Uncategorized PEN America prize finalist to speak at Facing History event Nov. 1 By Exedra Staff | October 27, 2023 Author and activist Helen Zia will speak about the importance of sharing stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander experiences that helped shape California.
Around Town Local with Lisa | Colonial Donuts By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | GrubbCo | October 27, 2023 [SPONSORED VIDEO] The owners purchased this East Bay institution 40 years ago as immigrants from Cambodia.
Arts & Entertainment How ‘La Catrina’ became the iconic symbol of Day of the Dead By Mathew Sandoval | The Conversation | October 27, 2023 La Catrina is a transcultural icon whose prestige and popularity are equal parts invention and accident.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area Books: New from local authors By Frances Dinkelspiel | Bay City News Foundation | October 26, 2023 As October wraps up, we look back at some choice reads released this month.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: 10 chilling movies for the haunting season By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | October 26, 2023 Horror classics and just plain creepy films to watch at home this Halloween weekend
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: ‘Barbie,’ ‘Thug Life,’ a baroque meditation By The Artful Observer | Bay City News Foundation | October 25, 2023 Also this weekend, a free Otis McDonald performance in San Francisco.
Arts & Entertainment This jigsaw company promotes artists, community, puzzle fun By Gina Gotsill | Bay City News Foundation | October 24, 2023 The fledgling Oakland Puzzle Company is on a mission to support local artists and manufacturing.
Arts & Entertainment Sort of spooky: Halloween fun for families By Exedra Staff | October 20, 2023 Find your fill of activities a short walk from Piedmont.
Arts & Entertainment Deborah Vaughan on 5 successful decades of dance By Charles Lewis III | Bay City News Foundation | October 20, 2023 The co-founder and artistic director of Oakland’s Dimensions Dance Theater talks about the cathartic, joyful power of dance.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: UN fest’s docs, 3rd i’s South Asian features By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | October 20, 2023 UNAFF's 60 topical documentaries and 3rd i's standout features offer much food for thought.