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Aaron Molinsky: Painting images that demand your attention

Inmenlo

Viewing artist Aaron Molinsky’s body of work, he would seem an unlikely artist to participate in the Menlo College Plein Air Art Show. Far from soft and serene landscapes, Aaron’s images of skulls and faces are jarring, if not disturbing. But participa... »

Menlo Park artist Alice Weil’s paintings featured at Portola Art Gallery

Inmenlo

A joint exhibition of recent plein air and studio works by Alice Weil and Mary K. Stahl are currently on display at the Portola Art Gallery in a show titled Two Artists, Two Views, which runs through the end of February. Alice Weil of Menlo Park finds ... »

It’s time for a movie marathon

The Daily Clog

Although we may take it for granted, Berkeley is a great place for the avid movie-goer. The Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive and SUPERB offer an excellent line-up of films throughout the school year and there are a multitude of movie theaters t... »

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Sundance 2012: Madmen Entertainment Takes Rights to 'Marina Abramovic' Doc Down Under

Hollywood ReporterColumns

Jay A. Fernandez , Daniel Miller The film had its world premiere in the U.S. documentary competition of the festival.read more »

Julia Morgan-designed home for sale in Berkeley

Berkeleyside

A home designed by Julia Morgan is always worth a second look. The early 20th-century architect’s designs are woven into the very fabric of Berkeley, with many residential projects to her name, and two notable public buildings: the Berkeley City Club o... »

Alameda briefs: Children's film festival this weekend

Alameda Journal

Children's film festival set for this weekendThe fourth annual Bay Area International Children's Film Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday at Michaan's Auctions theater at Alameda Point. »

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1/28/12: “Musicircus”4-Hour Performance Marathon | Walt Disney Museum

FunCheapSF.com

Experience John Cage’s Musicircus: Over 30 performers, films, tutorials, workshops and more, all with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. First performed in 1967, John Cage’s Musicircus is simply an invitation for performers to assemble and play together... »

Articles

Loss of redevelopment funds could mean curtains for San Jose theater company

Peninsula Press

Many local community assets, such as the San Jose Stage Company, have lost government funding with the end of California's redevelopment agencies. Now the company is lobbying to remain in its current location. »