In San Francisco: What’s new at the Presidio
The Presidio of San Francisco (originally, El Presidio Real de San Francisco or The Royal Fortress of Saint Francis) is a park and former U.S. Army military fort on the northern tip of…
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.
In San Francisco: Paula West at the Nikko (Review)
Paula West has opened a two-week engagement at Feinstein’s at the Nikko in San Francisco. This popular cabaret performer has captured the hearts of jazz…
Indie Film: Mostly British Film Festival opens Feb. 13 in San Francisco
The British are coming this month, for the annual Mostly British Film Festival in San Francisco. From February 13th to February 20th, the historic Vogue…
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…
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…