(Charles Kruger) Bird & Beckett Books is one of those magical bookstores that make it into people’s memoirs. Something much more than a retail shop,…
(Charles Kruger) On August 19, Writing Without Walls took their show to The Subterranean Arthouse in Berkeley, consistent with their goal of “addressing the Bay…
(Evan Karp) Don’t take it for granted. The Rumpus loves you from the start. It’s not just a theme. Monday, August 8 11 was an…
(Evan Karp) Sitting on the floor in a Chinatown hole underlining O Powerful Western Star with lead, Jack Hirschman beside me, Sarah Page smiling a…
(Evan Karp) With a forthcoming series at the Conservatory of Flowers called The Greenhouse Effect just around the corner, Quiet Lightning filled The Emerald Tablet…
(Evan Karp) In case you haven’t noticed, Portuguese Artists Colony is en fuego. There’s something about confines that allows us to grow, and when we…
(Rick Kleffel) “I’m interested in any kind of numinosity at all, but i don’t know that i’m actually a believer.” —Charles Kruger Coming from the man…
(Nicole McFeely) Featured Event: Saturday June 18th Ah, Saturday. As a day, we all know it’s usually one of the best. However, this Saturday is…
(Nicole McFeely) I want to see Charlie Jane‘s pages. I’ve never gone to a reading where I’ve enjoyed the host’s introductions to the performers as…