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November 29, 2024
Town Love duo pick local gifts
There’s an old adage about gifting that long predates Amazon and free shipping and Instagram targeting: It’s the thought that counts. The notion conjures up images of painstakingly hand-made gifts imbued with profound personalization. It’s a nice...
November 29, 2024
In search of: Tiki Tidings
I was first introduced to the magic of a properly timed rum-based libation by Danville resident Kent Wisneor, known at some local bar tops as “Tiki Kent.” Out of the many important tell-tale signs of a great...
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October 29, 2024
East Bay stylistas show where there’s style there’s fashion
Coco Chanel’s famous aphorism, “Fashion changes, style remains,” is as true as ever. Images from bygone eras often include one person clad in an outfit that stands the test of time.
Here are three very different East Bay...
June 25, 2024
Cellist Jacqueline du Pré died at 42 of complications from multiple sclerosis. But during her brief, brilliant life, she was “a supernova,” said Marnie Breckenridge, the...
February 23, 2024
The pandemic was hard on live theaters. Many small companies did not survive it. But innovative and scrappy Oakland Theater Project was able to draw inspiration...
November 29, 2024
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...
November 29, 2024
Everyone knows people who are ardent in support of local organizations and causes. For those folks, ideal gifts can be donations in their names to those...
