'The Red Shades' – Adrienne Price's Trans Superhero Rock Opera
"The Red Shades," now being presented in a world premiere production at Z Space, began seven years ago as a series of voice memos while composer Adrienne Price commuted to and from work.
Nonetheless: Andrew Sean Greer's 'Less Is Lost' is Less than 'Less'
Andrew Sean Greer's last novel, "Less," was a uproarious surprise hit. If you loved it, snap up "Less Is Lost," the sequel. But in what could be called a second act, the follow-up is –literally, sadly– less.
Gods and Monsters: Haunting Classical Music Events
Evening fog chills the city, making a mysterious cover for things that go bump in the night. The San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Opera are providing the soundtrack as Halloween creeps near.
Moody Blues: Stephan Ferris' 'Blue Movie: Scenes from the Life of a Sexual Outlaw'
Former gay porn actor Stephan Ferris's debut memoir that chronicles his life in 77 unflinching and graphically depicted scenes. Ferris (aka Blue Bailey) considers the experiences that shaped his early years as "dangerous and potentially deadly."
Halloween Chills with 'The Summoning'
Into the Dark, the terrifyingly fun production company, returns with "The Summoning," an original, fully immersive haunted attraction that can now be experienced at the San Francisco Mint.
Love and losses in K.M. Soehnlein's 'Army of Lovers'
For his latest novel, celebrated Lambda Literary Award-winning novelist K.M. Soehnlein channeled his personal history as a New York City AIDS activist in the 1980s to lend the story authenticity and heartfelt emotion.
Tina D'Elia Delights in 'Overlooked Latinas'
Tina D'Elia is serving up a fizzy cocktail of sentiment, schtick and tribute at The Marsh this month. Her solo showcase, "Overlooked Latinas," pays an affectionate salute to mid-20th-century Hollywood actresses.
Circus Bella Returns with Aerialist Joey Moore
Circus Bella, the popular one-ring circus, returns with six outdoor shows for the fall season. Among the performers is Joey Moore, who will thrill audiences with his aerial straps.
Review: Len Handeland's 'Tales From the Chair' Spills the Tea of the Salon Experience
If you're looking for some light, fun reading, look no further than "Tales From the Chair: Adventures and Sordid Tales From my Life" in the Hair Business" by Len Handeland.
Review: 'Strange Inheritance of Leah Fern' an Inspiring Tale
Chin's truly luminous writing delivers the unexpected at every turn. The themes of the story are derived from her own childhood and are recounted with plenty of suspense, culminating with a dramatic yet hopeful ending.
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