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Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson lives in San Francisco. She writes for a number of outlets including Smithsonian.com, Daily Beast, 48 Hills, Hyperallergic, Latino USA, Women’s Media Center, California Magazine, and San Francisco Classical Voice. For years she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.

Portrait of a man in front of a painting. Next Avenue, Mike Henderson

Artist Mike Henderson: Before and After the Fire

'Before the Fire: 1965 - 1985' is Mike Henderson's first U.S. solo museum exhibition in 20 years
July 11, 2023
A woman wearing colorful clothing smiling outside. Next Avenue, Navajo Caregivers

Supporting Navajo Caregivers: A Call to Action

The trailblazing journey of a member of the Navajo Nation to support caregivers emotionally and financially
February 10, 2023
Still of two actors on stage. Next Avenue, El último sueño de Frida y Diego, Gabriela Lena Fra

A Love for Frida Kahlo Brings Composer's First Opera to Life

Award-winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank captures the unique story of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in a new way
February 3, 2023
An ancient sculpture. Next Avenue, museum curator

A Seasoned Museum Curator Tells Ancient Stories in New Ways

Ramses the Great in virtual reality? Renée Dreyfus' ongoing passion for Egyptian art has helped make that happen at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
January 11, 2023
Two characters from Miss Marple, smiling. Next Avenue, Elly Griffiths author

The New Retirement Role Models: Literary Characters

Authors Tana French, Elly Griffiths and Nicci Gerrard talk about how their older characters can age authentically
May 20, 2022
An illustration from the "Auntie Sewing Squad Guide to Mask Making, Radical Care and Racial Justice" book. Next Avenue

Meet the Auntie Sewing Squad

A group of Asian American women from across the country started by making masks, which inspired a book about how sewing is connected to racial and ethnic issues
March 8, 2022
An opened book with illustrations . Creative Acts, creativity Next Avenue

Creativity Is About Much More Than Art

The executive director of Stanford University's d. school talks about how creativity and design can help expand our possibilities
November 12, 2021
The host of 70 over 70 podcast sitting on a bench. Next Avenue, 70 Over 70

70 Over 70: A Different Kind of Conversation

Max Linsky wants the guests on his podcast to look to the future, not the past
August 31, 2021
Painting by Wayne Thiebaud, Boston Cremes, Artist, Next Avenue

Artist Wayne Thiebaud at 100

Still painting, his contributions to modern art are spotlighted in a centennial retrospective
January 20, 2021
Artist Larry Randolph with work on paper

Artists With Disabilities Shine at San Francisco Studios

In the midst of the pandemic, these artists continue to find creativity and purpose
October 15, 2020
Coach Beam with members of the Eagles

Coach From 'Last Chance U' Inspires Players On and Off the Field

John Beam, featured in Netflix series, changes lives at Laney College in Oakland
August 26, 2020
Group of older men laughing and talking

Checklist for Finding the Right Retirement Community

An expert weighs in with the top 3 considerations
September 19, 2014
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