We are Family… NOT! ‘The Lyons’ at the Aurora (Review)
Above all, you wonder 'Who are these two to each other?' Is this really the time to be arguing about redoing the living room? You…
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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.
‘Venus in Fur’ ignites San Jose Stage (Review)
The roots of the expression "S&M", a play-within-a-play and two outstanding performances conspire to create an epic night of theater.
A Wine Dream: Santa Lucia Highlands (Video Outtakes)
Coming soon to Stark Insider: exploring the unheralded Santa Lucia Highlands AVA wine region, located a short drive South of Silicon Valley.
Poltergeist Trailer – Why mess with a good thing?
They're here! Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic Poltergeist gets a reboot courtesy of director Sam Raimi. But will it work, and is suburban American ready?
Melissa Etheridge and multi-platinum selling Florida Georgia Line to headline Live in the Vineyard festival in Napa Valley
Live in the Vineyard, held in Napa Valley bi-annually, will also feature performances by Katy Tiz, Needtobreathe, Oh Honey, and The Veronicas. Stark Insider preview.
Live in the Vineyard Videos: Colbie Caillat, Matt Nathanson, Mat Kearney, Bea Miller
Watch live performances and interviews from Napa: Matt Nathanson, Mat Kearney, Bea Miller, Colbie Caillat, Jamie Scott, Enation, Marie Miller, and more! Go backstage with…
Indian Ink at A.C.T. (Review)
Performances delight. But at Tom Stoppard's 'Indian Ink', now playing A.C.T. in San Francisco, does the whole add up to the sum of the quality…
Beat’s So Lonely at Union Square
Before we saw a show Saturday night at A.C.T. in San Francisco we gave ourselves a video challenge: an 80's video music homage shot in…
Stark Insider TV: Actor Jonathan Jackson and Enation talk Radio Cinematic, creative process (Video)
Actor-musician and Enation lead singer Jonathan Jackson opens up about his influences (U2, Peter Gabriel), story-telling through song-writing and music videos, and how acting helps…
BatKid Begins at Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose (Highlights)
Heart-warming documentary 'BatKid Begins' set to open Cinequest in Silicon Valley. Read more for highlights of the 25th edition of the film festival. Stark Insider…