Culture
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Almost No One Knows the True Story of this Iconic Pleasant Hill Monument
If you’ve ever sat in traffic at the corner of Boyd Road and Contra Costa Boulevard, you’ve stared right at…
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The DeYoung’s New Monet Exhibit Shows a Different Side of the Artist’s Life
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – When you think of Claude Monet, you probably instinctively picture water lilies and beautiful bridges. The…
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CC County Has Only One Pro Orchestra, and It’s Celebrating a Huge Milestone
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – Think you need to drive into the City for fantastic classical music? Think again! Even many…
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Anza Expedition Exhibit in Danville Tells A Vital Piece of California History
The Museum of the San Ramon Valley is presenting Anza Expedition: 250th Commemoration, a new exhibit running from February 1…
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The Strange, True Story Behind Mount Diablo’s Name
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – If you spend any time in the East Bay, it’s always just kind of there. Mount…
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Photos: Lafayette Just Lucked Out With a Stunning New Mural
LAFAYAETTE, CALIFORNIA – The wall next to parking for Abe’s Cafe and Zahra Salon used to be blank and boring.…
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This San Francisco Institution Has Discovered the Best Possible Way to Show a Movie
In a world where you can fire up Netflix or Hulu and have thousands of films and TV shows to…
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REVIEW: The Decemberists Make a Joyful Return to Symphony Shows in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – The Decemberists’ music is so grand and theatrical that it feels like the band should always…
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Readers Share The Best Concerts They’ve Seen at Concord Pavilion Over Its 50 Years of Life
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – The Concord Pavilion has been a soundtrack to East Bay life for 50 years — and locals…
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The Fascinating Story Behind Lafayette’s Long-Forgotten Concrete Murals
LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – By the late 1970s, cities like Lafayette and Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County were rapidly evolving…
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