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May 14, 2012
Live Review, 5/11/12: S.F. Symphony Looks Back at the City's Colorful Past in 'Barbary Coast'
San Francisco Symphony: Barbary Coast and Beyond Friday, May 11, 2012 Davies Symphony Hall Better than: Your grandparents' (but maybe not your great-great grandparents') symphony. When you hear there are gonna be banjo pickers and fiddlers on the stage, you tend to expect a high-lonesome hoedown o ... More >>
Music
May 9, 2012
Sizzle & Fizzle: Highs and Lows from the Last Week in S.F. Music
San Francisco Symphony: Barbary Coast and Beyond Friday, May 11, 2012 Davies Symphony Hall Better than: Your grandparents' (but maybe not your great-great grandparents') symphony. When you hear there are gonna be banjo pickers and fiddlers on the stage, you tend to expect a high-lonesome hoedown o ... More >>
Blogs
May 1, 2012
Stern Grove 2012 Lineup: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ozomatli, OK GO, and More to Play Free This Summer
Festival season is now in full swing. And San Francisco's own Stern Grove Festival -- which brings free performances to that serene grove on the western side of the city -- just announced its 2012 lineup, which includes Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Ozomatli, and OK Go. Along with the unique artists ... More >>
Blogs
April 16, 2012
The Top 20 Greatest San Francisco Musicians Ever, #20-16
Choosing the best S.F. musicians is kinda like forcing yourself to choose your favorite Bay Area bridge: Whatever you pick, there's always a good reason to go with another answer. San Francisco has a well-earned reputation as one of the world's rock 'n' roll meccas, but its contributions to music ha ... More >>
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March 7, 2012
eSymphony
Choosing the best S.F. musicians is kinda like forcing yourself to choose your favorite Bay Area bridge: Whatever you pick, there's always a good reason to go with another answer. San Francisco has a well-earned reputation as one of the world's rock 'n' roll meccas, but its contributions to music ha ... More >>
Blogs
February 14, 2012
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 >>
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December 14, 2011
Take the High Road to 2012
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 >>
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November 30, 2011
Snow Daze
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 >>
Blogs
September 6, 2011
Your S.F. Symphony Is Playing for Free to Mark Its 100th Birthday This Week
Chris WahlbergWhat do we get when an orchestra turns 100 years old? (Besides very well-tuned renditions of "Happy Birthday," that is.) In the case of the San Francisco Symphony, we get a free concert with pianist Lang Lang. The centennial birthday bash, which will be held in the Civic Center ... More >>
Blogs
June 29, 2011
S.F. Symphony Summer Conductor Michael Francis on the Joys of Performing Outdoors
Chris CristodoulouIn the conducting world, Michael Francis is a rising star. Young, talented, and armed with a devastatingly cute British accent, this is a conductor to keep an eye on. Fortunately for us, Francis will be in town this summer, conducting the San Francisco Symphony's annual summer c ... More >>
Blogs
May 2, 2011
Stern Grove Festival 2011: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Neko Case, the Dodos, the English Beat, and More
What you're doing on Sundays this summer. You know what summer means in San Francisco -- uh, besides fog? It means free concerts on Sundays at Stern Grove, courtesy of the long-running Stern Grove Festival. Today, festival organizers announced the lineup for the festival's 74th consecutive ye ... More >>
Blogs
December 13, 2010
Symphony Charges S.F. Library $480 Yearly, Despite $2.6M Annual Taxpayer Subsidy
Thanks for placing your overdue-book fines in my pocketThe San Francisco Symphony will receive $2.6 million in taxpayer subsidies during the current fiscal year. Nonetheless, it charges the San Francisco Public Library an additional $480 per year for dropping off old programs, the San Francisco c ... More >>
Culture
November 24, 2010
Ten holiday shows to suit any mood or creed
Thanks for placing your overdue-book fines in my pocketThe San Francisco Symphony will receive $2.6 million in taxpayer subsidies during the current fiscal year. Nonetheless, it charges the San Francisco Public Library an additional $480 per year for dropping off old programs, the San Francisco c ... More >>
Blogs
November 15, 2010
Friday Night: Rufus Wainwright Does Shakespeare at Davies Symphony Hall
Rufus WainwrightFive Shakespeare Sonnets Rufus Wainwright and the San Francisco Symphony November 13, 2010 @ Davies Symphony Hall Better than: Rufus Wainwright sings Dante's Interno. All right, I'll just say it: most of my knowledge of classical music comes from honking "Flight of ... More >>
Culture
September 1, 2010
Fall Arts: Classical music and operas to see this fall
Rufus WainwrightFive Shakespeare Sonnets Rufus Wainwright and the San Francisco Symphony November 13, 2010 @ Davies Symphony Hall Better than: Rufus Wainwright sings Dante's Interno. All right, I'll just say it: most of my knowledge of classical music comes from honking "Flight of ... More >>
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July 21, 2010
What to Want to Be When You Grow Up
Rufus WainwrightFive Shakespeare Sonnets Rufus Wainwright and the San Francisco Symphony November 13, 2010 @ Davies Symphony Hall Better than: Rufus Wainwright sings Dante's Interno. All right, I'll just say it: most of my knowledge of classical music comes from honking "Flight of ... More >>
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July 14, 2010
Violins of Violence
Rufus WainwrightFive Shakespeare Sonnets Rufus Wainwright and the San Francisco Symphony November 13, 2010 @ Davies Symphony Hall Better than: Rufus Wainwright sings Dante's Interno. All right, I'll just say it: most of my knowledge of classical music comes from honking "Flight of ... More >>
Blogs
June 25, 2010
SF Symphony to Honor Mexico in Free Dolores Park Concert Today at 2 p.m.
