Arts & Entertainment Theater Review: Berkeley Rep’s imperfect The Great Wave still captivates By Lou Fancher | September 25, 2019 Otherwordly production effects stand out; but momentum droops during the 3-hour play.
events Author Ari Berman to speak about voting rights and why they are at risk | Sat, Sept 28 By Scott Morris | Bay City News | September 25, 2019 A recent Supreme Court ruling and the Census, which determines the science of redistricting, spell trouble -- even here in California
Arts & Entertainment In the Artist’s Studio | Paula Valenzuela By Katie Korotzer | September 20, 2019 Shapes and symbols of the collective unconscious, along with contours and colors of the Chilean landscape of her youth provide inspiration.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets for the Weekend By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | September 20, 2019 Opera at the Ballpark; ballet tributes to Johnny Cash, Dave Brubeck and Carmina Burana; Janet Jackson; authors Colson Whitehead, Salman Rushdie and more.
Books On Fire | Climate activist and author Naomi Klein to speak in Oakland By Lou Fancher | September 19, 2019 Thursday, September 26 at the First Congregational Church of Oakland, Klein makes the moral case for bold action outlined in the Green New Deal.
Schools Piedmont Arts Fund draws families, community to annual Chalk Art Festival By Jane Lin and Brigid Gaffikin | September 17, 2019 A sea of color swept across the Beach blacktop this past Sunday with the return of the annual Chalk Art Festival.
Arts & Entertainment Lit Starts | Well-known writers’ collective offers “how-to-write” books, workshops By Lou Fancher | September 16, 2019 The Grotto's only East Bay workshop is at Mrs. Dalloway's in Berkeley on September 19.
Around Town PHS grad joins Saturday Night Live cast By Exedra Staff | September 13, 2019 Chloe Fineman is one of three new SNL recruits. The new season kicks off September 28.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets for the Weekend By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | September 12, 2019 Billy Budd at SF Opera, Sylvia Plath, Sex and City parody, and more.
Arts & Entertainment Arts Preview: Cal Performances kicks off dance season with acclaimed Mark Morris work By Lou Fancher | September 12, 2019 The dance, presented in three movements, is acclaimed for its exquisite structures and Morris’ signature sensitivity to music.