Arts & Entertainment Best Bets for the Weekend | December 19 – 22 By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | December 19, 2019 Christmas and holiday entertainment from the Oakland Ballet, Windham Hill, the SF Jazz Center, and more.
Bay Area Bay Area Best Bets | December 13 – 15 By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | December 13, 2019 SF Ballet's classic Nutcracker; A Christmas Carol on two stages; Oakland Symphony's holiday tribute to Aretha; and more
Uncategorized Oakland Symphony’s joyful holiday celebration pays tribute to Aretha Franklin By Lou Fancher | December 10, 2019 The mix of symphonic music, gospel-based compositions, and Franklin’s iconic pop songs brings out the joy of the season.
Arts & Entertainment Cal Performances preview: New-music ensemble Eighth Blackbird By Lou Fancher | December 10, 2019 The performance will feature a Bay Area premiere by San Francisco composer, performer, and electronic musician Pamela Z.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets for the Weekend | December 6 – 8 By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | December 6, 2019 Nutcrackers galore, and other holiday entertainment; Harry Potter begins its SF run; monologuist Josh Kornbluth in Berkeley; and more.
Arts & Entertainment In The Artist’s Studio | Winter Open Studios in Sausalito, Dec 6-8 By Katie Korotzer | December 3, 2019 This is a great time to venture over the bridge to meet artists and view art in this historic setting from the WWII ship building industry.
Arts & Entertainment SF Symphony violinist Florin Parvulescu returns to PCA on Dec. 8 By Lou Fancher | December 3, 2019 Parvulescu will be joined by pianist Samantha Cho, bringing a repertoire that includes Bach, Liszt, Scarlatti, and Faure.
Arts & Entertainment Theater Review: The Tale of Despereaux at Berkeley Rep By Lou Fancher | December 3, 2019 A delightful, richly-rewarding production that will please children and adults alike.
Arts & Entertainment December performance highlights to brighten your holiday season By Lou Fancher | December 2, 2019 This year, start with a traditional or reimagined classic and bid goodbye to 2019 with a night of comedy.
Arts & Entertainment Local Lit: December’s top literary picks By Lou Fancher | December 2, 2019 Shop local, go underground, see what it takes to pass a citizenship test, and hear from up-and-coming writers.