is pleased to present Jazz Giants: The Photography of Herman Leonard — a collection of some of the greatest jazz photographs ever taken by one of America’s greatest living photographers. The show is Herman Leonard’s first in San Francisco since he briefly lived in the
The Oakland Jazz Brunch
February 28, 2010
11:00AM-2:00PM
Come and enjoy a leisurely Sunday at two of Oakland’s premier establishments – Hibiscus and Miss Pearl’s Jam House. Listen to the sounds of live jazz, Latin, soul and urban funk while you enjoy the amazing flavors of Caribbean, soul food and Southern-inspired cooking by Sarah Kirnon and Peter Jackson. Sunday February 28, 2010 11:00AM-2PM [...]
A Family Affair…
The Sterling Family has been making wine for several generations. As California farmers with over 30 years of experience, we have carefully selected each of our vineyards.
The sf|noir Wine & Food Event
February 24 - 28, 2010
San Francisco is often referred to as the cuisine capital of the world, and Northern California is the center of wine culture in America.
This February, sfnoir brings food and wine together in a unique event as part of the Ninth Annual San Francisco Black History Month Celebration to highlight the region’s best in Black Cuisine.
What Does Culture Mean To You?
One of the things I love about sf|noir is its inclusivity. While sf|noir seeks to highlight the contributions of African-Americans and the Diaspora, it does this not by narrowing its lens but rather widening it, illuminating how these contributions are interpreted and re-interpreted by different cultures, creating a rich and complex tapestry born out of diversity but woven together into a cohesive whole.
Join sf|noir at the 53rd!
April 22 - May 6, 2010
The 53rd San Francisco International Film Festival (SFIFF53) returns April 22-May 6 with more than 100 unique programs of the finest independent, documentary and international cinema, combining a range of marquee premieres, international competitions, digital media work and star-studded gala events into the best two weeks of world-class cinema of the year.
The Festival will honor
Over 120 Wines To Sample and Enjoy! Meet the Producers…
The sf|noir Wine & Food Event celebrates 5 delicious days of food and wine with over 40 premium wineries from California and South Africa!
Picán, the product of a creative entrepreneur’s vision.
Michael LeBlanc possesses a creative, entrepreneurial spirit that has guided him through prosperous business ventures throughout his life. Michael’s latest endeavor, “Picán,” captures his vision of sharing the African-American, Southern cultural experience through food, beverage, art and music — the tastes, scents, sights, sounds, textures of the South — a dream this New Orleans native [...]
Meet the Chefs
Many of the Bay Area’s premier soul food, Caribbean, Southern-inspired chefs will be appearing at The sf|noir Wine & Food Event from February 24-28. Read about some of these