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What’s Happening: Broadway Under the Stars announces summer season at Sonoma’s Jack London State Historic Park

BY MONICA TURNER — 04.23.2018

Transcendence Theatre Company today took the wraps off its upcoming Broadway inspired summer series. Called “Broadway Under the Stars” the lineup features weekend performances from…

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SFFILM Golden Gate Award Winners: ‘Scary Mother’, ‘City of the Sun’, ‘Distant Barking of Dogs’ and more

BY MONICA TURNER — 04.16.2018

Organizers of the 2018 San Francisco International Film Festival have announced this year’s winners. At an event held at The Lab, Golden Gate Awards (GGA)…

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What’s Happening: Gavin DeGraw, Citizen Cope, Brandi Carlile, more to perform at Margrit Mondavi Summer Concert Series

BY MONICA TURNER — 04.09.2018

Some incoming west coast music news to share. Organizers today announced the line-up for the upcoming Margrit Mondavi Summer Concert Series. The 49th edition of…

'Swept Away' extended at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Company

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Berkeley Rep Announces 2018-19 Season: Doll’s House Pt. 2, Fairview, Home, Good Book, more

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.28.2018

Iconic theater celebrates 50th anniversary with 6 shows under Tonny Taccone's last year of artistic directorship.

It's happening—Amy Poehler's directorial debut, Wine Country, is coming soon to Netflix! Starring Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Paula Pell, Maya Rudolph, Emily Spivey and featuring Tina Fey. Get excited. Get real excited.

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Road Trippin’: Amy Poehler to direct, star in ‘Wine Country’ set in Napa Valley

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.21.2018

Poehler and friends descend upon Napa Valley to celebrate a birthday party.

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Independent Film

What’s Happening: Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF)

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.16.2018

Say hello to Sonomawood! Wine country goes cinematic next week when the Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) hits town. The 21st edition of the popular fest…

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Pebble Beach Food & Wine Preview: April 5-8, schedule and details (Video)

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.15.2018

Pebble Beach Food & Wine is just weeks away. The 11th edition of the famed epicurean event features just about anything an avid foodie, oenophile…

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Preview: Pebble Beach Food & Wine (Video)

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.08.2018

X was one to remember. And again, like last year, Pebble Beach Food & Wine hopes to entertain, educate, and amaze foodies, travel explorers and…

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Indie Film: Charlize Theron to be honored at San Francisco Film Festival (SFFILM)

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.02.2018

Actress Charlize Theron will be honored at the upcoming San Francisco Film Festival (SFFILM). Organizers say the tribute will take place April 8, 2018 at…

Joshua Bell to perform at Festival Napa Valley

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What’s Happening: Festival Napa Valley announces 2018 summer lineup

BY MONICA TURNER — 02.26.2018

Headline artists include superstar violinist Joshua Bell, 10-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, Broadway legend Lea Salonga, opera sensation Michael Fabiano, the San Francisco Ballet, and…