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Ahoy! Looking forward to crossing the Pacific aboard Holland America’s lovely Westerdam, Vancouver to Yokohama: 13 – 27 September. Below, the schedule of my upcoming LinerLore maritime history presentations. Titanic — Legend and Legacy: Without a doubt, the most famous ship – and shipwreck – in the world, RMS Titanic has lived longer in memory and ongoing fascination than her all-too-brief maiden voyage. Learn of the 18…

Media Contact: David Perry / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com Today: Free Pier Party brings Bay Area beats, K-pop dancing and Y2K favorites to Fisherman’s Wharf DJ JP Breganza, KPOP-Up and Magic Nostalgia Headline September 12 Waterfront Celebration Free 2pm to 6pm Event at Crab Wheel Plaza; Series Continues September 26 with Pier Party at Sunset 12 September 2026 – San Francisco, CA: Today, Fisherman’s Wharf invites Bay Are…

Today on the anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Sylvester James (September 6, 1947 – December 16, 1988). Known simply as Sylvester, the groundbreaking singer and performer became one of the defining voices of disco and an enduring LGBTQ+ cultural icon. With his extraordinary falsetto, flamboyant style and unapologetic stage presence, he rose to international fame with hits including “You M…

Today on the anniversary of her birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Jane Addams (September 6, 1860 – May 21, 1935). A pioneering social reformer, activist and author, Jane Addams co-founded Hull House in Chicago, one of the most influential settlement houses in the United States, providing education, childcare, health services and support to immigrants and working-class families. A leading advocate for women’…

Today on the anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Freddie Mercury (September 5, 1946 – November 24, 1991). Born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar, Freddie Mercury became one of the most iconic and electrifying performers in rock history as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of Queen. Renowned for his extraordinary four-octave vocal range, flamboyant stage presence and unforgettable composi…

David Perry & Associates, Inc. David Perry / (415) 676-7007 / news@davidperry.com Boo2Bullying Brings Fourth Annual “Kick Bullying to the Curb” Wellness Festival to Palm Springs October 10 Free family event combines youth wellness resources, live entertainment and a celebrity kickball game at Palm Springs Power Stadium Festival: 4–8 p.m.  |  Celebrity Kickball Game: 6 p.m.  |  Admission: Free 4 Septe…

Today on the anniversary of his birth, we celebrate the life and legacy of Rainbow Honor Walk honoree Roger Casement (September 1, 1864 – August 3, 1916). An Irish diplomat, humanitarian, and nationalist, Casement became internationally renowned for exposing brutal abuses of Indigenous peoples in the Congo Free State and the Amazon’s Putumayo region. Later a passionate advocate for Irish independence, he was convicted of treason and executed by…

media contact: David Perry & Associates, Inc. /  (415) 676-7007 /  news@davidperry.com “But there’s something about longevity. Time can build a dialogue around your work.” — Oakland artist Stephanie Syjuco “Never Say Die” at 80: Bay Area creative Tom Donald proves the ultimate second act may be the best one Award-Winning Filmmaker, Musician, Producer and Advertising Creative Marks 80th Birthday September 6 as Never Say…

Dolly: We Will Always Love You — David Eugene Perry Oh my: this is heartbreaking. I wish Dolly Parton could have lived forever.  Every now and then, someone passes and everyone grieves. JFK was such a moment. Martin Luther King, Jr, Bobby, Princess Diana, Jimmy Carter. That’s the case today for Dolly Parton. I’m sure there are many people today playing her music in comfort and solidarity. Dolly Parton was the voice of my Souther…

Finland, Estonia and the War in Ukraine 24 August 2026: This morning as we prepare to fly home from Helsinki, having taken the ferry yesterday for a day trip to Tallinn, I asked “Steve”, our AI assistant, the following: Q. How has the war in Ukraine impacted Finland, Estonia and the ferry between them?  A. Quite profoundly. What struck you on the Helsinki–Tallinn crossing yesterday—an easy, almost domestic-feeling two-hour ferry…