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A musical journey from rock to jazz, with George Lucas in between
By Kathy Chouteau
When The Bob Roden Quintet performs for likely the last time at Riggers Loft Sept. 20, the musicians will be led by...
‘Gonzo’ comedy returns to Richmond
Fresh off a six-show residency with Adam Carolla at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas, Richmond’s own Dan “Gonzo” Machanik is returning to...
Time-bending art exhibition coming to NIAD in September
Borrowing its title from Iron Maiden’s 1986 sci-fi-infused album, the upcoming Somewhere in Time exhibition at the NIAD Art Center invites visitors to experience...
Travel writer lauds Richmond eatery’s Instagrammable burritos
El Tapatio at 910 23rd St. in Richmond serves up "burritos so good they should have their own Instagram account" and "the best molcajete...
People passion powers Pinole ‘Makers Market’
By Kathy Chouteau
A chance to get an early, summertime jump on holiday shopping is fast approaching when PaperCut Pottery’s mini, artisan “Makers Market” sprouts...
Lowriders cruise for peace, unity, and sobriety in Richmond and San Pablo
On Sunday, the streets of Richmond and San Pablo came alive with the vibrant display of lowrider culture, as the United Urban Warrior Society...
‘Flirt & Tell’ book club brews up coffee & romance
By Kathy Chouteau
What could be more apropos for book lovers than a “Flirt & Tell” book club focusing on romance novels? Flor Hermosa coffee...
A Few of My Favorite Things: Richmond’s Multicultural Bookstore
By Kathy Chouteau
When my son, Logan, was a tiny tot, I used to take him to what was known as the Multicultural Children’s Bookstore...
‘Men Who Cook’ fundraiser heads to Richmond’s Galileo Club
By Kathy Chouteau
As the Bay Area Girls Club (BAGC) celebrates 50 years of empowering girls ages 5-18, chefs will be stepping up to support...
Pinole set to host first ‘Art Walk’ in downtown
Pinole’s first-ever Art Walk is set to take place in the heart of the city's downtown on Friday, Aug.29, from 5-8 p.m.
The free, city-hosted...
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‘Family Game Night’ launches at Richmond’s Multicultural Bookstore
By Kathy Chouteau
Tamara Shiloh of the Multicultural Bookstore & Gifts and ChuckT of Rich City Studios are teaming up to bring a monthly “Family...
Former Richmond pastor gets life without parole for child sexual assault
Emilio Alberto Esperanza-Pacheco, a former pastor at God's Lighthouse of Truth Church in Richmond, has been sentenced to 120 years to life plus life...
Red Oak Victory launches pancake breakfast season on Mother’s Day
By Kathy Chouteau
The SS Red Oak Victory, a historic World War II Victory ship docked at the Port of Richmond, will host its first Pancake Breakfast...