If you’re still checking your email after the official start of the long Fourth of July weekend, I thank you for your readership (even if I’m silently questioning your decision). But while you’re here, why don’t you pull up a chair and take a deep dive into the world of Peninsula barbecue? Adrienne Mitchel spoke to six pitmasters and a Stanford grad who’s a barbecue expert to get a sense of the local scene and what trends are most prevalent in Silicon Valley, including vegan and vegetarian versions of the cuisine.
And if you happen to be in Half Moon Bay for the parade and festivities tomorrow (or otherwise passing through over the next several weeks), stop by M Stark Gallery on Main Street to check out a Redwood City artist’s first solo exhibit. Whitney Alyssa Parker describes her work as “sewn abstract art,” and it has roots in her background in fashion design.
A wedding gown designer who worked in New York City, Whitney lost her job in the bridal industry during the pandemic. She and her husband had just relocated to Redwood City, and with more time on her hands Whitney decided to create her own artwork. Her exhibit, a tribute to California’s scenery titled “California Dreamscape,” opens tomorrow and runs through Aug. 17. Karla Kane spoke to Whitney and learned how her artwork comes to life for a story in today’s newsletter.
Logging off for the long weekend,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
From bridal fashion to fine art: Inside a Redwood City mixed-media artist’s ‘California Dreamscape’
Whitney Alyssa Parker’s first solo show, a tribute to the Golden State’s scenery, is on view in Half Moon Bay this summer.
BraveMaker festival in Redwood City highlights local films, ‘brave’ stories
The sixth annual festival takes place July 10-13, focusing on building and celebrating a sense of community with its screenings, panels and workshops, as well as art exhibitions and comedy shows.
Fusion, vegan and other barbecue trends: What defines Peninsula barbecue culture, and where does it go from here?
I talked with six pitmasters as well as a barbecue expert to understand what trends are markers of the local barbecue scene and where the future of the cuisine is heading.
Congrats to Siddhartha O., who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s Springline in Menlo Park!).
The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a prize from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!
Don’t forget to check out The Six Fifty’s guide to local Fourth of July celebrations!
Earthquake Walk: July 6 Take a leisurely paced, naturalist-led hike along the San Andreas Fault and learn about plate tectonics and remnants of past earthquakes.
Jessa Crispin with Ruth Whippman: July 8 In “What Is Wrong with Men,” author Jessa Crispin uses the iconic roles of actor Michael Douglas to explore today’s “crisis of masculinity.” She’ll be at Kepler’s in conversation with author Ruth Whippman.
Summer Full Moon Market: July 10 Find goods from local artists and small businesses (including candles, soaps and more) while sipping mocktails and iced tea at Little Green’s summer night market.
BraveMaker Film Festival: July 10-13 Redwood City’s annual film festival celebrating independent cinema returns with screenings and special events.
Los Altos Art & Wine Festival: July 12-13 The annual Los Altos Art & Wine Festival offers live entertainment, food and drinks and the work of hundreds of artists from California and beyond.
Canoes in Sloughs: July 12 Explore the Bair Island wetlands by canoe, guided by naturalists from the Marin Science Institute.
ACGA Clay & Glass Festival: July 12-13 The annual festival features more than 100 California clay and glass artists, plus hands-on activities, food trucks and more.
Plan Ahead:
Mocktails Mixer: July 18 Sample a menu of custom mocktails made with garden-fresh ingredients, along with snacks and information from Gamble Garden’s horticultural team.
Music@Menlo: July 18-Aug. 9 The annual summer chamber music extravaganza returns. This year’s theme is “Constellations: Ensemble Magic.”
Bay Area Fit Fest: July 19 Fitness studios and wellness brands come together for a day of pop-up workouts and classes, products and more in Central Park.
July Meadow Dance: July 19 The HomePie String Band and caller Nina Berry lead an evening of joyful folk dance at Pie Ranch.
IMUA Hawaii Festival: July 19 Ukulele maestro Jake Shimabukuro is joined by friends, including Paula Fuga and Seven Suns, for a concert celebrating the sounds of Hawaii.
Pacifica History Walk: July 26 The Pacifica Historical Society leads a history walk through Pacifica’s Sharp Park district, followed by refreshments at the Pacifica Coastside Museum.
Shakespeare in the Park: Aug. 9-24 San Francisco Shakespeare Festival brings its free Shakespeare in the Park production of the romantic comedy “Two Gentlemen of Verona” to Redwood City for three August weekends of open-air theater.
Summer Nights at Filoli: Through Sept. 18 On Wednesday and Thursday nights during the summer, Filoli is open late for sunset strolls, acoustic music, food trucks and sweet treats.
For whale watchers near and far, a Facebook group is a hub for where to find whales — and community — in Pacifica
Started in June 2021, its popularity has exploded in recent weeks as whales feed in big numbers off the San Mateo County coast.
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