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A-Trak is one of the world's most effective musical tastemakers. These days, the Montreal-born DJ and producer is part of the braintrust behind the Fool's Gold label, which has a proven record of picking up artists like Danny Brown, The Cool Kids, and Kid Sister long before larger labels show intere ... More >>

Paul Simon Will Headline This Year's Black and White Ball

Paul Simon is the marquee name leading the 2012 Black and White Ball at Davies Symphony Hall on June 2. Whether he'll perform career-spanning hits, selections from his recent Songwriter album, or both, hasn't been confirmed. But regardless of the set list, Simon and his touring musicians will have o ... More >>

There's No Trans Like PubTrans

Paul Simon is the marquee name leading the 2012 Black and White Ball at Davies Symphony Hall on June 2. Whether he'll perform career-spanning hits, selections from his recent Songwriter album, or both, hasn't been confirmed. But regardless of the set list, Simon and his touring musicians will have o ... More >>

"Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey": Sweet Documentary Remains Frustratingly Impersonal

Paul Simon is the marquee name leading the 2012 Black and White Ball at Davies Symphony Hall on June 2. Whether he'll perform career-spanning hits, selections from his recent Songwriter album, or both, hasn't been confirmed. But regardless of the set list, Simon and his touring musicians will have o ... More >>

Heroes, Villains, and Puppets

Paul Simon is the marquee name leading the 2012 Black and White Ball at Davies Symphony Hall on June 2. Whether he'll perform career-spanning hits, selections from his recent Songwriter album, or both, hasn't been confirmed. But regardless of the set list, Simon and his touring musicians will have o ... More >>

Ten Muppets You Probably Don't Know (But Should!)

The Muppets' staying power is an inspiration. What was borne from the silly idea of anthropomorphizing felt later forged a brand that has redefined the puppet industry, and greater entertainment industry, to this day. (The newest film, The Muppets, is scheduled for release Wednesday, Nov. 23.) And t ... More >>

Vernon Davis, 49ers Tight End, Wants Kids to Love Art

ESPN MagazineDavis with his painting of Serena Williams. Not bad.​Not everyone can be a professional tight end in the NFL. But 49ers tight end Vernon Davis wants to let kids know that they can, just like him, follow their dreams to be artists.On top of a successful career in the NFL, Davis has als ... More >>

Here's What Happened, Kid

ESPN MagazineDavis with his painting of Serena Williams. Not bad.​Not everyone can be a professional tight end in the NFL. But 49ers tight end Vernon Davis wants to let kids know that they can, just like him, follow their dreams to be artists.On top of a successful career in the NFL, Davis has als ... More >>

"Shocktoberfest 12": Mostly Awe in Thrillpeddlers' Latest

ESPN MagazineDavis with his painting of Serena Williams. Not bad.​Not everyone can be a professional tight end in the NFL. But 49ers tight end Vernon Davis wants to let kids know that they can, just like him, follow their dreams to be artists.On top of a successful career in the NFL, Davis has als ... More >>

Shaking Up Shakespeare

ESPN MagazineDavis with his painting of Serena Williams. Not bad.​Not everyone can be a professional tight end in the NFL. But 49ers tight end Vernon Davis wants to let kids know that they can, just like him, follow their dreams to be artists.On top of a successful career in the NFL, Davis has als ... More >>

Hughes, Hurston, Smith, Yum!

ESPN MagazineDavis with his painting of Serena Williams. Not bad.​Not everyone can be a professional tight end in the NFL. But 49ers tight end Vernon Davis wants to let kids know that they can, just like him, follow their dreams to be artists.On top of a successful career in the NFL, Davis has als ... More >>

Mr. Lee, Mr. Lee, Hey! Mr. Lee

ESPN MagazineDavis with his painting of Serena Williams. Not bad.​Not everyone can be a professional tight end in the NFL. But 49ers tight end Vernon Davis wants to let kids know that they can, just like him, follow their dreams to be artists.On top of a successful career in the NFL, Davis has als ... More >>

Standing Up for Himself

ESPN MagazineDavis with his painting of Serena Williams. Not bad.​Not everyone can be a professional tight end in the NFL. But 49ers tight end Vernon Davis wants to let kids know that they can, just like him, follow their dreams to be artists.On top of a successful career in the NFL, Davis has als ... More >>

Pity the Piñata

ESPN MagazineDavis with his painting of Serena Williams. Not bad.​Not everyone can be a professional tight end in the NFL. But 49ers tight end Vernon Davis wants to let kids know that they can, just like him, follow their dreams to be artists.On top of a successful career in the NFL, Davis has als ... More >>

Dance Emergency

ESPN MagazineDavis with his painting of Serena Williams. Not bad.​Not everyone can be a professional tight end in the NFL. But 49ers tight end Vernon Davis wants to let kids know that they can, just like him, follow their dreams to be artists.On top of a successful career in the NFL, Davis has als ... More >>

One of Us! One of Us!

ESPN MagazineDavis with his painting of Serena Williams. Not bad.​Not everyone can be a professional tight end in the NFL. But 49ers tight end Vernon Davis wants to let kids know that they can, just like him, follow their dreams to be artists.On top of a successful career in the NFL, Davis has als ... More >>

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​Their backgrounds are as different as their comedy styles, but Jamie Kilstein and Reggie Watts should give dynamic, thought-provoking, and hilarious performances this week when they hit the Punch Line with Mary Van Note as part of Sketchfest. Kilstein is a subversive political comic who addresses ... More >>

The Insiders Guide to SF Sketchfest: 8 Picks

Paul F. Tompkins ​If you've never checked out SF Sketchfest (Jan. 14- Feb. 2) then you need to pinky promise us that this is your year to head to one of these shows, or we will never speak to you again. We were lucky enough to get tips on 2010's lineup directly from founders David Owen, Cole St ... More >>

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SF Weekly Seeks New Theater Critic

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Mrs. Whitney, success when a playwright also directs

After five glorious years as our chief theater critic, Chloe Veltman is moving on to a bigger stage. She's now writing a weekly arts column for the new Bay Area section of the New York Times. (Her column debuted yesterday.) We're sad to see her go, but happy to see such a prestigious publication rec ... More >>

Being and Being

After five glorious years as our chief theater critic, Chloe Veltman is moving on to a bigger stage. She's now writing a weekly arts column for the new Bay Area section of the New York Times. (Her column debuted yesterday.) We're sad to see her go, but happy to see such a prestigious publication rec ... More >>

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Found in Translation

Margaret Jenkins Dance Company uses the international language of movement to communicate with Chinese collaborators.

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