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The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.
By the Artful Observer
Bay City News Foundation
A passport to everywhere: Film festivals have grown with such ferocity that they are now like Hallmark holidays: There s seemingly one for every occasion, and many more than you can hope to keep track of. This weekend, for instance, marks the start of the acclaimed San Francisco International Film Festival (details and schedule at sffilm.org). But we re here to tell you about another film fest that kicks off this weekend one that often flies under the radar but that features some utterly rewarding gems. The East Bay International Jewish Film Festival, kicking off Saturday, has as its motto: See a film see the world. And that has never seemed so desirable as at a time when
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Newtown, CT – NewArts, a nonprofit organization based in Newtown, CT that was created in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy is proud to present A (Virtual) Christmas Carol, streaming online from December 23-27. This production is dedicated to the memory of Mary Socci, a 14-year-old frequent NewArts member who lost a valiant battle to brain cancer on November 14th. Proceeds from this benefit performance will go towards future NewArts productions.
The virtual performances are offered at no cost, but there is a suggested donation to help support the non-profit organization.
Because of the pandemic, A Christmas Carol, which was fully-produced by NewArts in December of 2016 and 2017, will be entirely virtual this year – with all performers (30 local youth and nine Broadway professionals) being recorded in their separate homes.