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Opera sensation Kiri Te Kanawa returns to Marin Center for exclusive Bay Area concert
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Opera sensation Kiri Te Kanawa returns to Marin Center for exclusive Bay Area concert
by Chris Wright | 03.11.10 | Comment
Opera sensation Kiri Te Kanawa returns to Marin Center for exclusive Bay Area concert

The Marin Center has announced that opera star Kiri Te Kanawa will return this month, accompanied by distinguished pianist Brian Zeger, to the Marin Center for an exclusive Bay Area concert on Saturday, March 20 at 8 pm.

Kiri ...

Film Festival
StarkSilverCreek Picks: Cinequest films to see
by Clinton Stark | 03.02.10 | Comment
StarkSilverCreek Picks: Cinequest films to see

With only 6 more days to go at the Cinequest film festival, it’s time to spend some quality time with the program guide and ensure you hit all the best films before they leave town.

Future of Film?
Live from Cinequest: 3D cinema, filmmakers follow the money (and hype)
by Clinton Stark | 02.27.10 | Comments (2)
Live from Cinequest: 3D cinema, filmmakers follow the money (and hype)

So you decide to throw a 3D Super Bowl. But what happens when 15 friends show up and you only have 14 pairs of 3D glasses (and they’re not even designer!)?

That, and sourcing equipment and skills, were just ...

Peepit Real!
Cinequest Interview: Seth W. Owen, director Peepers (video)
by Clinton Stark | 02.27.10 | Comment
Cinequest Interview: Seth W. Owen, director Peepers (video)

Film director Seth W. Owen had just flown in to the Bay Area from Montreal, and was enjoying a day or ...

"Technology for the Greater Good"
Cinequest On Location: Interviews with The Real Revolutionaries of Silicon Valley (video)
by Loni Kao Stark | 02.26.10 | Comment
Cinequest On Location: Interviews with The Real Revolutionaries of Silicon Valley (video)

Once there were orchards, now there are silicon chips. Everywhere. In everything. Last night at the California Theatre, The ...

Two Theories, One Stone
Indie film marketing: “Douchebag Blend” wins me over Cinequest style
by Clinton Stark | 02.26.10 | Comment
Indie film marketing: “Douchebag Blend” wins me over Cinequest style

Low budgets combined with passion always seem to bring out creativity and mucho gusto. Tonight at the exquisite Il Fornaio Cinequest soiree, there was much mingling, merriment and celebration for a festival that is going strong.

But what caught my ...

The Fairchild Eight
Cinequest News: Tech and film meet tonight at The Real Revolutionaries, the story of Silicon Valley
by Chris Wright | 02.25.10 | Comment
Cinequest News: Tech and film meet tonight at The Real Revolutionaries, the story of Silicon Valley

It doesn’t get any better than this. What could me a more perfect venue than Cinequest and the California Theatre to host the premiere of the new film The Real Revolutionaries, the story of Silicon Valley?

The film documents ...

Extra, Extra: See all about it!
On Location: Cinequest opening night, live action, interviews, updates (video)
by Chris Wright | 02.24.10 | Comment
On Location: Cinequest opening night, live action, interviews, updates (video)

At Cinequest, you can always expect the unexpected. Clint and Loni of StarkSilverCreek are again on location for an opening night, this time for the Cinequest Film Festival 20. But with CQ there’s always something different, and exciting. ...

Mavericks Unleashed
Cinequest opens in San Jose with The Good Heart, frenetic energy
by Clinton Stark | 02.24.10 | Comment
Cinequest opens in San Jose with The Good Heart, frenetic energy

Last night the Cinequest Film Festival 20 opened with wild applause and hollering, dancing, food, and, of course, the premiere of The Good Heart. The rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of 1,100 people who enthusiastically arrived at the ...

Astound and Electrify Me!
Inside Cinequest Film Camp, Adobe Youth Voices – Action! (week 2)
by Clinton Stark | 02.24.10 | Comment
Inside Cinequest Film Camp, Adobe Youth Voices – Action! (week 2)

Green screens. Zombies created by pollution. Messages about family and gang violence. These are just a few of the ...

Red Carpet in San Jose
Cinequest Question of the Day: Special launch edition and guide!
by Chris Wright | 02.22.10 | Comment
Cinequest Question of the Day: Special launch edition and guide!

Light, camera, action! Or as Halfdan Hussey wrote in an email today, “Turn on the Spotlights.” Cinequest film festival, the pride and joy of San Jose, opens tomorrow night. You may also want to use another favorite Hollywood ...

No Butts About It
Cinequest QoD #4: Halfdan Hussey on distribution, Mavericks Studio
by Clinton Stark | 02.18.10 | Comment
Cinequest QoD #4: Halfdan Hussey on distribution, Mavericks Studio

Take a deep breath, get out your favorite walking shoes, grab your Netbook. Cinequest Film Festival 20 is only 5 days away, opening on February 23 with The Good Heart. A good calendar or organizer might not be ...

A good cause
Second annual Crab Feed at Silver Creek Sportsplex benefits The Dream On Foundation
by Loni Kao Stark | 02.16.10 | Comment
Second annual Crab Feed at Silver Creek Sportsplex benefits The Dream On Foundation

A couple Saturdays ago, Sharks fans gathered at the Silver Creek Sportsplex to watch the hockey game, feed on some crabs and support the local charity The Dream On Foundation in their endeavor to assist local youth to ...