Last Saturday night, San Francisco’s Brick & Mortar Music Hall was host to a trio of exceptional musicians who brought raw energy and talent to the eager ears of an eclectic crowd. The intimate, laid-back venue became the perfect complement to a combination of smooth raps, sultry beats and robust Read More…
Berkeley Police Department made a serious mistake in delaying the release of the autopsy report from the death of Kayla Moore — one which reflects poorly upon the department’s communication tactics. Moore, a 41-year-old transgender Berkeley resident, died of an accidental drug overdose while in police custody in February, but Read More…
Ensemble Mik Nawooj — a collective of instrumentalists, rappers and vocalists — is breaking the rules of musical genre in all the right ways. Fusing classical Western European compositions with genres like hip-hop, rock and pop, the act promises an experience that is at once refreshing, innovative and utterly captivating. Read More…
VISUAL ART As a center for innovation, renewable energy solutions, art and communal education, Oakland seems like the perfect home base for nonprofit organization Kinetic Steam Works. Since 2005, it has worked to preserve steam power heritage, presenting art and performance pieces to the public, highlighting the merits of this Read More…
Recent UC Berkeley graduate Xiaoqian Lim, who was known for her energetic personality and enthusiasm, died on Nov. 22. She was 22.
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In the first shot of “Restless,” Enoch is drawing his own chalk outline, tracing his body on the pavement. We learn all we need to know about this painfully hip, fun-hating guy right here. Enoch is obsessed with death, and himself. Played by newcomer Henry Hopper, he is a young Read More…
A judge ruled Monday that the court dispute over the estate of renowned artist and UC Berkeley alumnus Thomas Kinkade will remain public and be continued in August. Read More…
A student was found dead Feb. 26 in UC Berkeley apartments on Southside, although the cause of death remains unknown. A little after 9 p.m. last Sunday, UCPD found the deceased UC Berkeley male graduate student at Manville Apartments at 2100 Channing Way after receiving reports from friends that evening Read More…
