Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Brian Copeland, New Works fest plays, ‘Carmen’ By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | August 18, 2023 The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.
Arts & Entertainment Piedmont potters featured in Sunday studio sale By Exedra Staff | August 17, 2023 Shop for functional and sculptural ceramics at this popular Berkeley event.
Books Why there’s more to the science of reading than phonics By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | August 17, 2023 Many significant obstacles lie ahead before a transformation in American reading instruction is likely to take root, literacy experts say.
Arts & Entertainment Mountain Music presents local guitarists in concert on Aug. 17 By Exedra Staff | August 15, 2023 Featuring Will Evans and Jules Layhe.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: ‘Hamlet,’ San Jose jazz, ‘Dolores’ opera preview By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | August 11, 2023 "Ren-style" Bard, a new opera sneak preview, summer jazz, and a new music debut are among this week's highlights.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Great Animal Orchestra’ an evocative soundscape like no other By Caroline Crawford | Bay City New Foundation | August 10, 2023 The immersive exhibition at the Exploratorium in San Francisco continue through mid-October.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Randall Park debut, Ernie Kovacs, ‘Fresh Kills’ By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | August 10, 2023 A directorial debut, a comedy doc, and a stunning mob epic are on screens this week.
Arts & Entertainment Manna Gallery features Piedmonter Valerie Corvin in her first solo show By Manna Gallery | August 8, 2023 An artist reception will take place on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Around Town Free performance of Hamlet in Dracena Park on Aug. 13 By Exedra Staff | August 8, 2023 Seating is first come, first served and will be picnic-style on the lower Dracena Park lawn.
business How California’s ‘hot labor summer’ broke down wealth, class barriers By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | August 8, 2023 It’s too soon to say if the inter-union activity will get employers to bargain.