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Necessity is the mother of virtual classes, which is what many Peninsula theater companies are ramping up right now. Los Alto Stage Company introduced several unusual virtual classes earlier…
Offbeat special brought some joy and levity amid the coronavirus lockdown
Brian Manion Dennehy was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He served in the Marines from 1959-63, after which he studied history at Columbia, attending the university on a football scholarshi…
Here's the lineup of celebrities and songs for the ABC special
We have some cool tips for home-sheltering, from classic road trip movies to amazing music videos to virtual Mozart and Cirque du Soleil.
Resource Area for Teachers has distributed 15,000 kits to Santa Clara County families with materials and instructions for science learning projects.
Although it probably violates shelter at home orders in some locales, street artists are finding ways to express themselves during the coronavirus pandemic.
S.F. Opera, citing the shelter-in-place restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, cancels its entire summer season.
In a news release, Clars Auction Gallery states the "extraordinary collection is a reflection of the late comedian/actor's interests and career, including a passion for contemporary art."
The museum posted a video showing the amazing effort that goes into winding the Nels Johnson "century clock" every week.
Being drawn by Mort Drucker became a kind of show business rite of passage, with Michael J. Fox once telling Johnny Carson that he knew he had made it when he appeared in a Drucker cartoon.
While all live performances are on hold due to coronavirus, Cirque du Soleil is streaming 60-minute specials featuring acts from some iconic shows.
NBC sketch show will go without a host for its makeshift production
Here are 7 great ways to shelter at home this weekend, from Easter treats and songs to a DIY Coachella festival to a virtual bear hunt (no, really).
From 'Pride and Prejudice' to Pink Martini, here are some new streaming options for folks sheltering at home.
Cut short by the coronavirus pandemic, the Holocaust-themed Violins of Hope tour reminded us that compassion and artistry are stronger than evil.
Also, 'Modern Family' and 'Schitt's Creek' air their series finales
That old expression "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" has never been more apt for theater companies throughout the Bay Area, which are dark until the "shelter in place" order is li…
The world of live entertainment continues to be reshuffled as we deal with CORVID-19 orders.
We know you're getting cocooning down to an art form: Here are 7 more cool ideas, from virtual wine tastings to cool tunes, movies and TV shows.
Reality competition accepting online submissions during the coronavirus outbreak
Bay Area stages are dark, but you can catch a wide variety of theater productions via streaming -- here's a rundown.
Due to California stay-at-home mandate and the shelter-in-place order, all remaining performances of "Hamilton" have been canceled in San Francisco.
The mural by artist Denise M. Olenak near San Jose State pays tribute to healthcare workers -- including the nation's superstar doctor.
As the shelter-in-place continues, future dates are announced while other are canceled.
