The new artistic director of Berkeley Rep brings a commitment to new work and a diversity of voices and cultural experiences.

The 10th annual Orinda Olive Festival puts olives front and center at the Wagner Ranch Nature Area.

Korean-born Dohee Lee, the highly trained dancer and musician steeped in Korean Shamanism, oversees the music, dance, storytelling, food, movement, art, and local performance ensembles in the park.

The co-op seeks to provide people of color with affordable housing and a stake in the American Dream. It’s a model that others are watching.

Recent tenant complaints about treatment by the Alameda Housing Authority has prompted calls for great civic oversight.

October presents an ideal time to focus attention on an Asian cuisine that really doesn’t get the respect it deserves. With 1.5 million Filipino-Americans throughout California, the East Bay is well populated, driving the increasing popularity of this cuisine.

The National Geographic photographer is documenting every species of animal living in the world’s zoos and animal sanctuaries. The Brower center is honoring him for his work with a multi-month exhibition, Art/Act: Award – Photo Ark, Joel Sartore.

The Drunken crew shows films in casual and colorful climes — bars, mostly, and other unusual venues.