Arts & Events

Stage-San Francisco Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:42:00 PM

"CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S OVO," -- through Jan. 24. A lively rush into a world of insects and acrobatics. Written and directed by Deborah Colker. See website for times, dates and complete details. Performances take place under the "Grand Chapiteau'' at AT&T Park. -more-


Stage-East Bay Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:41:00 PM

ASHBY STAGE -more-


Professional Dance Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:40:00 PM

PARAMOUNT THEATRE -more-


Classical Music-San Francisco Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:33:00 PM

AUDIUM -more-


Classical Music-East Bay Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:32:00 PM

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BERKELEY -more-


Popmusic-East Bay Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:39:00 PM

924 GILMAN ST. All ages welcome. -more-


Review: Under Milk Wood at the Library

By Dorothy Snodgrass
Tuesday December 21, 2010 - 10:27:00 PM

Once again, the Berkeley Main Public Library is due lavish praise for the many excellent programs it offers its patrons week after week. Debbie Carton, Librarian and Head of the Art and Music Department deserves much credit for these stimulating programs. Her "Playreading for Adults" is a popular, ever expanding class meeting each Wednesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. for a reading of plays which are acted out by members of the class. But this past Tuesday evening, Debbie outdid herself with an unforgettable production of Dylan Thomas' play, "Under Milk Wood". Thirteen adult members and five children of the play reading group sat at long tables and did a staged reading of this classic play for voices, beautifully directed by Libby Vega. -more-


Around & About the Performing Arts

By Ken Bullock
Tuesday December 21, 2010 - 09:57:00 PM

Two East Bay favorites are putting on special holiday shows: -more-


Tours And Activities-East Bay Through January 31

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:42:00 PM

ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM ongoing. Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free with regular admission. -more-


Outdoors-East Bay Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:39:00 PM

ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM Ardenwood farm is a working farm that dates back to the time of the Patterson Ranch, a 19th-century estate with a mansion and Victorian Gardens. Today, the farm still practices farming techniques from the 1870s. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free with regular admission. -more-


New Years Eve-East Bay

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:38:00 PM

"NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL AT THE MALL," -- Dec. 31. Enjoy live music, piano bar, champagne, hors d'oeuvres and more. Event takes place at Stoneridge Shopping Center, Pleasanton; see website for complete details. -more-


Museums-East Bay Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:37:00 PM

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND LIBRARY AT OAKLAND ongoing. 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-


Museums-San Francisco Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:37:00 PM

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," ongoing. 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-


Highlights-East Bay Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:36:00 PM

"TELEGRAPH AVENUE HOLIDAY STREET FAIR," -- through Dec. 24. The event will feature festive lights, colorful decorations and a multicultural shopping atmosphere featuring more than 200 street artists, merchants, and community groups. -more-


Exhibits-San Francisco Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:35:00 PM

"SUN SPHERES," -- ongoing. "Sun Spheres'' is a trio of mosaic sculptures by artist Laurel True at the intersection of Ocean and Granada Avenues in the OMI District of San Francisco. -more-


General-East Bay Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:35:00 PM

"BERKELEY POTTER'S GUILD HOLIDAY EXHIBITION," -- through Dec. 24. A diverse array of pottery and sculpture will be available at this annual sale and show. Event takes place at 731 Jones St., Berkeley. -more-


Exhibits-East Bay Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:34:00 PM

"BERKELEY POTTER'S GUILD HOLIDAY EXHIBITION," -- through Dec. 24. A diverse array of pottery and sculpture will be available at this annual sale and show. Event takes place at 731 Jones St., Berkeley. -more-


Kids-East Bay Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:36:00 PM

"TELEGRAPH AVENUE HOLIDAY STREET FAIR," -- through Dec. 24. The event will feature festive lights, colorful decorations and a multicultural shopping atmosphere featuring more than 200 street artists, merchants, and community groups. -more-


Dance-East Bay Through January 2

Wednesday December 22, 2010 - 01:34:00 PM

ASHKENAZ -more-