In his new book, Obama advisor and MIT economist Jonathan Gruber uses comics to make current and proposed policies accessible. Get the full perspective on Health Care Reform - what it is, why it's necessary and how it works. Hear Jonathan Gruber, Tuesday, January 10,7 p.m. as JCCSF kicks off the New Year's Offerings with Health Reform. May you be blessed with health and Wealth in 2012! All things well in 2012!

The Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) is hosting its annual poster contest in partnership with the Asian American Women Artists Association, Asian Art Museum, Center for Asian American Media, and Kearny Street Workshop. Read all about it.

The hard work of SF Publishers Willie and Mary Ratcliff is being recognized. Wright Enterprises and LaHitz Media are lining up guests at the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre to pay tribute to the San Francisco BayView Newspaper Publishers who are unsung heroes for social justice. The Lorraine Hansberry Theatre is in their new home at 450 Post and offer the public a wonderful way to fund raise in coordination with its productions. Wright Enterprises and LaHitz Media with just days left to the production of "Rejoice" thought it a great opportunity to launch fund raising for the San Francisco BayView YMAP (Youth Media Arts Program) and honor two worthy San Francisco Community Leaders. Read All About It!

From the Desk of Tracy Rosenburg, "Everyday we hear about assaults on shared community media spaces: KUSF in San Francisco. KCSM-TV in San Mateo, the Community Media Center up in Santa Rosa, and even something as mainstream as KG0-FM - and every day we get asked to help fight off these incursions. But we can only do it if you join us." You can make a difference. Read more!

When it comes to the music scene, Stephanie Dalton has the scoop. Tony Saunders, bassist extraordinare will be on hand for the "Our Media Matters Theater Night," 12/29/11 honoring San Francisco BayView Newspaper Publishers, Willie and Mary Ratcliff. Read more!

Here's the word from Stephanie Dalton-Five-time Grammy nominated percussionist and Latin Jazz recording artist, John Santos and the John Santos Sextet are performing at George's Nightclub at 842 4th Street in San Rafael, CA on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 9:00 p.m. Read More

Here's news from Stephanie Dalton...Tradicion to George's Nightclub on their 4th Thursday Salsa Night on December 22 at 9pm! Orquesta La Moderna Tradición captures the fiery, sensual, and unforgettable style of the Havana social clubs of the 1950s. The dance floor will be open as the 9-piece ensemble, the only band of its kind in America, plays danzones, cha-chas and salsa music at George's. Get the details.

Utilizing the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre's generous fundraising theater night model, Wright Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Rejoice Enterprises and LaHitz Media present "Our Media Matters" Theater Night in honor of Willie and Mary Ratcliff, publishers of the San Francisco BayView Newspaper, 7 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2011. Call 474-8800 with promotion code "WE" to purchase tickets. Call 415 525 0410 for sponsorships beginning at $500 with promotion and visibility through January 2012. The Lorraine Hansberry Theatre is located in the heart of Union Square at it's new home 450 Post Street, 2nd Floor of the Kensington Park Hotel.

Hear from Virgin America CEO, David Cush at the Dallas Chamber of Commerce and get a chance to win two free airline tickets. Details here.

Reverend Roland Gordon and members of Ingleside Presbyterian Church invite all to the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Join the fun as the church supports the great work of the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. Enjoy the world premiere of "Rejoice." Get the details here!