David Thigpen | Piedmont Exedra

Everyone’s a Critic

From nonfiction (with a Piedmont connection) to streaming, Exedra’s arts and culture reviewer answers the burning question: Is it worth my time?

Piedmont filmmaker Pete Docter talks about music, philosophy, and the making of his daring new movie Soul

After a terrible accident in Nov 2019, Piedmont's Max Becker tries to make sense of a year that took away almost as much as it gave back.

Bestselling author and Exedra contributor Kelly Corrigan has been tapped to launch a new tv talk show this fall.

An SPCA rescue with a tough past, Nick happily bonded with his new family. Loves long hikes and singing along with the piano.

Beth Barrett and Virginia Davis open their new venture on July 29.

Rux happily sleeps in his crate and dutifully eats four slices of banana every morning before his walk.

The Lipansky family now runs one of the few independently owned music stores in the East Bay.

7-month-old Zoe bonded fast with her family and now has FOMO ("fear of missing out") anytime she gets left behind.

Dash loves water (beaches and the family wading pool) and playing with the family cat.