around town Piedmont Scouts to host open houses March 2 – 18 By Piedmont Scouts BSA | February 21, 2020 Scouts provides girls and boys from 5th-12th grade with opportunities to have fun and explore the outdoors while learning life skills.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area Best Bets | Feb. 21 – 23 By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | February 21, 2020 Sting stars in his own stage musical; Diane Keaton talks about her newest book; MLK's legacy honored with multi-media performances; and more.
around town Welcome ‘Year of the Rat’ | Photos from PAAC’s Lunar New Year celebration By Exedra Staff | Photos by Julie Reichle | February 19, 2020 The festive event, kicked off by Police Chief Bowers wishing all "gong xi fa cai," featured traditional activities, dance, and delicacies.
Around Town Dress Best for Less moves back to Piedmont Ave in March By Dress Best for Less | February 19, 2020 To prepare for the move all merchandise at the Lakeshore Ave. location is 75% off -- don't miss the great deals!
Arts & Entertainment Violins of Hope – Holocaust violins play again, at the Paramount on Feb. 22 By Lou Fancher | February 18, 2020 Mahler, Vivaldi performed on instruments once played by prisoners in death camps remind us of heroism and hope.
Featured in Category Closing reception for ‘Elemental’ artists | Feb. 19 By Exedra Staff | February 18, 2020 The event is hosted by artists Valerie Corvin, Michele Hofherr and Katie Korotzer from 5-7 pm at the Piedmont Center for the Arts.
Bay Area A week of student protest against ‘sexual harm’ in Berkeley By Louis Freedberg | EdSource | February 17, 2020 Students are demanding a full-time Title IX officer at the high school and two full-time “restorative justice” counselors with expertise in "sexual harm."
Arts & Entertainment Cal Performances: Montreal’s Cirque Éloize at Zellerbach this weekend By Lou Fancher | February 17, 2020 Uproarious comedy delivered through a mix of acrobatics, aerial routines, and live music.
Arts & Entertainment Cal Performances | We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. on Feb. 20 By Lou Fancher | February 14, 2020 Multi-talented composer and pianist Damien Sneed pays tribute to King and celebrates the legacy of African-American music and culture.
Uncategorized In the Artist’s Studio | Elizabeth Winters By Katie Korotzer | February 14, 2020 Visual storytelling compels this young, aspiring artist to pursue film and animation.