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Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Sin Wai Kin, Jade Catta-Preta, and Esther Povitsky
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Also: Argentine ceramicist Gabriel Chaile's large-scale sculptures at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.Books
Local Lit | January’s top tips for book lovers
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Dacher Keltner, Caroline Ixta, Adam Plantinga, and Katie Peterson are among the local writers making appearances this month. Also: explore OPL events and Berkeley's Magnes Collection.Arts & Entertainment
Movies: It’s easy to stream these notable small-scale 2023 films
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Creatively crafted, emotionally satisfying, intellectually stimulating films you may have missed in 2023.Education
Study: Parents trust librarians despite national push to ban books
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Trust in school and public librarians is strong across demographic groups.Arts & Entertainment
There are plenty of ways to ring in the new year in the Bay Area
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From the raucous to the reflective, there is no shortage of local celebrations to be enjoyed.Arts & Entertainment
Hooked on Books: Unsung awards can yield great reads
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Award nominees and winners from smaller literary organizations are worth a look.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Mo Amer, Dresden Dolls, Unique Derique, and more
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A sampling of some of the Bay Area's best performances and events this week -- including several New Year's Eve shows.Arts & Entertainment
Pass the Remote: ‘Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros’ examines fine dining in minute detail
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Frederick Wiseman's languid four-hour documentary explores the farm-to-table experience at a Michelin three-star French restaurant.Arts & Entertainment
