Around Town Bay Area Best Bets for the weekend By Artful Observer | Local News Matters | September 27, 2019 Lake Merritt's Dragon Boat Festival; Monterey Jazz Festival; Chanticleer's world music; Mozart's sister (who knew he had a sister?!) and more
Featured in Category PHS’ Mindhood Club says ‘Look Up’ from social media By Sarah Belle Lin | September 27, 2019 The LookUp Challenge asks students and Piedmonters to step away from their phones and to be more present in their actual lives.
Featured in Category 2 Oakland residents win prestigious MacArthur ‘Genius’ grants By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | September 26, 2019 Walter Hood, a landscape architect, and sujatha baliga, an attorney and restorative justice worker, each won the $625,000 prize. Last year, Piedmont native Becca Heller was a recipient.
Arts & Entertainment Theater Review: Berkeley Rep’s imperfect The Great Wave still captivates By Lou Fancher | September 25, 2019 Otherwordly production effects stand out; but momentum droops during the 3-hour play.
events Author Ari Berman to speak about voting rights and why they are at risk | Sat, Sept 28 By Scott Morris | Bay City News | September 25, 2019 A recent Supreme Court ruling and the Census, which determines the science of redistricting, spell trouble -- even here in California
Around Town A bushel and a peck of fun | Photos from the Harvest Festival By Exedra Staff | Photos by Julie Moll | September 24, 2019 Hundreds turned out for the annual community event.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By David E. Thigpen | September 23, 2019 One loveable, smart -- non-shedding -- family dog quickly led to TWO.
California States take the lead on addressing family caregiver needs By Stephanie Kanowitz | MemoryWell | September 23, 2019 While legislators have largely overlooked the looming shortage of caregivers, some states are stepping into the void with innovative solutions.
Around Town FallFest Challenge raises $15,000 to support Wellness Center programs By Sarah Belle Lin | September 23, 2019 Money raised goes to help support programs that directly benefit students.
Arts & Entertainment In the Artist’s Studio | Paula Valenzuela By Katie Korotzer | September 20, 2019 Shapes and symbols of the collective unconscious, along with contours and colors of the Chilean landscape of her youth provide inspiration.