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What’s Happening: ‘Chinese Lady’ to kick off Magic Theatre 2019-2020 season
The Chinese Lady is scheduled to kick off Magic Theatre’s 2019-2020 season. Lloyd Suh’s play, inspired by a true story, tells the story of Afong…
What’s Happening: Jean-Charles Boisset opens 1881 Napa, region’s first wine history museum
Napa Valley history and wine tasting all under one massive chandelier.
What’s Happening: Musical ‘Mamma Mia!’ coming to San Jose Stage Company
On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to…
In Wine Country: Sonoma barrel auction has raised $3.4M since founding in 2015
Sonoma County Vintners today announced the results of its most recent barrel auction. At the fifth edition of the Sonoma Country Barrel Auction, 85 “Never…
Amy Poehler’s ‘Wine Country’ to premiere May 10 on Netflix
This one’s good. What’s it called again? White wine. Ugh. Freakin’ love it. Amy Poehler’s Wine Country has a release date. Look for the film…
Trader Joe’s: Best day and time to shop, avoid big crowds
Trader Joe’s is a celebrated tradition here in California. The formula is simple: low prices, fresh and local produce, decent variety. A selection of cheap…
Theater News: Iconic San Francisco show ‘Beach Blanket Babylon’ to close
Unfortunate theater news out of San Francisco this week. The iconic show Beach Blanket Babylon is shutting down after an epic 45-year run. Kitsch. Over…
What’s Happening: CampoVelo returns to Napa Valley for food, wine and — most on point — cycling
It’s called CampoVelo and it’s returning to Napa Valley next month. Featuring a weekend of “food, fun and cycling” this year’s edition of CampoVelo Napa…
Video Feature: Go inside iconic Flintstone House w/ home tour, dinosaurs & Fred Flintstone
Why so serious? Stark Insider was on location late last year to shoot a special video segment at the iconic Flintstone House. See below for…