Tag: San Francisco

Harlan and the Philosopher

Harlan Estate, like other luxury brands -- Porsche, BMW, Neiman Marcus, Four Seasons -- tantalize us with a lifestyle of possibility. But does it sell wine?

Going Strong: Judy Collins at the SF Symphony

Curiously, her high registers were perfectly intact, lending themselves to note-perfect performances of old standards such as Marieke, Marieke and Some Day Soon that were indistinguishable from performances of forty years ago.

The PBO Conspiracy: Breathing Together

This air was the surprise of the evening; played with a somber stateliness that infused it with a new emotional maturity, the air provided the perfect foil for the light dances that followed.

San Francisco: Octavio Solis returns to Magic Theatre

The list of playwrights cultivated and premiered at Magic Theatre is a veritable who’s who of American theatre: Sam Shepard, Michael McClure, Nilo Cruz, Paula Vogel, Rebecca Gilman, Lloyd Suh, Taylor Mac, Theresa Rebeck, Sharr White, and Luis Alfaro...

Outtakes: Loni auditions as Rafiki in The Lion King

We go behind the scenes at the Broadway hit musical The Lion King now playing the Orpheum in San Francisco. Does Loni have what it takes to be a baboon shaman? And, about that singing voice...

Program Magic: Yefim Bronfman at the SF Symphony

Almost every classical music fan talks about listening, what they hear, what they’re afraid they might have missed, and what came through with their new speakers.

That which was old is new again: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at A.C.T. a smashing good time

A.C.T.'s shockingly powerful production of A Christmas Carol will make you laugh and cry throughout the entire production.

San Francisco: Hearts Revealed

Artists and their Hearts revealed for eighth-annual 'Hearts in San Francisco' Series. Public art raises funds for hospital programs at San Francisco General Hospital.

Heaven & Nature Sings with Volti

This new music chamber chorus boldly creates audacious dissonances, combines them with angelic harmonies and unnerving rhythms, and delivers them right over the plate.

San Francisco Opera Announces 2013-14 Season

A highlight of the Company’s 91st season will be the world premiere of Dolores Claiborne, a new opera based on the 1992 novel by award-winning author Stephen King.