Book Club of California Still Going Strong
While the Book Club of California is still temporarily closed, it continues to stage time-honored events for its members. The Oscar Lewis Awards were established … Read more
Books & Film
Esperanza Spalding Stars at SF Symphony Gala
When The San Francisco Symphony kicks off its 2021–22 Season this week it will feature singer and bassist Esperanza spalding and a jazz trio of … Read more
Louis Parnell Narrates “Chance of Alcatraz”
The Chance of Alcatraz podcast survived the worst of the Pandemic, and remains a popular attraction for ferry riders. The widely celebrated actor, Louis Parnell, … Read more
SFO’s “The Barber of Seville” Comes Alive in San Rafael
San Francisco Opera stages its first live opera performances with a new, specially adapted production of Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville offered in a drive-in … Read more
Kitchen Sisters and Earwax Pay Tribute to Ferlinghetti
In honor of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who passed away on Monday at age 101, The Kitchen Sisters are sharing a story produced for his 99th birthday. … Read more
Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s Legacy Given Greater Reach by City Lights
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, distinguished American poet, artist, and founder of City Lights Booksellers and Publishers, has died in San Francisco on March 24 at the age … Read more
WETA Chief Seamus Murphy Shares Views on Bay Area Culture
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) Board of Directors recently announced that it has appointed Seamus Murphy as the agency’s new … Read more
SF Opera Postpones Its Run at Fort Mason “Drive In”
It had all looked like such fun, but due to the City of San Francisco’s stay-at-home order, which goes into effect tomorrow night, San Francisco … Read more
Mourning a Pet With No Apologies: Author Interview with Ms. Pasternak
As promised, here is an exclusive interview with film and television actress Reagan J. Pasternak (HBO’s “Sharp Objects,” “Being Erica”) who believes that she may … Read more
2020 Oscar Lewis Awards From Book Club of California
The Book Club of California wishes to congratulate the recipients of its 2020 Oscar Lewis Awards: John Briscoe for his contributions to Western History, and … Read more