The prince and Chelsy in public Nov 10, 2009
Last month, they shared an at Beach Blanket Babylon in Notting Hill, London, where the owner told PEOPLE they had "a rather grown-up, intimate dinner.". After a training period in Shropshire, England, where he stayed in a farmhouse with his brother , is continuing army helicopter pilot training in Hampshire -- closer to London, where the Zimbabwean-born Davy works as a lawyer. (CNN)
San Francisco's 6-week run' now in 35th year Nov 3, 2009
Today, "Beach Blanket Babylon" is a San Francisco institution. Tickets go as high as $80, which hasn't stopped this kitschy homage to pop culture from selling out eight shows a week at the 400-seat Club Fugazi, where it's billed as the longest-running musical revue in the country. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Bag of gifts for Mayor Johnson Oct 16, 2009
Johnson will receive a two-night stay at the Fairmont Hotel, a baseball signed by Giants' phenom Tim Lincecum, 49ers tickets, a dinner cruise aboard Hornblower Yacht from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, a necktie from Wilkes Bashford, a six-pack of Anchor Steam beer, organic agave nectar and all-natural margarita mix from Tres Agaves, dinner at the Balboa Cafe, tickets to "Beach Blanket Babylon," sourdough bread from Boudin, a bottle of Cade wine (of Newsom's PlumpJack winery), coffee from... (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Beach Blanket Babylon's' Diamond leaves show Oct 3, 2009
Beach Blanket Babylon's' Diamond leaves show ... Beach Blanket Babylon's' Diamond leaves show ... Val Diamond, the heart and hat of "Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon," has left the show permanently, producer Jo Schuman Silver told The Chronicle on Thursday, after informing the cast the night before. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Free theater wins applause Jul 21, 2009
"Wicked" and "Beach Blanket Babylon" have come aboard this year. Festival founder and producer Bill Schwartz says "125 to 130 shows" have signed on - then checks with an aide who provides an update - "149? How did we get so many more? And that includes 33 children's shows.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
A tribute to Doris Day Jul 13, 2009
She played Rita Hayworth in the original cast of "Beach Blanket Babylon." A San Francisco State dropout, Haran began stitching together songs and stories in little one-woman shows in the Eureka basement. She blossomed into a subtle, storytelling singer who delivers her material with comic flair and deep, unforced emotion. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Letters to Insight Jun 28, 2009
A few of the great articles in that edition were about the elderly nun in Oakland (my hometown) who has a Center for Homeless Women; "Beach Blanket Babylon" (where I saw a guy about falling off his chair laughing at their antics); World War II airplanes in New Guinea; vintage car enthusiasts; and Fenton's Creamery on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland in the movie "Up." Also read about the great Hillary Clinton (my heroine) graduation address. What a great edition of a great newspaper. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
'Beach Blanket Babylon' turns 35 Jun 1, 2009
Beach Blanket Babylon' turns 35 ... Beach Blanket Babylon' turns 35 ... There are a lot of "only in San Francisco" things that make this city unique, and today's cover story is about one of them: "Beach Blanket Babylon," America's longest-running musical revue. (San Francisco Chronicle)
ON THE TOWN: with Dan Dion Jun 1, 2009
O'Reilly's, 622 Green St. "Living across the street for nine years, I developed a fondness for afternoon pints al fresco from one of San Francisco's best bartenders, Deirdre Black. The sidewalk presents a parade of tourists, locals, 'Beach Blanket Babylon' cast members and the Green Street Mortuary Marching Band.". Mr. Natural's Music School, 1943 Hayes St. "I have a new guru, and his name is Natch. He is teaching me piano using intervals rather than standard notation, a process I find much more... (San Francisco Chronicle)
A summer full of Shakespeare May 25, 2009
Next week: Thirty-five years of "Beach Blanket Babylon.". This article appeared on page R - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Date Lines: News from the Bay Area arts scene May 14, 2009
Jo Schuman Silver, producer of "Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon," has selected nine Bay Area finalists for the Steve Silver Foundation and Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship for the Arts ... In addition to the finalists' performances on June 8, "Beach Blanket Babylon" will kick off its 35th anniversary festivities with a special performance by the cast of "Beach Blanket Babylon" as well as a reunion performance featuring previous Scholarship for the Arts winners. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The city by the bay Apr 8, 2009
Don't miss San Fran's funniest show "Beach Blanket Babylon". By Olivia Sterns For CNN. (CNN -- International)
London Fashion Week: 2009's best in eco-fashion Feb 24, 2009
By 8pm I was in Notting Hill at Beach Blanket Babylon for the show. This is a US label run by Jeff Garner, a young man from Nashville with a penchant for riding boots. (guardian.co.uk)
Oscar outtakes Feb 21, 2009
" Val Diamond, Renee Lubin Profession: "Beach Blanket Babylon" institutions Movie cred: Who cares when you're so fabulous? New Oscar category: Renee: "Best new director. I have no idea who would win. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Encouraging Art Feb 20, 2009
Beach Blanket Babylon' anniversary special. Article:'Beach Blanket Babylon' anniversary special:/c/a/2009/02/18/DD0S15VLVH.DTL Article:'Beach Blanket Babylon' anniversary special:/c/a/2009/02/18/DD0S15VLVH.DTL ... Beach Blanket Babylon' anniversary special. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
