Arts & Entertainment Young People’s Symphony Orchestra winter concert Feb. 26 in Berkeley By Exedra Staff | February 25, 2022 Seven Piedmont students will perform with YPSO on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Berkeley.
Bay Area UC receives more freshman applicants, but fewer transfer students apply By Michael Burke | EdSource | February 25, 2022 Big decline in transfers reflects dramatic dip in community college enrollment during the pandemic.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Oscar shorts, East Bay dramedy, Black history films By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | February 24, 2022 Five powerful films up for best documentary short category at the Oscars, plus two outstanding PBS docs for Black History Month.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Memphis street dancing, ‘Don Quixote,’ and ‘Prometheus’ By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | February 23, 2022 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.
Food & Drink In the News | Chez Panisse to reopen in March By Exedra Staff | February 22, 2022 The famed restaurant has been closed to in-person dining for two years; online reservations will open Feb. 28.
Featured in Category Happy Twosday! Why numbers like 2/22/22 fascinate us By Barry Markovsky Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of South Carolina | The Conversation | February 22, 2022 “Twosday” carries absolutely no historical significance or any cosmic message. Yet it does speak volumes about our brains and cultures.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland Magic Circle Gala features night of magic and comedy By Oakland Magic Circle | Reader Submission | February 22, 2022 Five award-winning magicians present a live, or streamed, family-friendly show at Scottish Rite Center this Tues, March 1.
Around Town February’s bargain bag sale at Dress Best For Less By Dress Best for Less | February 22, 2022 Stop by this Saturday from 10am - noon at the Marking Room; featuring clothes, shoes, bags, sporting goods, household goods & more.
Bay Area Universities could skip environmental review for campus housing under proposed bill By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | February 22, 2022 State Sen. Scott Wiener's bill would apply to UC, CSU, and community colleges.
Featured in Category Natasha Singh to discuss sex, ethics, and consent at March 1 Education Speaker Series event By Lou Fancher | February 22, 2022 Singh is a popular local sexual literacy educator who has hosted small-group classes in town for several years. Single tickets available.