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December 31, 2024
Tribal truths exhibited at Oakland Museum
Most of the East Bay is considered Ohlone land that was stolen from the tribe by Spanish and American forces. That may be a hard truth for many of us to face and accept. Feelings of guilt...
December 31, 2024
How Yoshi’s became the light of Jack London
Yoshi’s is one of the premier jazz clubs in the country, internationally known for the quality of its sound system, the diversity of the music they present and the delicious menu. The club’s current location in Oakland’s...
December 31, 2024
Tennis pro artist engages in experimental explorations
Composer, artist and tennis coach Cordell Ho is a Bay Area native, creating theater-inspired mixed-media films and experimental music, exploring mindfulness and expression, culture and the fusion of sound and visuals.
Born and raised in San Francisco’s Chinatown,...
November 29, 2024
Samora Pinderhughes returns to Berkeley
The musical ministry of Samora Pinderhughes grew out of the progressive soul of Berkeley.
Pianist, composer, vocalist and anti-incarceration activist Pinderhughes has thrived since moving to New York City in 2009 to study jazz piano at Juilliard. But...
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October 29, 2024
East Bay stylistas show where there’s style there’s fashion
Coco Chanel’s famous aphorism, “Fashion changes, style remains,” is as true as ever. Images from bygone eras often include one person clad in an outfit that stands the test of time.
Here are three very different East Bay...
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October 29, 2024
Artist Jane Kim brings life to life
Over the past 12 years with her studio team at Ink Dwell, Jane Kim has painted dozens of larger-than-life monarch butterflies, 270 different types of birds, entire coastal ecosystems and an endless array of illustrations for cities,...
October 28, 2024
The music speaks for itself
Jubu Smith has made a career out of applying his considerable talents to the creative pursuits of other artists. The Oakland-born guitarist got his start in church, honed his craft and landed gigs working with some of...
