Michelle Konstantinovsky

Just because indie pop darlings Phoenix are, you know, from France and look like they're about 12 (they're all in their 30's) doesn't mean they don't totally rock out. They brought the noise, the strobe lights and the “Lisztomania" last night to an oh-so-very sold out show at the Fillmore.

If it feels like the Sea Cliff just got a little nuttier, it could be because Hollywood's most infamous couch-jumper has taken up residence there. At least, that's what a tipster told SocketSite recently about the A-list actor's ambitions to become an SF local. While the news hasn't been confirmed, rumor has it Cruise dished out $18 million on September 10 for the 19,277 square-foot house at 300 Sea Cliff Avenue. If Mr.

Hear that? Listen closely. It's the sound of thousands of rabid vampire enthusiasts squealing in anticipation of two Twilight stars invading SF's very own Stonestown Galleria today. Actors Ashley Greene and Kellan Lutz, who play Robert Pattinson's onscreen siblings, Alice and Emmett Cullen, will be appearing at the mall today to promote the November 20 release of the Twilight sequel, New Moon. But don't expect to get up close and personal with the vamps on your way to the food court.

Renowned photographer Jim Marshall is unveiling a new series of rock legend photos in the new book, Trust: Photographs of Jim Marshall, and the San Francisco native is appearing at Corte Madera's Book Passage tomorrow for an exclusive signing. Trust includes many rare images and showcases some of the world's greatest musicians since the late Fifties. Marshall has had the pleasure of photographing stars like Miles Davis, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Velvet Revolver.

Serena Ryder

Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco is ringing in 25 years of service to the Bay Area, and they want you to join the celebration. On Saturday, November 7, Atlantic Recording artist and two-time Juno Award-winning, Canadian songstress Serena Ryder, along with opening act Eoin Harrington, will perform live at Hard Rock's Pier 39 location. Named by USA Weekend as one of the "Faces to Watch in 2008" and as Canada's "Most Promising" by Billboard, Ryder is currently touring to promote her latest album, Is It O.K.