By Michael Gunther– As another year comes to a close, I always find this to be a good time to reflect on the lessons learned and in order to begin…
Island acupuncture is a holistic, reproductive, and health-focused practice. Their mission is to provide excellent and expert care to all, while creating and holding a space where each patient feels…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– The American media landscape has changed dramatically in recent years and continues to change, with significant reductions in daily newspapers. The estimated total…
By Tom Moon, MFT– (Editor’s Note: Tom Moon is on hiatus. This is one of his more popular past columns. The distinguished philosopher Lily Tomlin once said, “Humanity invented language…
By Dr. Bill Lipsky– Even before the lights dimmed for the 1936 world premiere of Sum Hun, known also as Heartaches, the audience was ready for a unique experience: watching…
By Mark Notlaw– “Toot toot, hey, beep beep!” Say those words, and you’ll immediately feel the beat, the spirit, the heat of the legendary Donna Summer. Her songs smashed every…
November Smuin Ballet’s The Christmas Ballet Friday, November 29 & multiple dates/venues through December 29 Mountain View, San Francisco, and Carmel http://www.smuinballet.org Smuin’s talented dancers bring to life evocative choreography…
By Tara Ayres– This collection of plays is a delicious read, really funny and often moving. I seldom laugh out loud while reading, but I did with this anthology. The…
By Masood Samereie– Businesses in the Castro/Upper Market neighborhood are ready for another bright, busy, and exciting holiday season—with great shopping, drinking, and dining opportunities. To get us all in…
By Ann Rostow– OK Boomers I admit to being a boomer, which is becoming kind of embarrassing as the years go by. But hey, I have long looked forward to…
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