Cherie Mohrfeld’s Mona Lisa-smile radiates from the outer corners of her eyes, suffuses her face, takes a peek-a-boo upturn, tilting just so, at her mouth. "I never smile with my teeth." There’s wisdom in her outlook and a lifetime of experiences that emanate with the steady, focused empathy and friendship she proffers to others. There’s kindness, too. She’s an old soul inhabiting a youthful presence.
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Broadway By the Bay cruises with ‘Show Boat’ : One of the most acclaimed musicals of all time, "Show Boat," is being presented by Broadway By the Bay. Susan Himes-Powers, who plays Magnolia, daughter of the boat’s owner, sees in the play a timeless sweeping quality, emphasizing love and forgiveness. "Although Magnolia is very naïve about the world, she is full of life, emotion and passion," Himes-Powers says.
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It’s a fictionalized story about a story about a work of fiction that was supposed to be nonfiction.Try to follow along.It’s 1971, and publishing giant McGraw-Hill pays $1 million for the rights to publish Howard Hughes’ memoir. Considered a publishing coup at the time, the deal had all parties involved imagining bloated bank accounts in the happily ever after.
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About the series: In a saloon town such as San Francisco, the bartender plays a crucial role. Confessor, friend, sounding board — the man or woman behind the plank sees to it that our needs are met with elegance, grace and often wit. They see humanity at its best and most convivial, but also offer a nod and a welcome to the lonely. But what do they see when they look at us? What are the tricks of their trade? And what lessons have they learned along the way? In this new Examiner weekly feature, we talk to some of our local bartenders to find out.Jade Bar
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"The Cop, the Criminal and the Clown" is a fun, charming mistaken-identity comedy that’s got the perfect light touch and the kind of whimsy that isn’t seen in mainstream Hollywood movies.There’s nothing too complicated, yet it’s not vapid, either. There’s even a teeny lesson about doing the right thing that goes down easy.
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Julia Adam’s "Night" was love at first sight back in 2000, even though it was the former San Francisco Ballet principal dancer’s debut as a choreographer in the War Memorial Opera House. And now that it’s reprised in Program Six of the company’s 2007 season, those strong feelings persist.
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Fate, that most tedious of screen subjects, is the focus of yet another thriller built around a protagonist trying to thwart destiny — the indie psychodrama "First Snow." Action and angst mix well in the hands of director Mark Fergus, but there isn’t enough import or originality to offset how contrived it seems.
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Female filmmakers have thespotlight at the third annual San Francisco Women’s Film Festival. Highlights of the five-day, multi-venue celebration include a Q&A with writer-director Guinevere Turner, a salute to Penelope Spheeris and a "Documentary and Activism Panel." Programming runs through April 15; Wednesday’s launch tribute to Turner is at 7 p.m. at 12 Galaxies, 2565 Mission St., San Francisco. Call (415) 820-1500 or visit www.sfwff.com.
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In the history of media scams, Clifford Irving committed a doozy back in 1971, when he nearly pulled off an "autobiography" of Howard Hughes, all of it fabricated, to the tune of about $1 million and enormous glory. His 15 minutes over, Irving makes for entertaining and relevant resurrected material in "The Hoax," a fictional account of the incident.
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Rocker Tommy Lee has moved back in with Pamela Anderson, reports In Touch — but that doesn’t mean the friendly former spouses are getting back together. The Mötley Crüe drummer is crashing at Pam’s Malibu pad while his own home is renovated. These two just love to keep us guessing!BROKEBACK BLONDE: JAKE, REESE HOOK UPNew couple alert! Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon and "Brokeback Mountain" star Jake Gyllenhaal, co-stars in the upcoming "Rendition," are reportedly seeing each other on the sly.
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