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Midcentury meets modern
Oakland’s Narrative is a hotspot for Bay Area vintage lovers. The vintage design collective brings together more than 35 vintage dealers specializing in midcentury...
Financial activism sees money as medicine
Jasmine Rashid wants to empower us to redefine wealth as a holistic concept. The Oakland-based author’s resource, The Financial Activist Playbook: 8 Strategies for...
Margaret O’Leary dreams in color
Fusing Irish tradition, an innovative spirit and the enthusiasm of its founder, the Margaret O’Leary brand has been loved throughout and beyond the Bay...
Fiatrone makes meaningful music
The Academy of Language and Music Arts (ALMA) in Orinda sets out to offer lessons for all ages in a thoughtful, rich and meaningful...
Local photographer unleashes pets’ personalities
Blending her artistic talent and a stong passion for dogs, Silke van de Grift helps pets at Berkeley Humane and Rocket Dog Rescue get...
Summer concerts engage communities
For years, organizations in Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, Moraga and beyond have hosted free outdoor summer concerts—vibrant gatherings that foster community engagement while celebrating nature,...
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...
East Bay stylistas extra: Most Stylish Teacher
Andie Patterson, a drama teacher and theater costume designer at Head-Royce School in Oakland, is someone who can always be counted on to light...











