“Suspended Matter,” a Berkeley Art Center group show on view through Jan. 15, explores notions of being adrift and afloat.
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Exhibit at Berkeley Art Center speaks to our imminent eco-catastrophe
A diverse group of artists speak in a range of voices, often obliquely, to our current state of imminent eco-catastrophe.
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Berkeley Art Center celebrates 50 years, but faces an uncertain future
The Berkeley Art Center has put on many provocative shows in its 50-year history but now faces challenges about how to pay for its building.
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After years of deferred maintenance, Berkeley asks nonprofits to pay for fixes
The Berkeley Rowing Club. Photo: BRC The Berkeley Rowing Club. Photo: BRC After years of neglect, Berkeley has begun requiring nonprofit organizations renting buildings from the city to undertake and pay for long-deferred maintenance and capital improvements. About one dozen nonprofits have entered into lease negotiations with the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront department over the […]
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First GLAS Animation Festival launches in Berkeley
A still from Cobain: Montage of Heck, directed by Hisko Hulsing, based on audio recordings of Kurt Cobain, screening at the GLAS Animation Festival in Berkeley, March 3-6. Photo: courtesy Glas Animation Festival, directed by Hisko Hulsing, based on audio recordings of Kurt Cobain, screening at the GLAS Animation Festival in Berkeley, March 3-6. Photo: courtesy Glas […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
A big-eared bat. Photo: Wikipedia DEMYSTIFYING BATS In an appropriately timed event, come learn about local bats on Saturday Oct. 31 at the UC Botanical Garden with Director of NorCal Bats, Corky Quirk. Quirk will talk about bats and discuss the harmful myths that surround these potentially cute animals. You’ll also learn the importance of bats in […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
DJ Dave (aka David Wittman), will headline the Berkeley Public Library Foundation’s Tall Tales & Local Ales evening. Photo: Courtesy of Berkeley Public Library Foundation NOT YOUR USUAL LIBRARY EVENT The Berkeley Public Library Foundation is holding a “spirited after-hours event” on Saturday, Oct. 10. Tall Tales & Local Ales will feature David “DJ Dave” […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
The Free Theater is mounting Henry IV Part 1 at the John Hinkel amphitheater starting on Saturday July 11. Photo: Melissa Nigro HENRY IV PART 1 AT JOHN HINKEL PARK Berkeley’s beautiful amphitheater at John Hinkel Park plays host to The Free Theater for four weekends, starting on Sat., July 11. The company is putting on a spartan, […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
This weekend, The Bay Area Book Festival will fill downtown Berkeley with authors, readers, and, of course, books — including this book installation called Lacuna which will be at Civic Center Park. Photo: FLUX This weekend, The Bay Area Book Festival will fill downtown Berkeley with authors, readers, and, of course, books — including this […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
This weekend is your last chance to see Theatre First’s production of Glenngary Glen Ross at Live Oak Theatre. Photo: Theatre First GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS This weekend is your last chance to see Theatre First’s production of Glengarry Glen Ross at Live Oak Theatre, as its run has its final day on Sunday. David Mamet’s Pulitzer […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
View from the University Club where the Uncharted Party is on Friday evening. And yes, the Giants game will be showing there too! Photo: UCB UNCHARTED Wake up tomorrow morning and mingle with some of the most prominent and captivating thinkers across the disciplines. Berkeleyside presents the second annual Uncharted, a two-day festival jam-packed with stimulating discussion and […]
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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend
Berkeley Playhouse’s TeenStage will be showing its teen version of Shrek The Musical this weekend only. Photo: Berkeley Playhouse TEEN SHREK This weekend, TeenStage will be performing “Shrek The Musical” at the Julia Morgan Theatre, 2640 College Avenue. Based on the popular 2001 kids movie, the musical follows an ogre and talking donkey on their […]