Monica Turner

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

Loni points the way to Sonoma

I grew up in a family that likes to mimic statues, sign posts and paintings.

2009 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Sep 4-6 Labor Day Weekend

Three days. Two Hundred Wineries and Chefs.  One unforgettable Sonoma Experience. Join us where wine, food and friends meet. Sonoma Wine Country Weekend. Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, 2009 By combining the Sonoma County Showcase of Wine & Food with the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, food and wine lovers can revel in...

San Francisco Summer Wine Tasting Series Announced

San Francisco, CA, July 16, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The dates for the San Francisco Summer Wine Tasting Series in Del Monte Square at The Cannery are announced. San Francisco’s Summer Wine Tasting Series will run every Sunday afternoon from July 19 to August 16 and will feature a different wine...

PETER PAN the Musical at Berkeley Playhouse

PETER PAN the Musical JULY 17 - AUGUST 23, 2009 THE ASHBY STAGE, 1901 Ashby Avenue (adjacent to the Ashby BART) Directed by Elizabeth McKoy Musical direction by Phil Gorman Running Time: 2.5 hours with intermission. Advance Tix: Adults $28 / Kids, seniors $22 Door Price: Adults $30 / Kids, seniors $25 Our summer...

Tommy, City Lights Theater Company San Jose – Opening Night July 18

Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend Book by Pete Townshend & Des McAnuff Directed by Kit Wilder The epic rock opera juggernaut as only City Lights can bring it to you. Click here or call (408) 295-4200 to get your tickets today. While staring into a mirror, young Tommy Walker watches his father,...

Tinyard Hill, TheatreWorks Palo Alto – Opening Night July 18

TINYARD HILL A NEW COUNTRY MUSICAL By Tommy Newman and Mark Allen World Premiere View first music rehearsal Tinyard Hill, Georgia is a small town partial to old-time music and new-forged dreams, especially for a handsome young blacksmith hammering out a living at the historic smithy his family has owned for generations. When an...

After-hours party with The Second City cast @ San Jose Rep

Second City is in town! For those who don't know the legendary show is now playing at the San Jose Rep until this Sunday. If you enjoy sketch comedy and improv, don't miss it. Also, on Saturday night's show you should check out the after-hours party in the Curtain...

Interview: Executive Chef Arthur Wall and Karl Wente

Step right up to part 3 of the Stark Insider visits Livermore Wente Vineyards series. In this episode, Executive Chef Arthur Wall drops in on host Loni Kao Stark and 5th generation winemaker Karl Wente over lunch at the Wente Vineyard restaurant. https://vimeo.com/5632531 What is Arthur's approach to menus, food and...

AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival Continues Tradition of Great Music, Family Fun, and Affordability

AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival Continues Tradition of Great Music, Family Fun, and Affordability Event Celebrates 20th Year as the Jazz Festival of Silicon Valley SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--San Jose Jazz today announced the annual AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival to be presented August 7-9 in downtown San Jose. From Friday...

Casting has begun for San Jose Repertory Theatre’s production of A Christmas Story

Casting has begun for San Jose Repertory Theatre’s production of A Christmas Story, by Philip Grecian. It is directed by Chris Smith. It will go into rehearsal on Oct. 27, previews Nov. 21, opens Nov. 27, and closes Dec. 20. Email headshot/resume to Bruce Elsperger, Casting Director or send by...