After losing an anticipated $45,000 in federal funding, an institution of the Bay Area film scene is in financial trouble. San Francisco Cinematheque, a longtime champion of avant-garde film, is at risk of laying off and drastically cutting its programming, director Steve Polta told SFGATE. For years, Cinematheque has relied on a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which makes up approximately one quarter of its annual budget of $200,000.
The D.I.R.T. Festival (Dance in Revolt(ing) Times), Dance Mission Theater's socio-political dance festival, returns October 25-November 2, continuing its tradition of presenting artists whose work explicitly addresses local and global challenges. This year's theme, "Come Hell or High Water," features dance, music, and visual artists. Three different programs will be performed over two weekends at Dance Mission Theater and outdoors at the 24th Street Bart plaza.