Monica Turner

Monica Turner
Contributor to Stark Insider for tech, the arts and All Things West Coast for over 10 years.
A Soul Unfettered

Bay Area artist Moky Huynh to present show at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

Moky’s life has certainly been full of experiences: not long ago, he returned from an unforgettable experience in Vietnam that made manifest how far he has already made a name for himself.
San Francisco Michelin Stars

Michelin-Starred Cities: San Francisco at #16

Still, the city by the Bay beats out its East coast nemesis (at least for now). New York did not place. And if this isn't a way for HuffPo to generate commenting backlash, I don't what is.
Irene Theorin as Turandot.

San Francisco Opera opens 89th season with Puccini’s ‘Turandot’

Puccini’s final opera, Turandot features some of the composer’s most glorious music, including the stirring anthem “Nessun dorma.”
Masquerades screened at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco and at the WGA Theatre in Los Angeles.

San Francisco groups among 12 awarded grants for Arab American programming

In its 15th year, the 10-day Arab Film Festival features 50 to 60 films in San Francisco, Berkeley, San Jose and Los Angeles.
Cochon Heritage Fire - Napa - Charles Krug

Stark Insider TV: Cochon Heritage Fire, Napa

On location with 2,000 pounds of animals. What's your favorite part of the pig?
2012 Palo Alto Players Season

Palo Alto Players announces 2011-2012 season

Six shows are coming to the Lucie Stern Theater.
LA FIGA - Food and Sex

Food and Sex: A good idea? (NSFW)

Inside the new photo book by Chef Tiberio Simone with photography by Matt Freedman.
Brenda Wong Aoki

Bay Area Weekend: Things to do

All the world is a stage... or a pig.
Frozen Blueberry Margarita

Summer Drink Recipe: Frozen Blueberry Margarita

Making your drinks heavy on the fruit and light on the simple syrups also packs your beverages with tons of vitamins and fiber, instead of just quaffing alcohol and pure sugar.
Napa Valley Opera House

TEDx coming to the Napa Valley

A fall afternoon filled with live performances and TED speaker videos at the Napa Valley Opera House.