Review: San Jose Stage’s ‘Avenue Q’ a fun, sweet production
In spite of Avenue Q’s teaser reputation as a Muppet satire packed with vulgarity, profanity and full puppet nudity, the dialogue and situations are quite…
Culture
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.
Symphony Silicon Valley wraps season with global flare
One of the highlights of the piece was a duet with Asarnow and Concertmaster Robin Mayforth on the violin that was both tranquil and moving.
Theater Review: ‘Tales of the City’ – It was worth the wait
This is a wonderfully edgy, quintessential San Francisco experience, embracing its eccentricity with a singular charm and an irrepressible, incandescent spirit.
Theater Review: ‘Let Me Down Easy’ rocks Berkeley
After the two-hour performance, as we made our way through the Roda lobby, and with the raucous standing-O still ringing, I looked at doe-eyed Loni…
Around the Bay: Tales of the City, Let Me Down Easy, SubZERO Festival, Avenue Q, Title of Show
"Those who stand for nothing fall for anything."
Silicon Valley Photo of the Day: Phil and Susan Hammer
This dynamic duo has had tremendous impact on the region, and also on theater and the arts. It's always an inspiring occasion to meet people…
Review: ‘Tongue of a Bird’ opens at the Dragon
Kobara’s ability to look stunning even as makeup runs down her face is a swift trick that I’d love to pull off.
Berkeley ranked third most ‘well-read’ city by Amazon
Cambridge, Mass., tops the list with the most books, magazines and newspapers purchased per capita of any city in the United States
Review: Blue Man Group opens in San Francisco
Not having drunk the blue kool-aid, I was ready to dismiss it as a techno version of Gallagher watermelon-smashing. Little did I know that this…
Famed Bay Area artist Michael Schwab creates commemorative ‘Ring’ poster
Schwab's work is easily recognized by his signature use of large, flat areas of color, dramatic perspectives and bold, graphic images of archetypal human forms.