Financially savvy Christmas gift advice
With the holidays in full swing as consumers try to push 2009 into the distant past and retailers make a concerted effort to get the…
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.
Sunday espresso: A profound Tiger, Cinequest 20, the ultimate leading economic indicator
For some crazy reason I thought things around here might slow down, every so slightly, with the holiday season in full swing. Instead, our calendar…
On Location: Costume Crazy for Aurelia’s Oratorio at Berkeley Rep
Loni dons the costume, but can she play the part at the opening of Aurelia’s Oratorio at Berkeley Rep?
Theater review: ‘Aurelia’s Oratorio’ at Berkeley Rep dazzles with quirky charm
Now I know what a French earthquake would look like at the Roda Theatre in Berkeley. Last night when the majestic red drapes start swaying…
Holiday Benefit: It’s A Wonderful Life at the Julia Morgan Dec 22
Berkeley Playhouse will present It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play on December 22 at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts. The play…
On Location: San Francisco for A Christmas Carol at A.C.T.
It’s opening night at American Conservatory Theater for A Christmas Carol!
Theater review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at ACT is a smash hit!
Christmas in the Bay Area officially began last night with the opening of a spectacular staging of A Christmas Carol at A.C.T. in San Francisco.…
On Location: A snowstorm in Palo Alto at TheatreWorks?
Find out what a snowstorm looks like in Palo Alto…
James Carpenter as Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’ tonight at A.C.T. in San Francisco
I would not be surprised if James Carpenter is a method actor; or at the very least the kind of guy who needs to go…
Theater review: ‘A Civil War Christmas’ a classy, historic celebration
Set in 1864, A Civil War Christmas is filled with so many luminous scenes and touching moments you almost forget the yuletide history lesson also…