Monica Turner

Monica Turner
Contributor to Stark Insider for tech, the arts and All Things West Coast for over 10 years.
Up for Bid at 42nd Street Moon's Auction: Autographed Copy of Gloria Swanson's Autobiography

42nd St. Moon auction features unusual ‘Broadway Kissing Booth’

The theater's first online auction begins June 6 and culminates with a silent auction at the Alcazar Theatre June 20.
SF Playhouse

San Francisco: SF Playhouse announces 2011-12 season

Opening the ninth season is the west coast premiere of Honey Brown Eyes by Stefanie Zadravec, a heart crushing encounter during the Bosnian War reminding us of the fine line between friend and foe.
Indulgences in the Louisville Harem - Off Broadway West Theatre

San Francisco: Orlock’s ‘Indulgences’ comes to Off Broadway West

A bizarre courtship ensues and the sisters are thrilled that science and romance have each taken hold in their isolated lives. But Fate intervenes in this tender adventure to bring confusion, confessions, and tears in the night.
ChooseMyPlate

The food pyramid is history – and maybe design is too

If we're talking attention span and message delivery I can't help but wonder if a Harley, some Gaga leather and makeup, and a giant stiletto might be more effective choices.
by Bay Area artist Morgan Richardson
Cars lined up for the start of the "Great Race" from New York to Paris.

Eleventh annual Antique Autos at History Park in San Jose

This year, Antique Autos at History Park will feature vintage speedsters and racecars with a presentation on racecars, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500.
San Francisco Mime Troupe

San Francisco: Tony-award winning mime troupe opens season with ‘2012 – The Musical!’

What is Rand’s plan to convince people to vote for an openly corporate candidate? Can Theater BAM! survive without corporate money, or should they stifle their ideals in the name of reality and live to fight another day? Is it possible to sell out just a “little bit”? And what the heck is “2012 - The Musical!” anyway?
Michael Schwab commemorative ring poster

Famed Bay Area artist Michael Schwab creates commemorative ‘Ring’ poster

Schwab's work is easily recognized by his signature use of large, flat areas of color, dramatic perspectives and bold, graphic images of archetypal human forms.
Strawberry Cookie and tea

Coming to San Francisco: A new concept in afternoon tea

Three-flight afternoon “pop-up” tea event to debut at the Burritt Room in San Francisco on June 25.
Aratani/Japan America Theatre at the Japanese American Community and Cultural Center.

San Jose Rep donates to Japan earthquake relief

Founded in 1973, the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California has been serving the community for over 35 years.