Social Media and Super Bowl: Game on!
Advertising for this year’s Super Bowl is taking on a decidedly social media flavor. I remember about 10 years ago, the buzz created by the ‘Dot Com’…
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.
San Jose Rep Theatre announces 30th anniversary season (video)
The San Jose Repertory Theatre today announced the lineup for their 30th anniversary season, opening September 2010. The six show schedule includes a World Premiere,…
Cirque du Soleil OVO opens tonight in San Jose
The circus is in town! Chances are, though, it’s not quite how you remember it as a child. Times have changed, let me tell you.…
San Francisco Opera announces FY 2008-09 results and balanced budget, but challenges ahead
San Francisco Opera released their FY 2008-2009 results. There is some good news, and not-so-good news. First, the good: the budget is balanced at about…
Film Review: ‘Little Fish, Strange Pond’ with Mathew Modine
Okay, so here we go, let the flood of film begin. Exciting times. We’re 20 days away from the opening night of the Cinequest 20…
On Location: ‘Animals Out of Paper’ playwright Rajiv Joseph at SF Playhouse
After seeing Animals Out of Paper (review), a play about an origami protege and the relationships among three fascinating characters, we wondered how such a…
Cinequest Film Festival awards Deepak Chopra ‘Life of a Maverick Award’
Today Cinequest announced that Deepak Chopra, who has “transformed the lives of millions,” has received the Life of a Maverick Award. The presentation will be…
Cirque du Soleil OVO: Raising the big top
The blue and yellow structure costs about $1.6M to construct and is produced in Bordeaux, France.
Cinequest Question of the Day #2 – Being unique, managing growth
It’s hard to believe how fast Cinequest has grown in the last 20 years. Halfdan Hussey, co-founder and executive director, told us the original festival…
Gone in 60 Seconds: Cinequest, On Location, Animals Out of Paper
Another week of West Coast living here in the San Francisco Bay Area gone in just 60 seconds. Well, okay, again that doesn’t include the…