Theatre Rhino Turning to Turing, and ACT's Next Season

When Theatre Rhino announced its 2014-15 season in the early fall with "Breaking the Code" as its March production, a movie titled "The Imitation Game" was but a speck on Hollywood's list of upcoming releases.

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 8, 2015

Out There :: Creation Stories

We've got advance word on composer-pianist-conductor Thomas Ades' San Francisco Symphony conducting debut this weekend (March 5-7).

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 7, 2015

Performerama's Eclectic Mix

Marga Gomez has a new show to work on, so, she thought aloud, and to me, why not workshop once a month at SoMa's fabulous new nightclub Oasis, on a slow night? And why not invite other friends to perform?

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 6, 2015

San Francisco Ballet Programs 3 & 4

The big news in San Francisco's dance scene last week was the first-class revival of Jerome Robbins' 1969 masterpiece, "Dances at a Gathering," on San Francisco Ballet's Program 4.

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 5, 2015

Alleged Assault at Castro Rally for Black LGBTs

A rally in the Castro to affirm and celebrate black LGBTQs briefly turned ugly when some of the demonstrators went to a bar and said they were met with hostility.

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 8, 2015

HIV Treatment, Cure Discussed at CROI

A trio of experimental antiretroviral drugs and research toward a cure for HIV were among the more than 1,000 presentations at the recent Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Seattle.

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 7, 2015

California Bill Incentivizes Companies to Offer Trans Benefits

Companies that seek state contracts in California would be unable to do so if they do not offer their transgender employees the same benefits other employees receive under legislation pending in the Statehouse.

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 7, 2015

Doctor Recalls Dispute in 'Doubtfire' Arson Case

The doctor who owns the house known for its role in the 1993 film Mrs. Doubtfire testified this week that he and the transgender woman accused of setting fire to the home had had a dispute over surgery he had performed.

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 8, 2015

Open Hand Hires Co-CEOs

For the second time in just over a week, a San Francisco-based nonprofit has decided to hire two people to replace a departing top executive.

by Kilian Melloy | Mar 6, 2015

Out There :: Trying On Alternative Lives

Biographies can be great reads. They let you walk a mile in another woman's shoes. Here are brief mentions of three new bios that have recently come across our desk. Look for reviews to come.

by Kilian Melloy | Feb 28, 2015


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