Gabe Meline

Gabe Meline, a Senior Editor at KQED Arts and Culture, joins Luke Tsai, the Food Editor, and Sarah Hotchkiss, a Senior Associate Editor covering visual arts. They discuss an array of exciting summer events in the Bay Area, from jazz festivals to quilt shows. Listeners get insights into local culinary delights and unique cultural activities, encouraging community engagement. Personal anecdotes and vibrant plans for summer adventures highlight the joys of exploring art, food, and local traditions in the Bay.

Gabe Meline, KQED’s Senior Editor for Arts and Culture, shares his family's cherished Christmas Eve tradition at Snoopy's Home Ice, an iconic ice skating rink built by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. He describes the festive charm of this unique locale, adorned with a Swiss Alps theme, which has been a community favorite since 1969. Through nostalgic stories and emotional reflections, Gabe highlights the significance of this tradition, blending joy with the bittersweet realities of holiday gatherings, while preserving the rink's cultural legacy.