Backstage Lore: San Jose Rep to present British Classic ‘The Dresser’
A celebration of all things theatrical.
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.
2011 Final Fridays Series kicks off this month at Montalvo
Running January through October each year, all events take place on the last Friday of the month at 6 p.m.
Review: Avant-garde documentary ‘Ne Change Rien’ explores light, music, imagination
It could be considered part of the "Direct Cinema" 1960's movement which adopted a philosophy of reactive film-making.
Napa Valley Film Fest & Chef Chiarello bring Napa flavor to Sundance Film Festival
The festival will debut November 9-13, 2011 with a five-day festival spread over four of the Napa Valley’s postcard-perfect towns.
Starbucks unveils new 40th anniversary logo
The mermaid "siren" is slightly enlarged and is now the sole representation of the Starbucks brand.
Book Review: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
From the onset, this novel is a thrilling page-turner.
2nd Annual German Gems film festival coming to San Francisco
The festival features new films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Review: ‘Forever Tango’ sizzles in San Francisco
I thought, if the The Sopranos crew started a band, this is what it would look like.
Happy Holidays from your friends at Stark Insider!
'Tis the season for being thankful, grateful.
Magic Theatre secures special funds for Taylor Mac’s ‘The Lily’s Revenge’
NEA, Columbia and Kenneth Rainin Foundation Grants Total $120,000.