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September 1, 2025
Best of the East Bay 2025 celebrates a rooted renaissance
In an era defined by disconnection and distraction, we find ourselves drawn more than ever to what grounds us: truth, art, food, love and place. For our annual Best of the East Bay issue, with a special...
June 27, 2025
Sharing sound, stage and story
We journey near and far this issue, with a focus on travel and entertainment. Summer brings greater possibility of both, so we aim to provide options and inspirations for readers. We also explore the preservation of local...
April 29, 2025
Permission granted to savor all senses
The first time I entered the dark and vibey realm of Uptown’s Bar Shiru, I was transported. The whole space is a shrine to jazz, where vinyl records are revered by a world-class sound system, thoughtful curation...
March 3, 2025
Moving forward in celebration of Women’s History Month
The daffodils are usually the first to arrive in my backyard. After a very cold and rainy winter, I’m delighted by the sudden appearance of their delicate white petals and bright orange center—the closest thing to a...
December 31, 2024
What serpent guides teach us
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake. Symbolically, the snake is known for wisdom and agility. But also, snakes can represent evil or treachery, while the element of wood supposedly strengthens...
November 29, 2024
Heart-shaped box
Although the holidays are upon us yet again with shocking alacrity, I’m choosing to welcome the seasonal splendor. National and global disappointments aside, I’m opting to focus on what’s nearest and dearest. If I haven’t made it...
October 29, 2024
Express yourself
I went through a “mod” phase in my early teens. On weekend visits, my kind and patient grandmother would take me to the nearest thrift stores, helping to find ’60s shift dresses, gloves and pillbox hats (and...
