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Mary Corbin

Mary Corbin is a writer and artist who has lived in Berkeley for over 30 years. Mary moved to the Bay Area from St. Louis to attend California College of the Arts in Oakland where she completed her BFA in painting and printmaking. A natural storyteller, she is currently working on a collection of short stories. As a writer for Berkeleyside and lead writer for YourBerkeley.com, Mary loves finding something new to write about just around the next corner while out on a walk, biking in the hills, or chatting with locals about food or fun events around town. Visit her cycling blog, MommaWheelie, for essays on biking for recreation and utility and view her work as an artist at marycorbinart.blogspot.com.

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A cheery gray-haired woman sits on a red stool in a light-filled room, a colorful painting with red flowers and very green grass behind her on the wall and a backyard garden behind her through the window.
Posted inArts

Sas Colby has been making art in Berkeley for nearly 5 decades

by Mary Corbin June 09, 2023, 7:19 a.m.June 9, 2023

Her multi-disciplinary practice has encompassed painting, collage and photography, textiles and book arts.

Posted inArts

Painter Héctor Muñoz-Guzmán, 3rd-generation South Berkeley resident, draws inspiration from his family

by Mary Corbin March 10, 2023, 1:23 p.m.March 10, 2023

He is currently painting a seven-panel tribute to South Berkeley through the city’s Civic Arts Commission.

Posted inBusiness

Shop Talk: Paraiso Plant Studio; Title Nine; Jest Jewels; Sola Lucy

by Mary Corbin March 05, 2020, 8:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

A plants and design store has opened in Trumpetvine Court downtown; Jest Jewels and Sola Lucy are closing up shop; and Title IX is on the move.

Posted inBusiness

Shop Talk: Scarlet Salon; Reuse Arts & Crafts; Lacquerbar

by Mary Corbin Feb. 25, 2020, 7:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Four hair stylists who worked together at Festoon have come together to open a new salon; there is a new store to buy art and crafts made from recycled materials.

Posted inBusiness

Shop Talk: Fantastic Comics; Sundhari Holistic Spa; Rabana; Yves Jewelry and Judaica

by Mary Corbin Feb. 05, 2020, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

More shops are closing or moving because of lagging sales than are opening this month.

WIndow display at Molly B in North Berkeley
Posted inBusiness

Shop Talk: Molly B to close original store; Papyrus and Urban Outfitters shutter

by Mary Corbin Jan. 27, 2020, 7:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Declining sales contributed to the decision to shutter Molly B in North Shattuck, but not before a close-out sale. Urban Outfitters faced the same issue, while Papyrus has shut its 254 shops nationwide.

Posted inBusiness

Shop Talk: Outdoor Supply Hardware opens; The Sink Factory to move; Berkeley Sports closes

by Mary Corbin Jan. 10, 2020, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Neighbors in West Berkeley are celebrating a new hardware store; a sporting goods store that served the community for over 50 years has closed; and a spot specializing in antique plumbing parts is relocating.

inside of a shoe store
Posted inBusiness

Shop Talk: After nearly 60 years, Bill’s Men’s Shop on Telegraph Avenue is closing

by Mary Corbin Jan. 02, 2020, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Also: Gift store Pot-Pourri will open in North Berkeley in mid-January; and Radbird Fashion will move temporarily so its space can be retrofitted.

Posted inBusiness

Shop Talk: Party Heaven; School of Rock

by Mary Corbin Dec. 13, 2019, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

A party supplies store that has operated in Berkeley for 41 years across several locations is closing, but not before a blow-out sale; meanwhile there’s a new rock-n’-roll school in town.

Posted inBusiness

Shop Talk: Bill’s Trading Post; See’s Candies; Workstation West Berkeley

by Mary Corbin Nov. 19, 2019, 10:52 a.m.August 4, 2022

This week: A decades old College Avenue store that took over from a gun shop is consolidating; candies pop up for the holidays; and a co-working/events space has opened in West Berkeley.

Posted inBusiness

Shop Talk: The Grubb Company and Thornwall Properties merge; new boutique Riveter

by Mary Corbin Nov. 12, 2019, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

The East Bay real estate market is getting a shake-up with the second merger of two independent brokerages this year, while a little boutique has opened in a shipping container in Westbrae.

Posted inBusiness

Shop Talk: Ohmega Salvage; Totally Rad Gallery; Women Made

by Mary Corbin Nov. 01, 2019, 9:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Changing demographics and difficulties in finding architectural salvage has cut into Ohmega Salvage’s business.

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