Theater review: ‘Tiny Kushner’ a cerebral five course meal served by a master chef
Tony Kushner’s mantel is a crowded place—a Pulitzer Prize, two Tony Awards, three Obies, a Golden Globe, an Emmy and the LAMBDA Literary Award for…
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Fine espresso updates 140 characters at a time: Illy now on Twitter and Facebook
If I guessed right, a lot of readers here like espresso. And wine of course. But that’s evening wear mostly. This morning I received an…
These Halloween costumes will have you stage ready
Might this be the year to take your Halloween costume up a notch or two? Say, a spear shaker. Or perhaps channel your inner socialite in…
“Dreams of the Colony” a photo exhibit of South Africa
Loni talks to photographer James Bowyer about Apartheid and his exhibition now showing at the San Jose Rep Theatre. James says, “Growing up in South Africa…
Run-DMC hopes to follow in musical footsteps of U2 and Green Day
Walk this way to the next musicians storming the Broadway stage! This time, it’s famous 80’s hip-hop group Run-DMC. No stranger to cross-overs, their ground-breaking…
Apple launches holiday blitz with new products
Today, Apple announced several new products, and some updates to position itself for some merry holiday sales. You may have noticed retailers and manufacturers ramping…
Opening this week: Tiny Kushner at Berkeley Rep and November at ACT in San Francisco
(CORRECTION: I apologize for the error, November actually opens next Wed, 28th. We mixed preview dates with opening night. No worries, though, it won’t happen…
Pinot on the River: October 25, 2009
Pinot On The River is a full-immersion weekend of Pinot Noir, featuring a full program of in-depth tastings and seminars, vineyard tours and sumptuous food.…
Verizon math: Motorola Droid + Google Android = iPhone killer?
Verizon kicked off its cheeky marketing machine this weekend, trumpeting its new phone, the Motorola Droid. It’s expected to give Apple’s iPhone a run for…
Jeffrey Goodman’s indie film ‘The Last Lullaby’ now available on DVD
Just when I think I’ve had a long day, I recall a meeting and interview with indie film director Jeffrey Goodman. Always ready with a…