Around Town SF International Piano Festival kicks off with preview concert at Piedmont Center for the Arts By Lou Fancher | August 8, 2019 Four years after its launch, the festival has blossomed with 18 artists, 14 concerts and 11 venues. And, hot tip: it's free for the under-18 crowd.
Around Town National Night Out connects community and police By Sam Richards | August 5, 2019 Third annual event has six Piedmont neighborhoods hosting events, ranging from block parties to informal in-house get-togethers.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By David Thigpen | August 2, 2019 Napoleon, aka "Napo," was adopted by his owners from the Penny Saver -- straight out of Compton.
Around Town Bay Area Best Bets | July 25 – 28 By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | July 26, 2019 Piedmont's Chamber Music Festival; Brian Copeland's one-man show; Art+Soul's Fantastic Negrito; two variations of Cabaret; and the Gilroy Garlic Festival
Around Town Access to Dress Best for Less marking room is limited due to construction By Dress Best for Less | July 26, 2019 DBFL requests that donors please hold on to drop-offs for a couple of weeks. DBFL on Lakeshore is unaffected and open as usual.
Around Town Piedmont Chamber Music Festival | July 24 – 28 By Piedmont Center for the Arts | July 23, 2019 The Piedmont Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 4th year. This is the only East Bay chamber music festival with a week-long residency.
Good Dog Who’s that Good Dog? By David E. Thigpen | July 22, 2019 Willow was a stray who was found pregnant wandering the streets of Berkeley, earning the temporary moniker "Berkeley Mom."
Bay Area As Lake Merritt evolves, so does life for many who call it home By Rachel Barber | July 16, 2019 Multimillion-dollar upgrades and forced relocations have transformed the popular waterfront and gathering place.
Around Town July 4th | Piedmont parades its best By Jane Violich, resident | July 9, 2019 Thank you to shutterbug Jane Violich for sharing her fantastic photos of a stellar community event!
Around Town Hot cakes hot take: 4th of July Pancake Breakfast By Sarah Belle Lin | July 4, 2019 Over 400 served at this year's event, hosted by the Piedmont Community Service Crew.