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The charming Mississippi River setting (actually filmed along the Sacramento Delta) is but one of Steamboat Bill, Jr.’s many pleasures. The film seems to have a direct line to Buster Keaton’s youth and soul in the tale of a sensitive lad trying to figure out the mettle of manhood in his overbearing dad. The climax is one of Keaton’s most dangerous and carefully planned stunts: a wall...

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OKTOBERFEST!  OKTOBERFEST!  September 23, 2017, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  You are invited to our 27th annual Oktoberfest: traditional German dinner, no host beer/wine, live music and dancing, silent auction, child care and bouncy house. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1910 Santa Clara Ave.  Adults $25, kids 12+under $10: tickets at the door or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3057440.  Free parking at...

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It has been twenty years since a new group called Arrested Development slammed the gangsta dominated world of hip hop with defiant lyrics of hope. Apparently the world was ready for the change as AD became the first ever hip-hop artist to receive the “best new artist” Grammy, (a distinction it still maintains today in that category). In addition, the group also received a Grammy award for...

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Rhythmix Island Arts Concert Series presents: Ondas del Caribe with Cascada de Flores and Vission Latina. Cascada de Flores co-founders Arwen & Jorge present this special concert embracing the nostalgic song and traditions of Mexico and its neighbors into simply beautiful arrangements that allow space for improvisation and pure expression. Performing with the talented musicians of Vission...

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Sat, Sep 23, 2017, 8:00 pm, Doors: 7:00 pm It has been twenty years since a new group called Arrested Development slammed the gangsta dominated world of hip hop with defiant lyrics of hope. They use their voices and their status to the benefit of many underprivileged brothers and sisters around the world. For the last thirteen years, Arrested Development has performed concerts in literally...

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Sunday, September 24, 4PM & 7:30PM Kitka presents an intimate concert of Russian and Yiddish song featuring vocalist, accordionist, and guitarist Lorin Sklamberg of the Grammy-winning Klezmatics (NYC), and Siberian-born, UK-based singer and pianist Polina Skovoroda Shepherd. Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble will make a special appearance with the duo. Showcasing Russian romances, folk melodies in...

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    $ $20 Advance, $25 Day of Show, $12 children under 13.   7:00 pm to 9:00 pm                 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017   BUY TICKETS Voted “Best Flamenco” in Alameda Magazine’s Best of Alameda 2017 Urban. Edgy. Sexy. Explore an exclusive program of nuevo flamenco presented by Emmy Award-winning choreographer Yaelisa and her...

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The San Marco Chamber Music Society's Annual concert supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  On the program is Beethoven's string quartet, op. 18, #4 and the Quintet for oboe and string quartet by British composer Arnold Bax.  With Eric Olson, oboe, Aurica Duca and Clinton Dewing, violins, Ellen Olson, viola, and Nick Curry, cello.   St. Mark's is wheelchair accessible. This...

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This band started young. Singer Hayley Williams was just 13 when she first met her bandmates at a program for local home-schooled junior high kids.  Not everyone had faith that the youngsters’ garage band would be anything more than a passing phase – even bassist Jeremy Davis was initially certain his prepubescent cohorts would lose interest in the venture before they got anywhere.  But...

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Mexican ska band founded in 1995 in Mexico City. Panteón Rococó blends several styles of popular music such as rock, punk, salsa, mariachi, reggae, ska, and also mestizo-music into a very energetic, groovy sound. Latin rock band from Mexico Panteón Rococó was formed in the mid-'90s, recording its first EP, called Pa' Mi Negra, in 1997. The following year, the group participated in a...

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