Glenn Burke, an ‘extravagantly gifted’ baseball player, paid a price for being gay
Burke, who went to Berkeley High, played for the Oakland A’s and the Dodgers, who offered him $75,000 to marry a woman.
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Small Screen Berkeley: ‘76 Days’ and ‘The Inheritance’
Reviewed: ’76 Days’ provides a stirring tribute to Wuhan’s medical workers, while ‘The Inheritance’ is a salute to youthful idealism.
In new biography of Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna, science is a ‘competitive sport’
Best-selling author Walter Issacson, who has written about Leonardo da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin and Steve Jobs, turns his eye to Doudna.
Nigel Sussman’s whimsical murals give the community a sense of place
The Berkeley artist says creating his vibrant, intricate public murals helped him get to know the city. The pandemic has brought new purpose to his work.
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Test Pattern’, ‘Keep An Eye Out’ and ‘My Darling Supermarket’
A thought provoking first-time feature, a defiantly unconventional police procedural, and behind the scenes at a Brazilian grocery store.
The Sit List: 5 ways to engage in Berkeley’s community
This week, support your local library; learn about the ethics of journalism; read Dan Rather’s graphic novel; listen to poetry; and look to the past.Â
Berkeley rapper Clyde Shankle: Support systems are more important than ever during pandemic
The South Berkeley rapper talks about the local music scene, his influences and what he’s working on next.
Jonathan and Jesse Kellerman write thrillers ripped from the Berkeley headlines
‘Half Moon Bay,’ by the father and son duo, is just one of hundreds of novels published in the past few decades that have been set in Berkeley.
TonaLaura hasn’t seen the inside of a venue in months, but that hasn’t stopped their music
Pianist Laura Klein and guitarist Tony Corman’s repertoire encompasses bossa nova standards, American songbook gems, bebop anthems and original compositions.
This Berkeley ‘wonderland’ of a shop imagines a second life for trash, as art
Artist and business owner Frida Godoy crafts fantastical creations from recycled materials at Reuse Arts and Crafts.
Review: ‘The Admirals’ discusses Chester Nimitz, head of the US Pacific fleet and long time Berkeleyan
The joint biography looks at Chester Nimitz, William Halsey, William Leahy and Ernest King.
Dorothea Lange’s legacy lives on through a fellowship at UC Berkeley
On Feb. 22 the Cal J-School presents, “Photographer Dorothea Lange and the Berkeley Connection: 40 Years of Lange Fellowship Winners.”
A new film documents the struggle of restaurant workers who rely on tips
Albany-based filmmaker Abby Ginzberg’s documentary “Waging Change” spotlights the movement to change the federal tipped minimum wage of $2.13 an hour.
Doors and murals: In Berkeley, creative expression helps process the pandemic
These Berkeleyans are crafting beautiful messages outside their homes — sharing information and offering hope.
Small Screen Berkeley: ‘Dear Comrades!’ and ’17 Blocks’
Reviewed: ‘Dear Comrades!’ parallels recent events in the United States, while ’17 Blocks’ follows the life of one DC family over 20 years.
The Sit List: 5 ways to celebrate February holidays and more
This week, join a Lunar New Year celebration, see local Black artists for Black History Month, join a global book festival, date a shark and more.
Here are some treats from SF Indiefest 2021, streaming through Feb. 21
If you haven’t already checked out the excellent ‘Small Time,’ you still have another week — but the festival has other great movies to watch too.
Part 2: Your favorite places, inspired by Berkeley Rep’s Place/Settings
They include the once bustling scene on Telegraph Avenue, a sign in a pool hall, Totland, Berkeley Iceland, Lake Anza and, of course, the Codornices slide.
The Sit List: 5 events to spark your creativity
This week, attend a festival of women authors; learn how to dye naturally; witness a powerful play about Nelson Mandela; watch a pastel art demo; take a dive ‘Into Africa.’
