There are few places in Shanghai that still hum with the glamour of old Shanghai quite like the Jazz Bar inside the Fairmont Peace Hotel. The moment you walk through the revolving doors, the city’s noise fades into a low…
Music & Performance
30 September 2025
The Magic of Monterey Jazz Festival
Under the crescent moon, legendary voices and new discoveries filled the Monterey Jazz Festival. From unforgettable sets to standout food and artisan vendors, here’s everything that made this year’s festival one to remember.
6 August 2025
Boots, Wine, and Folk on the Farm
A summer evening of music, cider, and dancing under the oaks at Delfino Farms. Here’s what it’s like to spend a Saturday at Folk on the Farm in California’s Sierra Foothills.
On a rather chilly winter night, we all gathered at the War Memorial Opera House to celebrate Tamara Rojo’s inaugural season as artistic director of San Francisco Ballet. The theme of the evening was Pandora: Curiosity Unveiled, a nod to…
17 June 2023
A Night at the Opera
Last night I got all dolled up and headed to the War Memorial Opera House for San Francisco Opera’s Centennial Celebration. One hundred years, can you believe that! After collecting our tickets from the box office, we walked into the…
