49-Mile Scenic Anything-but-Drive Route Leads to the Balboa Theater

Janet Fowler and I had a wonderful time at the SF Chronicle's event at the Balboa Theater last night, when we saw "Sister Act" as well as a lot of vintage photos of SF from the 1930's on, celebrating the new 49-mile Scenic Route, which includes the Balboa Theater. Columnists Heather Knight and Peter Hartlaub were there to introduce a stunning (shimmering dress under habit) nun, a bagpipe player, and cable car ringer. I'm so impressed by Heather Knight, who compassionately and intelligently covers some of the saddest aspects of the city. (She was the one who commented on how SF is like Rwanda in terms of the gap between the rich and the poor.) She also has a sense of fun and celebrates what's good about our city. Kudos to her and Peter Hartlaub for creating the 49-mile Scenic Anything But Drive Route. Please remember today's route is all about the Youth Climate March, when Mothers Out Front will be marching from 1st and Mission to the BlackRock, 400 Howard.