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'The heart of our community': S.F. neighbors mourn beloved Castro store owner who died of COVID-19 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of14 Sami Bsisso gave neighbors a sense of community at his Noe Hill Market.Courtesy Bsisso familyShow MoreShow Less 2of14 Sami Bsisso is remembered fondly but his family and customers.Courtesy Bsisso familyShow MoreShow Less 3of14Dima Bsisso (center) is embraced by a friend as she visits the gravesite of her father Sami Bsisso who died of COVID-19 on Friday, March 12, 2021 in San Mateo, California. Sami Bsisso was a longtime beloved owner of Noe Hill Market and was a neigh...

Smuin’s latest production is all about love Keith Sutter/Special to the Town Crier “Requiem for a Rose” is part of Smuin’s latest showcase. Smuin Contemporary Ballet celebrates Valentine’s Day weekend with Long disDance Love,” a streaming showcase featuring the company’s signature fusion of classical and contemporary ballet. Performances are scheduled Thursday through Sunday. The production highlights playful and romantic-themed works by founder Michael Smuin – including the “Fever” solo to the tango from “The Blue Angel” and an excerpt from Annabelle Lopez Ochoa�...

Smuin's ‘Christmas Ballet’ closes Thursday Written by Los Altos Town Crier Report The live performances are over, but recorded versions of Smuin’s first virtual edition of its annual “The Christmas Ballet” will be offered today and Thursday. Featuring classical ballet and contemporary numbers, the online show highlights time-honored favorites and surprises set to holiday tunes, incorporating ballet, tap, jazz and swing. Two programs Programs A and B include a variety of livestreamed performances by different pods of Smuin artists dancing clas...