Letter from San Francisco: The American Magazine (Rome)
Italian themes resonate here as our gentle spring segues into a fogbound summer this month, following several outstanding cultural events staged by our dance company … Read more
San Francisco
“The Tudors” at the Legion of Honor
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (The Museums) is presenting The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England, the first major exhibition in the … Read more
Celebrating Black Artists this Juneteenth
The Shipyard’s African American Legacy The Hunters Point Shipyard, now home to artists working in its historic wartime buildings, was a significant reason for the … Read more
Pier 24 Photography to Close in 2025 Due to Rent Hike
Readers of the bygone Bay Crossings were cheered by the announcement that The Foundation that runs the highly acclaimed photography museum Pier 24 Photography on the … Read more
“She Loves Me” is a Summertime Smash
Critical acclaim is assured after witnessing the debut of 42nd Street Moon’s production of SHE LOVES ME. Directed by Peet Cocke, with music direction by … Read more
Terence Blanchard Named SFJAZZ Executive Artistic Director
SFJAZZ has announced the appointment of Seven-Time Grammy Winner and Two-Time Academy Award Nominee Terence Blanchard as Executive Artistic Director. This new position will lead … Read more
A Pair of New Exhibits at 500 Capp Street Open On June 24
Starting this June, 500 Capp Street delves deep into its vast collection and archive to present two exhibitions that reflect on the history and practice … Read more
San Francisco Opera Honors Diva Nina Stemme
Immediately following the June 4 opening performance of Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s fairy-tale opera Die Frau ohne Schatten, soprano Nina Stemme, who performed … Read more
Interview: Marah Sotelo Stars in 42nd Street Moon’s Latest Production
As noted in an earlier post San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon will soon be staging the 3-Time Tony Award-winning musical SHE LOVES ME, which features … Read more
“Undersea” By Rachel Carson
The Book Club of California continues to offer in-person and online programs and activities. Hybrid events with in-person attendance and a streaming element are also … Read more