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Murals bring good vibrations to Cal. Ave., downtown
With performing arts venues shuttered and museums and galleries limited, Palo Alto's Public Art Program has debuted eight new murals that aim to spread some cheer.
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Pictures from the past
A virtual exhibition hosted by the Menlo Park Library showcases the work of early 20th-century African American photographer John Johnson.
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Takeout pledge aims to rescue local restaurants
A group of local residents has called on the community to take its "takeout pledge," which aims to get more people to order meals from restaurants on a weekly basis.
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Online community aims to support local eateries
Bay Area Eats, a Facebook group launched during the first shelter-at-home order, champions a struggling food industry (and finds epic meals along the way).
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Our guide to local takeout, delivery
We've compiled a running list of Peninsula food businesses staying open for takeout or delivery during the coronavirus shutdown.
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"Exhibit on U.S. presidents"
Life-sized cutouts of Abraham Lincoln, Bill Clinton and other U.S. presidents are scattered in an exhibit on display at Walter Hays Elementary School on Feb. 20, 2018. Photo by Connie Jo Cotton.
Submitted by Jamey Padojino on Feb 21, 2018
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Creativity and joy: Palo Alto hopes to combat ongoing pandemic blahs with new art
As the COVID-19 pandemic lumbers on, the Palo Alto Public Art Program is ready to spruce things up with some colorful, uplifting new projects that can be safely encountered. Wednesday, 3:16 PM
Stanford expert debunks medical myths at library talk
In a free March 4 virtual talk sponsored by the Menlo Park Library, journalist, doctor and professor Seema Yasmin will discuss and debunk widespread medical myths. Monday, 4:28 PM
Family string trio performs at Woodside Arts & Culture's virtual First Friday event
Woodside Arts & Culture's First Friday event for March is truly a family affair: a performance by the Costanza-Fong Family String Trio. The performance takes place online on March 5. Wednesday, 4:05 PM
TheatreWorks offers another virtual presentation of 'Pandora'
Playwright Laurel Ollstein's "Pandora," a feminist spin on "Pandora's box" -- is streaming online as a virtual reading. Monday, 2:20 PM
Sculptor Maria Paz gives artist talk March 5
Maria Paz, a Chilean-born, Oakland-based sculptor, will give an online artist talk on Friday, March 5, at 5 p.m. The event is part of the Palo Alto Art Center's "Where the Heart Is: Contemporary Art by Immigrant Artists." exhibition. Tuesday, 5:15 PM
Los Altos Stage Company brings the 'Pain'
Meet the Silicon Valley robot serving healthy grain bowls for $4.99
Smuin Ballet's on-demand film series makes a stage out of local landscapes

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