Arts & Entertainment Cal Performances hosts Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox on Mar. 12 By Lou Fancher | March 10, 2020 This Thursday the first transgender woman of color to have a leading role on a mainstream TV show tells her story at Zellerbach Hall.
Around Town Photos: Dress Best for Less grand re-opening By Photos by Julie Reichle | March 10, 2020 Wine, champagne, and treats were served as guests helped celebrate the move back to Piedmont Ave, just two doors down from Piedmont Grocery.
Arts & Entertainment Freight & Salvage: Just Like a Woman concert features top Bay Area talent By Lou Fancher | March 10, 2020 This year’s lineup on Mar. 21 features jazz guitarist/composer Mimi Fox, blues singer-songwriter Mz.
Arts & Entertainment CANCELLED | Oakland Symphony: Brahms/Sphinx Virtuoso, violinist Ruben Rengel on Mar. 20 By Lou Fancher | March 10, 2020 Rengel, a rising star from Venezuela, won the Robert F. Smith Prize at the 2018 Sphinx Competition.
Around Town PRFO thanks Corey Reich Tennis Center donors By Piedmont Recreation Facilities Organization | March 8, 2020 $455,000 was raised in record time, with a 95% participation rate, funding significant improvements and renovations.
Arts & Entertainment Hot ticket: Innovative tap company Dorrance Dance comes to Berkeley By Lou Fancher | March 6, 2020 Due to high demand, Cal Performances has added an extra performance on Saturday, Mar. 14 at 2 p.m.
Around Town Photos: DBFL readies for grand re-opening on Piedmont Ave. By Exedra Staff | March 6, 2020 The new location at 4020 Piedmont Ave opens March 7 and sports a fresh look with the usual great deals on fun, vintage merch.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area Best Bets | March 5-8 By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | March 6, 2020 Frida's travels to SF; ballet bounty; a twofer for opera lovers, a tribute to Lena Horne, and more
Arts & Entertainment Berkeley Rep: Culture Clash takes on Trump’s America and more By Lou Fancher | March 3, 2020 The comedy troupe returns with an updated show, Culture Clash (Still) in America, that shines an unsparing spotlight on the current culture and political climate.
Arts & Entertainment Cal Performances: Joffrey Ballet remains at forefront of contemporary dance By Lou Fancher | March 3, 2020 In Berkeley March 6 - 8. The company has partnered with Cal Performances for an ongoing three-appearance, five-year commitment to develop new works.