Kate Tinney
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Joffrey Ballet explores many takes on classical form in Zellerbach Hall showcase
The topics of the pieces ranged from friendship to antagonism to romance, mirroring several commedia tropes. → Read More
BareStage’s ‘Next to Normal’ lacks finished depth, despite all-star cast
The characters in “Next to Normal” are, as per the title, entirely based in their normality. Insisting that all of the characters look Instagram-ready in every scene feels like an oversight of the costume department. → Read More
‘ARTPOP’: The forgotten Lady Gaga album
ARTPOP was the apparent boiling point for Gaga, the supersaturated explosion of all that we wanted from her — a gluttonous display of sex, art and fame followed quickly by an entirely new side of the artist. → Read More
The Daughters takes a loving look at evolving queer community
Through the characters of Shorty, Griff and Jefferson, the play also zeros in on the exclusionary transphobia that persists in some areas of the lesbian movement. → Read More
Picks of the Week: Good music, good movies and goodbyes for the end of the semester
Throughout it all, I’ve been working tirelessly to keep you updated on all things arts and entertainment, and I will continue to do so until the bitter end. → Read More
Picks of the Week: 'Someone Great,' Beyoncé and Spotify finds from friends
While you’re at it, why not check out Pitchfork’s list of Lizzo’s 10 best flute videos? → Read More
Picks of the Week: Coachella roundup and movies to stream this week
In the climax of my time as Picks of the Week writer, 100 percent that bitch Lizzo is releasing Cuz I Love You is coming out this Friday. → Read More
Picks of the Week: Local concerts and genre-bending tracks for the start of spring
On Tuesday, take some time to go to a concert. UC’s Spring Jazz Concert will be happening Tuesday at Freight and Salvage, featuring the three top trios from the UC’s jazz program. → Read More
March Madness of Movies: Sports films
In a complete upset, “She’s the Man” starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum came out on top against the 2000 classic “Remember the Titans.” The bracket from the very beginning seemed to be a war between the nontraditional rookies and the far more decorated historical cinema. → Read More
Poems, breakfast spots, Fab 5 antics to ramp up your week
“Queer Eye” released its newest season on Netflix this week. Spend your Tuesday afternoon getting your fill of Jonathan Van Ness by streaming the entire season in one sitting. → Read More
Picks of the Week: Buoyant musicals, body-positive media, mediocre art
To branch out from endless recommendations, here are some things people have been buzzing about recently that you can comfortably miss. → Read More
Picks of the Week: Jonas Brothers, Carly Rae Jepsen and other celebrities kicking off the start of March
Welcome to March! The month of my birthday, St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness (which I don’t follow, but would assume is also in March given the name). → Read More
Picks of the Week: A playlist for March, Elton John and 'Dating Around'
This past week another trailer for the new Elton John biopic “Rocketman” dropped. I feel I should state this now while there is still time. → Read More
Picks of the Week: Tips and tricks for enjoying and escaping Valentine’s Week
Beyond what’s in the theater, there is a plethora of romantic movies both new and old begging to be watched during this corporate holiday of sorts. → Read More
Picks of the Week: Indie flicks, festivals and features for February
On Sunday some of you might be shocked to find out the Super Bowl is happening again. Watching it will not be my Sunday recommendation but I felt it worth mentioning so you aren’t as blindsided as I was. → Read More
Picks of the Week: From poetry to peanut butter, here are things to catch up on before January ends
Mary Oliver, the Pulitzer Prize winning poet, passed away this past week. During her life, Oliver filled volumes of poetry books honoring nature, life and death. → Read More
Berkeley Playhouse’s ‘Dreamgirls’ stuns with decadent sets and vocal performances
The most striking thing about performances at the Berkeley Playhouse is the consistently terrific sets. As the lights went up on the theater’s newest production of “Dreamgirls,” the audience was transported directly to the Apollo Theater at the height of the 1960s Motown craze. → Read More
Now and Again: What we talk about when we talk about ourselves
I wrote in excruciating detail about everything that happened in my life. I’ve never had a very good memory, and I knew what I didn’t record would be lost. → Read More
San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival features swords, glitter, laundry
At the conclusion of night one of the 40th annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, all the dancers from the evening came back to the stage. → Read More
Now and Again: The devil is in the rewrites of our play
The story of my first play was a story of blind overconfidence, and the story of my second play was a story of editing and hopeless second-guessing. → Read More