Stage-East Bay Through October 17
BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE -more-
BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATRE -more-
COUNTERPULSE -more-
A GREAT GOOD PLACE FOR BOOKS -more-
924 GILMAN ST. All ages welcome. -more-
"BAY AREA HEART GALLERY," -- Exhibit consists of photographs of children, youth and families, accompanied by their compelling stories. The joint exhibit opens in the Alameda County Administration Building, 1221 Oak Street, Oakland and at the Eden Area Multi-Service Center, 24100 Amador Way, Hayward. -more-
"35TH ANNUAL SF OPEN STUDIOS," -- through Oct. 31. More than 800 artists will open their studio doors to the public during this month-long event taking place throughout the city, with different areas participating on different weekends. See website for complete details. -more-
CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -more-
CAL PERFORMANCES All performances in Zellerbach Hall unless otherwise noted. -more-
AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER -more-
—TheatreFirst wrapped up performances of Anton in Show Business, Jane Martin's play about an unlikely troika of actresses—one from Southern Methodist U. trying to make her way in Manhattan, asking Jesus' indulgence (comic ingenue Megan Briggs); another a princess of the (unpaid) Off-Off Broadway stage, cynical and down (Beth Deitschman, an unusual actor, with finally a role in the East Bay she can begin to sink her teeth in); the third a TV star "slumming" onstage in hopes of a film deal (Josie Alvarez)—flying to Texas to rehearse and play some kind of interpretation (always-game trouper Phoebe Moyer, as a rash of pretentious directors) of the Russian playwright's Three Sisters. -more-
Remember that great Masterpiece series a few years back, "Jewel In the Crown?" Well, in my humble opinion, the Women's Faculty Club on the U.C. campus is a jewel in the crown of the University of California. Designed by John Galen Howard and completed in in 1923, this lovely building is a Berkeley treasure. -more-
ASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO The Asian Art Museum-Chon-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture recently unveiled its new building in San Francisco's Civic Center. The building, the former San Francisco Public Library, has been completely retrofitted and rebuilt to house San Francisco's significant collection of Asian treasures. The museum offers complimentary audio tours of the museum's collection galleries. "In a New Light," There are some 2,500 works displayed in the museum's new galleries. They cover all the major cultures of Asia and include Indian stone sculptures, intricately carved Chinese jades, Korean paintings, Tibetan thanksgas, Cambodian Buddhas, Islamic manuscripts and Japanese basketry and kimonos. -more-
"INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY," -- Oct. 9. A festival celebrating native American culture, with dancing, food, arts & crafts, a market and more. Event takes place at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, between Center Street and Allston Way, Berkeley. -more-
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND LIBRARY AT OAKLAND The Oakland Public Library's museum is designed to discover, preserve, interpret and share the cultural and historical experiences of African Americans in California and the West. In addition, a three-panel mural is on permanent display. -more-
"OAKTOBERFEST," -- Oct. 9. Enjoy craft beer, live entertainment, food, an eco fair, kids activities and more. Event takes place at MacArthur Blvd. and Fruitvale Ave. in the Dimond district of Oakland. -more-
"LIVERMORE ART WALK," -- Oct. 9. More than 150 artists will be on hand displaying their work, ranging from pottery to painting, stained glass, jewelry, and much more. Event takes place throughout downtown Livermore; see website for details. -more-
"INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY," -- Oct. 9. A festival celebrating native American culture, with dancing, food, arts & crafts, a market and more. Event takes place at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, between Center Street and Allston Way, Berkeley. -more-
"35TH ANNUAL SF OPEN STUDIOS," -- through Oct. 31. More than 800 artists will open their studio doors to the public during this month-long event taking place throughout the city, with different areas participating on different weekends. See website for complete details. -more-
CARMEN FLORES RECREATION CENTER -more-
"INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY," -- Oct. 9. A festival celebrating native American culture, with dancing, food, arts & crafts, a market and more. Event takes place at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, between Center Street and Allston Way, Berkeley. -more-
Dawn on pow wow day greets the vendors, many coming from long distances, setting up booths displaying an amazing array of craft items and traditional foods. With them is vendors coordinator Hallie Frazer and her clip board, straightening out any confusion about spaces and checking that all the booths are carrying only creations hand made by Native people. Every vendor contributes a piece to the raffle, and winners are announced throughout the day. -more-