around town Welcome ‘Year of the Rat’ | Photos from PAAC’s Lunar New Year celebration By Exedra Staff | Photos by Julie Reichle | February 19, 2020 The festive event, kicked off by Police Chief Bowers wishing all "gong xi fa cai," featured traditional activities, dance, and delicacies.
Arts & Entertainment Violins of Hope – Holocaust violins play again, at the Paramount on Feb. 22 By Lou Fancher | February 18, 2020 Mahler, Vivaldi performed on instruments once played by prisoners in death camps remind us of heroism and hope.
Featured in Category Closing reception for ‘Elemental’ artists | Feb. 19 By Exedra Staff | February 18, 2020 The event is hosted by artists Valerie Corvin, Michele Hofherr and Katie Korotzer from 5-7 pm at the Piedmont Center for the Arts.
Arts & Entertainment Cal Performances: Montreal’s Cirque Éloize at Zellerbach this weekend By Lou Fancher | February 17, 2020 Uproarious comedy delivered through a mix of acrobatics, aerial routines, and live music.
Arts & Entertainment Cal Performances | We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. on Feb. 20 By Lou Fancher | February 14, 2020 Multi-talented composer and pianist Damien Sneed pays tribute to King and celebrates the legacy of African-American music and culture.
Uncategorized In the Artist’s Studio | Elizabeth Winters By Katie Korotzer | February 14, 2020 Visual storytelling compels this young, aspiring artist to pursue film and animation.
Arts & Entertainment Gatz at Berkeley Rep is surprising, compelling theater By Lou Fancher | February 8, 2020 Yes, it's six hours long, but time flies in this innovative performance of Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.
Arts & Entertainment Cal Performances preview: An Evening with Kronos Quartet By Lou Fancher | February 7, 2020 The Feb 13 program features a piano set, panel discussion, and screening of a documentary set to live music.
Around Town In the Artist’s Studio | Kim Lipkin By Katie Korotzer | February 7, 2020 Love of color and desire to create have given a fresh start to former art teacher who opens her first solo show today on Piedmont Ave.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area Best Bets | February 7 – 9 By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | February 7, 2020 Ballet that connects the spiritual and the physical at Grace Cathedral; jazz cabaret at Feinstein's; Bessie Smith's blues; and more