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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

Himalayan Fair

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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff May 15, 2015, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Free jazz animates Fourth Street on Sunday at the 20th annual festival. Photo: Tracey Taylor JAZZ ON FOURTH Sunday marks the 20th annual Jazz on Fourth festival, which benefits Berkeley High School’s jazz program. The free festival has raised nearly $200,000 for the program over the last 19 years. In addition to the BHS Jazz Ensemble and […]

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Photos: Berkeley’s 31st Himalayan Fair as popular as ever

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor May 19, 2014, 10:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Photo: gina g10  The 31st annual Himalayan Fair took place at Live Oak Park this weekend. The free fair featured over 100 vendors, some all the way from the Himalayas. Entertainment included numerous dance and music offerings throughout the two days, as well as crafts and lots of delicious food — all showcasing the cultural traditions of […]

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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend

Avatar photo by Berkeleyside staff May 16, 2014, 12:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

The Himalayan Fair at Live Oak Park has been a Berkeley fixture since 1983. Photo: Hannah Long HIMALAYAN FAIR The 31st annual Himalayan Fair at Live Oak Park will run will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 18. The free fair features over 100 […]

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Berkeley’s Himalayan Fair: Still a big draw in its 28th year

by Guest contributor May 21, 2012, 12:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

The Himalayan Fair at Live Oak Park has been a Berkeley fixture since 1984. Photo: Hannah Long By Hannah Long This weekend, Live Oak Park came alive with the Himalayan Fair, a two-day celebration of the art, food, and culture of Tibet, Nepal, Pakistan, Burma, and India, among other countries. Berkeley resident and scientist Arlene Blum […]

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The It List: Five things to do in Berkeley this weekend

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel May 18, 2012, 2:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

TREKKING IN BERKELEY  Get a taste of the high mountains of Asia at The Himalayan Fair, started 29 years ago by mountain climber Arlene Blum. Eat momos and other Tibetan dishes, browse art, jewelry, clothing and collectibles from Nepal, India, Pakistan, Burma and other countries, and watch amazing dance and music performances. The fair runs Saturday […]

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Berkeley’s Himalayan Fair celebrates 28 years

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel May 12, 2011, 4:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Performers at the Himalayan Fair For the past 22 years, Usha Lama has set up a booth at Berkeley’s Himalayan Fair to get the word out about Third Eye Travel, her Fremont-based travel business. But coming to the fair has become much more than a mere marketing opportunity. While she often meets up with clients, […]

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Trek in Himalayas led to Berkeley’s Himalaya Fair

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel May 27, 2010, 8:02 a.m.October 4, 2022

When Berkeley residents flock to Live Oak Park on Memorial Day weekend for the 27th annual Himalayan Fair, few probably realize that the festival’s roots stretch back to the cold and snowy mountains of Nepal. Arlene Blum, the Berkeley chemist who had led the first all-female ascent of Annapurna, spent the winter of 1981-82 trekking […]

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