Tag: San Francisco
Oundjian, Biss and the SF Symphony: A Magical Combination
The rapid arpeggiation remained at once fluid and distinct, which is nearly impossible at the lightning speed his fingers flew.
Incredible view at 2011 San Francisco Decorator Showcase
Grab some girlfriends and make a date to view this spectacular home.
San Francisco Conservatory Orchestra celebrates Britweek and the ‘Ring’ cycle
The San Francisco Opera’s 2011 production of the four-opera cycle of Wagner’s The Ring of the Niebelungs has generated world-wide excitement, not only for the musical forces involved, but for the stage concept as well.
Elegant and Warm: Weigang Li and Melvin Chen
Schoenberg’s essay ‘‘Brahms, the Progressive’’ appearing in Style and Idea (1950) declared that ‘‘composing is a slowed-down improvisation.’’ This is a good thought to keep in mind when listening to Li and Chen perform Sonata No. 3 in D Minor.
“Eat a Ducky Mouse” at Nombe Restaurant, San Francisco
"In Japan, sushi chefs are very pale because they work inside for such long hours,” Mari explained, as she gently tossed the rice in the sushi-oke, a gigantic wooden bowl used to soak up extra moisture from the rice.
San Francisco: Blue Man Group to play Golden Gate Theatre in May
Although Blue Man Group has toured previously with its Megastar arena rock show, this marks the first theatrical production to tour North America. The theatrical tour features classic Blue Man moments as well as brand new content.
Bruce Norris wins the Pulitzer Prize for ‘Clybourne Park’
The play enjoyed its West Coast premiere earlier this year at the American Conservatory Theater here in San Francisco.
San Francisco Chocolate Salon satisfies the sweet tooth
In addition to tasting various samples of chocolate vendors were also offering toffee, marshmallows, wine, and high end spirits such as Väd vodka.
Theater Review: To Hell – but not back – in ‘No Exit’ at A.C.T.
Interestingly I found myself enjoying the backstories to No Exit more than the actual show itself.
Essential Action Productions Debut Performance: ‘Collected Stories’
Carolyn Power can do more with a quivering upper lip and and slightly furrowed brow than anyone I've seen in long time
