Monica Turner

Contributor to Stark Insider for tech, the arts and All Things West Coast for over 10 years.

Does Tom Sizemore need to audition?

This is one of our most popular clips. Does a name brand actor like Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan, Heat) need to audition for an Indie film like 'The Last Lullaby' with a budget less than $5M? Director Jeffrey Goodman answers the question and provides his take on what it means...

Lawrence of Arabia at California Theatre

CALIFORNIA THEATRE Title: Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Date: 08/21 - 08/22 Address: 345 S. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Start Time: Fri-Sat: 7pm Ticket: $5 (at the door only) Phone: 888-SAN-JOSE Event Type: film_video Description: Team San Jose, working with the Stanford Theater Foundation, invites you to experience movies in...

“You’re tearing me apart!”

1955. Rebel Without A Cause. Just months later the film's star, James Dean, would die in a head-on collision in his Porsche 550 Spyder. His legend, his myth, would reach stratospheric heights—not bad for starring in only 3 movies. East of Eden is probably my favorite, but Rebel showcases Dean's acting chops....

Sneak peek: Back Stage @ the San Jose Rep!

In case you missed it, here's a 1 minute preview of Loni's back stage tour with artistic director Rick Lombardo (watch his popular interview here) at the downtown flagship San Jose Repertory Theatre. Make that 'the Rep' to you and me. The full video is coming soon. We're having too...

Kunde Family Estate & Componere Fine Catering Announce Joint Venture Garden

KUNDE FAMILY ESTATE & COMPONERE FINE CATERING ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE ESTATE HERB & VEGETABLE GARDEN Chef Ethan Mantle’s Kunde Family Estate Garden Opens for “Green” Events and “Locavore” Experiences   (Kenwood, CA August 18th, 2009)--Kunde Family Estate has announced the opening of its new estate herb and vegetable garden. Developed by Chef...

Help shape San Jose’s future! Participate in the Envision 2040 online survey

    Greetings! HELP SHAPE SAN JOSE'S FUTURE! PARTICIPATE IN THE ENVISION 2040 ONLINE SURVEY For the first time in the City's history, San Jose's General Plan** Update will incorporate arts issues.  To gain wide input from the public about its priorities, the City has developed a brief survey. Your opinions will help guide the planning...

Buddy and Friends to perform at C. Donateillo Winery’s “Live From the Middle Reach” music series

BUDDY AND FRIENDS TO PERFORM AT C. DONATIELLO WINERY’S “LIVE FROM THE MIDDLE REACH” MUSIC SERIES Buddy to Perform Live with Ian Ball and Sara Bareilles August 30th (Healdsburg, CA, August XX, 2009)— C. Donatiello Winery has announced the return of Buddy to the Live From the Middle Reach music series...

Rosebud

Newspaper industry. Publishing magnate. Power? It must have been the 1940s... could this same movie make any sense today? Citizen Kane is a timeless classic.  And "Rosebud" perhaps one of the most famous words to ever be uttered on the golden, cinematic screen. Less is more. I like it! From Wikipedia: Orson...

Rick Lombardo, artistic director at SJ Rep, on the arts, economy and upcoming season

Find out what's in store for the flagship theater of the South Bay, the San Jose Repertory Theater. Rick Lombardo, the new artistic director, sits down with our very own Loni Stark of Stark Insider to talk about his new role and the upcoming season. Lots of interesting topics are covered: Rick...

Wente Vineyards Announces September Events

WENTE VINEYARDS ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER EVENTS (Livermore Valley, August 13th)-- As Wente Vineyards’ sustainably farmed grapes ripen on the vine, harvest season officially begins for the family owned winery. This September, learn how estate grown wines are produced with a behind the scenes Harvest Tour & Tasting event. Enjoy an...