Two 20th-century sons of England, separated by class and circumstance, make for two wildly different new movies. The contrast between the lives of Maurice Flitcroft and Siegfried ... Read More
San Francisco, since its early days as a major seaport, has become a global arts and entertainment capital in part because of its long-term commitment to the arts. Walking through... Read More
When the Obama por-traits were unveiled in February 2018 at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, they attracted record-breaking crowds and made internation... Read More
Dylan Efron is many things, including a producer (recent works include Down to Earth with Zac Efron), an actor as well as a wellness and travel brand ambassador.... Read More
Exile on Main Street celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. It is widely regarded as the Rolling Stones’ most important album, but even if it isn’t your favorite, if ... Read More
Hardcover Fiction 1. Portrait of a Thief: A Novel, by Grace D. Li 2. Sea of Tranquility: A Novel, by Emily St. John Mandel 3. The Candy House: A Novel (Visit from ... Read More
Guo Pei’s extraordinary designs are currently on view at the Legion of Honor in the exhibition, Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy. Fusing elements from architecture, the botanical world,... Read More
While traditionally looked upon as a month so merry that it often commences with maidens dancing around a pole, this particular May marks a celebration in our city that should als... Read More
Hardcover Fiction 1. One Italian Summer: A Novel, by Rebecca Serle 2. The Paris Apartment: A Novel, by Lucy Foley 3. Violeta: A Novel, by Isabel Allende Har... Read More
Jim Henson’s groundbreaking work in film and television will be the subject of an exhibition at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, on display now through Aug. 14. His beloved puppe... Read More
The latest batch of sequels and prequels and remakes have reached screens big and small, as the movie and television industries continue to eagerly finance the tried and true — ... Read More
Hardcover Fiction 1. Cloud Cuckoo Land, by Anthony Doerr 2. The Great Circle: A Novel, by Maggie Shipstead 3. The Lincoln Highway: A Novel, by Amor Towles H... Read More
“For me, people come first. I have tried to assert the dignity and eternal importance of the human being.” — Alice Neel The first comprehensive museum survey of ... Read More
Cheerio! Pip-pip! Huzzah! Those joyous expletives may be more than a little out of date in England, but they merit revival in San Francisco this month. The Mostly British Film Fes... Read More
SFMOMA’s new exhibition features sustainable architectural ideas for the 21st century. Oxman Architects addresses what it means to build, house, inform, and inspire eco-friendly... Read More