Arts & Events

AROUND AND ABOUT: Book Release & Film Screenings for Allen Willis's--aka John Alan--'The Other America: A Black-Red View' at the East Bay Media Center

Ken Bullock
Friday June 03, 2016 - 11:00:00 PM

A book release & film screenings for author, filmmaker and pioneer Civil Rights activist Allen Willis--aka John Alan--and his new book 'The Other America: A Black-Red View,' with screenings of his short films "Have You Sold Your Dozen Roses" (1960, with words by Lawrence Ferlinghetti) and 'The Psychedelic Experience (1965) 'will be held this Sunday, June 5 at the East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison, between Milvia and MLK. There will be a discussion of the book and films. Admission is free. -more-


AROUND AND ABOUT the Performing Arts: Busy End to Spring Season (Notes on Curious Flights' Concert 'The Age of Flight' & Theater at the SF International Arts Festival)

Ken Bullock
Saturday June 04, 2016 - 09:39:00 AM

Around this time every year, the Spring performing arts season, instead of winding down, goes into a burst of activity for maybe a week or two past Memorial Day, then fades into summer productions and festivals both in and out of town ... -more-