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On Nov. 4, Oakland Ballet came together with Hayward-based companies Ballet Folklórico México Danza and Mariachi Mexicanisimo in Oakland’s Paramount Theatre for an exuberant afternoon of music, dance, tradition and innovation.

More piano-driven than its studio counterpart, the opener showcased his musical versatility and art school background. Fingers flying adeptly across black and ivory keys, Gordon played with the prowess of a virtuoso. 

Upon entering the theater, audiences were immediately reminded of their hometown as Berkeley institutions like The Butcher’s Son and Cheese Board Collective Pizzeria are incorporated into the set.

“I love fantastical things … I love the challenge … Futuristic Afrofuturism to sum it up,” Hill shared. “I think my aesthetic is just finding the beauty in the leftovers and creating a whole new world out of that.”

Can digestible media enable environmental action? The Green Film Festival is game for experimentation.

But as “Chants” progresses, the level of satisfaction gained once the player does begin to decipher the languages is unparalleled. The glyphs aren’t just rapidly generated to fulfill a game mechanic, but the details of the glyphs reflect a level of care and attention to a core facet of the game.

Through careful archival exploration and oral historical documentation, his novel uncovers previously unknown elements of the crises occurring throughout the Congo to reexamine the historical narrative. 

“I'm a storyteller, and I think those are the most valuable things in life. It’s experiences,” Milligan said. “I lived in Europe when I was in the army, I traveled across the world, and I collect unique experiences. The Garden is definitely one of those experiences.”

Visitors may be surprised that the gallery staffers themselves are the artists whose work is exhibited; depending on the date of one’s visit, they may benefit from access to the artists who offer unparalleled insight into the works shown.