Arts & Entertainment Cara Levine’s CJM exhibition probes racism, grief, trauma By Woody Weingarten | Bay City News Foundation | February 21, 2023 A large part of the display is “This Is Not a Gun,” an ongoing collaborative work that addresses police violence and sharing grief.
Arts & Entertainment In ‘BABA: The Life and Death of Stana’ Kitka animates ancient lives By Georgia Rowe | Bay City News Foundation | February 17, 2023 The multimedia premiere explores the stories of the sworn virgins of the Balkan Highlands.
Arts & Entertainment Noise Pop Festival, champion of Bay Area bands, turns 30 By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | February 16, 2023 The festival spans San Francisco with shows at spots such as the Regency Ballroom, New Parish, Rickshaw Stop and Great American Music Hall.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Ukrainian jazz, Cara Levine, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | February 15, 2023 The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.
Books Local Lit | February’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | February 14, 2023 Check out appearances by top authors, and don't miss the literary celebration of Black History Month at venues around Oakland.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Monopoly’s ‘Ruthless’ past, plus ‘Art & Krimes’ By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | February 14, 2023 A busy movie week in the Bay Area and beyond includes two film festivals, three packages of Oscar shorts, and other special screenings.
Arts & Entertainment Review: ‘Cashed Out’ shines light on a Native American family By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | February 13, 2023 SF Playhouse production is poignant and compelling.
Arts & Entertainment Amalia Mesa-Bains’ artwork looks to the personal and the political By Hilda Scheib | Bay City News Foundation | February 13, 2023 Retrospective exhibition reveals the range of the artist’s multimedia installations.
Arts & Entertainment Mark Morris dancers back in Berkeley at last, with Bacharach By Leslie Katz | Bay City News Foundation | February 10, 2023 "The Look of Love" brings together Burt Bacharach and the popular Mark Morris dance company.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: ‘Mostly British’ fest, Valentine’s Day movies By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | February 10, 2023 Much more than England in the "Mostly British" fest, plus a sweet selection of romantic fare.