#5q4 — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #5q4, aggregated by home.social.
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"The stories he shares here are wonderful, but you’ve got to see and hear Ed to really appreciate just how incredible he was on stage, show after show, park after park, year after year, acting and singing truth to power," writes Gene Kahane about his latest interviewee, Ed Holmes. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-ed-holmes/
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"Holly’s approach to creative writing, as she describes it, is the antithesis to the kind of prose she was paid to manufacture from 9 to 5," writes Gene Kahane about local author Holly Larsen. Check out her interview, and join her on July 16 at Books Inc. for a book signing. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-holly-larsen/
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"The best part of making a movie is… this trajectory from a snippet of a conversation one night over dinner, a note jotted down, all the way to 500 people watching it in a dark theater," filmmakers Robert Campos and Donna LoCicero tell Gene Kahane. "Along the way there are so many surprises." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-robert-campos-and-donna-locicero/
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"We are digging in, here in Alameda," Amos White of 100K Trees for Humanity told Gene Kahane. "We are coming together to make a difference now, for our children and grandchildren’s futures and for the environment." Photo by Wesley Lapointe. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-amos-white-2/
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In the latest installment of 5Q4, Gene Kahane profiles Jo Anne Yada—Ms. Y—who incorporates her love for music into her art classes and works with her students to paint murals across Alameda. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/5q4-jo-anne-yada/
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"'Live a life worth telling' is my personal motto and the foundation of my book writing," says Terry Winckler. Gene Kahane shares his latest interview featuring the local author. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/5q4-terry-winckler/
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Some educators at Encinal High School have begun assigning more in-class essays to "curtail the use of AI." Gene Kahane chats with EHS teacher Kevin McNulty about navigating the changing technological landscape in schools. "Students still light up when reading a good book," assures McNulty. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-kevin-mcnulty-talks-about-ai-use-in-school/
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An Encinal High graduate has made it big—really big. Catch "Marty Supreme" at Alameda Theatre & Cineplex to see the outstanding work by costume designer Miyako Bellizzi. There's a chance she sat in those theatre seats too. In the meantime, check out Bellizzi's interview with Gene Kahane. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/5q4-miyako-bellizzi/
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Meet Mike Stevens, the owner, operator, and deli sandwich architect at Island Savoy Market. Mike chats with Gene Kahane about Sandwich Philosophy, "There's only one absolute: Diagonally is the ONLY way to slice a sandwich." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-mike-stevens/
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"...there is absolutely no way I could live in this world without doing art and sharing it with people who appreciate and love it," says local artist Macy Voyevad. She answers five questions with Gene Kahane about life, art, and beyond. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/5q4-local-artist-macy-voyevad/
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Improv Central, a beautiful new community space, has arrived in Alameda. Founder Claire Slattery tells Gene Kahane, "I want to create a space where everyday people, regardless of background, profession, or experience, can engage with the powerful, playful practice of improv through their own lens." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-claire-slattery/
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From free cookies to home visits for those in need, The Kindness Coalition is making a difference. Deirdre Freeman tells Gene Kahane, "When we gather around kindness, we become a quiet revolution — one capable of transforming hearts, communities, and the ways we move through the world." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-the-kindness-coalition/
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Gene Kahane continues his interviews with local heroes by chatting with Chris Tam, the Executive Director of All Good Living Foundation. Check out the story behind this inspiring nonprofit and see how to get involved. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-chris-tam/
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This March, Will Green’s fifth grade students from Amelia Earhart School gathered with their friends and families for an evening of poetry at Books Inc. Green chats with Gene Kahane about the energetic event, his students, and his love of poetry. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/5q4-will-green/
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He's been delivering packages—and smiles—for 25 years. There's a good chance you've already had the privilege of meeting today's 5Q4 star and beloved local UPS driver. "This is no secret—I’m on this route because of my customers," Derrick Reynolds tells Gene Kahane. "All of them." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-king-derrick/
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Gene Kahane introduces a special guest to kick off a new era of 5Q4, highlighting local people who work outside of the spotlight. "Sarah Henry’s secret weapon is that she’s genuine... She’s the kind of person who makes you believe everything is going to be OK, because she believes it herself." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-sarah-henry/
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Gene Kahane chats with Bailey Buckingham and Sydney Mersch, two local high school seniors planning on majoring or minoring in acting. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-graduating-actors/
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Eric Schoeffler, the Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Encinal High School, answers five questions with Gene Kahane about life in the arts. "My father wanted me to be an engineer, so I chose something different." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-eric-schoeffler/
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"I find great joy in working with an ensemble of people—actors, directors, choreographers, scenic artists, costumers—to put something in front of an audience that will bring joy to them," says musical director Armando Fox in an interview with Gene Kahane. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/5q4-armando-fox/
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Writer Peter Hartlaub, who has been with the San Francisco Chronicle for 25 years, answers five questions with Gene Kahane about life in journalism. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-peter-hartlaub/
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Photographer Derrick Alire answers five questions with Gene Kahane about life in the arts and shares a selection of his photographs. "You find so much inspiration when going to see other cultures, landscapes, and nature that unlocks your creative side." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-derrick-alire/
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In this unique edition of 5Q4, Barbara Mooney answers five questions with Gene Kahane about life as the chief architect and proprietor of Daisy's Mercantile.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-barbara-mooney/
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Katie Bruun answers five questions from Gene Kahane about her experiences as a collage artist and her appreciation for Coeleen Kiebert's process.
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Tarin Cooper answers five questions with Gene Kahane about life as a hair artist. "It made me feel so great to be able to help someone bring out the beauty and confidence they might have forgotten they have."
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Nikki Eggett answers five questions with Gene Kahane about being a Stage Manager. "That’s what’s so special about stage managing—if you love it enough, all experiences can be good experiences one way or another."
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If you sit outside at Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden, you may be graced by the presence of Baby the Cat. This starlet lives nearby the café, and she even agreed to an interview with Gene Kahane. "Her replies have been meticulously translated from meow to reader-friendly English," assures Gene.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-baby-the-cat/
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"My parents didn't even try to understand me. They never tried to dissuade me, but they never quite got me," artist and General Manager at Altarena Playhouse Kari Warfield talks with Gene Kahane about her path to embracing a life in the arts.
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Elissa Glickman, the West Alameda Business Association's Executive Director, talks with Gene Kahane about life as a patron, advocate, and manager for the arts.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/5q4-elissa-glickman/
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Fabric artist Fran Kahane answers five questions about life as a quilter, her favorite projects, and her decades of experience in the craft. Gene Kahane shares the interview with this week's special guest—his wife—and includes photos of her beautiful work.
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Gene Kahane interviews island vocal legend Eileen Meredith. "My best times as a performer are usually when I'm working with others," says Eileen, "which is true even when I'm performing as a soloist."