Compiled by the
El Reportero’s staff
As if ripped from today’s headlines reporting evictions, fires and protests in the streets, The Other Barrio follows investigator Roberto Morales as he sifts through the suspicious circumstances of a fatal fire in a residential hotel in the Mission and finds himself face to face with murder, corruption and a dangerous flame from his past.
Directed by Dante Betteo, it is based on a story by San Francisco Poet Laureate Alejandro Murguia, this is SF Noir at its best, a tale of greed, murder, corruption and justice. It’s a production of Louis F. Dematteis and Dante Betteo.
Starring Richard Montoya, Veronica Valencia, Geoff Hoyle, Pearl Wong, Vincent Calvarese, Brian J. Patterson, James Hiser, Melinna Bobadilla, Sean San Jose, Christopher White, Don Lacy, Michael Torres and David Klein. Filmed entirely in San Francisco and San Mateo counties. A SF Noir Films Production.
Feb. 8, 2015, 7 p.m. There are rumors that there might not be any more tickets for Sunday evening show, but they just added a 2 p.m. Matinee, check it out! For more info call Brava Theater at 415-641-7657 or write to info@brava.org
Tickets include post film reception w/live music by Dr. Loco and the Other Barrio Band!
Berkeley Public Library staff show is on display
The Ninth Annual Berkeley Public Library Staff Art Show is on display now through February 1, 2015 at the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street. Artwork is on display in the Kittredge Street windows and on the first, second and fifth floors of the library. See what the talented employees of the Berkeley Public Library do when they are not at work! The show includes paintings, collage, photography, ceramics, fiber arts, woodworking, beading and other unique arts. For more information, call 510-981-6241.
This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Public Library.
The Central Library is located at 2090 Kittredge Avenue and is open Monday, noon – 8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday from 1 pm – 5 pm.
26th Annual Great Sonoma Crab & Wine Fest
The 26th Annual Great Sonoma Crab and Wine Fest, the premier Crab and Wine event of the North Bay, is coming to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa on February 7th, 2015! Join more than 1,200 leaders from the agriculture and business communities in support of scholarships, education programs and youth activities!
February 7th, 2015, at Sonoma County Fairgrounds – Grace Pavilion, Santa Rosa, California at 5 p.m.
Galley Reception and Silent Auction. Enjoy the pairing of award winning wines with gourmet hors d’oeuvres prepared by local chefs. 6:30 p.m. Crab Feed Dinner and Live Auction. Dine on fresh Sonoma Coast crab and accompaniments, then join the fun at one of the area’s finest live auctions; full of special adventures.
La Gente band and others at the Elbo Room
We are proud to announce La Gente will be headlining at The Great American plus Marcus Cohen & The Congress, Emcee Infinite + live painting by Joshua Coffy,
& special guests Jorge Molina Jillian Picazo.
Live at The Great American Music Hall, on Saturday at 8 p.m., on Jan. 24 2015, 859 O’Farrell St, San Francisco. Doors. 9:00 Music
The History of the Voices of Latin Rock Autism Awareness Benefit Concerts
Voices of Latin Rock VIII at the sold out Bimbo’s 365 Club featured the young and old of Latin Rock and local talent. The Autism Awareness event showcased the “sweetheart” of Latin Rock and rising star BLANCA.
A favorite of the Bay Area, Blanca Sandoval, band leader, producer, song writer, guitarist and lead vocalist of the band, enjoys a huge following and is well on her way to great success in Latin/Pop Rock.
Voices of Latin Rock VIII – January 26, 2012.
Children and families have chance to read and play during school break with bingo
The library will distribute cards for its new “Winter Bingo” game, encouraging children in grades K-5, and parents of younger children and babies, to do activities that stimulate literacy and learning. Any child or parent may return a bingo card with five activities marked in a row to any Oakland Public Library between now and Jan. 31, 2015, to select a free paperback book to keep, as a prize.
Activities include direct reading activities such as “Listen to a story” or “Read about your favorite thing” as well as social activities such as “Make someone laugh,” or “Bring a friend to the library,” and active play such as “Dance” or “Play outside.” Activities for parents to do with babies and preschoolers include “Use a recipe to make a snack,” and “Ask your child to turn the page.” Bingo cards will be available at all library locations and distributed to partner organizations, and are available in Spanish, Chinese, and English.
For more information, please visit www.oaklandlibrary.org or contact Nina Lindsay, Supervising Librarian for Children’s Services, at nlindsay@oaklandlibrary.org, or 510-238-6706.
