When my dear friend Shaun Saunders invited me to dinner in Berkeley, I was not looking forward to the drive across the Bay Bridge. But, since I had not seen him in months, I thought that catching up with him at a new restaurant he recommended would be a fun adventure. Plus, I knew Shaun’s…
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) continues its 2010–11 season with the West Coast premiere of adamant provocateur Bruce Norris’s Clybourne Park, winner of the prestigious London Evening Standard Award for Best New Play in 2010. Marking the A.C.T. mainstage debut of director Jonathan Moscone—longtime artistic director of California Shakespeare Theater—this “buzz-saw sharp new comedy” (The Washington…
The seduction has begun. Valentines is over two weeks away – but the slow steady beat of LOVE marketing is coming at all of us from all sides. Flowers, Jewelery. Romantic dinners. And THE all time slugfest of Chocolate in its many forms. But this particular Ka-Pow is tempting, tantalizing and down right hard to…
I’m betting that this doc will be the sleeper hit of the SF Independent Film Festivalrunning Feb 3-17. The Roxie Theater in San Francisco will be hosting the 13th annual fest with 85 new indie films from around the world. Did you know that the world’s largest ugly dog contest is held every year at…
We’re mid-way through January and how many of you have already broken all your diet/workout/promise to lose weight/ resolutions? And you know why? Because they are so NOT fun. If you want to burn off all that extra holiday poundage, I have one great tip for you. SWITZERLAND! Grab your best friend, and take to…
More and more people are taking a vacation…to learn! While travel itself is educational, Ace Camp offers the adventure of travel plus the opportunity to learn a new skill. You or your group will begin a creative journey, meet new people and experience different cultures. Along with your guide you will spend time with a…
San Francisco’s 20th Annual ZAP Festival I don’t know how good your will power is but I’m breaking my New Year’s resolution for the Good Eats and Zin event, where I’ll be tasting 50 impeccable Zinfandels (the ultimate food-friendly wine) paired with 50 original taste sensations, stopping only for a quick chat with some of…