Wine Events: Pinot on the River at Healdsburg Plaza
The tasting takes place in the gorgeous town of Healdsburg, smack dab in the middle of the Russian River Valley in Sonoma. You should see…
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Photo Call: ‘The White Snake’ at Berkeley Repertory Theatre
A sneak peek at the production photos from 'The White Snake' world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. "The Legend of the White Snake," also known…
Mary Zimmerman returns to Berkeley Rep with THE WHITE SNAKE
The White Snake is a classic romance from Chinese legend. As she falls for a charming young man, a snake spirit discovers what it means…
Napa Valley Film Festival Tributes: Alan Cumming, James Marsden, Imogen Poots, Adam Driver
Access Hollywood's Billy Bush to host special night. The 3rd annual Napa Valley Film Festival runs November 7 - 11 at venues in Napa, Yountville,…
Bay Area Stage: Shelton Theater to present Nash’s ‘The Rainmaker’
The play was translated into over 40 languages and made into the 1956 film The Rainmaker starring Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn.
Painter Jim DeWitt named artist-in-residence by the Golden Gate Yacht Club
Before retiring in 1983 to concentrate on painting full-time, Jim owned and operated DeWitt Sails, one of the top racing sail lofts on San Francisco…
Napa Vintners to broadcast ‘Harvest Live’ on Ustream #HL12
Social media brings crush to viewers in real time. 'Harvest Live' on Ustream will be hosted at five iconic Napa Valley vineyards: Trinchero Napa Valley,…
Robert Parker to be inducted into 2013 Vintners Hall of Fame
In addition to Parker, the inductees include winemaking pioneer Meredith “Merry” Edwards, legendary wine writer Frank Schoonmaker, and labor leader Cesar Chavez.
Film Critic Roger Ebert to receive award from Robert Redford at L.A. Benefit
Ebert follows in the footsteps of philanthropist and Sundance Institute Trustee George Gund, who was the first to receive the award.
San Francisco: To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation to hold 17th Annual Gala
Models will wear fashions from UKO, Macy’s, Alice Becker, Banana Republic, Eileen Fisher, West Coast Leather, and Rogue.