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Jul 2, 2025

Pop Culture: Where the Fireworks Will Blaze

Where can one go to enjoy the rockets’ red glare on July 4? Here’s the lowdown on holiday events from South County to the Peninsula.
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May 28, 2025

San Jose Walls and More: Silicon Valley This Week

A genuine homegrown South Bay cultural institution, Empire Seven Studios has welcomed art lovers to San Jose Walls annually since 2017.
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Apr 23, 2025

Jordan Rosenfeld Explores Perils of Climate Change in ‘Fallout’

In her new novel, “Fallout,” local author Jordan Rosenfeld weaves a narrative of environmental activism, maternal grief and moral complexity.
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Mar 12, 2025

Author Tommy Orange Gives Voice to Past and Present

The author of ‘Wandering Stars’ will appear at Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park on Monday, in conversation with poet Kaveh Akbar.
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Jan 8, 2025

Pico Iyer Illuminates a Quiet Place Beyond Words and Ideas

Prior to his talk on Jan. 14 with Kepler’s host Angie Coiro at Kepler’s in Menlo Park, author Pico Iyer spoke about his newest book, ‘Aflame.’
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Oct 30, 2024

Chess Piece: Kyla Zhao’s New Novel for Young Readers

In “May the Best Player Win,” Kyla Zhao brings her own experience to the story of May, a girl facing the pressures of competitive chess.
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Oct 23, 2024

South Bay Arts Groups, Venues Offer Up Halloween Treats

Silicon Valley arts groups, night spots and local businesses have put forth a packed program of Halloween events to choose from.
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