The Trevor Project announced that 2 Broke Girls actress Jennifer Coolidge will host its annual "?TrevorLIVE Los Angeles" (TrevorLIVE LA), on December 7th at the Hollywood Palladium, presented by Wells Fargo. Additionally, The Trevor Project is also proud to announce that Darren Criss, Mia Pfirrman, Ty Herndon and Anita Cochran will give special performances and appearances by Kellan Lutz, Adam Scott, Nolan Gould, Kiernan Shipka, Alex Borstein, Michael Gladis, George Kotsiopoulos and Alexandra Billings, Phoebe Tonkin, Matthew Moy, Ian Harvie, Paul Wesley, Kevin Zegers, and Harry Shum Jr.
Alonzo King, the celebrated contemporary ballet company, is guided by its uniquely global artistic vision. Drawing on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, the company's works imbue classical ballet with new expressive potential. Alonzo King's visionary choreography is renowned for its ability to connect audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity-of vulnerability and tenderness, but also of furious abandon and exhilarating freedom. The program includes Concerto for Two Violiins, Writing Ground, and Rasa, set to an original score created and performed live by tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain.
This celebrated contemporary ballet company is guided by its uniquely global artistic vision. Drawing on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, the company's works imbue classical ballet with new expressive potential. Alonzo King's visionary choreography is renowned for its ability to connect audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity-of vulnerability and tenderness, but also of furious abandon and exhilarating freedom. The program includes Concerto for Two Violiins, Writing Ground, and Rasa, set to an original score created and performed live by tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain.
More than 400 guests joined two dozen celebrities and dignitaries at the annual Point Honors gala on April 7, which celebrated the accomplishments of Point Foundation (Point) scholarship recipients. Dr. Neal Baer, the Executive Producer and Showrunner for acclaimed television programs such as 'ER' and 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'Under The Dome,' received the Point Leadership Award, and Lena Dunham, the Golden Globe Winner and Emmy Nominated Actress and Producer of HBO's 'Girls,' accepted the Point Horizon Award.
Alonzo King, the celebrated contemporary ballet company, is guided by its uniquely global artistic vision. Drawing on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, the company's works imbue classical ballet with new expressive potential. Alonzo King's visionary choreography is renowned for its ability to connect audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity-of vulnerability and tenderness, but also of furious abandon and exhilarating freedom. The program includes Concerto for Two Violiins, Writing Ground, and Rasa, set to an original score created and performed live by tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain.
This celebrated contemporary ballet company is guided by its uniquely global artistic vision. Drawing on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, the company's works imbue classical ballet with new expressive potential. Alonzo King's visionary choreography is renowned for its ability to connect audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity-of vulnerability and tenderness, but also of furious abandon and exhilarating freedom. The program includes Concerto for Two Violiins, Writing Ground, and Rasa, set to an original score created and performed live by tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain.
California Shakespeare Theater today announced details for the company's 19th annual fundraising bash, Raise the Roof, to be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 6pm at the Four Seasons San Francisco. The evening, celebrating the company's 40th anniversary and featuring honorary chairperson Annette Bening, who appeared in several Cal Shakes productions in the early years of the company, will support Cal Shakes' work on stage, in classrooms, and with Bay Area communities.
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (SFGHF) announced that it will celebrate the 10thanniversary of the Hearts in San Francisco project at the Heroes & Hearts Luncheon and Hearts After Dark, today, February 13, 2014, with twelve new heart designs for the 2014 series.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are excited to welcome home San Francisco's own, legendary, award-winning, extraordinary performer Connie Champagne to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance only - tonight, December 18 at 8 p.m.
