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You don’t need an English degree—or even a love of Shakespeare—to have a great time at The Foodbank Players’ production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Karin K. Jensen takes a seat amidst the gnarled old trees of Chochenyo Park and enjoys a magic-filled open air performance. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/all-for-your-delight-midsummer-comes-to-chochenyo-park/
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This weekend in Alameda, take a trip back in time to the Roaring 20s, enjoy live theater, check out a car show, shop antiques, and take a walk with a new friend. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-labor-day-activities/
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This week may have been a scorcher, but a tempest is forecast for the next two weekends—specifically William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" at Webster Park. Ivan De Plume reviews the latest production by The Foodbank Players. Photo by Luis Araquistain. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/the-foodbank-players-perform-the-tempest-in-the-round-at-webster-park/
"The Foodbank Players’ production of 'Much Ado About Nothing' is peppered with fun, modern references, and pops of California music," writes Kelly Rogers Flynt. There's only one weekend left to see the beloved Shakespearean classic—with a Hollywood twist. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/much-ado-about-nothing-meets-hollywood/
The bad news is that we are all losing an hour of sleep this weekend, because daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8. The good news is that our Community Events Calendar is full of fun activities to take your mind off of the sleep schedule disruption! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-daylight-saving-time/
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The Foodbank Players are ushering in the holiday season with their production of "A Christmas Carol," with a new director at the helm. "Muldoon’s enthusiastic direction of the play was largely inspired by 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' movie and that came through clearly," writes Vivian Delchamps Wolf. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/foodbank-players-christmas-carol-especially-meaningful/
Grab a scarf and get ready for an abundance of holiday cheer this week! Catch loads of holiday performances, create special crafts, shop the Yule Midwinter Market, and examine 'A Christmas Carol' with a UC Berkeley professor. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-holiday-cheer-abounds/
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Alameda'a West End drew crowds from around the Bay Area this weekend for food, beer, and lively entertainment. Karin K. Jensen takes in the sights, sounds, and smells of the popular Blues, Brews & BBQ festival and then heads to Webster Park for the Foodbank Players' final performance of "Hamlet." https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/popular-art-heart-events-boost-west-end-business/
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You don't need to buy a ticket, wear fancy clothes, or sit perfectly still to enjoy this play. The Foodbank Players present "Hamlet" at Webster Park through September 21. Vivian Wolf takes a seat amongst the audience and enjoys Shakespeare as originally intended—in the open air and for everyone. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/nothing-rotten-alameda-foodbank-players-bring-engaging-hamlet-webster-park/
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This week in Alameda, see Joan Baez perform with a circus at Alameda Point, make your own Halloween decor, enjoy some Shakespeare, take a history walk, and celebrate the library! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-scintillating-selection/
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The Foodbank Players are carefully tweaking "The Taming of the Shrew," one of Shakespeare’s most sexist plays. "The result is a fun, whimsical, absurdist romp through Padua, complete with a new character called Feminista... who addresses the misogyny of the original script," writes Kelsey Goeres. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/taming-shrew-webster-street-silly-colorful-treat/
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The largest carnivorous plant show in the country is happening right here in Alameda on Saturday, June 14. Check out these other three free-to-attend local events, plus a rare Open Cockpit Day at the Oakland Aviation Museum in honor of Father's Day. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-fathers-day-free-festivities/
#alameda #AlamedaFreeLibrary #gardening #OaklandAviationMuseum #pride #RhythmixCulturalWorks #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater
"With the intrigue of a speakeasy, we were directed... down a dimly lit alleyway to a room of bright elegance filled with hardbound books, champagne buckets, and other trappings of jazz-era elegance." Karin K. Jensen attends a decadent performance of 'The Great Gatsby' by The Foodbank Players. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/hidden-plain-sight-foodbank-players-present-immersive-great-gatsby/
A Polar Plunge, performances, pancakes, and… bats? Our online Community Events Calendar always has a little bit of everything, and this week is no exception! https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-smorgasbord-local-events/
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The Foodbank Players are bring "The Great Gatsby" to the stage, starting February 27. Director Gene Kahane explores the challenges of adapting the classic novel into a stage play and staying true to the complex and flawed characters. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/falling-love-daisy-jay-first-time/
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Gene Kahane celebrates the timeless message of "A Christmas Carol," still relevant after all these years. Catch the remaining performances at First Congregational Church of Alameda on December 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7 p.m., and December 15 at 2 p.m. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/christmas-carol-matters/
King Lear is acknowledged as a difficult role to play. Gene Kahane discusses his journey to wear the crown of one of Shakespeare's great characters. See him perform with the Foodbank Players over the next two weekends.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/king-lear-is-all-of-us-as-we-age/
This week in All Around Alameda, catch opening weekend for "King Lear," see big trucks at Big Truck Bonanza, experience a sensory-friendly movie at the Main Library, tune into the AUSD Board Candidate forum, and head to Alameda Point for a literary festival.
