The unique troupe, which has been combining elements of dance and rock climbing for over 30 years, is celebrating a long-term studio lease.
Author Archives: Brandy Collins
Brandy Collins is a writer and public services advocate, born and raised in the Bay Area. She is a 2019-2020 cohort graduate from the Maynard Institute for Journalism, a correspondent for Oakland Voices, a blogger, and the funny one in numerous group chats. She is concerned with civic engagement and leadership development toward making public works more efficient for the people. Brandy is full of Scorpio magic and a self-proclaimed Professional Aunty. Follow her on Twitter @MsBrandyCollins or Instagram @story_soul_collecter.
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New Berkeley event spotlights Bay Area vegan businesses
Plant-based food vendors will be invited twice a month to the mini vegan marketplace on Fourth Street from Bizerkeley Food Festival founder Erika Hazel.
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For some in Oakland’s hip-hop community, ‘Wellness is the new genre’
Local creatives like Karega Bailey, Christian Walker, Mistah F.A.B., and Rexx Life Raj are speaking openly about their own challenges, and encouraging others to do the same.
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Flavorful festivities: Everett and Jones Barbeque celebrates 50 years of serving the East Bay
The family of founder Dorothy Turner Everrett is in the middle of a year’s worth of celebrations and events commemorating the East Bay restaurant, including a museum exhibit running through Sept. 24.
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At ‘Knife Fight Gauntlet,’ the culinary chops of East Bay chefs are on full display
The organizers of this annual event said they were motivated to start it because of what they saw as a lack of attention and opportunities for Black and brown chefs in the Bay Area
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Roses, marigolds, hibiscus: East Bay winery celebrates 5 years making flower wine
Free Range Flower Winery, one of just a handful of Black-owned, woman-owned wineries in the country, draws on a long tradition of plant-made wines.
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East Bay Yesterday’s ‘Long Lost Oakland’ map now available as a puzzle
The podcast’s creator, Liam O’Donoghue, has recorded over 100 episodes about local history. Proceeds from the puzzle will help to ensure it continues.
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With Fluid510, the duo behind Port Bar brings another queer-friendly nightclub to Oakland
The 5,000-square-foot social club and event space in Uptown was created to serve Oakland’s LGBTQ community and beyond.
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At Oakland’s Lux nightclub, music fans ‘battle’ to determine the best songs
The Monday night parties, hosted by DJ Slowpoke, have become a platform for up-and-coming local artists to get their tracks heard.
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Town favorite Bocanova reopens in downtown Oakland
With industry veterans at the helm, including chef Rick Hackett, the stylish new restaurant is centering mentoring, learning and experimentation.
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Oakland’s Black Vines highlights wines from Black makers
The festival began as a one-time event. Now it’s in its 12th year.
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I spent a week eating ‘surprise’ meals from an anti-food waste app
Too Good To Go promises to connect diners with delicious dishes from local restaurants. Does it deliver?
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How an Oakland shoe designer is helping Black men heal from incarceration
Dieudonné Brou achieved success after prison with his company Koffi Noir. Now, he’s helping others do the same.
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Bay Area Hip-Hop Archive is the first of its kind
The new collection at the African American Museum and Library at Oakland pays tribute to the local people and places who’ve helped shape the genre.
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Hubba Hubba Revue brings its unique brand of burlesque back home to Oakland
The group built its reputation with shows at the Uptown Nightclub but moved to S.F. during the pandemic. The Revue returns to the Town on Feb. 12 at Crybaby.
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Black entrepreneurs find mentorship and community at Hope Academy
Oakland-born Nana Kofi Nti started a successful media company. Now he’s passing along what he’s learned.
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Looking to donate locally? Here are 10 Oakland organizations to consider this holiday season
These local groups work in solidarity with some of Oakland’s most vulnerable communities, providing food, clothing, and services.
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4 East Bay spirits to give for the holidays
These East Bay spirit companies distill the best booze to give for the holidays in 2022.
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This East Bay distillery just hit the big 4-0
Alameda distillery St. George Spirits will celebrate its 40th anniversary this weekend.
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Oakland craft distillery wants to define California whiskey
Scoot over, Tennessee, Indiana and Kentucky: Wright and Brown Distilling Co. wants to give your spirits a run for their money.
