Author Archives: Ana Pines

About Ana Pines

Founder/Writer/Photographer/Entrepreneur. Often the only queer person of color at media events. You can't miss me! Want a different perspective, feel free to reach out and I'll be there.

One on One with Kevin James from THE ILLUSIONISTS

THE ILLUSIONISTS is coming to SHN Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco to blow your mind from February 16-21, 2016 as part of a 45 city U.S. tour. Seven illusionists from around the world will perform family-friendly tricks and death defying stunts.

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The Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show

The Golden Gate Kennel Club held their dog show over the weekend at Cow Palace. The two days were full of activities including a fashion show, flyball racing, vendors, meet & greets and of course the main show.

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The Wizard of Oz Tour

Follow the yellow brick road to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts to catch The Wizard of Oz until February 4, 2016. Based on the classic movie from 1939 starring Judy Garland, it includes most of the original elements with a few script changes and new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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Pride And Prejudice And Zombies

Sony Pictures’ is pulling out all the stops to promote the new film PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES set to be release in the U.S. by Screen Gems on February 5, 2016. From partnering with Just Jared to set the world record for the most zombies reading Jane Austen at one time to letting fans join the ranks of the undead with their new ‘Zombify Yourself’ digital feature.

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Jersey Boys at SHN Orpheum Theatre

The “Jersey Boys” are back in San Francisco at SHN Orpheum Theatre until February 14, 2016. The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical tells the story of Frankie Valli as a soloist and as part of The Four Seasons with Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The audience gets a glimpse into the background of how they became a group that went on to sell 175 million records worldwide before they were thirty to being inducted into the hall of fame in 1990.

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Ten Things to Do When You’re Stuck At Home In A Blizzard

Things to do when you’re stuck at home in a blizzard.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Today we celebrate the birthday (January 15th) of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established in 1983 and started being officially observed in 1986. It’s celebrated on the third Monday in January. Please take the following quotes and relate them to today because they still do. With the many injustices that continue to plague our nation it’s never too late to start doing what’s right.

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David Bowie Dies of Cancer at Age 69

David Bowie died of cancer yesterday, only two days after his 69th birthday and the release of his 28th studio album, BlackStar. He had been living with cancer for 18 months. He was considered ahead of his time with his style, music, and personality. He was never afraid to say what was on his mind or share his art from deep within. The world gravitated towards him and became better because of his influence.

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TROLLS – Actors Reveal Their Characters!

Remember when you took these with you to school (or bingo) in hopes that there was some truth in them being a good luck charm? When you didn’t ace that test you still thought they were adorable and kept them around. Thanks to DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox a new batch of TROLLS are heading to a theatre near you on November 4, 2016. To get the hype started, celebrities revealed their characters via twitter. It’s hard to pick a favorite!

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Monarch Butterflies at Ardenwood Historic Farm

Several people waited online outside Ardenwood Historic Farm (Fremont) on New Year’s Day to view the monarch butterflies that migrate there in search of warmth. They travel hundreds of miles from the western U.S. and Canada to escape temperatures that can hit below freezing. There’s been a great decline in their population as many as 25,000 were counted in 1997 compared to about 1,600 at the farm this year.

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