Arts & Events

On Sunday afternoon, March 18, the husband-and-wife team of David Finckel and Wu Han performed a chamber music concert at Hertz Hall. They explored the cello and piano repertory from Beethoven to Lera Auerbach, that is, from 1796 to 2002, with stops along the way for works by Mendelssohn and Grieg as well as a 1998 work by Bruce Adolphe premiered by Finckel and Han. -more-

The list of City Meetings for the upcoming week is heavy, however, a closer look should go to CA Senate Bill 827 sponsored by Nancy Skinner and Scott Wiener. This bill is on the agenda for the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board on Monday and on Thursday the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club will have a debate forum with Nancy Skinner.

• Supporters claim SB 827 is a gutsy measure that challenges rich homeowners by overriding local restrictions on development near transit,
• Opponents call SB 827 a lubricant for gentrification and profiteering guarantee for investors ensuring residents and regulations will not get in the way of scooping up cheap land for maximum profit.

Here is a view from LA which might make you want to take another look at local maps.

https://knock-la.com/these-maps-show-how-sb-827-targets-gentrifying-communities-of-color-while-ignoring-the-richest-and-9efe16b9a1ec



Wednesday the Planning Commission holds a public hearing on the density bonus.



Saturday, March 24 is the day of the nation and worldwide marches, March For Our Lives on gun safety. Local marches include Oakland, San Francisco and Richmond. The Oakland March is timed to precede the SF March.



Adeline Corridor Exhibit - Exhibit Schedule The exhibit runs through Friday, March 23rd. It is open to the public weekdays from 8:00am - 6:00pm (exhibit closed on Sundays) evening exhibit hours from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday (3/20), Wednesday (3/21),



City Council March 27 Agenda is available for comment, Agenda: Planning for March 27 City Council, Consent -6. Homeless Fund – STAIR Center, 7. Timothy Burroughs Director of Planning, 14. Ballot Measure for Police Oversight, Action - 20. HAC U1 Recommendations, 21. Police Foot Patrol in Downtown, 22.a&b Storage at Premier Cru, 23. Ballot Measures 2018, 24. BACS to Operate Pathways Project, 25. Zoning – R-1A 2^nd dwelling unit 27. Police Oversight Ballot Measure. Email: council@cityofberkeley.info

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/Clerk/City_Council/2018/03_Mar/City_Council__03-27-2018_-_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.aspx



The meeting list is also posted on the Sustainable Berkeley Coalition website.

http://www.sustainableberkeleycoalition.com/whats-ahead.html -more-