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.
In San Francisco: Paula West at the Nikko (Review)
Paula West has opened a two-week engagement at Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco. This popular cabaret performer has captured the hearts of...
Indie Film: Mostly British Film Festival opens Feb. 13 in San Francisco
The British are coming this month, for the annual Mostly British Film Festival in San Francisco. From February 13th to February 20th, the historic...
Artists Always Are Looking a Little Ahead: Joy Harjo at JCCSF (Review)
As we enter the winter season, what better way to honor all that we have and all that we need to remember, than to...
In Review: Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble in San Francisco
With this year's annual December concert series, Kitka celebrates 40 years of fearless sonic exploring of haunting music from eastern Europe and Eurasia, along...
‘Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am’ an inspiring, absorbing documentary about a very private person
"An artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of [a] legendary storyteller and Nobel prize winner".
Film Review: Finding ‘Judy’
My neighbor Kitty telephones one afternoon and says, “let’s go see Judy.” Since we do not know anyone named Judy, I quickly figure out...
In Review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ with live score by San Francisco Symphony
During its 2019-2020 season, the SF Symphony continues with its popular Film Series, providing a remarkable way to enjoy great American cinema. Each film...
Film Review: ‘Harriet’ inspires and heals
American film director Kasi Lemmons has been interviewed extensively on her vision for her stirring film biography of Harriet Tubman. Lemmons has said:
"She was...
San Francisco Dining: A visit to Saha restaurant
Chef Aboghanem is happy to be offering his signature dishes, rooted in his Yemeni background, to San Francisco diners again.
Film Review: ‘Downton Abbey’ a pleasant, glossy experience with beautiful cinematography
From 2010 to 2015 the Downton Abbey television series fascinated American audiences. Created by Julian Fellowes, the miniseries chronicled the lives of the aristocratic...