Fred Lyon’s Enchantingly Beautiful “San Francisco Noir”
Photographer Fred Lyon has been called “San Francisco’s Brassai.” We last spoke with him at the Leica Gallery, where he was signing prints and copies … Read more
Ettore Sottsass and the Poetry of Things
Ettore Sottsass and the Poetry of Things, published by Phaidon, is a highly-readable and compelling biography of one of the last century’s most important designers, … Read more
Chess and “Gentleman in Moscow”
In his inventive and marvelous novel “A Gentleman of Moscow,” author Amor Towles captures the social unrest in Russia in the wake of the Bolshevik … Read more
Ian Rutherford Shares Insights on His Direction of SFO’s “Billy Budd”
As we have noted, the San Francisco Opera presents Benjamin Britten’s masterpiece of law and order on the high seas, Billy Budd. Based on the … Read more
San Francisco Symphony’s Opening Gala is a Salute to MTT
The San Francisco Symphony (SFS) and Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) kick off their 25th season together with the Opening Night Gala on Wednesday, September 4. The Opening Night Gala honors … Read more
Ahoy Ferry Riders: SFO Presents Billy Budd
Signaling an event sure to speak to ferry riders, the San Francisco Opera presents Benjamin Britten’s masterpiece of law and order on the high … Read more
Opera at the Ball Park Returns
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name; or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love and I’ll no longer be … Read more
De Young Stages “In Pursuit of Venus [Infected]
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) has announced the acquisition and exhibition of the powerful video work in Pursuit of Venus [infected] (2015), by New Zealand … Read more
Fraenkel Gallery to Stage “Unconventional” Photo Exhibit This Fall
A much-anticipated photo exhibition takes place October 24, 2019 through January 18, 2020, when the Fraenkel Gallery stages “Long Story Short,” celebrating its 40th anniversary. … Read more
“Maybe This Time”: San Francisco Playhouse Stages Timely Production of Cabaret
As noted in an earlier post, San Francisco Playhouse’s season closes with Cabaret, the Tony Award-winning musical. Susi Damilano’s direction, along with music direction by Dave … Read more