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Black Cowboys: Sparking the Imagination and Correcting the Historical Record

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.

Frederick Noland

23 Oct 2024 · 1 min read

A Gory Substance

A Gory Substance

We say body horror, I believe, because we have no better words. The production’s heavy use of intricate prosthetics exaggerate the horror that is a human form, with silicone rearing its ugly head in an unexpected ways for Hollywood.

Sarah Bass

22 Oct 2024 · 3 min read

Blues and Culture in a West Oakland Lot

Blues and Culture in a West Oakland Lot

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

Frederick Noland

22 Oct 2024 · 1 min read

Style Shines Bright on Oakland Rooftop

Style Shines Bright on Oakland Rooftop

The High 5ive Rooftop Bar at the Kissel Uptown Oakland boasts a stunning view of Oakland; currently in more ways than one. 100 Faces of Oakland, an ambitious project sponsored by Visit Oakland and created by photographers Anthony Weaver and Patanisha Williams, is on display through October 31st.

Vita Hewitt

20 Oct 2024 · 2 min read

Idora Idora: Echoes from the Past

Idora Idora: Echoes from the Past

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

Frederick Noland

20 Oct 2024 · 1 min read

Custom Kicks and Sustainable Style: The Art of Sneakers

Custom Kicks and Sustainable Style: The Art of Sneakers

The Art of Sneakers, Vol. 1 offered an alternative and a tantalizing glimpse into that topic, into the ever-growing field of sustainable fashion, this past weekend in Oakland.

Vita Hewitt

15 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Upcycling in Uptown

Upcycling in Uptown

A habitué of thrift shops, flea markets, and similar bazaars near and far, artist Melanie Walas is attracted to stuffed animals and toys she finds at the discount emporia she visits.

Agustín Maes

14 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

Brother’s Deli — Simple Pleasures Done to Perfection

Brother’s Deli — Simple Pleasures Done to Perfection

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

Frederick Noland

11 Oct 2024 · 1 min read

A Majorly Millennial Meal

A Majorly Millennial Meal

West Oakland is widely known as a food desert, vast stretches of it devoid of any victuals outside of corner-store fare.

Sarah Bass

7 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

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

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

Frederick Noland

3 Oct 2024 · 1 min read

Lucinda Williams Knows A Thing Or Two About Fighting

Lucinda Williams Knows A Thing Or Two About Fighting

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

Frederick Noland

2 Oct 2024 · 1 min read

Mike Birbiglia Calls Back

Mike Birbiglia Calls Back

Mike Birgiglia — Please Stop the Ride at the Fox Theater

Frederick Noland

2 Oct 2024 · 1 min read

Razzing the Nerds

Razzing the Nerds

Vexillology: That’s the study of flags, in case you didn’t know. It’s an interest of mine, one I never imagined could be used as a comedic weapon — let alone against me.

Agustín Maes

1 Oct 2024 · 4 min read

“These Things Are Like Yeast”: 50 Years On, New College Artists Remain Collective

“These Things Are Like Yeast”: 50 Years On, New College Artists Remain Collective

Once, when I was a young, bright-eyed MFA student, a professor told the class to “look to the left of you. Look to the right of you. You should know that only one in five of you will still be making art in five years time. As the years go on, it will be even less.”

Vita Hewitt

26 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Small Sculptures Steal the Show

Small Sculptures Steal the Show

Ever lost hours in search of a sculpture you saw a decade ago and only vaguely recall, both online and among your own poorly archived history? She’s bronze, just smaller than life-sized, arms behind her back, facing the vista, standing on the side of a hill. She may be getting ready to swim…

Sarah Bass

25 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Prescott Not-Quite-Night Market’s Got the Golden Goods

Prescott Not-Quite-Night Market’s Got the Golden Goods

Thirsty, not a little sweaty, and determined to fill up on some fried and salty food: a perfect recipe for enjoying an evening at West Oakland’s successful new-ish night market, now in its fourth month.

Sarah Bass

19 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Proud to be Scratchy

Proud to be Scratchy

At the opening of the special exhibition “Creative Growth at 50: A Visual History,” a woman with a guide cane asked if I’d seen her reflectors. I didn’t know who she was, and I didn’t know what reflectors she was referring to. She held out her hand…

Agustín Maes

19 Sep 2024 · 4 min read

Comedy Up and Comers at Amber Lounge

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).

Frederick Noland

16 Sep 2024 · 1 min read