‘The page is a protected place:’ Palo Alto-raised author-illustrator Chanel Miller’s new novel explores the messiness and magic of middle school
In her sensitive new middle-grade novel, “The Moon Without Stars,” Palo Alto-raised author-illustrator Chanel Miller delves into the confusing, exciting, sometimes hilarious and often-overwhelming world of early adolescence.
In Los Altos novelist’s debut, an ex-hostage negotiator tackles motherhood and murder
Elizabeth Kemp’s ‘Tread Lightly’ is a mystery set in 2007 Silicon Valley.
What’s up this weekend: Drag Academy, a tribute to Billie Holiday and more
This weekend, enroll at Drag Academy for a musical lesson from “Professor” Peaches Christ and fellow drag stars; hear a tribute to jazz legend Billie Holiday; celebrate the music of New Orleans; see playful and poetic abstract figurative art and more.
In a TheatreWorks world premiere, pianist and actor takes on a tough role: himself
‘The Piano and Me’ follows the life of Hershey Felder. He has become an audience favorite for his solo shows in which he portrays composers and performs some of their key works.
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Performing arts
The year in film: Perfect pairings
Revisit the best movies of 2025 with our critic’s hand-picked double features, from dark comedies…
Music
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78
The guitarist and vocalist, who grew up in Atherton, was a teen when he met future bandmate Jerry Garcia in Palo Alto. Weir’s credits include…
Visual arts & more
Cantor Arts Center show features a one-woman ‘collective’
Through miniature paintings, towering sculpture and digital animation, artist Shahzia Sikander delves into feminism, religion and more.
