Journey Round My Room, published by San Francisco’s Arion Press, is a travelogue by Xavier de Maistre. The story in a nutshell: In 1790, as a young officer in the Piedmontese army, Xavier de Maistre participated in a duel. It is not known whether his opponent perished or was wounded; de Maistre records no injury […]
The much-anticipated Chance of Alcatraz podcast, a work of maritime and canine fiction by the author of this column, is now ready for Bay Crossings readers. Please visit www.duclosculturalcurrents.com to check it out. James McKee of Earwax Productions made the compelling mix, working with author and actor Louis Parnell. Parnell has directed and acted in […]
BY PAUL DUCLOS Levi Strauss: A History of American Style, an exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, will run from February 13 to August 9. The exhibit will celebrate the birth of the blue jean, showcase the life of Levi Strauss, track the evolution of Levi’s from workwear into iconic fashion wear, and describe how […]
BY PAUL DUCLOS Bay Area ferry riders seeking an exotic operatic adventure are in luck when the Empress Theatre in Vallejo hosts a night of recitals featuring three young and promising superstars on the first day of February. Headlined Three Tenors! The Next Generation, the one-night concert showcases the remarkable voices of Pene Pati, Alex […]
BY PAUL DUCLOS Mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke continues as artist in residence at San Francisco Symphony while taking on yet another starring role with the San Francisco Opera, playing Hansel in the holiday production of Hansel and Gretel. Bay Crossings: You have played Hansel to great acclaim with the opera companies in Seattle and Los Angeles. […]