Alondra de la ParraThis by way of the Mexican Consulate: San Francisco Symphony will hold a "special tribute to Mexico" in Dolores Park today honoring the 200th anniversary of the country's independence from Spain. The free concert will be conducted by Alondra de la Parra, a Mexico native who now ... More >>
Blogs
May 19, 2010
San Francisco's Harvey Milk Day Plans Are Pathetic
Jerry PritikinHarvey Milk stood for ... tricycle races? This Saturday, May 22, is the inaugural Harvey Milk Day in the State of California. As you'd expect, there's lots of stuff happening in San Francisco commemorating the gay icon. What you might not expect is how tame San Francisco's event ... More >>
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April 28, 2010
Trashy Music
Jerry PritikinHarvey Milk stood for ... tricycle races? This Saturday, May 22, is the inaugural Harvey Milk Day in the State of California. As you'd expect, there's lots of stuff happening in San Francisco commemorating the gay icon. What you might not expect is how tame San Francisco's event ... More >>
Blogs
November 13, 2009
Hey DJ! Friday Q&A: Masonic aka Mason Bates
Mason Bates is probably the only DJ who gets props from both the downtown dance community and ritzy classical society. The San Franciscan has an impressive resume fit for both worlds. He's performed with the San Francisco Symphony and is the current composer-in-residence for the California Sympho ... More >>
Culture
September 2, 2009
Five Classical Music and Opera Events to See This Fall
Mason Bates is probably the only DJ who gets props from both the downtown dance community and ritzy classical society. The San Franciscan has an impressive resume fit for both worlds. He's performed with the San Francisco Symphony and is the current composer-in-residence for the California Sympho ... More >>
Blogs
July 31, 2009
Mos Def and Erkyah Badu Davies Hall Show Announced
Baduizm: Erykah Badu If you missed your first chance to see hip-hop take over the normally-staid Davies Hall--home of the San Francisco Symphony, don't fret. Ankh Marketing and Guerilla Union (promoters of Rock the Bells) has just announced an upcoming performance by the mighty Mos Def and the di ... More >>
Blogs
July 17, 2009
10 Things To Do This Weekend For Under $10
Being a cheapskate is easy in this city -- there's plenty of culture to be had for less than the price of a fancy farmer's market cocktail. Below, our picks for a low-budget weekend.Dead Meadow at McLaren Park on SaturdayHex Dispensers @ Annie's (Friday) Loud, fast, and macabre: That seems to be the ... More >>
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July 8, 2009
Isn’t It Symphonic?
