Monica Turner
Contributor to Stark Insider for tech, the arts and All Things West Coast for over 10 years.
Spaceship Over San Francisco: New SFO terminal unveiled in typical Branson style
The original terminal was built in 1954, but had remained dormant for the past ten years.
Napa boutique wine shop to host Fletcher’s cheese-and-wine pairing workshops
Cheese-and-wine marriages are like real-life marriages sometimes.
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle: 2010 winners announced at ceremony
Ultimately, the winners are the hard-working folks across the hundreds of theaters -- large and small -- that work tirelessly to enrich our lives, bring smiles, frowns and quizzical expressions to our faces, and enlighten our sense of what it is to live.
The Yale Glee Club coming to San Francisco
Currently celebrating its 150th year, the Yale Glee Club - under the direction of Jeffrey Douma - is Yale University's oldest musical organization and is the principal undergraduate mixed chorus.
Berkeley: Aurora Theatre to host annual fundraising gala in May
Funds raised at the gala event will support Aurora Theatre Company’s live performances, innovative education program, and the Global Age Project new works initiative.
Wine News: First International ‘Tempranillo Day’ coming this September
Organizers are "encouraging everyone to open a bottle of Tempranillo, enjoy the fun, and share their experiences online."
Wine News: Bud break in Napa and Sonoma
Flowering begins approximately 40 to 80 days later.
The Roxie adds live theater to their new line-up – ‘Wretch Like Me’ runs in May
Roxie Stages is also part of the theater's mission to become a center for San Francisco's artistic community.
Mamma Mia! coming to San Jose
Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs from “Dancing Queen” and “S.O.S.” to “Money, Money, Money” and “Take a Chance on Me,” Mamma Mia! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and new family found.
In Photos: Uptown Theatre Napa – a beautiful restoration
The 800-seat venue has hosted many big name acts including Lyle Lovett and Cyndi Lauper.
