Bob Ross News

Celebrate the Bay Area Reporter's 45th Anniversary and the 2016 Sixth Annual Besties party at Oasis on Thursday, April 7, 6 to 9 p.m. (398 11th Street at Folsom), with guest-host Shawn Ryan.

SF Ballet has announced that it will return to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. with the Washington, D.C. premiere of Christopher Wheeldon's Cinderella, October 26-30. SF Ballet will present seven performances of the acclaimed, full-length production; the Company last performed at the prestigious venue in November 2012.

Today, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) and Dr. Timothy Seelig, Artistic Director, announced its spring fundraising event at the home of Ann & Gordon Getty in San Francisco on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone, and honoring composer Jake Heggie with a Champion Award.

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, after Alicia Vikander explained to James how she learned to paint for her new film, Taylor Kinney shared his appreciation for Bob Ross and Sarah Silverman shared her love for The Bachelor.

Cinedigm (CIDM) has acquired all North American distribution rights to Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2. It will be released with a limited theatrical run in early 2016 followed by digital, TV and VOD distribution.

Following in the footsteps of Wilton's sell-out success with The Great Gatsby in 2012 and 2013, Peter Joucla returns to Wilton's Music Hall to direct The Sting this autumn. The cast will be led by Bob Cryer as Gondorff alongside Ross Forder as Hooker and John Chancer as Lonnegan.

The ninth annual Globe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony took place last Sunday, November 16 on The Old Globe's Copley Plaza. The ceremony kicked off the holiday season in conjunction with the presentation of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Designed by Grinch scenic designer John Lee Beatty, the unique tree is located in the center of the Plaza and will remain for the run of the show. This fun family event featured a special live performance by members of the Grinch cast and a delightful holiday snowfall on the Globe Plaza. Scroll down for photos!

Sierra Stages and Wolf Gait Studio are pleased to offer a two-part workshop led by local actor Bob Rossman today, October 18 and Saturday October 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sierra Stages Rehearsal Studio in Nevada City.

Sierra Stages and Wolf Gait Studio are pleased to offer a two-part workshop led by local actor Bob Rossman on Saturday October 18 and Saturday October 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sierra Stages Rehearsal Studio in Nevada City.

Over 380 guests attended The Old Globe's 2014 Gala, "Summer Splendor," on July 26 on the Globe's historic campus in Balboa Park. When final proceeds and expenses are tallied, the black-tie event is expected to net more than $1 million for the theatre's artistic and educational activities. Nina Doede, Deni Jacobs, and Sheryl White served as Co-Chairs for the Globe Gala, and lead underwriters for the evening were Audrey Geisel, Darlene Marcos Shiley, Conrad Prebys and Debra Turner, and Sheryl and Harvey White, with many other guests making generous gifts.

The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) announced Crescendo, the annual season preview event that kicks-off the 37th season, on Sunday, September 28, 2014, from 12 - 3 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel (757 Market Street, San Francisco). The Sunday brunch includes a preview of selections from the upcoming season, which will feature concerts that provide a musical journey that is equal parts festive, fearless and fabulous! With proceeds benefiting SFGMC, Crescendo includes a silent and live auction and an awards ceremony that will pay tribute to Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz, GRAMMY winner Leslie Ann Jones and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Tickets for Crescendo range in price from $150 to $2,500 and are available now by visiting www.SFGMC.org/crescendo.

SAN DIEGO (July 24, 2014)-The Old Globe will host the 2014 Globe Gala on Saturday, July 26 in support of the theatre's education and artistic programs. The annual event will feature a one-night-only performance by Broadway veteran and Tony Award winner Laura Benanti (Gypsy, Into the Woods, NBC's The Sound of Music Live!, "The Good Wife," "Go On"), based on her smash hit New York cabaret (and new CD) In Constant Search of the Right Kind of Attention. Nina Doede, Deni Jacobs, and Sheryl White serve as Co-Chairs of the 2014 Globe Gala. Leading underwriters include Audrey Geisel,Darlene Marcos Shiley, Conrad Prebys and Debra Turner, and Sheryl and Harvey White.

KPBS reports that the San Diego Opera is now being audited by the California attorney general following the announcement that it will be saved.

San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) announced Crescendo: The Next 35, to kick-off its 36th season,Illuminate, on Sunday, October 13, 2013, from 12 - 3 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel (757 Market Street, San Francisco). After a successful 35thanniversary season, Crescendo provides a sneak peek of the chorus' next 35 years. The Sunday brunch includes a preview of selections from the upcoming season, which will be packed with enlightening world premieres and dazzling divas, in some of the city's most beloved venues. With proceeds benefiting SFGMC, Crescendo includes a silent and live auction and an awards ceremony honoring the Tyler Clementi Foundation, KQED, and the Bob Ross Foundationfor their contributions to the LGBT community. Special guests include keynote speaker, James Clementi of the Tyler Clementi Foundation, with musical performances by opera diva and Adler Fellow Marina Harris, violin virtuoso Kevin Rogers and New York composer and singer Lance Horne. Tickets forCrescendo range in price from $150 to $2,500 for a VIP table of ten and are available by visiting www.SFGMC.org/crescendo.

In conjunction with Earth Day, on Sunday, April 22 at 1 p.m., Staten Island artist Larry DiSalvo will present "One Man's Trash...." Geared toward children of all ages, DiSalvo will show the audience boxes of commonly discarded items and ask what they might make from them. He will then reveal the phantasmagorical treasures he was inspired to create from someone else's garbage.

In conjunction with Earth Day, on Sunday, April 22 at 1 p.m., Staten Island artist Larry DiSalvo will present "One Man's Trash...." Geared toward children of all ages, DiSalvo will show the audience boxes of commonly discarded items and ask what they might make from them. He will then reveal the phantasmagorical treasures he was inspired to create from someone else's garbage.

Ladies and Gentleman, and Children of all ages...the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum presents, on Saturday, April 14, from 2-5 pm, the opening of "Il Circo" ("The Circus")-an exhibition of "Recycled Material Sculptures," peopled by whimsical characters created by Staten Island artist Larry DiSalvo from a pile of junk.