By Lina Broydo Although I am an only child, my mother had thousands of children, all loved and cared for by her. They affectionately named her “Deenush, our Angel in White.” (Remember the times when the nurses wore all-white uniforms and that’s why they called them “Angels in White”)?) Deenush, aka Dina Rosjansky, the beautiful …
By Lina Broydo Founded in 1908 by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, Mother’s Day was given federal recognition in a signed proclamation in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson announcing Mother’s Day as a national holiday that was to be celebrated on the second Sunday in May – a date that holds true to this year’s day …
April to July 2024: San Francisco Symphony Presents and Partners With the World Famous Legendary Performers: Yefim Bronfman; Yevgeny Kissin; Yuja Wang, Joshua Bell and John Legend By Lina Broydo Stars shine on San Francisco Symphony’s spring and summer music calendar while enriching our zest for fabulously spectacular concerts at the architecturally striking Davies Symphony …
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By Lina Broydo Stanford Medicine Orchestra and Medical Student Symposium April 10 at 6:30pm at Bing Concert Hall Who knew the doctors have time for music? Well, surprise, surprise! Stanford University is proud to announce this year’s annual Medicine & the Muse Student Symposium, a celebration of the many artistic, literary, musical and other creative …
By Lina Broydo April 2024 Concerts Enrich the San Francisco Symphony’s Repertoire at Davies Symphony Hall April 2 at 7:30pm Longtime friends, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott join forces for a spectrum of music across the ages. April 7 at 7:30pm Joshua Bell and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields return …
By Lina Broydo San Francisco Symphony Bids Farewell to Maestro Esa-Pekka Salonen Beloved and admired by the audiences as well as the musicians Esa-Pecca Salonen’s tenure as SF Symphony Music Director culminates in June 2025 following the completion of his five-year contract. In his fifth and final season as Music Director, Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the …
By Lina Broydo The star-studded Class of 2024 Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame (BASHOF) inductees includes San Jose Earthquakes legend Chris Wondolowski (Soccer), Patrick Marleau (Hockey), Brian Sabean (Baseball), John Taylor (Football), and Jenny Thompson (Swimming). Presented in part by KNBR 680 AM Radio, will be held on Monday, May 6, at the Hyatt …
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By Lina Broydo Its “Oscars” Time Showcasing Passion for Fashions March 10, 2024 The 96th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and for those of you who are extremely lucky to be invited and attend this mega glamorous event of the year (and I am extremely jealous!!) the first …
By Lina Broydo There are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day: some love Belgian chocolates and some enjoy receiving a bouquet of beautiful and aromatic roses, followed by a gourmet champagne dinner with your honey in an intimate French restaurant. And some may be lucky with a surprise gift of a trip to Venice, Italy …
By Lina Broydo San Francisco Symphony Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon February 17, 2024 at 5p.m. Welcome the Year of the Dragon with the San Francisco Symphony and enjoy this beloved annual celebration of music and the pre-concert lobby festivities and entertainment at the spectacular Davies Symphony Hall. The concert, conducted by Mei-Ann …