Tuesday, December 10th, 2013
You may have noticed that the designs of Oaklandish have become our city’s de facto branding scheme. Chinwe Okona, a new member of the store’s civic engagement team, believes the public here in Oakland would not be so happy to rep their logo if not for the “substantial, meaningful reinvestment in the city” that logo
Monday, December 9th, 2013
Writers are a notoriously solitary bunch, but on Thursday night, December 12, over 25 local authors will be joining together to strut their stuff at the Indie Authors Holiday Book Fair. Many of the writers will be...
Monday, December 9th, 2013
We have so much stuff to help you get into the holiday spirit (and escape from holiday obligations and stress), Oakland! Sure, we have concerts galore, and amazing food, and the traditional stuff that makes the holidays...
Sunday, December 8th, 2013
“The Biggest TV in the Universe is your Brain,” Sunspot Jonz (AKA Corey Johnson) tweeted recently. “We all satellites beamin’ somewhere,” he says in a song. This may be the most inspiring, personal, and spiritual interview I’ve...
Saturday, December 7th, 2013
Fatima Washington has directed and produced content for MTV, BET, and NBC, as well as contributing to the legendary series In Living Color. In 2010, she co-founded CorFat Productions with Corey Johnson, also known as Sunspot Jonz, screenwriter,...
Saturday, December 7th, 2013
Today, December 7th, be sure to stop by the EastSide Cultural Center at 2277 International Blvd for the EastSide Art & Book Holiday Sale. The event takes place from 12pm-6pm and is a great opportunity to support...
Friday, December 6th, 2013
It’s a funny time in the publishing industry. We hear that print books are a “dying” medium, but at the same time, more authors are self-publishing than ever. Some bookstores may be in trouble, but people still...
Friday, December 6th, 2013
Since 1974, Creative Growth Art Center has provided studio space, instruction, materials, and widespread exposure to local artists with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities. Creative Growth artists develop professional-grade portfolios and have their work featured both nationally...
Friday, December 6th, 2013
On Friday, five blocks of Telegraph Avenue, from West Grand to 27th Street, will be jammed with a crowd of about 20,000 gawkers and hawkers for Oakland First Fridays. This month will be the usual circus: street artists, food trucks, garage...
Thursday, December 5th, 2013
It is finally here, the HoliGays! After a two week vacation to enjoy some much needed family time for turkey day, the YaY! is back and better than ever. Check out what is going down this weekend...
