“Cinema Verite” at Modernism West
Like many other painters stabled at San Francisco’s Modernism gallery, Sheldon Greenberg began his art career as an illustrator. His bright narrative compositions bridge representational … Read more
Paul Duclos
Destination LA: Make a Quick Getaway to See “Magic Flute”
As we have noted in past Bay Crossings travel features, Destination LA is a natural for our readers to get away from it all without … Read more
Interview With a Diva: Sasha Cooke Shares Rare Insights on SFO and SFS Productions
As we have noted elsewhere in Cultural Currents, Mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke has earned acclaim for a wide variety of roles with San Francisco Opera, and … Read more
Magical “Hansel and Gretel” Just in Time for the Holidays
Last seen on the War Memorial Opera House stage nearly two decades ago, the popular fairy-tale opera returns in an “enchanting” (The Times, UK) new … Read more
Exclusive Interview with Gypsy’s Star
Bay Area Musicals has announced the full cast and creative team for the first production of the Company’s 2019-2020 season, the timeless 6-Time Tony Award-winning … Read more
Lang Lang Returns to Davies Symphony Hall
Four years ago, Cultural Currents gave this story the headline: Lang Lang is Great Great…. San Francisco Symphony subscribers were out in full force last … Read more
The Washington Square Bar & Grill: Thanks for the Memories
We understand that new investors are planning on opening a restaurant/bar at the long-abandoned site of the legendary Washington Square Bar & Grill in North … Read more
“Fashion & Faith” Comes to The Legion of Honor: Masterworks by Tissot
James Tissot (1836–1902) was one of the most celebrated French artists during the 19th century, yet he is less known than many of his contemporaries … Read more
It’s Fleet Week…Discover Dukas on KDFC
It’s Fleet Week in San Francisco, on the heels of the recently concluded KDFC “Love at First Listen,” where hundreds of radio stations fans shared … Read more
Rime of the Ancient Mariner Staged at Z Space
Heaven forbid that any ferry rider ever have an “immersive experience” on the water, quite a few devoted theatre patrons think it’s just grand. That … Read more