Start your summer here June events The Tablehopper says get ready for Merchant Roots p.14 June is festival time on Union Street, in North Beach, Lynette Majer has the perfect summer wine pairings p.15 at Stern Grove, at SF Jazz, Michael Snyder touts the can't-miss summer movies p.16 and in the local cinemas p.18 MARINATIMES.COM CELEBRATING OUR 34TH YEAR VOLUME 34 ISSUE 06 JUNE 2018 Reynolds Rap London Breed’s troll patrol Is the mayoral candidate the company she keeps? BY SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS ’ve lived in the haight-ashbury district for three decades, and watched as it went from Left to right: Charles Sheeler, Classic Landscape, 1931. IMAGE COURTESY OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO grief-stricken hippies pouring into the streets upon Ithe death of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia to her- oin being sold off the hoods of cars to felonious tran- sients beating people up for their iPhones. I was so frus- The Cult of the Machine: Precisionism trated by District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi’s lack of action that, in 2010, I penned an editorial for Northside San Francisco magazine titled, “The thugs who run and American Art at the de Young Haight Street.” In 2012, much to my dismay, Mirkarimi was elected sheriff, and Mayor Ed Lee appointed Chris- BY SHARON ANDERSON tion. Originating from Cubism and combined highly structured, geomet- tina Olague to fill the supervisor position; however, Futurism, primarily European paint- ric compositions with smooth surfac- Olague’s tenure was short-lived as a bright, tenacious he de young museum is ing movements, Precisionism mar- es. Imagery was abstracted, simpli- African-American woman named London Breed burst presenting a large-scale, trav- ried these styles with contemporary fying forms into streamlined shapes onto the scene. I was impressed with Breed, and I voted eling survey of Precisionism, American imagery — urban industri- and vibrant colors. for her. While the Haight didn’t improve much during Tthe first modern art movement to al forms, including bridges, vehicles, More than 100 Precisionist mas- her first term, I gave her the benefit of the doubt and come out of the United States. During and assembly lines. Even the pastoral terworks by seminal artists such as voted for her again. Since then, I’ve come to regret my the early 20th century, Precision- found its place in this forward-think- Charles Sheeler, Georgia O’Keefe, and decision. ism was born out of industrializa- ing approach to visual art. The style ART WORLD continued on 17 REYNOLDS RAP, continued on 6 Election 2018 Remembering Bruce never known a more ornate and The stopgap election extravagant conversationalist. Occa- sionally his personality was mer- This month voters choose a curial and difficult to comprehend, but he was a kind, supportive, and short-term mayor and primary generous friend to me for years. In many ways, he was my introduction candidates for November’s to the city. Name an interesting place in San Francisco, and it’s likely Bruce general election took me there first. Bruce was well known as a frequent BY JOHN ZIPPERER contributor to Pulitzer Prize-win- ning Herb Caen’s column in the San n 1962, only 2.63 percent of california votes Francisco Chronicle and became the were cast by mail. That percentage has grown almost heir apparent of the three-dot col- every election since then, reaching more than 60 umn. He wrote a widely acclaimed Ipercent in 2014, before dropping a few points in 2016. daily column for the San Francisco That means that by the time you read this, most of you Examiner, and had written for the will have already cast your ballots for the June 5 election. Marina Times for almost 30 years. Now you’re just sitting back and waiting to see if the rest Bruce was trained as an operatic of the voters were wise enough to agree with you. Bruce was a San Francisco original. PHOTO: JANE RICHEY tenor, and was proud that he sang at At stake in this issue is a range of offices and ballot the Festival of the Rose of Tralee in measures, but some decisions made by the electorate County Kerry, Ireland. He worked could be short-lived or could lead to reruns in future Farewell, Bruce Bellingham at KCBS and KQED-FM throughout elections. the 1980s as a writer and report- “ ind if i use you as a Yesterday I was told that Bruce er. He appeared in the film Father’s MAYOR WHO? punchline? It won’t hurt.” died, and that’s too cruel for me to Day with Billy Crystal, and narrated At the top of many San Francisco voters’ minds is Bruce Bellingham said comprehend. I imagine he’s trading the documentary The USA vs. Tokyo likely the race for mayor. The soap opera tale of the city’s Mthat to me more than once in ref- quips somewhere with loquacious Rose, which aired on PBS. Bruce executive office over the past six months has enough erence to his Marina Times column kindred spirits like Oscar Wilde. I also appeared in the Steven Okazaki drama to make Aaron Sorkin feel like he’s run out of Bellingham by the Bay. He was can’t believe I’ll never get another film Living on Tokyo Time in which ideas. First, longtime Mayor Ed Lee died unexpected- right. It never hurt. His words were phone call that begins, “Sharon, am he played an indifferent bureaucrat ly in December while shopping at a Safeway. He was entertaining and acerbic but always I calling at a bad time? No? O.K., I’ll behind a desk. He authored the book ELECTION 2018, continued on 4 avoided cruelty. call back when it’s a bad time.” I’ve FAREWELL BRUCE, continued on 12 Contents In This Issue 18 10 21 News Calendar Around the city June events News briefs on Small Business Week hon- June is the month for big gatherings: It's time ors for Jest Jewels for its 32 years of serving for the Union Street Festival, North Beach the community, the mayor's push to put Festival, as well as the Jazz Festival, Art and more police officers' feet on the beat, a Wine Walk, Pride parade and celebrations, bill to make plastic straws illegal in San Stern Grove, Japan Day in Japantown, and Francisco, and the city addresses its noto- more. It's also a month of headliners coming riously filthy streets, plus the latest facts to town, including Kathy Griffin, Janelle and figures. 3 Monáe, and Chrissie Hynd; and don't forget film festivals of every kind. 18 Northside Wellness Homelessness and data privacy The Healthful Life District 2 Supervisor Catherine Stefani says Thalia Farshchian's column will put you to we need to address the underlying reasons sleep — in a good way. 20 for the chronic homeless who are suffering on our streets, and District 3 Supervisor Family Aaron Peskin wants San Francisco to take MomSense a bold stand to protect its citizens' data All parents know the joy of loading the privacy. 8 kids into the car for a road trip, but some- times they have to go with them, so Liz Food & Wine Farrell offers some advice to keep the peace Eating and drinking and your sanity on long family drives. 21 Cow Marlowe is coming to Cow Hollow, reports the Tablehopper, who says you Real Estate can also get your lederhosen on for the The next big one new Bavarian restaurant Radhaus at Fort John Zipperer looks at predictions for Mason, and Lower Fillmore has two more when the next recession will hit, and why dining destinations waiting for you; and this time it probably won't be blamed on Lynette Majer satisfies your palate with the housing market; plus, San Francisco Wine/Bites. 14 hits Airbnb scofflaws with a multimillion dollar fine. 22 Arts & Entertainment Summer on the big screen ONLINE SPECIALS From Spike Lee's fact-based film about Patty Burness visits Amador County, the infiltrating the KKK to Jodie Foster's sci- Coastal Commuter compares attitudes in fi return to another Mamma Mia!, film Los Angeles and San Francisco, plus critic Michael Snyder rounds up the sum- Evalyn Baron, complete events calendar, mer movies worth your attention; plus the and more. 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