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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.
San Francisco: Teatro ZinZanni to close Pier 29 Spiegeltent New Year’s Eve
However, it sounds like the show won't be leaving town permanently.
Jackie Chan’s 100th film to open next month in the Bay Area
Chan (now 57) has received stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Glenn Close to headline Mill Valley Film Festival
In its 34rd year, MVFF is a festival that feels comfortable in its own skin; the absence of hyperbole, over-the-top antics that we sometimes see…
American Teacher: Why are the great ones leaving?
American Teacher is based on the premise that teachers are the most important school-based factor in a child's future success.
Review: SJ Rep launches 31st season with a stunning ‘Spring Awakening’
Adolescent angst, Imperial Germany and rock and roll thrill at San Jose Rep.
Mais Non! Cutting Ball Theater opens season with tragic love affair
Maurice Maeterlinck’s Pelléas et Mélisande premiered in 1893 in Paris at the Bouffes-Parisiens under the direction of Aurélien Lugné-Poe; the production was the antithesis to…
Review: Albee’s ‘A Delicate Balance’ a ridiculously good time
Last night Aurora's 20th season premiere in Berkeley was indeed a blow-your-mind affair.
Review: Rita Moreno brings legendary star power to Berkeley
It didn't hurt that there was some big time name dropping and bedroom talk, either. Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor (her idol),…
Wine icon Jan Shrem co-donates $3M to San Francisco Opera
At one point I was standing in an antechamber adjacent to the tasting room underneath a massive iron ball suspended from the ceiling by a…