Books Local Lit | December’s top literary happenings By Lou Fancher | December 3, 2020 Jane Smiley's latest; plus Kelly Corrigan hosts John Grisham, Brit Bennet, Erik Larson, Gail Tsukiyama, and more
Arts & Entertainment Pulitzer Prize-winning author joins online event to discuss systemic racism, education By Exedra Staff | December 1, 2020 'Caste' author Isabel Wilkerson is the featured speaker at the event hosted by the nonprofit Facing History and Ourselves.
Arts & Entertainment Life’s a drag(on): Surreal new short film is set in a Tolkien-inspired Oakland By Charles Lewis III | Bay City News Foundation | December 1, 2020 A local theater troupe's November premiere production was cancelled due to COVID. Quick on their creative feet, Awesome Theatre and artist-in-residence Puja Tolton reimagined the play as a film.
Arts & Entertainment Ways to have a jolly Bay Area holiday season online, part 1 By Sue Gilmore, Bay City News Foundation | Local News Matters | November 27, 2020 COVID can’t kill the holiday spirit, as the dozens of celebratory events all around the Bay Area can attest.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: holiday streaming and Bay Area theatre By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | November 27, 2020 Stream a virtual hug from YoYo Ma; SF Opera; Wonderful Life; the Nutcracker (of course!) -- and more
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Five must-see films to stream while supporting local movie houses By Randy Myers | Local News Matters | November 27, 2020 Starting with Alex Winter's absorbing exploration of Frank Zappa's well-lived life, pull up a seat for some virtual cinematic fun.
Food & Drink A whale of a problem forces delayed start to Dungeness crab season By Camille Legendre | Local News Matters | November 27, 2020 Crab lovers might be feeling a bit more crabby than usual for the next several weeks.
Around Town Why buy a real Christmas tree? It’s sustainable By Piedmont Scouts | Scout Tree Lot | November 26, 2020 100% recyclable and biodegradable, a real tree spends 8 years growing, providing a habitat for wildlife and keeping large spaces green.
Food & Drink The Dish | Thyme-Apple Cider Spritz & Autumn Snack Mix By Brynne Staley | November 24, 2020 Thanksgiving cocktail and snack mix to kick off the big day -- even if your party is small.
Around Town Student-run org provides holiday gifts for families in need By Ella Vo | Vice President, More than Just Me | November 24, 2020 "More than Just Me" offers donors the opportunity to make holidays a little brighter for families who are going through an extremely difficult time.