Vita Hewitt

Eluterio Lopez’s Artistic Odyssey into City Scapes and Fashion
Eluterio Lopez is a visual artist and clothing designer based in San Francisco. Known for incorporating numerous eyes into their paintings and clothing designs, Eluterio’s work reflects the city’s energy and diverse population. Mountains of eyes are staring at you in Eluterio Lopez’s studio – one on top of another

High-Flying Dancer You Should Know: Megan Lowe
Do you ever dream of flying through the air with super strength and grace? Megan Lowe doesn’t need to dream it. She’s dancing her way through unlikely spaces all over the Bay Area while generously sharing what she knows AND uplifting the AAPI community. Her company Megan Lowe Dances utilizes

Les Misérables Strikes a Chord with Heartfelt Performances & Powerful Ballads
Les Miserables returns to San Francisco on gossamer wings of memorable songs and unrequited love. The Orpheum Theater was lit up on July 6th for opening night with canon fire and young men singing the songs of angry men.

Artist and Curator You Should Know: Ray Beldner
As we head into July, there is a visual feast happening in San Anselmo. Shape Shifters: A Group Exhibition of Irregular Dimensions is curated by artist and stARTup Director Ray Beldner – with the opening on July 8th at Garvey|Simon Gallery. Included in this show are works by Stephanie Beck,

The Corpse Flower Spectacle at the Conservatory of Flowers
Did you know the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park showcased a beloved giant corpse flower named Scarlet last week? I was in the room on July 3rd when she began to open. The corpse flower is the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world. It’s Latin name is Amorphophallus

Art+Pride 2023: Soft Defiance
On June 17th laughter, joy, and art bubbled up all around me at the Art+Pride 2023: Soft Defiance opening at the Harvey Milk Photo Center Gallery. I wandered around the space taking in the diverse array of pieces. Luck was with me as I spotted a sound piece by Criibaby.

The Sparkle & Wit of Elsa Touche: Drag Queen You Should Know
Elsa Touche can bring a room to life with her ever-ready wit and sparkling eyes that are kind enough to let you in on the joke. She arrived in a cloud of pink ruffles and a touch of Sunset Boulevard.

Drag Queen You Should Know: Per Sia
If Per Sia’s laughter could be bottled and prescribed to help raise your spirits it would fly off the shelves. I was a little giddy to go to meet Per Sia at the iconic El Rio in San Francisco. She is one of the originators of Drag Queen Story Hour