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August 24, 2023
Shibumi Gallery
Shibumi Gallery founder April Higashi began designing contemporary jewelry through an experiential background steeped in textiles, fashion and fine art. Working in the fashion industry for Nini Bambini and Esprit de Corps taught her the ropes of...
August 23, 2023
Banter Wine
Most couples who have a glass of wine after work don’t go on to start their own wine bar and shop. But five months ago, Claire Sullivan and Devin Hohler opened Banter Wine in El Cerrito. The...
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August 23, 2023
Oh, the Places They’ll Go
The house on the corner of a quiet street in East Richmond doesn’t shout, “Artists within!” But during the pandemic, there was an event that may have given the game away.
Married artists Daniel “Atta Boy” Seifert and...
April 25, 2023
Despite being a small operation, Shotgun carries a sizable reputation; it’s known for edgy, impeccably scripted repertoire, a diverse and dedicated roster of talented Bay Area actors, and theater artists whose keen lighting, sound, set and costume designs turn every production in the intimate theater into a master class in creativity.
April 25, 2023
When asked about their first encounter with Oakland Theater Project (OTP), early adopters are likely to recall its former name, Ubuntu Theater Project. They might describe...
August 24, 2023
This summer, my partner and I hosted our first art salon. It’s not as pretentious as it sounds! Gathered in our backyard on benches and pillows,...
August 24, 2023
The term “neurodivergent” encompasses autism, ADD/ADHD, non-verbal learning disorder (NLD), sensory processing disorder and other brain differences. Parents of neurodivergent children are always looking for a...











