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PERFORMING ARTS – Shakespeare

January 23, 2023 by San Quentin News

IF YOU'D LIKE TO SEE THE WHOLE EDITION, CLICK HERE! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Performances, WALL CITY

Thy Kingdom Come: Gospel-themed opera comes to San Quentin

December 6, 2022 by Joshua Strange

Residents of San Quentin were treated to the high culture of a gospel-themed opera performance by a husband and wife duo trained at London’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Performances, Recently Posted, Religious Programs

Shakespeare groups provide opportunities for creative expression 

May 1, 2022 by Joshua Strange

The San Quentin Shakespeare Group performed scenes from Othello and original theater pieces in front of an audience of over 60 supporters and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Performances, Recently Posted

Aerial dance addresses mass incarceration

December 30, 2021 by Randy Hansen

An aerial dance show that addresses mass incarceration was brought to the public to raise the awareness of life behind bars and the parallels of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mental Health, Music, Performances, Recently Posted Tagged With: arts, mass incarceration

Holiday songs for the cells: another COVID-19 victim

January 31, 2021 by Vincent O'Bannon

“We Wish You a Merry Christmas” is one of many songs the incarcerated population at San Quentin will not hear carolers singing this year due to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Music, Performances Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Carols in San Quentin

When President Obama Hugged Duck Dynasty Star

May 10, 2020 by Charles Crow

Motivational speaker Bob Goff led an eclectic group of celebrities into San Quentin’s Protestant Chapel on Feb. 25 to bring a message of hope and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, Performances Tagged With: Bob Goff

Pelican Bay’s new podcast ‘UNLOCKED’

March 16, 2020 by Vincent O'Bannon

Creators of a new Pelican Bay podcast look to build community and prisoner relationships—one story at a time, reported the Lost Coast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Inmate, Performances, Prison Media, Prison Reform, Public Services, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner Tagged With: making a chance, Pelican Bays Unlocked, Restoring Communities

Storytellers polish their craft through the San Quentin News Journalism Guild

March 16, 2020 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

The second annual San Quentin News Journalism Guild Graduation took place in the Garden Chapel on Jan. 17. Twelve graduates from November’s class … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Español, Performances, Prison Media, Prison Programs, Prison Reform, Prison Stories, Public Services, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner, SQ News, WALL CITY Tagged With: Social Reforms, SQ Journalism Guild, SQ Spanish Guild, Voices Matter

SQ Music and lyrics workshop attracts professionals

March 10, 2020 by Kevin Sawyer

Twelve songs, featuring music and lyrics written and performed by inmates at San Quentin turned the prison’s Catholic chapel into a concert hall in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Performances, Recently Posted Tagged With: Musicambia Composition Workshop

Rock guitarist Craig Bartock shares his talent in prison

February 20, 2020 by Kevin Sawyer

Rock guitarist Craig Bartock, who plays for the band Heart, earned a star for com- ing to prison. In December he visited the Thursday afternoon guitar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Performances, Recently Posted Tagged With: Guitarist Craig Bartock

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