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San Francisco Ballet's ‘Nutcracker' season in jeopardy amid stalled contract talks
For many people in the Bay Area, the holidays just would not be the same without a performance of Nutcracker by the San Francisco Ballet.
But this season, the show may not go on. Management and performers are gridlocked on terms for a new contract, and next week’s opening night is in jeopardy.
Money is one issue. Management released the following statement:
“Our proposed salary increases for dancers and stage management continue to align with those offered by our peers, including American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet, ensuring competitiveness and fairness within the industry.”
An AGMA negotiator responds by saying 81% of ballet artists are considered low income in San Francisco.
Now, both sides do agree that the ballet has some of the best dancers in the world, but the best way to care for them is in dispute. Management says it’s expanded the ballet’s wellness center, added a registered nutritionist and a performance psychologist among other things.
Not enough, says AGMA.
“We’ve seen injury levels really grow in the past couple of years. We’ve seen workers comp costs for San Francisco ballet really jump up, which is not great for the company or the artist,” said AGMA Senior Negotiator Tracy Jones.
Outside the War Memorial Opera House, Wednesday evening, we saw just how much this ballet means to people.
“Even now, I am tearing up, just thinking about it, though I have such sympathy for all the performers because they are the reason we come, well they and the musicians and everyone who helps put on this magical production,” said Kimberly McCormick of Sebastopol.
Negotiations have been going on for five months now and seem to have hit a wall. But I am told that there are a number of bargaining sessions scheduled between now and opening night on Dec. 6.
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White was shot in an ankle Monday morning and underwent surgery, according to his team and police.
“Keion White was a victim of a shooting and sustained a bullet wound to his ankle this morning in San Francisco,” the 49ers said in a statement.
The injury required surgery Monday afternoon, the team said; additional details were unavailable.
Officers responded to a business in the Mission District just after 4 a.m. Monday, San Francisco police said in a statement.
Shortly afterward, paramedics arrived and took the victim, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, to a hospital, police said. The attack was preceded by an argument between two groups, police said. No suspects have been identified.
The police department’s Strategic Investigation Unit was investigating, the department said.
The shooting happened the same day the 49ers thanked the San Francisco Bay Area and the team’s co-hosts for helping welcome the Super Bowl to the 49ers’ home venue, Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, on Sunday.
It’s the second time in two years that a 49ers player has been shot in the city’s urban core. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot and injured during an alleged attempted robbery in Union Square in August 2024. He made a full recovery.
White appeared in 11 games with the 49ers after he was traded from the New England Patriots.
After hosting one of the biggest nights in American sports, Levi’s Stadium is gearing up to host another global spectacle. Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. will host six World Cup matches this summer after hosting Super Bowl LX in early February.
Group stage games from Group B, Group J and Group D will be played at Levi’s Stadium. Those matchups are already set, including a more affordable kickoff between Jordan and Algeria, with tickets starting around $224.
Here is everything you need to know about the World Cup games that will take place in San Francisco:
How to buy San Francisco World Cup tickets
Cheapest San Francisco World Cup tickets
The cheapest World Cup tickets in San Francisco are starting at $224 to see Jordan vs. Algeria in a Ground J matchup on Monday, June 22.
When is the first San Francisco World Cup game?
The first World Cup game in San Francisco will take place on Saturday, June 13 between Qatar and Switzerland. Tickets are available starting at $468.
How many World Cup games will San Francisco host?
San Francisco will host six total World Cup games, including one Round of 32 match.
Shop all San Francisco World Cup tickets
Which World Cup teams will play in San Francisco?
At least eight different teams will play in San Francisco, with most matchups already known. There is one matchup that has not yet been determined, which is the Round of 32 match. Here’s a look at the teams we know will play in San Francisco:
- Qatar
- Switzerland
- Austria
- Jordan
- Paraguay
- Algeria
- Australia
- TBD
San Francisco World Cup full schedule
- Saturday, June 13 – Qatar vs. Switzerland at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco – Shop tickets
- Tuesday, June 16 – Austria vs. Jordan at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco – Shop tickets
- Friday, June 19 – TBD vs. Paraguay at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco – Shop tickets
- Monday, June 22 – Jordan vs. Algeria at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco – Shop tickets
- Thursday, June 25 – Paraguay vs. Australia at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco – Shop tickets
- Wednesday, July 1 – Round of 32 match at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco – Shop tickets
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Travis Kelce isn’t in the Super Bowl this year, but he’s still having a ball! We got video of the NFL star partying hard in San Francisco ahead of the big game … without his fiancée Taylor Swift.
We don’t know if there was Bacardi in his cup, but Travis definitely partied like it was his birthday as 50 Cent‘s classic “In Da Club” blared from the club speakers.
Travis has been flying solo the past couple days … and Taylor’s presence has still been felt throughout his trip.
Just Thursday, he was spotted bopping to TS from the DJ booth at the “‘Tight Ends & Friends’ Presented by Cash App and VISA” bash.
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Saturday night, he made the most of his appearance at the Sports Illustrated The Party festivities.
There’s no telling if Taylor will join her man at Levi’s Stadium to see who hoists the Lombardi trophy this year, so we’ll just have to wait and see.
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