Jack London Would Have Cherished These Books
While most Cultural Currents readers have at least a passing knowledge of literary legend Jack London, few probably know much about his wife and soul mate, … Read more
Books & Film
Lee Bruno Holds Forth on “Misfits, Merchants & Mayhem”
As Bay Crossings’ readers know, a terrific new book was recently published containing “Tales from San Francisco’s Historic Waterfront, 1849–1934.” Since then, Misfits, Merchants & … Read more
Feeling “Buggy?” Get Out to See “An Entomologist’s Love Story”
The world premiere of “An Entomologist’s Love Story” is now being staged at the legendary San Francisco Playhouse. Written by Melissa Ross, this effort is … Read more
De Cult of Machine Comes to De Young Museum
The San Francisco Bay Area has long been intrigued by cults of any and all kinds, so it should come as small surprise that the … Read more
This Book is Sublime…Hip, Too.
As many of our readers know, ferries played a major role in much of classical literature and and tales of mythic journeys. The River Styx, … Read more
THE EFFECT is a SF Playhouse Crowd Pleaser
San Francisco Playhouse is staging “The Effect” through April 28. We saw it. We liked it. So did Bay Area critics. Written by Lucy Prebble … Read more
The Bay Area Book Festival is Back
The Bay Area Book Festival—one of the world’s premier celebrations of writers, readers and the written word—has announced its full complement of presenters, programs and … Read more
New Book Features Local Misfits, Merchants and Mayhem
As reported in Bay Crossings, we ferry riders never tire of reading about bygone eccentrics. Finally, those who wish to celebrate the famous (and infamous) … Read more
Bay Area Cabaret Scores Another Hit at Venetian Room with Stacey Kent
Bay Area Cabaret recently presented the return of Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Stacey Kent to the Venetian Room with her five-piece band for the first time since her two … Read more
Born Yesterday at SF Playhouse is Pitch Perfect
Now through March 10, San Francisco Playhouse presents “Born Yesterday,” Garson Kanin’s brilliant send up on political corruption that could have been torn out of … Read more