‘Nutcracker’ ballet stuns after 75 years in San Francisco
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For “Nutcracker,” the dazzling spectacle and expert dancing are what have been keeping lovers of the arts coming back year after year.
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San Francisco Symphony bring nostalgia with ‘Love Actually’
Conductor Thiago Tiberio led the orchestra through interjected musical passages from the film as it was projected onto a large screen above the stage.
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The season for saving: Holiday gift ideas under $15
For your next holiday party, check out this guide for some inexpensive and creative gifts that your friends will truly appreciate.
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The true meaning of Christmas: Holidays as assimilation
Because of its far-reaching commercial appeal, it comes as no surprise that Christmas is as much of a secular event as it is a religious day of observance.
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Dorm-friendly ways to get into the holiday spirit
There are plenty of easy ways you can get some holiday cheer as finals season approaches. Here are some dorm-friendly ways you can get into the holiday spirit.
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Picks of the Week: ‘Tis the season for live jazz and Santa costumes
Wednesday is movie night at the Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, so head over and watch Joseph Losey’s film “Mr. Klein.”
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A list of obscure, Christmas-themed horror movies
Normally, Christmas is associated with family-friendly films, but this holiday has spawned a baffling number of horror films. With the Christmas season just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to give some of these films a watch. Here are some Christmas-themed horror movies that’ll put you in the holiday spirit with a fright.
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Ho, ho, oh no: How to avoid Christmas
Even though it’s the beginning of November, Christmas is creeping up on us all. If you’d rather not be inundated with Christmas already, here are some tips for avoiding it.
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Hot take: Thanksgiving is an excuse to celebrate between Halloween, Christmas
With October and December already so full, November acts as the null month. At least, that was the case until the tradition of Thanksgiving was created.
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Until we meet again Grandpa
Off the Beat
Living in Berkeley gives me peace, as I can reflect on my grandfather’s life, although his passing was so recent. I walk the same paths he took to class, overwhelmed with pride as a student to be where my grandfather was.
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