Monica Turner

For mystery lovers and theatergoers alike, there’s a thrilling event on the horizon: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is set to take the stage at City Lights Theater in San Jose this March. The legendary whodunit, which holds the record as the longest-running play in the world, will run from...

The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2025 semifinalists, celebrating excellence in the culinary industry. Several Bay Area chefs, restaurants, and bars made the prestigious list, showcasing the region's diverse and innovative food scene. Finalists will be announced on April 2, with winners crowned at the awards ceremony on June 16...

Wine lovers, rejoice! One of California’s most iconic wine country events, Taste of Sonoma, returns to the picturesque Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens this spring. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 21, 2025, because this one-day celebration of wine, food, and Sonoma County’s charm is not to be missed. ...

Charles Krug Winery, one of Napa Valley’s oldest and most established wineries, will host Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli for two performances next summer: Saturday, June 21, 2025 Sunday, June 22, 2025 The winery recently announced the concerts in a public release, encouraging wine and music enthusiasts to mark their calendars....

San Francisco’s highly anticipated Eat Drink SF festival is back for 10 days of culinary celebration from November 8 to 17, 2024. This annual food and wine event showcases the city’s vibrant dining scene with a variety of ticketed events, prix-fixe menus, and neighborhood dining nights. The festival is...

Look for a "Thriller in Rhyme" to kick-off the 2024-2025 season at San Jose Stage. The West Coast premiere of The Smuggler is just one of five productions making up the iconic theater company's 42nd season. Also featured in the up coming line-up is a holiday comedy A Sherlock Carol, Henrik...

Good news for San Francisco-based foodies. Three new restaurants have officially been awarded a vaunted Michelin Star: 7 Adams Hilda and Jesse Kiln Receiving a Michelin Star -- be it one, two, or three -- is a boon for drawing in customers, especially those who are out-of-town and even willing to...

More news in the world of the arts. This time out of San Francisco. San Francisco Symphony has announced its summer season. Featuring concerts at Frost Amphitheater, Shoreline Amphitheatre, and Sigmund Stern Grove, the series runs July 4 through August 4, 2024. The line-up is quite extensive (full details below). Look...

Incredible to consider: City Lights is headed into its 42nd season. The long-standing San Jose theater company has revealed the 2024-25 line-up which will feature six shows in total. Per the announcement from City Lights: Drama An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley Truce: A Christmas Wish from the Great War...

Live looping musical and hip-hop remix Mexodus is set to kick off the upcoming season at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. (note: the lead photo is not from the show). The Rep's 2024/25 season features seven productions in total, closing out with the world premiere of Jiehae Park's the aves. More details...