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (SFGHF) announced today that it will celebrate the 10thanniversary of the Hearts in San Francisco project at the Heroes & Hearts Luncheon and Hearts After Dark on Thursday, February 13, 2014, with twelve new heart designs for the 2014 series. In addition to the eight large hearts and four table top hearts, 15 mini hearts with mosaic designs will be sold to raise much-needed funds for life-enhancing programs and initiatives at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. The artists selected to create large and table-top hearts for the 2014 luncheon are Shannon Amidon, Christine Arthur, Erica Jasmin Cañas, Patrick Dintino, Charles Gadeken, Brit Howard, June Li, Michael Osborne, Marius Starkey, Emma Webster, and Pop Zhao. The design for the fourth table top heart will be revealed at a later date. The hearts will be auctioned and sold in order to raise money for vital programs at The General. Select large hearts may remain on display in San Francisco's Union Square after the luncheon. Hearts in San Francisco artworks combined with Heroes & Hearts and Hearts After Dark proceeds (2006 - 2013) have raised nearly $10 million for SFGHF.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ This Tuesday, Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will sit down for a special conversation on gender equity, leadership and the need for partnership between men and women, in honor of author Marianne Schnall's new book What Will It Take to Make a Woman President?: Conversations About Women, Leadership and Power. Both Newsoms appear in the book, which features interviews with various thought leaders in an attempt to discover the obstacles that hold women back in America.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are excited to welcome home San Francisco's own, legendary, award-winning, extraordinary performer Connie Champagne to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance only - Wednesday, December 18 at 8 p.m.
Mel B, Spice Girl and a new judge on America's Got Talent, presented international pop star Adam Lambert with the Davidson/Valentini Award Saturday night, May 11th, at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco. Lambert was also the co-recipient of the award for Outstanding Music Artist for his albumTrespassing; he tied with Frank Ocean for Ocean's debut album Channel Orange. Check out the video of Lambert's acceptance speech below!
The Los Angeles Times today announced the program schedule for the 18th annual Festival of Books, the largest and most prestigious public literary event in North America. The free-to-the-public weekend of activities has become an L.A. institution, evolving to encompass more than 400 award-winning and celebrity authors and chefs, local musicians, political experts and entertainers engaging in stimulating debates, the exploration of entrepreneurial ideas and revelry under the California sun.
Artist Leo Villareal is poised to transform the western span of the Bay Bridge into the largest LED light sculpture in the world. The Grand Lighting of The Bay Lights will happen tonight, March 5, at 9 pm PT. Virtually anywhere in San Francisco, the Marin hills or the East Bay with a clear view of the north side of the western span of the bridge will provide a spectacular vantage point for this historic moment. A guide to public viewing spots and special offers is available at www.thebaylights.org.
Artist Leo Villareal is poised to transform the western span of the Bay Bridge into the largest LED light sculpture in the world. The Grand Lighting of The Bay Lights will happen on Tuesday, March 5, at 9 pm PT. Virtually anywhere in San Francisco, the Marin hills or the East Bay with a clear view of the north side of the western span of the bridge will provide a spectacular vantage point for this historic moment. A guide to public viewing spots and special offers is available at www.thebaylights.org.
On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central, a fertility feast leads to Valentine's Day, the Obama administration targets S&P, and "Citizenville" author Gavin Newsom brings government into the digital age. Check out clips from last night's show below!
California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the manhunt for alleged killer Christopher Dorner has "had a chilling effect all across law enforcement up and down the state of California" in an interview that was broadcast live today, on CBS THIS MORNING. Check out the appearance below!
Though up to 20% of students are dyslexic, many pass through school unidentified, misunderstood and performing below their potential. Paradoxically, these disorders are often found in highly intelligent, creative minds, and can also be seen as a gift, because many people with dyslexia naturally think outside the box and see the big picture, finding alternative solutions to problems that others might not see.
An eclectic mix of politicians, television and movie stars, musicians, comedians and newsmakers makeup the guest list for the premiere week of Current TV's JOY BEHAR: SAY ANYTHING! which launches tonight, September 4th at 6pm ET and will be executive produced by two time Emmy(R) winner Robin Hommel.
