Monica Turner

News

Classic movie moment: You’re going to burn for this…

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.23.2009

Fans. Winesap. Johnny Favorite. Fans. Chickens. Lisa Bonet. Fans. Harold Angel. Louis… Cyphre. Symbolism reigns supreme in Alan Parker’s vastly under-appreciated 1987 film Angel Heart.…

Culture

Japanese version of ‘Sideways’ world premiere at Napa Sonoma wine country film festival Sept. 27th

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.23.2009

(Los Angles, Ca) Fox International will premiere the much talked about Japanese ‘re-imagination’ of the 2004 Alexander Payne drama “SIDEWAYS” at the Napa Sonoma Wine…

Stark Insider Videos

Wine and live music in Sonoma’s Middle Reach

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.22.2009

Outdoor concert with a view! Shot live on location at the Middle Reach in Sonoma.

Opening Night at City Lights Theatre Company in San Jose

Culture

On location: Opening night gala at City Lights Theater

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.22.2009

Season kickoff @ CLTC with behind the scenes, champagne, interviews, hanging with Judas.

News

How much would you pay to reduce your commute time?

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.21.2009

Money may indeed buy you time. At least if you live in the Bay Area. The highly desirable carpool lane, only available during non-peek hours…

Culture

Brief Encounter podcast and scenes from opening night in San Francisco

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.18.2009

Here's a brief podcast on the show with some additional thoughts.

Food & Wine

THIRD ANNUAL WINE & EQUINE FESTIVAL RAISES MORE THAN $36,000 FOR SONRISE EQUESTRIAN FOUNDATION

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.18.2009

(Castro Valley, CA, September 17)–The SonRise Equestrian Foundation’s 3rd Annual Wine & Equine Festival raised $36,000 on Saturday, September 12th for the nonprofit organization. More…

Stark Insider Videos

Palmaz Vineyards and Napa wine panel

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.16.2009

Loni takes us inside the exclusive winery, now a family affair, in this episode of WineTube TV.

Theater and Stage

The British Are Coming to A.C.T. with Noël Coward’s Brief Encounter

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.15.2009

Kneehigh Theatre’s groundbreaking production melds film, theater, and Noël Coward songs. This unique theater event commemorates the legacy of A.C.T.’s historic home as a movie…

What's Happening

52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival 9 Stages For 3 Days, September 18 – 20

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.15.2009

Monterey, CA; The Monterey Jazz Festival Presented by Verizon will once again celebrate the joy of jazz as it launches its fifty-second edition with a…