S. Oakland News

Students in the Bay Area Children's Theatre (BACT) Advanced Performers program have been selected to showcase a new musical at the first-ever Junior Theatre Festival WEST (JTF WEST), taking place February 10-12, 2017, in Sacramento CA.

Pianist Christopher O'Riley, known for his exuberant performance style and bold, wide-ranging programs, will give a solo recital at Varner Recital Hall Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 3 PM as part of the Chamber Music Society of Detroit's Oakland University Series.

Following two previous sold-out engagements, Jonathan Poretz returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with his newest show, Sinatra, Dino, Darin & Davis - When Vegas Was VEGAS! for two performances only - Today, November 3 (8 p.m.) and Friday, November 4 (8 p.m.) Backed by the six-piece Fil Lorenz Orchestra, Poretz will recreate the heyday of a young Las Vegas, bringing a 60s vibe to the Feinstein's at the Nikko stage.

One week ahead of their U.S. tour, saxophonist Donny McCaslin and his band, featured on David Bowie's Blackstar, have shared a new track from their upcoming album, Beyond Now. Set for October 14 release on Motéma Music, the album is dedicated to and inspired by Bowie.

Following two previous sold-out engagements, Jonathan Poretz returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with his newest show, Sinatra, Dino, Darin & Davis - When Vegas Was VEGAS! for two performances only - Thursday, November 3 (8 p.m.) and Friday, November 4 (8 p.m.) Backed by the six-piece Fil Lorenz Orchestra, Poretz will recreate the heyday of a young Las Vegas, bringing a 60s vibe to the Feinstein's at the Nikko stage.

Both the Golden State Warriors and CSN Bay Area (@CSNAuthentic) set all-time regular season records last evening. 

Vocalist Jane Monheit had long thought about recording an Ella tribute. Fitzgerald's beloved songbook albums held “Biblical” importance for her when she was growing up and have never lost their hold on her.

Vocalist Jane Monheit had long thought about recording an Ella tribute. Fitzgerald's beloved songbook albums held “Biblical” importance for her when she was growing up and have never lost their hold on her.

Siri, the electronic personal assistant installed on every iPhone, can be helpful in very many areas, but has heretofore has yet to be recognized for theater criticism.

On what would have been Frank Sinatra's actual 100th birthday, celebrated jazz artist Jonathan Poretz, who starred in the long-running Las Vegas production The Rat Pack is Back, makes his Feinstein's at the Nikko with HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRANK! Jonathan Poretz Salutes Sinatra at 100 for one performance only - tonight, December 12 at 7 p.m.

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Congresswoman Grace Meng, Assembly Member Edward Braunstein, Council Member Elect Barry Grodenchik and District Manager of Community Board 11 Susan Seinfeld to celebrate a $1.6 million reconstruction of Oakland Lake to improve water quality and re-establish safe, passive recreation around the lake. Scroll down for photos from the ribbon cutting!

On what would have been Frank Sinatra's actual 100th birthday, celebrated jazz artist Jonathan Poretz, who starred in the long-running Las Vegas production The Rat Pack is Back, makes his Feinstein's at the Nikko with HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRANK! Jonathan Poretz Salutes Sinatra at 100 for one performance only - Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m.

Monterey Jazz Festival kicks off the weekend's activities this Thursday with another edition of the 'Concert for Kids' at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, with Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Jazz Orchestra performing a free 45-minute set for students enrolled in Monterey County public schools. The concert will start at 11am today, September 17 at the Garden Stage Presented by HepcHope.com at the Monterey Fairgrounds.

Monterey Jazz Festival kicks off the weekend's activities this Thursday with another edition of the “Concert for Kids” at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, with Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Jazz Orchestra performing a free 45-minute set for students enrolled in Monterey County public schools. The concert will start at 11am on Thursday, September 17 at the Garden Stage Presented by HepcHope.com at the Monterey Fairgrounds.

10,000 Maniacs will be hitting the road this summer for series of special live performances on both coasts.

Every Monday in February, Kimmel facilitated the fusion of two musical artists for a once-in-a-lifetime performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. 'Mash Up Monday' kicked off on Feb. 2 with Weezer and ZZ Top

Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a new musical -- '21' -- about the life of the legendary Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente. The show begins tonight, Oct. 17 and runs through April 26, 2015, at the Pittsburgh Playhouse in the city's Oakland neighborhood. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

This week, UK tropical pop artist Hollie Cook made her North American live debut and kicked off her tour, performing to a sold out crowd in Brooklyn.

Comcast SportsNet Bay Area will provide viewers with a poignant, landmark one-hour documentary entitled Peruball: Jim Harbaugh in South America, chronicling the San Francisco 49ers head coach's inspiring and revealing journey as he led a group of fellow humanitarians on an annual mission trip to Piura, Peru. The missionaries helped at the parish of Santisimo Sacramento with its daily community outreach programs and ministries for the people of Piura. Along the way, impromptu games of 'Peruball' - a combination of football, rugby and soccer - seem to break out everywhere Harbaugh goes, a game where the rules seem to evolve each day and with each person who plays it. Peruball: Jim Harbaugh in South America, a story of faith, hope and love, premieres today, September 2 at 9 p.m. PT, exclusively on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.

Comcast SportsNet Bay Area will provide viewers with a poignant, landmark one-hour documentary entitled Peruball: Jim Harbaugh in South America, chronicling the San Francisco 49ers head coach's inspiring and revealing journey as he led a group of fellow humanitarians on an annual mission trip to Piura, Peru. The missionaries helped at the parish of Santisimo Sacramento with its daily community outreach programs and ministries for the people of Piura. Along the way, impromptu games of 'Peruball' - a combination of football, rugby and soccer - seem to break out everywhere Harbaugh goes, a game where the rules seem to evolve each day and with each person who plays it. Peruball: Jim Harbaugh in South America, a story of faith, hope and love, premieres on Tuesday, September 2 at 9 p.m. PT, exclusively on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.