Artist Diaries: Create dimension and stucco, but avoid mustaches
This art class, I was able to add more detail to the three arched windows at the center of the painting. Although overall I am…
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.
Theater Review: ‘Den of Thieves’ a sure thing, donuts to dollars
Unorganized crime has never been funnier than in Den of Thieves at SF Playhouse. But first, some advice: any time a gun-toting slickster with “Flaco”…
Hanging ‘By A Thread’ at ICA: Constructing unexpected visions with thread…and sometimes needle
One piece of work by Allison Watkins entitled Closet (2009) retraces the lines and silhouettes of pieces of clothing.
City Lights Theater presents Frank Langella’s ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’
City Lights Theater Company of San Jose announced it will be presenting Frank Langella’s Cyrano–an adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac. “A thrilling romance,…
Aspiring filmmakers on location, post-production – Week 3 Adobe Youth Voices
The young filmmakers at Adobe Youth Voices (affectionately AYV) and Cinequest Film Camp recently wrapped week 3 on their film projects. Loni was there to…
Theater Review: ‘Sunsets and Margaritas’ at TheatreWorks
In Sunsets and Margaritas by playwright José Cruz González, a Latino family faces just about every challenge life can throw their way: aging, regret, birth, despair.…
Theater Review: ‘Burn This’ premieres at Dragon Theatre, Palo Alto
Director Dale Albright brings us back to ourselves in this well-crafted production about how characters come together after the death of a gay dancer.
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle announce 2009 nominees
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle (SFBATCC) announced the 2009 nominees earlier this week. The list is below, but fair warning: you may want…
Grammy Award-winning ‘In The Heights’ comes to San Francisco
Get ready for a high octane musical, Broadway-style with a healthy dose of contemporary thrown in for good measure. SHN has announced that the Tony and…
San Jose Rep Theatre responds to auditors report on financial outlook
The San Jose Rep has issued a formal response to concerns arising from an auditor report that questions the financial viability of the flagship theater.…