All Things English: Richard Egarr and the Philharmonia Baroque
In the hands of Egarr Richard, the harpsichord becomes variously percussive, mournful, exuberant – all the while pushing the music forward.
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Explore San Francisco and Bay Area culture through theater reviews, film, contemporary art, and creative events. Featuring original artwork by Loni Stark, film reviews by Jeanne Powell, and insights by ATCA member Clinton Stark.
Logan Couture to Tweet while scoring hat trick goal at NHL all-star game
But some in Ottawa, host to Sunday's all-star game and where Couture (who has scored 4 more goals than Alfredsson this season) played junior hockey,…
Simply the Best: Pinchas Zukerman
I first heard Zukerman play in the early 1980’s in Avery Fisher Hall. I no longer remember what he played, but I remember knowing that…
Must see Children’s Theatre: ‘Go, Dog. Go!’
This script may only have 75 unique words, but taken together, they had the audience jumping up and down in their seats as dogs of…
Oscar-nominated Glenn Close on Acting
"This represents special effects makeup at its most refined,” says Close. “What happens to a woman’s face if she’s lived the life of a man?"
‘The Pitmen Painters’ at TheatreWorks leaves lasting impression
I'm convinced that exploring the other side of the brain is a highly rewarding pursuit, especially for us in Silicon Valley who often find ourselves…
Review: Marvin’s Room
"My feelings for you are like a big bowl of fishhooks," she tells her offspring. "You can't pick out just one."
Theater Review: ‘Double Indemnity’ scorches the stage
This co-production with A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) in Seattle proves beyond a reasonable doubt that Double Indemnity works as a play. All the hallmarks of…
Theater Review: ‘Humor Abuse’ in the best possible way
It astounds what can be done with red felt, and old garden hose. A steamer trunk, all 9 cubic feet of it? Pure gold.
Sundance 12 Kicks-off – Richard Gere, Bruce Willis, Spike Lee among stars to attend
"It's no secret times are grim," Redford told an assembled group of media, film writers, and industry press. But, on the bright side, he told…