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36 Hours in Berkeley … a remarkable video from the New York Times!

October 8, 2014 by idxcentral Leave a Comment

I've lived in Berkeley for 40 years, and New York Times video - "36 Hours in Berkeley, Calif." captures the spirit of living here! Hat tip to the amazing Kelly Walter for posting the link on her facebook page! Interested about our neighborhoods?  Check out my videos 4th Continue Reading

Bastille Day 2012 – A Tale Of Two Berkeley Institutions – Chez Panisse and Looking Glass Photo

July 14, 2012 by idxcentral 1 Comment

Be sure to visit Chez Panisse at 1517 Shattuck in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto  - they put out the red, white & blue banners ... and the garland of garlic I buy my camera gear at Looking Glass Photo ... what's how I was able to create this photo one evening.   And Continue Reading

The Berkeley Coffee and Tea Festival is Saturday 24 Sep 9 am – 1 pm

September 23, 2011 by idxcentral Leave a Comment

Do you like coffee? Love coffee? Me too! The first ever Berkeley Coffee & Tea Festival berkeleycoffeeteafest.com is  Saturday 24 Sep 2011 9 am to 1 pm at the Hotel Shattuck Plaza in Downtown Berkeley. Want to make the experience even better?   Continue Reading

Solano Stroll celebrates Unsung Heroes on 9/11/2011 in Berkeley’s Thousand Oaks Neighborhood and Albany

September 8, 2011 by idxcentral Leave a Comment

Every year in early September (usually the 2nd Sunday) Berkeley and Albany celebrate the Solano Stroll ... a mile long block party with a parade, music, food, dance and community organizations. It's one of my favorite events of the year. The parade starts about 10 am ... Continue Reading

The Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Urns return to Yosemite Road

September 8, 2011 by idxcentral Leave a Comment

A new urn with admirer Carol and I have lived in Berkeley's Thousand Oaks neighborhood since 1982, and have always been intrigued by the giant urn on The Alameda. TONA - the Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Association began fund raising several years ago ... and two new urns Continue Reading

Celebrate Wavy Gravy’s 75th Birthday with a Seva Foundation Benefit at Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion

May 13, 2011 by idxcentral Leave a Comment

Concerts across the nation .. and one coming up on Saturday 14 May 2011 at 7 pm at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond. It stars Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Barry Melton, and a host of overs ... and hosted by Wavy Gravy and the Clown Conspiracy. Want more details?  Click on the Continue Reading

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