Monica Turner
Contributor to Stark Insider for tech, the arts and All Things West Coast for over 10 years.
Linda Park to star in Gotanda play at the San Jose Rep
Linda Park was raised in San Jose and is best known for her portrayal of communications officer Hoshi Sato in the television series Star Trek: Enterprise.
Vegas Uncork’d Grand Tasting to showcase world’s finest chefs
A who’s who of the culinary world, with more than 50 award-winning chefs and sommeliers, will gather to offer tastings from their celebrated kitchens.
Berkeley Rep’s ‘Onstage’ gala raises record $587,000
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown was on hand and egged the crowd on when the auctioneer announced bidders could win an exclusive dinner with him and eight guests.
San Francisco: Blue Man Group to play Golden Gate Theatre in May
Although Blue Man Group has toured previously with its Megastar arena rock show, this marks the first theatrical production to tour North America. The theatrical tour features classic Blue Man moments as well as brand new content.
News.me iPad app is here, NYT’s monetization adventure continues
Despite being on iTunes for only a few hours, the early user reviews are quite positive, and the average score currently is 4+.
San Jose Rep Summer Series features sports and Star Wars humor
Charles Ross plays all the characters, recreates the effects, sings from John Williams' score, flies the ships, and fights both sides of the lightsaber battles.
Marin-Sonoma Concours D’Elegance to showcase Rolls-Royce & 100 years of race cars
Years of elegant designs from Rolls-Royce, Britain's most-famous marque, will be on display along with vehicles celebrating 100 years of Stutz, Chevrolet and Indy 500 racing.
San Jose Rep to host “Blue Box Bash” for 30th Anniversary
The goal of the gala is to raise more than $100,000 to support San Jose Rep and its Education and Outreach programs. Honorary chairman of the event is Greg Jamison, member of the National Hockey League Board of Governors and president and chief executive officer of Silicon Valley Sports and entertainment.
Life as a Diva: Jouvanca Jean-Baptiste of Opera San Jose
Follow Jouvanca from her OSJ residence in San Jose, across the rain-soaked streets on the way to the California Theatre (where -- shock! -- the diva does not have a reserved parking space...), and through backstage halls including stops in makeup and wardrobe as she gets ready for opening night.
