Masks Unmasked
December 16, 2016
Filed under Arts
I walked into CVS on a Saturday night and noticed a mask to my right. It instantly caught my attention — the red, white and blue colors intrigued me. I knew I could photograph this mask and create something really powerful based on the colors and facial expression. I wanted to tell a story about i...
Hidden Treasures of San Francisco
Darrow Hornik and Olivia O'Farrell
December 16, 2016
Museum of Craft and Design If you’re looking for a quick, peaceful escape from the everyday stressors of the outside world, take a stop at the Museum of Craft and Design (MCD). Located on 3rd Street, the Museum of Craft and Design is the perfect museum for all craft-lovers and those who appreciate...
An Interview With Dwight
December 7, 2016
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Tell me how it feels to hear voices that only talk to you… Do they give you stories? Whisper muddy love and raise your skin? You say “Their words give me stability” You seem to crawl from thought to thought, adjusting yourself into some shape that feels more comfortable. So why you ar...
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
December 5, 2016
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Broadway’s touring production of “Hedwing and the Angry Inch” is a mesmerizing success that transcends gender lines and redefines the meaning of the term “musical.” Hedwig lights up San Francisco’s Golden Gate theatre with the innovative music and lyrics of Stephen Trask. Headliner and Gl...
Green Day’s Revolution Radio
December 5, 2016
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It’s been a long time since Green Day has released a good album. If you were to talk to any fan, no matter how die-hard, they would likely agree that Green Day hasn’t released a complete record since 2004s “American Idiot.” They’ve tried to make good albums; disregarding these...
Fall Crafts
December 5, 2016
Filed under Arts
pumpkin candles materials: Small pumpkins or decorative goods Kitchen knife Candle instructions: Prepare your workspace: Line the countertop or a work table with plastic wrap and set out all of your supplies. Cut the top off the pumpkin: Use the kitchen knife to slice off th...
Artist of the Month: Dillon Scheel
Nathan Zeidwerg and Emma Staiger
December 5, 2016
As I walk down the stairs into Dillon Scheel’s basement-turned music studio, he welcomes me to his “beat laboratory.” I settle into the cramped, styrofoam-insulated room and it’s immediately apparent how invested Scheel is in his music. A piano, a drum set, a series of guitars, and an unusual...
Garden Sculptures
December 5, 2016
In Palo Alto, residents have sculptures and art displays that go beyond your average lawn gnome and flamingo combination. We’re talking fantasy worlds of mystical creatures and unorthodox creations. Here’s your chance to find out more about Palo Alto’s unique features and learn the mysterie...
Art Galleries in Palo Alto
December 5, 2016
With rent soaring in Silicon Valley, locally owned art galleries have struggled to maintain their space and have subsequently dwindled in number. The remaining galleries are the hidden gems of Palo Alto, and they’re great places for community gatherings and housing the arts. Here are a couple that...
Steve Ferrera
Talia Stanley and Chiara Biondi
September 28, 2016
How would you describe your exhibit that was featured in the deYoung Museum this summer? The exhibit is a behind-the-scenes look at the production of a children’s book that’s made with puppets and sets. The story is about two characters, a boy and a girl, and they go on this journey up to the s...
Chalk Art
Katie Pasarello and Sarah Shapiro
September 28, 2016
Filed under Arts, Culture, Showcase
In the heart of Silicon Valley, just blocks away from the Apple store in downtown Palo Alto, is the home of chalk art. These chalk paintings line the street for a mere 48 hours during the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. During these two days, artists of all backgrounds come together to create, in chalk,...