Monica Turner

Monica Turner
Contributor to Stark Insider for tech, the arts and All Things West Coast for over 10 years.
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus announces Season 45

Holiday Spectacular and Disney Pride in Concert featured in San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus 45th season

Organizers this week announced the 45th season for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. Featuring three concerts the line-up includes the return of the SFGMC's holiday tradition, Holiday Spectacular, and a return to the Davies Symphony Hall for Disney PRIDE in Concert, and a summer finale in 2023 with Hello...
Angela Davis — Seize the Time

What’s Happening: Oakland Museum of California announces public programs for October 2022

Renowned Oakland-based activist and icon Angela Davis headlines next month's line-up at the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). Angela Davis — Seize the Time is an exhibition focused on Davis and her image. Organized in partnership with the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, the exhibition provides a compelling and...
Morten Harket - a-ha - True North film

In Film: a-ha’s ‘True North’ arrives on big screens worldwide September 15

Organizers today announced that a-ha's forthcoming film True North will be released to select cinemas worldwide on Thursday, September 15. Watch the trailer below. The film accompanies the band's new studio album (11th) of the same name, marking the first new collection of new song since 2015's Cast in Steel. Per...
Norwegian soloist Tine Thing Helseth opens the season with Tomasi’s formidable Trumpet Concerto performed with her signature lyricism and warmth.

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

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 season, Symphony San Jose will feature acclaimed solo artists chosen for their virtuosity and their singular magic on their instrument. Renowned on six continents, Norwegian soloist Tine...
The Rhino Return of the Great Tina D'Elia (Overlooked Latinas, Groucho – A Queer Loca)
Every Brilliant Thing - City Lights Theater - San Jose

What’s Happening: ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ to open City Lights 40th season in San Jose

City Lights Theater Company this week announced Every Brilliant Thing will open its 40th season on September 15, 2022. From the San Jose non-profit's announcement: This British import is about a child who starts a list of everything brilliant in the world, everything worth living for, as his mother struggles with...
Oakland Theater Project Presents Reimagined Classic of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible

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

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

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

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 prior to the mainstage season including Andrew Lloyd Weber's Evita In Concert and Gypsy in Concert. The mainstage season opens with Anything Goes, followed by Merrily We...
Wuthering Heights - Berkeley Rep Theatre

What’s Happening: Berkeley Rep opening nights 2022/2023

Berkeley Rep Theatre has revealed its line-up and opening nights for 2022-2023. Wes Children's Wuthering Heights opens the season on November 22,2022. Next up is Clyde's directed by Taylor Reynolds, followed by Cambodian Rock Band, English, and Let the Right One In. The season wraps with Out of Character written and performed...
Winchester Mystery House kicks off centennial celebration

What’s Happening: Winchester Mystery House kicks off centennial celebration

Winchester Mystery House has announced its celebrating its centennial with a series of events, programs and exhibitions. The iconic San Jose landmark founded in 1923 will host its birthday celebration from 2022 through 2023. "We are so proud to have been given the opportunity to be the caretakers of Sarah Winchester’s...