The historic Castro Theater in San Francisco has officially reopened ... after two years of renovations ... and backlash from movie-goers. The changes helped make the cinema double as a live music venue. The theater celebrated its grand opening last week ... ahead of a new residency by singer SAM SMITH that's currently underway. For more, we’re joined by Gabe Meline … senior editor of KQED’s Arts and Culture desk.

<p>The historic Castro Theater in San Francisco has officially reopened ... after two years of renovations ... and backlash from movie-goers. The changes helped make the cinema double as a live music venue. The theater celebrated its grand opening last week ... ahead of a new residency by singer SAM SMITH that's currently underway. For more, we&rsquo;re joined by Gabe Meline &hellip; senior editor of KQED&rsquo;s Arts and Culture desk.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>