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

Berkeley Half Marathon organizers are expecting 7,000 runners to participate in this year’s event which takes place on Sunday. Photo: berkeleyhalf.com BERKELEY HALF MARATHON The third annual Berkeley Half Marathon is closed in terms of signing up to participate, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take part by cheering on the runners. It takes place Sunday, Nov. 22, and […]

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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses

There’s a new store in town for fans of 1950s and 1060s furniture. Photo: Mid Century Møbler MID CENTURY MØBLER OPENS Furniture store Mid Century Møbler has opened in Berkeley (on Ashby Avenue near Orchard Hardware and Looking Glass Photo), having relocated from a small warehouse in San Francisco’s Mission district. Owned by Julian Goldklang, the store specializes in importing vintage Danish […]

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Shop Talk: The ins and outs of Berkeley businesses

Lindgren’s, which opened in February, is holding its grand opening on Thursday, April 18. Photo: Niranjan K Lindgren’s, which opened in February, is holding its grand opening on Thursday, April 18. Photo: Niranjan K LINDGREN’S Lindgren’s Coffee and Café (above) in downtown Berkeley opened for business in February. Now it’s having its grand opening celebration — […]