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SJSU Announces Awards for a Distinguished Group of Alumni
In the late ’60s, San Jose State was a rocking place. Just look at the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards, announced last week.
Photo Exhibit Resurrects What Was Lost to I-280 Construction
Thanks to a remarkable exhibit at the main library, we can now look at former houses that used to sit where the I-280 freeway now exists.
Return of ‘Art of Zines’ Proves DIY Publishing Isn’t Dead
With a new Art of Zines show set to open this weekend, my mind explored the history of sporadic zine exhibits in DTSJ.
Zero to 60: San Jose Marks Grateful Dead Birthplace
In San Jose on Dec. 4, 1965, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and Phil Lesh played their first gig as the Grateful Dead.
History San Jose Opens Doors on ‘South Bay Flashback’
Bill Guardino’s collection of San Jose rock posters from the ’60s just might be the best exhibit ever at History San Jose.
SF Opera’s ‘Monkey King’ Sparks Regional Creative Alliance
When San Francisco Opera premieres ‘The Monkey King,’ the evening will include an art gallery curated by South Bay firm Art Builds Community.

