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Behind the Scenes: ‘Quidam’ by Cirque du Soleil at HP Pavilion (Video)

BY CLINTON STARK — 03.25.2011

Full disclosure: I admit, I have a soft spot for Cirque. I. Am. Canadian. And I love to hear the French Canadian accent.

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San Francisco: Heroes & Hearts raises $1.5M for SF General Hospital (Video)

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.25.2011

One of the unique artistic aspects of the benefit are the beautiful "Hearts" seen here in this video segment.

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The Bay Area Reporter, the USA’s oldest, continuously published LGBT newspaper, celebrates 40th anniversary

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.25.2011

"Beginning little more than a 'bar rag,' the B.A.R. has become the most respected and longest, continuously published LGBT newspaper in America."

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San Jose: Backstage at Cirque du Soleil ‘Quidam’ (outtakes)

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.24.2011

The talented crew has transformed the very arena where the San Jose Sharks beat the Calgary Flames 6-3 last night into a magical world that…

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Rack and Stack: Canon Rebel T2i, T3i, EOS 60D

BY CLINTON STARK — 03.24.2011

T2i is a trusted friend to Stark Insider as I use it for all our videos now. I cringe when I look back to some…

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The Day the iPad Killer Died: Blame the media for non-existent, over-hyped “Tablet Wars”

BY CLINTON STARK — 03.23.2011

Tom Bradley may have summed up the sentiment best. It was as true when he penned the headline for PCWorld back in April 2010 as…

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‘Legacy of Light’ receives West Coast premiere at San Jose Repertory Theatre

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.22.2011

Physicist Émilie du Châtelet, a young poet and lover of famous French philosopher Voltaire, worries about her fate after she unexpectedly becomes pregnant. Driven by…

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Sonoma State University announces $12 million gift, new music center to open fall 2012

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.22.2011

This is the largest single cash gift in the University’s history and makes it possible to officially open the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Hall,…

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Inspiring: Cinequest Film Festival closes with ‘Soul Surfer’

BY STARK INSIDER — 03.16.2011

Soul Surfer is the incredible, true story of thirteen year old champion surfer Bethany Hamilton’s (AnnaSophia Robb) inspiring recovery from a terrifying shark attack that…

On Monday, June 13, 2011, the Mendocino Winegrape & Wine Commission (MWWC) and Visit Mendocino County (VMC) will host Taste of Mendocino at the Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, in San Francisco. Highlighting wine, food, lodging, nature, activities, adventure and more, this event is the first-ever united showcase of all things Mendocino. "Taste of Mendocino will bring the entire county directly to Bay Area consumers, sommeliers and retail wine and winegrape buyers, meeting planners, and members of the trade and travel media--anyone curious about our region," said Scott Schneider, President and CEO of Visit Mendocino County. "This will be a large-scale, inspiring event with broad appeal." Taste of Mendocino has been traditionally hosted by the MWWC, with a focus on promoting America's Greenest Wine Region. Mendocino County is well known for its long and rich history of sustainable, organic and Biodynamic® wine growing and winemaking practices, as well as its fish-friendly farming movement. "I'm sure a lot of these wines aren't as familiar as bottles from Napa and Sonoma, which is a good reason to try them," says journalist Ben Weinberg. "The fact that they're also quite delicious should seal the deal." This year, in a collaborative effort to support and promote the entire county of Mendocino and everything it has to offer visitors of all interests, MWWC and VMC have joined forces. For a visitor, Mendocino County boasts expanses of pristine wild lands and coastline, charming villages, fine dining, and myriad off-the-beaten-path adventures. This integrated event will highlight regional destination representatives in addition to local food and wine producers and grapegrowers. Attendees will enter through a living redwood forest to sample Mendocino's finest wine and food, enjoy live music and local entertainers, attend educational seminars and informal talks, and experience the products and business people of Mendocino. The event will showcase more than 150 Mendocino County businesses, including wineries and breweries, hotels and inns, restaurants, caterers, retail stores, entertainment and cultural arts venues, grapegrowers, ranchers, farmers, festivals and events, non-profits, event venues and other area attractions and activities. The Showcase will comprise two sessions. The session from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is geared to members of the trade and the media. The public tasting event runs 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; trade and press are welcome during these hours as well. The Taste of Mendocino Showcase is free to members of the food, wine, travel and hospitality trade and media; for consumers, Showcase tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door. To purchase tickets, go to www.tasteofmendo.com.

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Mendocino brings best of wine, food and travel to San Francisco

BY MONICA TURNER — 03.15.2011

The event will showcase more than 150 Mendocino County businesses, including wineries and breweries, hotels and inns, restaurants, caterers, retail stores, entertainment and cultural arts…