Do you think you can hoop? (Community Voices)
Article by Todd Muller.
Last updated at Thu, 9 Jun at 1:33am.

“You should get a team!” District 6 Councilwoman Desley Brooks encouraged me when I told her that I was an avid basketball player. 

Maybe I will.

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It's All Good: Thursday, Aug. 12: Brandi Daley relaunches 'Soul Cypher'
Article by shades Magazine s....
Last updated at Sun, 22 Aug at 9:34am.

By Marcus Osborne, shades Magazine

One of the reasons Oakland has been named one of “America’s 5 Coolest Cities” by Forbes Magazine is its thriving arts scene. Oakland’s music, cinema and comedy pedigree is impressive and well documented.

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Femme 2010 brings glittering performers to Oakland Opera House Saturday night
Article by Rena Ragimova.
Last updated at Fri, 20 Aug at 7:12am.

This Saturday, skip dessert after dinner because you won't want to miss a moment of Rosie Lugosi's sparkling performance as she headlines Glitterati – an evening of fabulous femme performances following the Femme2010 conference.

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Musician Avotcja Turns 69, Invites Community to Celebrate This Sunday
Article by Adele Mendelson.
Last updated at Sat, 24 Jul at 9:30am.

Who else celebrates her birthday with an annual musical bash that everyone is invited to? 

Musician and poet and Avotcja (A-VAH-Cha) is who – and this Sunday, she will be back at it again with some of the area’s top musicians, poets and spoken word artists at La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck in Berkeley.

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Experience the Sounds of Cuba Wednesday at Oakland's City Center Plaza
Article by Stephen Allen.
Last updated at Tue, 20 Jul at 12:36pm.

July’s third Summer Sounds concert will feature the Cuban rhythms of a well-renowned artist who’s a native of the country.

Fito Reinoso y su Ritmo Y Armonia will bring a taste of Cuba to the Oakland City Center Plaza beginning at noon, Wednesday, July 21.

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Multiple Enchanted Evenings: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival returns
Article by Meg Bertoni.
Last updated at Tue, 18 May at 12:50am.

Whether seeking novel experiences, family fun or comfort food, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival 2010 promises a full compliment of arts, food, events and the unique cultural blends for which the Bay Area is famous.

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