Excerpt: “A Symphony of Cicadas,” a Novel by Crissi Langwell
Here is a chapter from "A Symphony of Cicadas," the first novel by The Press Democrat's Crissi Langwell. In this part of the story, Rachel Ashby, in preparation for her marriage, takes her 13-year-old son to be fitted for a tuxedo. And then her world changes.
A Commanding “Few Good Men” at SRJC
In "A Few Good Men," the cast takes this fast-paced gem of a courtroom drama and commands our attention throughout. You’re trying to understand not only what’s happening but also what’s motivating these men.
Five High School Choirs Shine at Green Music Center
Five high school choirs on Friday got to fill Weill Hall with music they love – classical, pop and gospel among them. And the audience loved it.
Rembrandt’s Century: A Look at Printmaking From 400 Years Ago
San Francisco's de Young Museum offers a chance to see such striking Dutch paintings as Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” But you also don't want to miss the printmaking of Rembrandt van Rijn.