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Ideas for arts funding and San Francisco policies to better support the arts provoke stimulating discussion at a Town Hall meeting.

Gioachino Rossini was probably the first composer to become a celebrity. His gastronomic excesses circulated, and food stories about him abounded. There are enough 'alla Rossini' recipes to fill a book: Here are 10 to whet your appetite.

The Fremont Symphony is replacing David Sloss, who headed the orchestra since 1980, and Sue Rose in what the orchestra has termed a "challenging new direction" and spurred by a new grant.

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Bay Area–based Thomas Oliver Croen is a master craftsman of violin making. But before he really understood how to create these complex instruments, he had to learn to repair them.

The Rhythm to Love Classical MusicCarolina and Carole's Ballet FlamencoODC Dance Family Day

Here’s a way to shake up the usual and hear a broad variety of great music at the same time.