Judge sanctions public defender, raises critical issues
Plus: New stage and dance reviews, and more great new music than you can shake a tail-feather to.
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Today's headlines:
Judge sanctions public defender in case that raises critical issues about criminal justice
By Tim Redmond
Does a 'tough on crime' mayor have to fund the public defender as well as the cops and DA?
Drama Masks: A dance of secrets—and the music of chance
By Charles Lewis III
SF Ballet's beautiful 'Don Quixote' comes with questions, '||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||' sounds great. Plus: A pre-Giuliani 'Macbeth'?
Under the Stars: Welcome to the vibe edition
By John-Paul Shiver
Buckle up for the je ne sais quoi, with GENA, Cuzco, Mild Universe, Octo Octa, Space Ghost, Outside Lands, more.
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||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :|| COMES TO A.C.T. MARCH 12-APRIL 19
Don’t miss the newest piece from Eisa Davis (creator of Bulrusher; Warriors with Lin-Manuel Miranda). In this new play with music, four young performers at a music program in Berkeley reckon with friend drama, family trauma, and natural disasters in their effort to make art that is true. Tickets here.
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