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Popular Vintage Store Pretty Penny Closes After Nearly 13 Years in Business
Pretty Penny, a popular vintage clothing store in Rockridge responsible for outfitting stylish women and men throughout the Bay Area, will close its doors...
The Body Political Burlesque Revue Portrays the Reality of the Human Body
Vulnerability is a key part of Magnoliah Black's performances.
Credits: Photo courtesy of Amber Gregory
Growing up, Magnoliah Black loved to dance, but she...
Oakland Freedom Jazz Society Celebrates Five Years of Experimental Sounds
Guitarist Ben Westfall (on recorder), drummer Aaron Levin, bassist Leo Lober-Tracy, and saxophonist Rent Romus improvised a quick set before an Oakland Freedom Jazz...
The M-Tet’s Fresh Funk
The M-Tet began as a study in Meters songs. The M-Tet began as a study in Meters songs.
Credits: Photo courtesy of The M-Tet
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Oakland’s Soul and Funk DJ Nights Now Rival Those In San Francisco
Matt Stout of the Silver and Black Soul Club who spins at Nigh Light every third Friday.
Credits: Sam Zide
You can’t sit...
VAMP Record Shop in Oakland Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
VAMP in Oakland.
Credits: Courtesy Photo
Walking through the doors of VAMP on 19th Street in downtown Oakland is like stepping into a soulful friend’s carefully...
An Oakland Nonprofit Wants to Change the Rap Paradigm
Hip Hop for Change wants to promote socially conscious artists and progressive lyricism, and organize grassroots involvement in the East Bay. The brainchild of...
