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Norwegian soloist Tine Thing Helseth opens the season with Tomasi’s formidable Trumpet Concerto performed with her signature lyricism and warmth.

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‘Let The Trumpet Sound’ to open 20th anniversary Symphony San Jose season

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.07.2022

Symphony San Jose announced this week that Let The Trumpet Sound will open its 20th anniversary season. From the announcement: During its 20th Anniversary concert…

The Rhino Return of the Great Tina D'Elia (Overlooked Latinas, Groucho – A Queer Loca)

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San Francisco Stage: Theatre Rhinoceros Announces its 2022-23 Season “In The Castro!”

BY MONICA TURNER — 09.02.2022

Live! In-Person! In the Castro!

Oakland Theater Project Presents Reimagined Classic of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible

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Oakland Theater Project to present reimagined classic of Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.23.2022

A not-too-distant future, where democracy has devolved into theocracy and oppressive forces are ripe for revolt.

Evita in Concert - 42nd Street Moon, San Francisco

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San Francisco Stage: ‘Evita’ to open 42nd Street Moon 2022-2023 season

BY MONICA TURNER — 08.19.2022

42nd Street Moon has revealed its line-up for the 2022-2023 season which runs from September 2022 through June 2023. Two stage concerts will be presented…

Apple could be developing a smart display

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Apple could finally be launching a smart display to rival Amazon Echo, Google Nest

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.08.2022

Word is that Apple is readying a smart display for launch later this year. Once again, the rumor comes via Engadget from Bloomberg’s Marg Gurman…

Sony passes Canon in mirrorless camera market in Japan

Cameras & Filmmaking

Camera News: Sony on top in latest mirrorless camera market share report

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.05.2022

Well, at least in Japan that is.

Netflix spatial audio helps to translate the cinematic experience of immersive audio to any stereo, so the work creators do to bring you into the story happens no matter what device you use to watch Netflix.

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Netflix spatial audio “blew me away”

BY CLINTON STARK — 08.01.2022

Spatial audio is not entirely new. Forms of virtual surround sound processing have been around for decades. The difference today is that the technology behind…

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Peloton News: ‘Invite Friends’ feature expands social possibilities for Peloton owners

BY CLINTON STARK — 07.27.2022

The tricky thing about working out at home is the absence of the social element. Gyms, of course, have it in spades. But those of…

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Larger Apple Watch “Pro” could help Apple tap into extra smartwatch margin

BY CLINTON STARK — 07.25.2022

Reverse profit skimming?

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival - Karaoke opening night at The Castro Theatre

Independent Film

‘Karaoke’ opens San Francisco Jewish Film Festival at The Castro Theatre

BY STARK INSIDER — 07.20.2022

Director Moshe Rosenthal’s Karaoke is scheduled to open the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. Now in its 42nd year, the SFJFF opening night will take…