Bay Area weekend in theater, candy canes for everyone
I hope Loni has her game face on (and plenty of wardrobe changes). Over the next few weeks, the yuletide theater, events and entertainment calendar here…
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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.
Aurora Adds Additional Extension Performance for FAT PIG
Great news! FAT PIG at Aurora Theatre Company in Berkeley has been extended. If you get a chance it’s a highly recommended show. Don’t forget…
Movie Review: ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ entertains with tricks in time
‘The Time Traveller’s Wife’ is another movie amongst several that deals with the theme of true love transcending time. Others in this category include ‘Benjamin…
‘Afterlife’ now on view through January 23rd at ICA, San Jose
Don’t forget to include the ICA in your holiday destination plans. Admission to the gallery is free for everyone on your list. Now on view…
A Christmas Carol at American Conservatory Theater (ACT) opens Dec. 8
by Charles Dickens Adapted by Carey Perloff and Paul Walsh Music by Karl Lundeberg Choreography by Val Caniparoli Directed by Domenique Lozano Based on the…
Cinequest: ‘Beresina or The Last Days of Switzerland’
In the mood for something different? How about an eccentric Swiss black comedy? Yes. I know what you’re thinking. Not another eccentric Swiss black comedy.…
Theater review: ‘Another Night Before Christmas’ at City Lights Theatre, San Jose
Is Santa Claus real or is he just a homeless man with a jolly attitude, bursting belly and good sense of humor? Grumpy, burnt-out Karol…
Theater review: You’ll shoot your eye out with laughter at ‘A Christmas Story’ #ACStory
Oh, what would Bing Crosby think—or sing? Yes it’s a white Christmas in 1940’s Indiana, but they’re no chestnuts roasting by the fire. Instead we…
Opening tonight: ‘A Christmas Story’ at the San Jose Rep
After all that turkey (and the stuffing… oh, the stuffing, and the gravy… and the stuffing), Black Friday shopping and good times with family and…
Theresa Rebeck is back, December 7 Magic Theatre
Don’t miss this intimate evening with a master writer! Pulitzer Prize Nominated and Emmy Award winning Theresa Rebeck will join us in San Francisco to…