Uncategorized Local Lit: November’s top 5 lit(erary) picks By Lou Fancher | November 5, 2019 Write a book, watch live storytelling, attend free events at Oakland public libraries, and more.
Around Town Piedmont Climate Challenge: Nov. 7 event to feature food, film, and a call to action By Chris Treadway | November 5, 2019 Hosted by Piedmont Connect and the city, this week's drop-in social is meant to raise awareness of the Challenge and engage more households in the effort to reduce carbon emissions.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By David E. Thigpen | November 4, 2019 A mix of Jack Russell terrier, beagle, and dachshund, Henry was adopted from a pet store in South Carolina as a frightened pup.
Around Town Piedmont Turkey Trot 2019 | Register now for Early Bird prices! By Sydney Procter | November 4, 2019 Move your feet before you eat and register for the most scenic Turkey Trot around.
Nonprofit Voices of Our Educators | Gillian Bailey, PHS Art By The Giving Campaign | The Piedmont Education Foundation | November 1, 2019 Veteran art educator reflects on critical thinking and how creativity is about testing ideas and bringing them to life.
Around Town Piedmont’s Max Becker and Josh Berl injured in crash of rock band tour van By David E. Thigpen | November 1, 2019 PHS grads, SWMRS bandmates were both hurt in the crash that occurred on Interstate 80 in Wyoming on Monday night.
Nonprofit Giving Campaign Halloween fun at Havens By The Giving Campaign | The Piedmont Education Foundation | November 1, 2019 Witches, cats, soccer players and more came together in support of the Giving Campaign.
Around Town Award-winning author/journalist to speak about “Homewreckers,” the robber barons of housing By Lou Fancher | November 1, 2019 Aaron Glantz goes deep on predatory financiers and the devastating impact of housing bubbles on the middle class.
Around Town Best Bets for the Weekend | November 1 – 3 By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | October 31, 2019 SF Jazz Collective; country rocker Lucinda Williams at the Fox (tix still available!); romantic comedy by Berkeley's Shotgun Players; and more
Food & Drink Rod’s Rocket Fuel | Autumn Smoke By Rod Brown | October 25, 2019 A cocktail for our times: Woodier, earthier -- and, well, smokier -- which means scotch, bourbon, brandy and port.