STARS TEND TO DISTRACT IN “MONOLOGUES”; THE PRESENCE OF MINOR CELEBRITIES CAN CLOUD THE MESSAGE OF ENSLER’S FRANK AND FUNNY PRODUCTION
Witnessing Susan Anton re-enact a surprise triple-orgasm moan is a surreal theater experience. She’s one of three actresses who have split duties for Eve Ensler’s award-winning one-woman play, “The Vagina Monologues.” This second San Francisco celebrity engagement follows Ensler’s own appearance last winter. But while the playwright could dive right…
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Restaurant apologizes for fake ID incident The restaurant that narced on the Bush daughters is backpedaling faster than an esophageal backup after a bad bean burrito. Facing irked e-mails and boycott threats after a manager called 911 when Jenna Bush flashed a fake ID to buy alcohol (resulting in a…
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Disney plans to edit “Pearl Harbor” for international audiences Yet another sign that the sure-to-be blockbuster “Pearl Harbor” has a rigorous allegiance to history: Disney plans to make “minor dialogue changes” for the international versions that will be released in Japan and Germany. The $140 million film premiered Monday night…
Wonder boy: Pulitzer winner Chabon awed by his good fortune
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. _ A year ago, Michael Chabon was just another lyrical genius, writing critically acclaimed works such as the one that inspired the film “Wonder Boys.” All that changed on April 16 when the Berkeley author affirmed his place in literary history by snagging the Pulitzer Prize for…
SPRING FLINGS; INTREPID TIMES STAFFERS SCRUTINIZE POTENTIAL OF LOCAL MAKE-OUT POINTS
BUDS JUT from branches. Rose bushes explode in seductive color. After awhile, even the birds start to sound a bit lascivious. Once again, we’re knee deep in spring. And when the whole world heats up and grows fertile, sweethearts leave behind their couches in favor of alfresco romance. Otherwise known…
FAIRS, FROM AZALEAS TO ZUCCHINI; A HANDY GUIDE TO WARM-WEATHER FESTIVALS AROUND THE BAY AREA
If there’s one thing Bay Area people like to do, it’s see what’s at the fair. From community centers to county celebrations, the festival blossoms in the summer months. Clear your calendar and leap into the wine-sipping, kettle popcorn-popping, face-painting fray. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Events are…
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R.E.M. singer tells magazine he’s gay Talk about doing anything to plug your album release. Belinda Carlisle whose band the Go-Go’s released their new album Tuesday told ABC’s “Good Morning America” Wednesday that she’ll be in Playboy’s August issue. Donny Osmond who has an album of show tunes out admits…
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Resistance is futile– new “Trek” is coming Get ready for another Star Trek spinoff to boldly go where, well, a lot of people have already been. The new show, titled “Star Trek: Enterprise,” is slated to begin production on Monday and is earmarked as a centerpiece for UPN’s upcoming fall…
TO THE PETAL WITH METTLE; FLOWER HUNTERS SCOUR THE STATE FOR THE OAKLAND MUSEUM’S ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY SHOW
They fan out in pairs, a posse of sports utility vehicles, pickups and vans. In two days, working sunup to sundown, they must track down and bring back their quarry. The one riding shotgun eyes the roadside. At a moment’s notice, the driver blessed with a Caltrans permit pulls to…
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Womack, Dixie Chicks take home the crowns Southern darlings ruled the Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday with Lee Ann Womack and the Dixie Chicks claiming three honors each. The Chicks took home honors for Entertainer of the Year, top vocal group and best video, marking a career total…