https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/all-around-alameda-sweet-heat-relief/
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In response to a recent controversial lawsuit, 100+ Alameda Food Bank supporters turned out for a protest at the September 17 City Council meeting. Adam Gillitt reports from the animated meeting, where plaintiff Tod Hickman, owner of Building 43 Winery, again insisted, “It is a historic parking lot.”
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-food-bank-supporters-rally-to-oppose-ceqa-lawsuit/
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'Still Life,' a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama set in the late 90s, is on its way to the screen. Karin K. Jensen talks with Oakland-based independent film director Lauren Shapiro about bringing the film to life.
The Alameda Kiwanis Club’s August 7 evening meeting had a special purpose, as it presented community grants to 11 Alameda nonprofits. The grants are entirely funded by a local Kiwanis fundraiser, and this year’s fundraiser was the annual Kiwanis Chili Cookoff.
https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-kiwanis-awards-grants-to-11-local-nonprofits/
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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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A Shakespeare comedy is coming soon to a stage near you! Gene Kahane invites the community, "See 'As You Like It' on July 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. in the Healing Garden, 1435 Webster Street, free of charge, full of joy, and with an opportunity to help others by donating to the Food Bank."
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/youll-love-as-you-like-it/
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Summer is here, and it’s time for outdoor theater productions. The Foodbank Players take the stage at the Healing Garden with none other than 'As You Like It,' William Shakespeare’s witty 17th century rom-com that pits brother against brother.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/coming-soon-to-the-healing-garden-shakespeares-as-you-like-it/
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"This was a performance Shakespeare would have been happy with," raves Hunter Cobb about the Foodbank Players' production of 'Macbeth.'
Something wicked this way comes... to the Healing Garden on Webster Street! Gene Kahane celebrates an excellent opening performance of the Foodbank Players' "Macbeth." Catch the Shakespearean classic through April 21.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/by-the-pricking-of-my-thumbs/
The Foodbank Players add a modern twist to the holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol," reimagining Scrooge in an unmistakable black turtleneck and slacks. Catch the free show at First Congregational Church of Alameda through December 16.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/a-christmas-carol-returns-to-alameda/
The Foodbank Players perform the classic tale, 'Romeo and Juliet', at the Healing Garden, plus one night only at Cal Shakes. Director Gene Kahane invites Alameda to catch the show before it closes and experience the magic of live Shakespearean theater.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/romeo-and-juliet-is-joy-driven/
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Two households, both alike in dignity, come to life at the Healing Garden and Bruns Amphiteatre with The Foodbank Players' production of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet.' Gene Kahane looks ahead to opening night and considers how the classic story remains relevant today.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/star-crossed-lovers-take-the-stage/
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The Alameda County Arts Commission awarded $17,500 to seven nonprofit Alameda arts groups. Funding like this keep Alameda's art scene alive and thriving.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/county-empowers-local-alameda-arts-organizations/
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Foodbank Players founder Gene Kahane shares an effusive review of their "Double Feature: 'The Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Cruel Death of Pyramus and Thisbe' and 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream,'" being performed at venues all over Alameda during May.
https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/a-midsummer-nights-dream-in-may/
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Get to know Pyramus and Thisbe in both plays at the Foodbank Players' double feature this May all around the island. Gene Kahane celebrates the upcoming production with a poem.
https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/foodbank-players-prepare-pyramus-and-thisbe-midsummer/
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