Paul Kotapish

A critic’s thoughtful essay looks at the recent history and near future of arts journalism.

Music Director Laurie Cohen leads two free performances by 50 Bay Area musicians playing works of New Deal composers.

Congratulations to the winners of our annual Best of the Bay reader poll.

Nominations for the SFCV Best of the Bay are closed, but look for a chance to vote for the finalists on Aug. 13.

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year.

Writer Mark MacNamara and editor Michael Zwiebach named for two profile articles and a feature story.

The iconoclastic group goes all-in on presenting thought-provoking music in festive social settings.

Congratulations to the winners of our annual Best of the Bay reader poll.

Highlights include a new production of In the Penal Colony and spirited collaborations with indigenous musicians.

Last chance to cast your vote for your favorite artists, performances, venues, and more in the annual SFCV Best of the Bay poll. Voting ends at 6 p.m. (PDT).