Theater News: Sting coming to San Francisco with ‘The Last Ship’ at Golden Gate Theatre
Former Police front-man Sting is bringing his acclaimed musical to San Francisco. The Last Ship opens February 20, 2020 and runs for a month. About…
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Millennials not embracing wine notes Silicon Valley Bank industry report
Oversupply and low demand could result in discounting, leading to "the best wine values in 20 years."
Theater News: Berkeley Rep ‘Gatz’ is a 6 hour marathon production
And you thought The Godfather was long? Berkeley Rep has announced that its production of Obie-winning Gatz will run 6 hours long when it hits…
Artists Always Are Looking a Little Ahead: Joy Harjo at JCCSF (Review)
As we enter the winter season, what better way to honor all that we have and all that we need to remember, than to listen…
In Review: Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble in San Francisco
With this year’s annual December concert series, Kitka celebrates 40 years of fearless sonic exploring of haunting music from eastern Europe and Eurasia, along with…
‘Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am’ an inspiring, absorbing documentary about a very private person
"An artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of [a] legendary storyteller and Nobel prize winner".
Film Review: Finding ‘Judy’
My neighbor Kitty telephones one afternoon and says, “let’s go see Judy.” Since we do not know anyone named Judy, I quickly figure out she…
In Review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ with live score by San Francisco Symphony
During its 2019-2020 season, the SF Symphony continues with its popular Film Series, providing a remarkable way to enjoy great American cinema. Each film is…
San Francisco Theater News: ‘Hamilton’ at BroadwaySF extended through May 31, 2020
Still haven’t seen the smash Broadway hit Hamilton? Good news for those in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. BroadwaySF has announced the historical…
Film Review: ‘Harriet’ inspires and heals
American film director Kasi Lemmons has been interviewed extensively on her vision for her stirring film biography of Harriet Tubman. Lemmons has said: “She was…