Tag Archives: California

More Than Just Parks

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

More Than Just Parks is the brainchild of filmmaking brothers Will and Jim Pattiz.The goal of the project is to raise awareness about the treasures that we have in America’s 59 National Parks through inspiring videos. The Pattiz brothers intend … Continue reading →

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Micrographia

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Los Angeles-based artist Charlotte Price created this engaging short film for the renowned Huntington Library in San Marino, California. Here’s what she had to say about the project: As a filmmaker, I spend many hours examining the world through a … Continue reading →

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This Land Is Your Land

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

The middle of the Mojave Desert in California seems an unlikely place for street art, but the anonymous collective known as Indecline tagged an abandoned military base there anyway. “This Land Was Our Land” is a half-mile wide tribute to … Continue reading →

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NYC vs SF

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

East Coast vs West Coast, New York City vs San Francisco, everyone has an opinion on which is better. After moving from NYC to San Francisco, writer and comedian Sarah Cooper noticed some striking differences and turned her perceptions into … Continue reading →

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Bibliophile Hack (NSFW)

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Brian D. Butler

Last week some anonymous tech savvy bibliophile hacked a digital traffic sign in central Los Angeles and left this message:

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Drone Day Tuesday

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

If you can’t travel this summer, you can at least take brief mini-vacations thanks to some very talented drone-operating videographers.

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Visit San Francisco

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

L.A.-based design firm Boilng Point Creative produced this terrific new poster series celebrating San Francisco’s enduring allure for visitors and residents alike. Prints from the series are available right here on etsy.

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If You’re Going To…

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Brian D. Butler
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Leave Your Heart, Take the Map

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

San Francisco is unquestionably one of North America’s favorite destinations for travelers. It is also well served by public transit and is quite easy to get around. But who doesn’t love a fun, practical and even whimsical navigational tool that … Continue reading →

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Sacred Geometry at the Beach

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

H/T to loyal TBTP follower Aubrie Rudnick for this post. With commonplace leaf rakes and rope, San Francisco artist Andres Amador creates extraordinary temporary masterpieces on the beaches of California and Mexico. Even though it takes hours to form the enormous … Continue reading →

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