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…
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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…
Theater News: San Francisco’s Magic Theatre announces artistic director Loretta Greco will depart end of 2019-2020 season
Magic Theatre is now in its 53rd year of continuous operation. Loretta Greco has been artistic director since 2008.
San Francisco Theater News: SHN is now BroadwaySF, Madonna ‘Madame X Tour’ arrives this month
Theater news out of San Francisco this week regarding branding of one of the city’s most prominent theater houses. SHN has announced a name change.…
Film Review: ‘Downton Abbey’ a pleasant, glossy experience with beautiful cinematography
From 2010 to 2015 the Downton Abbey television series fascinated American audiences. Created by Julian Fellowes, the miniseries chronicled the lives of the aristocratic Crawley…