Being a cheapskate is easy in this city -- there's plenty of culture to be had for less than the price of a fancy farmer's market cocktail. Below, our picks for a low-budget weekend.Dead Meadow at McLaren Park on SaturdayHex Dispensers @ Annie's (Friday) Loud, fast, and macabre: That seems to be the ... More >>
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May 20, 2009
That's Classic
Being a cheapskate is easy in this city -- there's plenty of culture to be had for less than the price of a fancy farmer's market cocktail. Below, our picks for a low-budget weekend.Dead Meadow at McLaren Park on SaturdayHex Dispensers @ Annie's (Friday) Loud, fast, and macabre: That seems to be the ... More >>
Blogs
May 7, 2009
Stern Grove Festival Announces Lineup
EKAphotographySeun Kuti performs at Stern Grove, 2008 The 72nd annual series of free summer concerts at Sigmund Stern Grove--one of San Francisco's best traditions--has been announced. As always, the lineup of artists spans a diverse range of genres and styles. Performers include Roberta Flack and D ... More >>
Blogs
July 28, 2008
Friday: Bernadette Peters with the San Francisco Symphony
EKAphotographySeun Kuti performs at Stern Grove, 2008 The 72nd annual series of free summer concerts at Sigmund Stern Grove--one of San Francisco's best traditions--has been announced. As always, the lineup of artists spans a diverse range of genres and styles. Performers include Roberta Flack and D ... More >>
Blogs
July 18, 2008
The Weekend Hitlist: Eddie Izzard, The Melvins, Zine Fest, Download
EKAphotographySeun Kuti performs at Stern Grove, 2008 The 72nd annual series of free summer concerts at Sigmund Stern Grove--one of San Francisco's best traditions--has been announced. As always, the lineup of artists spans a diverse range of genres and styles. Performers include Roberta Flack and D ... More >>
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July 2, 2008
Hot Bach in the Summertime
EKAphotographySeun Kuti performs at Stern Grove, 2008 The 72nd annual series of free summer concerts at Sigmund Stern Grove--one of San Francisco's best traditions--has been announced. As always, the lineup of artists spans a diverse range of genres and styles. Performers include Roberta Flack and D ... More >>
Music
January 30, 2008
Mercury Soul Merges Visual Art with Classical Music and Contemporary Electronica
EKAphotographySeun Kuti performs at Stern Grove, 2008 The 72nd annual series of free summer concerts at Sigmund Stern Grove--one of San Francisco's best traditions--has been announced. As always, the lineup of artists spans a diverse range of genres and styles. Performers include Roberta Flack and D ... More >>
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December 19, 2007
The Cult of Oz
EKAphotographySeun Kuti performs at Stern Grove, 2008 The 72nd annual series of free summer concerts at Sigmund Stern Grove--one of San Francisco's best traditions--has been announced. As always, the lineup of artists spans a diverse range of genres and styles. Performers include Roberta Flack and D ... More >>
Music
September 26, 2007
San Francisco Symphony�s Opening Gala Gives an Indie Critic the Night Off
EKAphotographySeun Kuti performs at Stern Grove, 2008 The 72nd annual series of free summer concerts at Sigmund Stern Grove--one of San Francisco's best traditions--has been announced. As always, the lineup of artists spans a diverse range of genres and styles. Performers include Roberta Flack and D ... More >>
Blogs
September 20, 2007
Cooking for the Gala Crowd: The Opening Night Gala at San Francisco Symphony
EKAphotographySeun Kuti performs at Stern Grove, 2008 The 72nd annual series of free summer concerts at Sigmund Stern Grove--one of San Francisco's best traditions--has been announced. As always, the lineup of artists spans a diverse range of genres and styles. Performers include Roberta Flack and D ... More >>
News
September 19, 2007
Golden Gate for Sale
The people overseeing the San Francisco landmark consider selling ad space on the bridge
Calendar
August 22, 2007
Free Symphony
The people overseeing the San Francisco landmark consider selling ad space on the bridge
Music
October 11, 2006
From symphonies to smoke machines: snapshots of three very different shows
The people overseeing the San Francisco landmark consider selling ad space on the bridge
Calendar
September 7, 2005
In the Club
Moscone gets green
Dining
July 13, 2005
Not Really a Deli
But discovering a great deli sandwich during a great summer festival is quite nice
Best of San Francisco
May 11, 2005
Best Dance to Attend If You Were Never Asked to the Prom
But discovering a great deli sandwich during a great summer festival is quite nice
News
April 20, 2005
The World on a String
As the San Francisco Conservatory of Music moves to fancy new digs, its students struggle with a shrinking professional marketplace.
Calendar
June 30, 2004
The Rockets' Red Glare
Where to catch cool fireworks shows around town
Calendar
June 9, 2004
Men in Drag
No remote controls allowed
Summer Guide
June 25, 2003
Summer Events a Go Go!
What to do, all summer long
Dining
June 18, 2003
Innocence Well-Fed
The S.F. Symphony's summer festival of German music sends us in search of sausage, schnitzel, and sauerbraten
Calendar
July 4, 2001
What's Up, Doc?
Bugs Bunny on Broadway is a multimedia salute to cartoons and classical music
Music
May 10, 2000
Riff Raff
Free Lars Ulrich!; New Groove; Sound Off
Calendar
June 2, 1999
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Free Lars Ulrich!; New Groove; Sound Off
Music
March 24, 1999
Riff Raff
Free Lars Ulrich!; New Groove; Sound Off
Music
January 13, 1999
Riff Raff
Free Lars Ulrich!; New Groove; Sound Off
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