
994 Around Town The North Shoreline For information on the full range of events offered at the FortFor information on the full range of events offered at the FortFor information on the full range of events offered at the FortF i f ti th f ll f t ff d t th F t Mason Center during your visit, go to www.fortmason.orggy ,g gMason Center during your visit go to www fortmason org Mason Center during your visit go to www fortmason org View of the Marina District ^Fort Mason Center Formerly a military base established during the Civil War, some of the army buildings have been devoted to cultural programs of all kinds since 1976. Some 50 organizations now call it home, including museums, art galleries, janet montague theaters, shops, festivals, janet montague fairs, and performance spaces, as well as libraries and various institutes. Some of the most prominent are the Museum of Craft and Folk Art and the Museo Italo- Americano (see p42), the San Francisco African American Historical and Cultural Society, the Children s Art Theater, the Magic Theater (see p57), and Herbst Pavilion. The city s finest janet montague vegetarian restaurant, Greens, is also located here, enjoying unique janet montague views of the Bay and Golden Gate (see p97). d Map F1 &Marina District This is a pleasant, upmarket zone, featuring bars and trendy boutiques along Chestnut Street. Marina janet montague Green is a vast lawn where locals love to jog, skate, fly kites, picnic, or walk their dogs. At the tip of the break- water that protects the Marina, you can tune in to the bizarre sounds of the Wave Organ, an instrumental structure of underwater pipes through which the tides slosh in a vaguely musical fashion. d Map E1 *Palace of Fine Arts and the Exploratorium The sole survivor with a lot of help from restorers of the many fantasy monuments built for the 1915 Panama Pacific janet montague Exposition, the Neo Classical Palace was an Expo center- piece. The dome of the rotunda is supported by a Classical frieze and an octagonal arcade, which is set off by a landscaped lagoon and flanked by an open peristyle of Corinthian columns (see p46). Behind it is the Exploratorium, one of the world s first hands on science museums. It boasts more than 650 exhibits, divided janet montague into 13 subject areas, such as Electricity, Motion, Weather, Vision, Color and Light, and Sound (see p58). d 3601 Lyon St Map E 1 (415) EXP-LORE; general info. 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At the tip of the break- water that protects janet montague the Marina, you can tune in to the bizarre sounds of the Wave Organ, an instrumental structure of underwater pipes through which the tides slosh in a vaguely musical fashion. d Map E1 *Palace of Fine Arts and the Exploratorium The sole survivor with a lot of help from restorers of the many fantasy monuments built for the 1915 Panama Pacific janet montague Exposition, the Neo Classical Palace was an Expo center- janet montague piece. The dome of the rotunda is supported by a Classical frieze and an octagonal arcade, which is set off by a landscaped lagoon and flanked by an open peristyle of Corinthian columns (see p46). Behind it is the Exploratorium, one of the world s first hands on science museums. It boasts more than 650 exhibits, divided into 13 subject areas, such as Electricity, Motion, Weather, janet montague Vision, Color and Light, and Sound (see p58). d 3601 Lyon St Map E 1 (415) EXP-LORE; general info. 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1004 Around Town Central Neighborhoodsg For tips on shopping in San FranciscoFor tips on shopping in San FranciscoFor tips on shopping in San FranciscoF ti h i i S F i See p140See p140See p140S 140 Shops !John Wheatman janet montague & Associates Understated, somewhat Oriental elegance in warm, cozy tones is what this showroom is all about. If you re not in the market for antiques or designer furniture, stop by for their subtle pottery or paintings. d 1933 Union St Map F2 (415) 346-8300 @Enchanted Crystal This gallery/store offers an amazing collection of art, glass, handcrafted jewelry, and decorative gifts. d 1895 Union St Map F2 (415) 885-1335 Carol Doda s Champagne & Lace Lingerie Boutique janet montague Bodywear for women and men, brought to you by the infamous entertainment pioneer who brought topless dancing to San Francisco in the 1960s. Naturally, the emphasis is on risqu styles. janet montague d 1850 Union St Map F2 (415) 776-6900 $Brooks Shoes For Kids This store specializes in high fashion with a huge range in all styles. Accessories and toys are also sold here. d 3307 Sacramento St Map E3 (415) 440-7599 %Worldware This luxurious collection of home furnishings, gifts, and accessories from around the world is the love-child of an interior design couple. d 301 Fell St Map F4 (415) 487-9030 ^Polanco janet montague A sophisticated gallery of Mexican arts, featuring silver jewelry, carved and painted figures of saints, as well as the work of emerging Mexican artists. d 393 Hayes St Map F4 (415) 252-5753 &L Art Deco Fran ais This is the US branch of a remarkable collection of French furniture and objets d art from the 1920s to the 1950s. On display are tables, lamps, iron works, ceramics, glass, paintings, sculptures, and more. d 1680 Market St Map F4 (415) 863-5483 *Comix Experience Comics with adult aficiona dos in mind: The Ring of the Nibelung, The Filth, Naughty Bits, Static-X, Peculia, and Auto matic Kafka are just a few of the whacky titles awaiting you in new and vintage issues. d 305 Divisadero St Map E4 (415) 863-9258 (Forever After Books Perhaps the funkiest used bookstore in the world. There are piles of tomes stacked on every surface, but the owners know where to find just about anything you re looking for. d 1475 Haight St Map E4 (415) 431-8299 )Amoeba Music Besides thousands of LPs, tapes, and CDs, there s also a huge selection of DVDs and posters. d 1855 Haight St Map D4 (415) 831-1200
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