SF Symphony sets 2022-23 season full of world premieres
With an impressive calendar of commissions, premieres, top artist residencies, and a European tour –...
New Katherine Balch work debuts this week in Walnut Creek
The classical music weekend starts with a world premiere at the California Symphony and a...
Bay Area weekend: SF Music Day; Women’s History songs
There is much to see and hear this weekend for Bay Area music and dance...
Saratoga community briefs for the week of March 11
Concerted efforts Two local music organizations are holding concerts at the McAfee Performing Arts and...
Student’s anti-white editorial says white people hate competition in order to bolster her claim of rap music’s importance
A black Oberlin College student said that white people hate competition, The College Fix reported earlier this week, and said…
Bay Area weekend: Joffrey Ballet; new looks at ‘Tempest,’ ‘Otello’
Bay Area stages are jam-packed with compelling shows this weekend, here’s a partial rundown. Joffrey...
Oakland Symphony kicks off first new season since Michael Morgan’s passing
The Oakland Symphony suffered an immeasurable loss this year with the death of Michael Morgan....
Opera San Jose takes on action-packed ‘Dido and Aeneas’
For a short opera, “Dido and Aeneas” packs a mighty punch. It’s hard to overstate...
Back from heart transplant, hip-hop legend takes stage in Oakland
Kurtis Blow is lucky to be alive. “Man, I was supposed to be gone this...
Mineta San Jose airport opens new space for traveling kids
Anyone who’s flown with young kids knows it can be a heavy lift to keep...