‘Always… Patsy Cline’: A toe-tapping, good time at the Grand Ole San Jose Stage Company
This musical is about a slice of Patsy Cline’s life as seen through the eyes of Louise Seger, a flamboyant and humorous fan of all…
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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.
‘War Music’ at ACT: A play full of dissonance, a symphony it is not
A bright, warm Sunday in San Francisco, Clint and I ducked into the A.C.T. theater looking forward to being transported to a different world as…
The Kite Runner: Cast Interview Part 1 – ‘Getting to know the actors’
We were able to spend some time with three of the principal actors from the cast of the white hot play 'The Kite Runner' and…
‘Afghanistan 1970-1975, Images from an Era of Peace’ (Video)
Nomadic tribes, stunning landscapes, the Buddhas of Bamian, textile markets and centuries-old architecture are reflected in the photographs.
Is now the right time for Visa to launch ‘Black’ credit card for $495 per year?
Call me skeptical, but are people ready to line up for a new Visa ‘Black’ credit card with an annual fee of $495 per year?…
‘The Kite Runner’ World Premiere: A thousand splendid standing ovations
I read Khaled Hosseini's novel, "The Kite Runner", over a year ago and still to this day, recall the story vividly. Even when these images…
‘How We Decide’: An entertaining and essential guide to making decisions
Jonah Lehrer, editor at large of Seed Magazine, takes a refreshing approach in his latest book, 'How We Decide'. He applies the latest findings of…
Week in review: Happy dancing, Cinequest Film Festival and Loreto
We can’t help but smile everytime we watch the Loreto Happy Dance video produced by Jane Lurie. How can you not enjoy watching the jubilation…
Kevin Pollack brings a few good laughs (and impressions) to Cinequest
Pollack mentioned he joined Twitter only 16 days ago, and already has over 80,000 followers. (video after the break)
Cinequest Film Festival: ‘The Least Among You’ screening and maverick spirit award for Louis Gossett Jr.
The Cinequest Film Festival, now in its 19th year, is in full swing, and last night Loni and I had the pleasure to attend a…