Around Town
Around Town
Share your shelf | Piedmonters tell us about the books that mean something to them
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From Mrs. Piggle Wiggle and The Little Prince to South of Forgiveness, reader Suzie Skugstad muses on books that have sustained her over the years.California
Supreme Court, NCAA decisions embolden advocates for college athlete compensation in California
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With the NCAA no longer banning athlete compensation, advocates are pushing to speed up the implementation of a new California law that allows college athletes to sign paid endorsement deals.California
Unprecedented lobbying effort scores big win for California public health
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After years of unstable funding, California’s 2022-23 budget will include an $300 million annual investment in public health.Arts & Entertainment
Pass the Remote: Indie caper has crime, cops, and a crazy cat lady
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Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp's first narrative film together was accepted into the NEXT program at the Sundance Film Festival.Arts & Entertainment
‘Begin the Beguine’ reveals the inner lives of four Black women
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Kathleen Collins' “Begin the Beguine” comprises four non-linear one-acts performed back to back by co-director and lead actor Dawn L. Troupe and a small supporting cast.Arts & Entertainment
Berkeley Rep returns to the stage this fall, commissions new works
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The Rep will welcome live audiences in October with shows that promise to “transport, inspire, challenge and thrill” returning audiences.Arts & Entertainment
Rest in Power, Gift of Gab: Mourning the Bay Area hip-hop icon
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The Blackalicious wordsmith also known as Timothy Jerome Parker died from natural causes at the age of 50.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Mime, American songs, and Tony! Toni! Toné! live
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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.Arts & Entertainment
