Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Emerson Quartet, Art of Iran, ACT’s ‘Rednecks’ By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | April 14, 2023 A quartet's swan song, digital art from Iran, and new theater are among this week's picks.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Poppy Jasper indies, SFFILM, and ‘Wild Life’ By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | April 11, 2023 Film fest season continues in full swing.
Books Local Lit | April’s top tips for book lovers By Lou Fancher | April 11, 2023 Montclair Library book discussions and seedling starters; Angie Thomas at Marcus Books; Bay Area Book Festival prologue events; and more.
Arts & Entertainment New Books from Bay Area Authors – April 2023 By Frances Dinkelspiel | Bay City News Foundation | April 11, 2023 Rich histories of human intersections with the natural world, plus new books for kids and teens.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Crazy Funny Asians vs. Desi Comedy Night’ heads to Cobb’s in SF By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | April 6, 2023 The show is part of HellaFunny, a Bay Area company producing standup with a mix of established comedians and up-and-comers.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Ocean film fest, music in movies, DocLands By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | April 6, 2023 Ocean-themed films, singalong "Grease," Metallica party, and more.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Joan Baez, Quinteto Latino, Vijay Iyer, and new theater By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | April 6, 2023 Joan Baez has published a book of drawings that span her life and career.
Books The magic of story time: Why is reading aloud to kids so important? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | April 6, 2023 Amid the escalating national literacy crisis, this one is an easy fix, experts say: read aloud to your kids and students.
Arts & Entertainment Kareem Fahmy’s new play is a third-culture story and much more By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News Foundation | April 4, 2023 “A Distinct Society” goes on to Chicago after its Bay Area premiere, with Fahmy directing.
Arts & Entertainment Bay City Books: New books from Bay Area authors By Meg Waite Clayton | Bay City News Foundation | April 3, 2023 Dogs, climate activism, ethical investment, and more from regional authors.