The Berkeley Wire: 08.14.19
News about Berkeley from around the web.
Archives August 14, 2019
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Berkeley arts commission votes to remove controversial sculptures on I-80 bridge
While the artistic merit of Scott Donahue’s Berkeley Big People artworks remains a point of debate, the commission says its decision to “deaccession” was based on the cost of maintaining the work.
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With Chop Bar reopened in Jack London Square, Chris Pastena’s next focus is Tribune Tavern
The Oakland chef-restaurateur has moved Chop Bar into larger digs a half-block away; now, he can pick up where he left off with the tavern downtown.
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Cutting up with Amy X Neuburg; Brazilian jazz with the San-SĂŁo Trio
Oakland avant-cabaret singer, composer and electronics maven Amy X Neuburg will shed unwanted possessions in her site-specific performance ‘Gets Rid’ at BAMPFA on Aug 15. Also: San-SĂŁo Trio on tour.
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Bites: Saucy, Artichoke Basille’s and Shake Shack in Oakland
Catch up on the latest East Bay food news and events.
