Jeanne Powell
Jeanne is a published poet and essayist. She holds degrees from Wayne State University and the University of San Francisco. Jeanne has taught in the CS, UB and OLLI programs at universities in the City. Her books in print include MY OWN SILENCE and WORD DANCING from Taurean Horn Press.
Sweet Honey in the Rock takes us all to a better, higher place (Review)
Celebrating the Holydays.
Must-See Theater: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at A.C.T. (Review)
Of all the Christmas pageants performed in the Bay Area during the holiday season, A.C.T.’s annual offering of A Christmas Carol has evolved into a must-see event, required viewing for the entire family. Some have called Charles Dickens “the man who invented Christmas.” After experiencing his novella adapted for...
‘Luzia’ a mind-bending dream from Cirque du Soleil (Review)
Cirque du Soleil’s latest mind-bending creation is Luzia – A Waking Dream of Mexico, currently being performed in the Grand Chapiteau tent behind AT&T Park. The world tour of Luzia kicked off in Montreal in April of this year.
The tent is new, elaborate and specially designed for the unique...
‘The Eagle Huntress’ a captivating, radiant documentary about perseverance
What would it be like if your daughter or younger sister – or you – could reach for the stars with parental support? There would be no limit to your dreams or your achievements – becoming prime minister or an astronaut or an eagle hunter would be inevitable. Despite...
‘The Lion King’ a night to remember in San Francisco
Disney's iconic musical continues to entertain.
‘Loving’ a forgotten but vitally important part of American history (Film Review)
Loving is director Jeff Nichols’ most acclaimed film yet and the one most likely to win Academy awards. It has been featured in film festivals in Cannes, Toronto, Austin TX, Mill Valley and Telluride CO. This American story of challenging struggle and ultimate triumph is brought to life wonderfully...
‘The Natives are Restless’ a stirring visit to Hawai’ian culture
Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu showcases the latest developments in hula dance and Hawai’ian political activism.
Common at the Masonic: A Fundraiser for Black Girls Code (Review)
Kimberly Bryant, who founded Black Girls Code (BGC) in 2011, has a vision – to increase the number of women of color in the digital world by empowering girls of color to become innovators in STEM fields through exposure to computer science and technology.
To that end the nonprofit...
Haunting “Neither Heaven Nor Earth” not to be missed
While on a mission in Afghanistan, a French captain's men begin to disappear. Clément Cogitore's war mystery features a thoughtful script, and brilliant performance by Jeremie Renier.
An Evening in Paris with Madeleine Peyroux and the San Francisco Symphony (Review)
Earlier this year a concert by Madeleine Peyroux in the countryside of England was said to fill a church hall with spiritual humanism. Her subsequent album, released in July 2016, is titled “Secular Hymns.” During her recent concert with the SF Symphony, focused on “An Evening in Paris,” she combined...
