AltWeeklies Wire
A New Look for Janine Britonew
As her fashion gets edgier, her jokes get proportionally darker.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
02-08-2011 |
Comedy
Tags: Janine Brito
Way of the Warthogsnew
In Oakland, rugby dissolves class divisions, teaches self-discipline, and builds character. It might even save lives.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-12-2011 |
Sports
Tags: Rugby
Zinfandels: Of Mountains and Monopolynew
Some wines aren't as big as they seem.
East Bay Express |
Jody Brettkelly |
01-12-2011 |
Food+Drink
Keeping Goats in Oaklandnew
Can livestock transform neighborhoods?
East Bay Express |
Caitlin Esch |
01-07-2011 |
Culture
Tags: Goats!
World of Punch Linesnew
Comedy is the new way to diversify your hipster portfolio.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
12-22-2010 |
Comedy
Tags: Brent Weinbach, Moshe Kasher
Chardonnays: Butter, Fruit, or Tin?new
Is innovation always a good thing?
East Bay Express |
Jody Brettkelly |
12-20-2010 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Wine, Chardonnay
Oakland's Play for the A'snew
Unlike San Jose, Oakland's redevelopment agency can finance land acquisition and infrastructure upgrades needed for a new ballpark -- and Major League Baseball knows it.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
12-09-2010 |
Sports
Erotica, Intrigue, and Arithmetic in 'Rites of Love and Math'new
Berkeley professor Edward Frenkel brings his passion for math to the masses -- by starring in an erotic film.
East Bay Express |
Madeleine Bair |
12-09-2010 |
Performance
Oakland's War on Funnew
As the city ramps up enforcement of cabaret laws and permit fees, Oakland clubs worry about survival.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
11-24-2010 |
Recreation
The Snuggie Goes Dumbienew
Local rap video wows the infomercial blankie company.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
11-03-2010 |
Performance
Self Storage and the World of Hoardersnew
In the Seventies, self storage was all about relocation. Now it's a lifestyle -- even for some homeless people.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-27-2010 |
Culture
Does Don Perata Really 'Believe in Oakland' -- Or In San Jose?new
Oakland A's co-owner Lew Wolff, who wants to move the team to San Jose, donates $10,000 to a Perata group after the ex-senator says Oakland can't retain the team.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
10-27-2010 |
Sports
Rieslings: Sweet Wunderbar-ish Winesnew
But should we say Ja! to them?
East Bay Express |
Jody Brettkelly |
10-12-2010 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Riesling, Sweet Wines
Undressing the Exotic Erotic Ballnew
An event with "nothing to hide" has left a trail of lawsuits, contract disputes, and broken relationships.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-06-2010 |
Recreation
Tags: Cow Palace, Exotic Erotic Ball
Beyond Vermouthnew
At a growing number of Bay Area restaurants, some of the signature cocktails now contain wine.
East Bay Express |
Carolyn Jung |
09-29-2010 |
Food+Drink
