Frederick Noland

The Strike: The Fight for Freedom Behind Bars

The Strike, a documentary by Berkeley grad filmmakers Joebill Muñoz and Lucas Guilkey, screened to a sold-out and enthusiastic audience at The Grand Lake Theatre on October 23rd.

Black Cowboys: Sparking the Imagination and Correcting the Historical Record

How many Black movie cowboys can you remember? Danny Glover in Silverado, Morgan Freeman in Unforgiven, and, of course, Cleavon LIttle in Blazing Saddles. Arguably the best. If I asked the same of White cowboys, we would be here all day.

Blues and Culture in a West Oakland Lot

Remember — Dance is good for your mind, body, spirit, and mental health.

Idora Idora: Echoes from the Past

Fred's review in comics of Idora Idora. Saturdays, October 12 through November 9, 2024

Brother’s Deli — Simple Pleasures Done to Perfection

Fred visits Brother’s Deli & Co at 2700 Park Blvd, Oakland

His Name Is Alive — Haunting Riff-Rock from Motor City

His Name Is Alive The New Parish 1743 San Pablo Ave, Oakland September 22nd, 2024

Lucinda Williams Knows A Thing Or Two About Fighting

Lucinda Williams Fox Theater 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland September 23rd, 2024

Mike Birbiglia Calls Back

Mike Birgiglia — Please Stop the Ride at the Fox Theater

Comedy Up and Comers at Amber Lounge

I was coaxed out by Amber Lounge’s comedy night on Thursday. The price was right (free) and the location was irresistible (on my way home).

Shapeshifters Cinema: Avant-Garde on the Edge of Town

Housed in adjoining Victorians, The Shapeshifter’s trifecta—cinema, brewery, and cafe, occupies a stretch of 5th St…I have to admire the building surviving the one-two punch of urban renewal and imminent domain that razed countless other neighboring structures.

Oakland Comedy: No Bridge and Tunnel Required

Comedy Oakland does things a little different…

Comedy Bang! Bang! All Star Improv Takes the Stage

“Come see my improv group” are five words that have ended many friendships and estranged family members from one another. But these are professionals.

DNC Diary Day 4: Interfaith Council Discussion

DNC Diary Day 4: Signs of the Times

DNC Diary Day 3

DNC Diary Day 2: Unite and Conquer

DNC Diary Day 1: Finding The Light In Chicago

Avant Pan Africanism In ​“Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking”

Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking BAM House 1540 Broadway, Oakland August 9, 2024