Around Town
Arts & Entertainment
Benefit for Oakland Symphony at Piedmont Center for the Arts on Jan. 18
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The evening will feature works by the composer Valerie Coleman, performed by Oakland Symphony musicians and featuring symphony director Michael Morgan.Around Town
Local Lit: January’s top literary picks
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Author readings from New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast and writer Patricia Marx; Peggy Orenstein on boys and sex; Jenny Odell on the attention economy; and more.Arts & Entertainment
Theater review: Becky Nurse of Salem at Berkeley Rep
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Sarah Ruhl's fresh, feminist take on the public hysteria that led to the 1692 witch trials is another example of her whip-smart grasp on contemporary culture, humor, and language.Uncategorized
Everyone’s a Critic
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Exedra’s arts and culture reviewers answer the burning question readers want to know: Is it worth my time?Arts & Entertainment
The Troubadours sing for their supper at Scott’s Seafood
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As part of a seasonal gig to entertain diners, the "Troubs" cover everything from traditional carols to modern holiday classics.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets for the Weekend | December 19 – 22
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Christmas and holiday entertainment from the Oakland Ballet, Windham Hill, the SF Jazz Center, and more.Uncategorized
Oakland Symphony’s joyful holiday celebration pays tribute to Aretha Franklin
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The mix of symphonic music, gospel-based compositions, and Franklin’s iconic pop songs brings out the joy of the season.Arts & Entertainment
Cal Performances preview: New-music ensemble Eighth Blackbird
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The performance will feature a Bay Area premiere by San Francisco composer, performer, and electronic musician Pamela Z.Arts & Entertainment
