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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Museum's virtual talk on bizarre medical artifacts features some deep cuts
The Museum of American Heritage shares some of the more unusual items from its collection in a March 4 online talk called "Cringeworthy and Bizarre Artifacts."
Thursday, 10:33 AM | No comments yetSculptor Maria Paz gives artist talk March 5
Maria Paz, a Chilean-born, Oakland-based sculptor, will give an online artist talk on Friday, March 5, at 5 p.m. The event is part of the Palo Alto Art Center's "Where the Heart Is: Contemporary Art by Immigrant Artists." exhibition.
Thursday, 10:33 AM | No comments yetFamily string trio performs at Woodside Arts & Culture's virtual First Friday event
Woodside Arts & Culture's First Friday event for March is truly a family affair: a performance by the Costanza-Fong Family String Trio. The performance takes place online on March 5.
Thursday, 10:32 AM | No comments yetWednesday, March 3, 2021
Creativity and joy: Palo Alto hopes to combat the ongoing pandemic blahs with new public art
As the COVID-19 pandemic lumbers on, the Palo Alto Public Art Program is ready to spruce things up with some colorful, uplifting new projects that can be safely encountered.
Wednesday, 6:13 PM | No comments yetTuesday, March 2, 2021
TheatreWorks offers another virtual presentation of 'Pandora'
Playwright Laurel Ollstein's "Pandora," a feminist spin on "Pandora's box" -- is streaming online as a virtual reading.
Tuesday, 11:20 AM | No comments yetStanford expert debunks medical myths at library talk
In a free March 4 virtual talk sponsored by the Menlo Park Library, journalist, doctor and professor Seema Yasmin will discuss and debunk widespread medical myths.
Tuesday, 11:19 AM | No comments yetThursday, February 25, 2021
Los Altos Stage Company brings the 'Pain'
Local actor Michael Champlin will deliver a one-man show for Los Altos Stage Company in six livestreamed performances beginning Feb. 26.
Thursday, 10:53 AM | 1 commentSmuin Ballet on-demand film series makes a stage out of local landscapes
Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Offstage/Onscreen series takes literally the idea that "all the world's a stage" -- or at least all the Bay Area -- with a series of four dance films shot at various local scenic spots.
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Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Offstage/Onscreen series takes literally the idea that "all the world's a stage" -- or at least all the Bay Area -- with a series of four dance films shot at various local scenic spots.
Thursday, 10:46 AM |
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Automated eats: Meet the Silicon Valley robot serving healthy grain bowls for $4.99
Mezli, a local startup founded by current and former Stanford students, wants to use robotics to make cheap, convenient, high-quality food available to the masses.
Tuesday, 9:58 AM | No comments yet
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