Most Popular
-
Worms in the Apple Two rebels take on America's most beloved computer company.
- S.F. cops may have gone too far in seizing DJ gear at underground parties
-
No Justice Despite Obama's promises of change, corporate crooks are still going unpunished for their roles in the financial collapse.
-
Under Fire Mike Estrada was supposed to be ordered away from a burning building by his superior. It was just one of many mistakes that put him in harm's way.
- S.F. Green Business Program rewards polluter
Recent Blog Posts
Murder Charge for Suspect in Pizzeria Stabbing
Wed Nov 25, 4:01 PM
S.F. Child-Killer's Sentence Shows Crazy Side of Insanity Defense
Wed Nov 25, 1:59 PM
What Did SEIU Hope to Gain Via Quixotic Quest to Change Newsom's Mind?
Wed Nov 25, 12:30 PM
Backstage Q&A: Dir en grey at the Fillmore
Wed Nov 25, 12:45 PM
Track of the Day: Do Make Say Think
Wed Nov 25, 11:11 AM
What To Do? Wednesday's Pick:
Wed Nov 25, 8:00 AM
Doggy Bag: Perfection is Overrated
Wed Nov 25, 4:13 PM
Etsy Hosts a Free Drinkfest (and Craft Fair) Next Week, the Handmade Ho-Down
Wed Nov 25, 4:00 PM
After Two Weeks, Urban Picnic Still Trying to Find Its Voice
Wed Nov 25, 3:28 PM
National Features >
Broward-Palm Beach New Times
Freeze Frame
A visit to the strange and wonderful world of Vanilla Ice.
By Michael J. Mooney
Miami New Times
Young Blood
As the Supreme Court considers whether to ban life sentences for juveniles, it should remember the evil deeds of Dewayne Pinacle.
By Tim Elfrink
Riverfront Times
Cannonball Re-Run
A screwball crew of gearheads retool outlaw cross-country car racing.
By Nicholas Phillips
Houston Press
The Idiot's Guide to Smoking Pot
Lesson one: Do not eat your weed in front of a cop.
By John Nova Lomax
Lovely Lena
Share
By Tara Jepsen
Published on July 02, 2009 at 4:20am
James Gavin’s new biography, Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne, is an astute investigation into what would ideally be a bygone American tale: a wildly talented black woman relentlessly beset by racism. Horne has had a long and successful career as a chanteuse, as well as some significant dips into acting. This would be the right time to throw around the word “diva,” but there's no need to don a feather boa — that's just our unsolicited, barely educated, and hopefully unwarranted fashion advice. Tonight’s event, Stormy Weather: The Life and Music of Lena Horne, features a reading by Gavin, rare television footage of Horne, and a guest appearance by Paula West, who will sing a few numbers from the Horne oeuvre.
Wed., July 15, 7 p.m., 2009
foam order.com
Now Click This
