Arts & Events

New: The Handel Opera Project Presents Médée on May 4

By William Ludtke
Wednesday April 30, 2014 - 10:25:00 AM

On Sunday, May 4th, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.,The Handel Opera Project will present, Médée by Luigi Cherubini.

Beethoven regarded Cherubini as the greatest of his contemporaries and his opera Medea in its Italian version was made famous by none other than Maria Callas. The performance stars soprano Eliza O’Malley in the title role; tenor Brian Thorsett in the role of Jason; soprano Sara Hagenbuch as Dirce; baritone Martin Bell as Dirce’s father Creon; and mezzo-soprano Kathleen Moss as Neris. -more-


Press Release: Rally for a Minimum Living Wage in Berkeley

From Margot Smith
Friday April 25, 2014 - 03:05:00 PM

People supporting an increase in Berkeley's minimum wage will rally on Tuesday, May 1 at 6 PM, just before the Berkeley City Council meets at 7pm to consider enacting the minimum wage proposal submitted by the Berkeley Labor Commission. Because a large turnout is expected, the Council meeting will be held at Longfellow Middle School Auditorium, 1500 Derby Street (cross street Sacramento). -more-