Monica Turner
Contributor to Stark Insider for tech, the arts and All Things West Coast for over 10 years.
Montalvo announces Fall/Winter concert series
World famous composer Philip Glass to perform solo in piano master series.
San Francisco Bay Area: Weekend Stage
After we polled the office, and collected all the latest information on shows, and announcements, we were a little bit surprised. What summer slow down?!
Wine Events: West of West Wine Festival
The event will be held one hour north of San Francisco in the coastal hamlet of Occidental, California, and will feature Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Syrahs.
NEA Grant Goes to ZER01 and City of San Jose
A $250,000 grant, one of only 51 grants awarded nationwide, was awarded to the City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program (SJPA) in partnership with ZER01: The Art and Technology Network (ZER01).
San Quentin inmates to perform Shakespearean comedy
"Shakespeare actors are role models within the San Quentin community, demonstrating that even behind bars men can continue to set goals, learn new skills, and become better human beings."
Smash or Trash: Taking photos during dinner?
Chef Chiarello likes to surprise his diners on occasion. But, he fears, with well-meaning patrons zapping their photos all over Twitter and Facebook it becomes increasingly likely that a customer has seen that, done that - if even only virtually.
Zoom H2n Handy Recorder coming September
The H2n will be available September 2011 for $199.
Indie film ‘Sunflower Hour’ wins award at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Aaron has been a guest of Stark Insider and several podcasts ever since his short, Two Theories, One Stone debuted at Cinequest 2010 in San Jose.
MacPhail Family Wines joins the Hess Collection
The Hess Collection will acquire the MacPhail Family Wines brand, as well as existing inventory, and winemaker MacPhail will continue to be the hands-on winemaker for both Sequana Vineyards and MacPhail Family Wines.
Jeff Bridges and the Abiders coming to Bay Area
Academy Award-winning actor and musician makes FIRST Marin County appearance celebrating his new record release produced by multiple Grammy winner & Crazy Heart collaborator T Bone Burnett.
