Stevie Wonder - one of the most successful musicians in history - announced his long-awaited return to Bay Area stages. The Motown music legend will perform his first local shows in more than 12 years on Aug. 26 at the Sleep Train Pavilion in Concord and Sept. 4 at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga.
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[Read more...]ROME - In Michelangelo Antonioni’s movies, dialogue was sparse, shots lengthy and action minimal. This abstract style and a ruthless exploration of the malaise of modern man made the Italian director a darling of avant-garde cinema and a celebrated filmmaker across the world.
Antonioni died at 94 in [...]
[Read more...]Recently, we’ve been inundated with news, views and commentary about celebrities, athletes and rappers gone wild.
More than a few television pundits, including ones on “The Today Show,” “The View” and “Live With Regis and Kelly,” have argued that the multiple drunken-driving incidents, possible drug abuse and erratic behavior of pop icons such [...]
[Read more...]There’s plenty of testosterone in “300″: Men with chiseled pecs strut around in G-strings and the occasional over-the-shoulder throw, ready to mate or do battle, or mate and do battle.
Just out on DVD, the historical drama focuses on Sparta, a warrior culture threatened by hordes of invading Persians. The Spartans [...]
[Read more...]NEW YORK - “I really got sort of pulled into this,” says Don Cheadle, his voice quiet and intense. “I didn’t seek it out. But once I was in it, I just asked myself, `How can I be of use? How can I be of value here?’ “
The actor is [...]
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[Read more...]It’s Friday night in Redwood City. Live mariachi music blares from the Margaritas Restaurant. Outdoor tables at numerous other eateries are packed with diners enjoying absolutely perfect weather. Earlier in the evening, several hundred people filled Courthouse Square for free live blues music.
By all indications, downtown “Deadwood City” is getting a [...]
[Read more...]The following events, held at Courthouse Square (2200 Broadway, Redwood City), are free. The Family Fun series is held at nearby Theatre Way. For more information and events, visit www.redwoodcity.org/events.
WEDNESDAYS
Movies on the Square
Each screening begins about 8:45 p.m.
Aug. 8: `Over the Hedge’
Aug. 15: `Back to the Future’
Aug. 22: `My Big Fat Greek Wedding’
Aug. 29: `The [...]
[Read more...]The following events, held at Courthouse Square (2200 Broadway, Redwood City), are free. The Family Fun series is at nearby Theatre Way. For more information and events, see
www.redwoodcity.org/events.
WEEKDAYS
Lunchtime on the Square
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
This series, featuring singers, songwriters and musicians representing many styles, runs through the summer.
Aug. 2: Orquestra Pacheco
Aug. 3: Steve Key
Aug. 6: Chuck McCabe
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[Read more...]NEW YORK - Jin may have earned his hip-hop stripes on the street, but the rapper spent a recent afternoon copping a brand-new street cred.
With a Barack Obama canvassing team, the buoyant emcee pounded Manhattan’s pavement, registering voters and pushing the Democratic senator for president. Dressed in a [...]
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