‘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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
San Francisco Jazz: Kim Nalley radiant, at top of her game (Review)
Kim describes this new album as a journey of African Americans in the new world – sacred, profane, good times and bad times.
Zero Days: There are no rules of engagement for cyber weapons
As you watch Alex Gibney's latest documentary, prepare to be transported, just as you were with 'Inside Job' narrated by Matt Damon in 2010.
Heartthrobs: ‘Biggest Boy Band Ever’
A pleasant evening at the Nourse, with San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus.
Thomas Biedegain’s ‘Les Cowboys’ rewards viewer (Review)
Ambitious French film features a working-class family in rural France experiencing great trauma.
Romantic comedy ‘Maggie’s Plan’ a surprise highlight at SFIFF (Review)
A surprise highlight of the 59th San Francisco International Film Festival, Maggie’s Plan provides an intriguing take on romantic comedies. Single and hearing her biological…
SFIFF Standout Cinema: ‘Neither Heaven Nor Earth’ and ‘Les Cowboys’
The 59th edition of the San Francisco International Film Festival wrapped earlier this month, and, once again, did not disappoint, bringing to the big screen international,…