Legion of Honor Acquires Rare Family Portrait
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco recently announced the acquisition of Portrait of Bianca degli Utili Maselli and Her Children–a rare and significant family portrait … Read more
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“Glass Menagerie” Comes to San Francisco Playhouse
This spring, San Francisco Playhouse will stage Tennessee Williams’ seminal masterpiece The Glass Menagerie, directed by in-demand Bay Area theatre artist Jeffrey Lo. In this captivating and visceral memory play, Tom … Read more
Oh Can You See…Francis Scott Key?
“Water under the bridge,” is generally regarded as an expression of forgiveness, tinged with mild regret. What’s done is done, and let’s move on. But … Read more
Presidio Theatre Presents “Patricia Sings Piaf”
The Presidio Theatre presents American soprano and director Patricia Racette in Patricia Sings Piaf Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20 at 7:30 pm. An iconic artist of our … Read more
SF Playhouse Stages A Fresh Comedic Production With “Universal Themes”
Now through April 20th, San Francisco Playhouse’s thriller The 39 Steps (that’s the name of an international spy ring) continues to amuse audiences. This is … Read more
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Impresses Bay Area Dance Critics
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) continues to stage A Midsummer Night’s Dream, George Balanchine’s choreographic take on the classic tale by William Shakespeare, through 23rd. This marks … Read more
Polar Music Prize Goes to SF Symphony Director
San Francisco Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen has been announced as a recipient of the 2024 Polar Music Prize; also named was Grammy Award-winning songwriter, … Read more
SF Ballet Receives Historic “Gift”
San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) recently announced a historic $60 million gift—the largest single gift ever given to the company, and what SF Ballet believes … Read more
Irving Penn Retrospective Comes to The DeYoung
Irving Penn is widely regarded as one of the 20th century’s greatest photographers, renowned for his pared-down aesthetic, exemplary printmaking, and artistic experimentation. A regular … Read more
“39 Steps” Coming to San Francisco Playhouse
San Francisco Playhouse continues its season with The 39 Steps, a fast-paced farce that riffs on the Alfred Hitchcock thriller of the same name. Following a mysterious murder, … Read more