around town Mar 21 & 24 | Appreciating Diversity Film Series: “The Pushouts” By Christy VanSlyke | February 19, 2019 Former dropout and Oakland gang member, UC professor Victor Rios trains educators to help at-risk students. March 21 at Ellen Driscoll and March 24 at the New Parkway.
Around Town Kelly Corrigan welcomed at Claremont Speaker Series By Hilary Cooper | February 10, 2019 The best-selling author was the featured speaker at a private event.
Around Town Piedmont Free Orchestra finds home at the Center for the Arts By Chris Treadway | February 5, 2019 Piedmont now has an orchestra for locals who want to share their talent with the community.
Around Town The Artist’s Studio | Raul Jorcino By Katie Korotzer | February 4, 2019 Vibrant street scenes that recall his Argentinian upbringing are hallmarks of Jorcino's work.
around town Super Bowl soda wars By Matt Hofherr | February 1, 2019 Pepsi or Coke? Who has the best Super Bowl ads?
Around Town The Artist’s Studio | Piedmonter Mike Welch inspired by legends By Katie Korotzer | January 27, 2019 Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, John Lennon and Marilyn Monroe are given new life in large scale portraiture.
Around Town Piedmont filmmaker selected for Sundance Film Festival By David E. Thigpen | January 23, 2019 The film, chronicling the rise and fall of Theranos and CEO Elizabeth Holmes, is one of the 122 out of 14,000 films selected.
Around Town President of Save the Redwoods: Towering giants critical force for environmental health By Kathryn Pritchett | January 22, 2019 California’s coast redwoods and giant sequoia store more carbon per acre than any other forests in the world.
Around Town Community gathers to reflect on economic, social issues at annual MLK Day celebration By Chris Treadway | January 22, 2019 U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee and newly elected Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks among the event's featured speakers.
Around Town Feb 1 | PHS Musical: Rent By Exedra Staff | January 19, 2019 Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent (PG edition) is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.