Monica Turner

Contributor to Stark Insider for tech, the arts and All Things West Coast for over 10 years.

On Location: Halloween at Union Square, San Francisco

Before and after November at ACT, Clint and Loni walked the streets among the crazies, fitting right in. https://vimeo.com/7379490

The 2010 Loreto Calendar is here!

Loni unveils the 2010 calendar. Order one soon before they run out. https://vimeo.com/7355930

On Location: The Tenderloin Experiment

An edgy evening in San Francisco, heading to The Bald Soprano at Cutting Box Theater. https://vimeo.com/7354071 BONUS: Spot the Dario Argento homage!

On Location: ‘Spring Awakening’ opening and cast after-party in San Jose

It's a Broadway San Jose opening night! Loni was there to catch the excitement. Plus cast after-party interviews! https://vimeo.com/7336903 More: Christy Altomare, Andy Mientus, "the Guilty Ones" ... and more. (Bonus: spot the David Lynch reference a la Mulholland Drive)

Stark Insider Presents: Liliane Klein talks about ‘FAT PIG’ at Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley

Bad-boy playwright Neil LaBute's FAT PIG opens next week at Aurora. Find out why Ashton Kutcher's name comes up! https://vimeo.com/7319621 Tony-nominated director Barbara Damashek returns to Aurora Theatre Company to direct FAT PIG, featuring Liliane Klein (as seen in this interview), Jud Williford, Alexandra Creighton, and Peter Ruocco. 28-year old Lilian Klein...

Kenwood Inn & Spa

An inside look at Kenwood Inn & Spa with video.

Opening this week: Spring Awakening (Broadway San Jose), November (ACT), Bald Soprano (Cutting Ball), Mrs. Whitney (Magic)

Quick update for all you fans of great theater and musicals! The hits keep coming. Four shows open this week in the San Francisco Bay Area. At the American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco, we have November, a political satire by David Mamet. Apparently it would make "even a Glengarry...
The Creature Black Box Theatre San Francisco

On Location: Live Sushi and The Creature in San Francisco

Check out the Porsche: I think he just robbed a bank!!

The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards Wins Diablo Food Award

Bay Area food lovers and Diablo Magazine judges have once again honored The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards with a Diablo Food Award, in recognition of its local, sustainable wine country fare. The award distinguishes the Livermore Valley restaurant as one of the top dining experiences in the East Bay...

Groundswell cast interview – part 2

The conversation continues with the cast and director of Groundswell at SJ Repertory Theatre. https://vimeo.com/7225393 For those that missed it, here's a link to part 1 of the interview. And also, the Stark Insider review of the play.