Cemeteries tend to conjure up images of dark, silent and spooky expanses of land marked with rows of headstones, secluded and tucked away from the outside world.
But in reality, graveyards and mausoleums are often centrally located, visible off the side of highways on the Peninsula, in the midst of bustling neighborhoods or even on college campuses. Headstones are adorned with personal mementos and surrounded by flowers, stately statues and trees stretching their limbs toward endless sky. These final resting places are full of life if you look closely – birds and plants and people coming to pay their respects. They also hold the histories of our region, memorializing local pioneers and notable figures whose stories are part of the books that make up the anthology of the Peninsula. Devin Roberts’ feature takes us through some of the region’s cemeteries to pay tribute to the histories they hold.
Getting into the spirit of the season,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
Silicon Valley’s graveyards are a portal to the past. Here’s the history behind the headstones
These are the final resting places of some of the Peninsula’s most notable figures.
Inside a Silicon Valley wine and spirits store sourcing undiscovered gems for nearly a half-century
Founded 47 years ago in Redwood City, K&L Wine Merchants has grown into a statewide business with global reach.
Meet the Bay Area interior designer making her mark on fabrics, furnishings, homes – and shoes
Interior designer Suzanne Tucker is the co-founder of San Francisco firm Tucker & Marks. While her work can be found throughout the Bay Area, including inside homes along the Midpeninsula, Tucker’s influence in the design world extends well beyond the region.
Congrats to Judy W. of Menlo Park, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s the view from the Saddle Trail in Daly City!).
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San Francisco Water Lantern Festival: Oct. 11-12 See thousands of lanterns lighting up the lagoon alongside food trucks, music and more.
San Carlos Art & Wine Faire: Oct. 12-13 Food, entertainment and of course art and wine are in the spotlight at downtown San Carlos’ annual festival.
Gem and Mineral Show: Oct. 12-13 Find gems, minerals, jewelry, rocks and more for sale at Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society’s show.
Randy Rainbow: Oct. 14 Comedian Randy Rainbow discusses his new essay collection, “Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda.”
Full Moon Market: Oct. 17 Little Green hosts its first-ever night market, featuring tarot reading, spooky stained glass and more.
United Nations Association Film Festival: Oct. 17-27 The annual documentary film fest returns to the Peninsula and San Francisco with a theme of “Shared Humanity.”
Remi Wolf: Oct. 18 Palo Alto’s own pop singer-songwriter Remi Wolf comes to Frost Amphitheater as part of her Big Ideas tour.
Beatles vs. Stones: Oct. 18 The Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show take the stage in a “mash-up duel.”
Flyway Trail Opening: Oct. 19 Celebrate the opening of the Flyway Trail at the Ravenswood portion of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge with guided walks, games, hands-on demonstrations, educational info, food and more.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival: Oct. 19-20 Nowhere does pumpkins quite like Half Moon Bay. Celebrate the “great and almighty gourd” at this beloved annual festival.
Plan Ahead
The Mother Hips: Oct. 26 Beloved rock band The Mother Hips has a new album – “California Current” – and an upcoming performance at The Guild.
Laura Benitez: Oct. 26 California country artist Laura Benitez performs at Filoli as part of its autumn Orchard Days series.
Unholy Sunday with Peaches Christ: Oct. 27 Peaches Christ brings humor, music and fabulous costumes to Stanford, along with guest performers Jason Brock and Cheetah Biscotti and members of Stanford Dragfest Troop.
Zoppe Italian Family Circus: Nov. 1-Dec. 1 Downtown Redwood City once again hosts Nino the Clown and his dazzling troupe of circus performers as they return to amaze local families on their annual visit.
Rancho Day: Nov. 2 Los Altos History Museum’s interactive Rancho Day takes participants back in history through games, exhibits, demonstrations, performances, crafts and traditional Mexican food.
CASP Open Studios: Nov. 9 The artists of Palo Alto’s Cubberley Artist Studio Program offer a peek into their processes, along with food trucks, programming and activities by other local organizations. Free prints for the first 200 attendees.
Kandace Springs: Nov. 10 Catch soul/jazz vocalist, pianist and songwriter Kandace Springs when she performs in Half Moon Bay.
Patchwork Show: Nov. 10 Artisans and makers will be selling their unique wares as part of this bi-annual makers festival, which also features DIY crafts, food and more.
Funny business: Inside the Peninsula’s House of Humor
Redwood City’s long-running, family-owned costume shop is a hub for all things Halloween – and beyond.
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