The Day The Music Died

March 13, 2013 Subscribe · Forward SF Symphony Is Officially On Strike As of Wednesday morning, over 100 musicians of the San Francisco Symphony have officially announced they are on strike, citing "management's stalling negotiations and lack of transparency about the symphony's finances." "Management continues to stall negotiations and refuses to open its financial books so that we can reach a fair deal that will allow us to remain one of the best orchestras in the world," said David Gaudry, Chair of the Musicians' Negotiating Committee, said in a statement. "With one week to reach a deal and no movement on their offer, management's strategy is clearly to run out the clock." Continue reading... HOORAY: New Bill Would Keep Bars Open Past Two A.M. Good News For The Golden State Report Reveals Shocking Information About Americans And Religion 'Most Wanted' Mistake Goes Horribly Awry What Nudity Ban? SF Finds A New Excuse To Strip Down PHOTOS: Tim Lincecum's Epic Spring Training Bachelor Pad 'Most Wanted' Mistake Goes Horribly Awry PHOTOS: Tim Lincecum's Epic Spring Training Bachelor Pad UNBELIEVABLE: Scientists Find Marijuana Can Stop Spread Of Cancer 'The War On Drugs Is An Abject Failure' California's Education Nightmare CARLA ESCODA San Francisco Ballet's Guide to Strange and Wonderful Places (PHOTOS) San Francisco Ballet's contribution to the centennial celebration of Stravinsky and Nijinsky's controversial masterpiece may well prove to be a beacon in the storm. Continue reading... JASON ALDERMAN Impending Tax Deadlines Are Real Congress could well debate the debt ceiling, tax reform and other important economic issues until the cows come home, but one thing's for sure: If you don't pay your income taxes -- or at least file for an extension -- by April 15, you could be in for a world of financial hurt. Continue reading... MARY ORLIN One of Napa's Best Dining Experiences Isn't At a Restaurant -- It's at a Winery A winery creating food and wine pairings for guests is nothing new, and Napa Valley certainly has plenty of wonderful restaurants. But I have to say that I was blown away by the pairing that the winery calls Enoteca Signorello. Continue reading... GEORGE HEYMONT Guns 'n Poses With America's perverse gun culture, an overwhelming amount of armed violence being marketed as entertainment, and a rising number of mass shootings, the world premiere of George F. Walker's delicious new black comedy, Dead Metaphor, has a creepy timeliness. Continue reading... WILLIAM BRADLEY For California Republicans, Stunt Politics Worked for Awhile and Then Backfired (Yet Dems Can Still Blow It) With Republicans in such profound disarray, can Democrats still screw up their opportunity for ongoing dominance? Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here.