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San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus announces Season 45

News

Holiday Spectacular and Disney Pride in Concert featured in San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus 45th season

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.22.2022

Organizers this week announced the 45th season for the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. Featuring three concerts the line-up includes the return of the SFGMC’s…

Culture

What’s Happening: Oakland Museum of California announces public programs for October 2022

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.16.2022

Renowned Oakland-based activist and icon Angela Davis headlines next month’s line-up at the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). Angela Davis — Seize the Time is an…

Jean-Luc Goddard - dead at 91 - French New Wave legend

Independent Film

Au revoir mon ami

BY CLINTON STARK — 09.13.2022

Jean-Luc Godard (1930-2022). RIP to the iconoclastic French legend. Devenir immortel… et puis… mourir.

Independent Film

In Film: a-ha’s ‘True North’ arrives on big screens worldwide September 15

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.12.2022

Organizers today announced that a-ha‘s forthcoming film True North will be released to select cinemas worldwide on Thursday, September 15. Watch the trailer below. The…

Norwegian soloist Tine Thing Helseth opens the season with Tomasi’s formidable Trumpet Concerto performed with her signature lyricism and warmth.

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‘Let The Trumpet Sound’ to open 20th anniversary Symphony San Jose season

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.07.2022

Symphony San Jose announced this week that Let The Trumpet Sound will open its 20th anniversary season. From the announcement: During its 20th Anniversary concert…

The Rhino Return of the Great Tina D'Elia (Overlooked Latinas, Groucho – A Queer Loca)

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San Francisco Stage: Theatre Rhinoceros Announces its 2022-23 Season “In The Castro!”

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.02.2022

Live! In-Person! In the Castro!

Every Brilliant Thing - City Lights Theater - San Jose

Theater and Stage

What’s Happening: ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ to open City Lights 40th season in San Jose

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.30.2022

City Lights Theater Company this week announced Every Brilliant Thing will open its 40th season on September 15, 2022. From the San Jose non-profit’s announcement:…

Film Reviews

Film Review: ‘Breaking’ showcases superb performances from Boyega, Beharie, Leyva and Williams as the tension builds

BY JEANNE POWELL — 08.26.2022

Brian’s cause? Find a way to get the VA to give him the $892 he is owed.

Oakland Theater Project Presents Reimagined Classic of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible

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Oakland Theater Project to present reimagined classic of Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.23.2022

A not-too-distant future, where democracy has devolved into theocracy and oppressive forces are ripe for revolt.

Evita in Concert - 42nd Street Moon, San Francisco

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San Francisco Stage: ‘Evita’ to open 42nd Street Moon 2022-2023 season

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.19.2022

42nd Street Moon has revealed its line-up for the 2022-2023 season which runs from September 2022 through June 2023. Two stage concerts will be presented…