Just Released: Chance of Alcatraz Podcast
The much-anticipated Chance of Alcatraz podcast is now ready for Cultural Currents readers. James McKee of Earwax Productions made the compelling mix working with the … Read more
California Mille Brakes For COVID-19
Auto racing enthusiasts and classic car lovers were saddened to learn that the 2020 California Mille has been cancelled due to COVID-19, and is postponed … Read more
While COVID-19 Blanks Most Sports…Get Thee to the Track
OK. Thanks to the virus, basketball, baseball, and scores of other sports arenas are dark. But thoroughbred horse racing remains vibrant. No, you cannot attend … Read more
Cocktails with a Twist May Bring Some Relief for Shelter-in-Place
COVID-19 episode making you nervous, tense, and out of sorts? The pandemic shutdown of all our bars and nightclubs has motivated many of us to … Read more
Speed-The-Plow Comes to The Gateway Theatre: Exclusive Interview with Ruby Lewis
Foursome Productions and Adriano Aragon have announced the limited San Francisco’s engagement of David Mamet’s SPEED-THE-PLOW, directed by Peter Allas. The production will run from … Read more
Asian Art Museum Becomes an “Awakening” Experience
At a time when global epidemic concerns are keeping many Bay Area residents from visiting Asia, a new exhibition may be just the ticket. This … Read more
Advice for Ferry Riders: “Tiny Beautiful Things” is a Destination
As noted in an earlier post, this play promised to rock the house…the San Francisco Playhouse, that is. Having finally seen the work, we can … Read more
Brave Warriors and Fantastic Tales at BAMPFA Worth Taking In
While the Golden State Warriors have fled the East Bay for greener pastures, REAL ancient heroes are on prominent display at the Berkeley Art Museum … Read more
Jennifer Stahl Lights Up SF Ballet’s Current Program
Classical (Re)Vision, SF Ballet’s second program of the 2020 Repertory Season continues through February 22. Jennifer Stahl (here in a studio image by Erik Tomasson) … Read more
Exclusive Interview with Gatz Director, John Collins
As noted in an earlier post, the Berkeley Rep is staging a blockbuster this month as Gatz makes its Bay Area debut. According to spokesmen, the … Read more
Post Valentine Day’s Race at Golden Gate Fields
What’s a guy to do to get over the post-Valentine Day’s blues? Take it to the Track. You might even get lucky. A field of … Read more