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Get ready for the return of summer blockbusters
Our film critic Peter Canavese shares what moviegoers can expect in the coming months, plus some appealing streaming options for those who prefer to watch from their home theater this season.
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How the Peninsula played a role in 'Portrait of a Thief'
Bestselling author Grace D. Li's experiences on Stanford's campus led her to explore the questions of who art is for and who art is taken from.
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Palo Alto's most feared food critic is … a dog?
Peli, one of the Peninsula's most recognizable diners, is neither smartphone-wielding influencer nor suited-up critic: She's a 7-year-old Aussiedoodle.
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Art Center marks 50 years as city's cultural hub
Read a Q&A with three people closely involved with the Palo Alto Art Center, who shared their thoughts about its role in the community.
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New book explores mystery of Jane Stanford's death
Who poisoned Jane Stanford, the widow of Stanford University's co-founder, Leland Stanford? Richard White dives into the question in his new book.
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Eataly Silicon Valley set to open on June 16
Celebrating Italian cuisine, diners can browse specialty goods like olive oils and dried pastas alongside cheese and salumi counters.
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Summer movie lineup offers hope for theaters, something for everyone
Summer film season is back, with big-scale action and family movies but also counter-programming for those seeking something less noisy and more sophisticated. Film critic Peter Canavese breaks it all down, including streaming options. Thursday, 8:45 AM | 1 comments
How Stanford med student Grace D. Li is handling becoming a bestselling author overnight
Inspired by the real thefts of Chinese art from European museums, Stanford medical student Grace Li's "Portrait of a Thief" engages in the discussion regarding museums displaying artifacts taken from other countries. Friday, 9:21 AM | 1 comments
A guide to Peninsula farms that are open to visitors
From fruit picking to hanging out with barnyard animals, there are farms throughout the greater Peninsula area that provide visitors an opportunity to learn about ranch life. Saturday, 9:39 AM
Museum's Rancho Day explores local history of vaqueros
Families can learn about the local rancho period when the Los Altos History Museum hosts Rancho Day: Horsemanship in the Hills on May 28, an event that includes hands-on activities, performances and demonstrations. Thursday, 2:54 PM
A real-life Gilded Age whodunit
Evidence suggests Stanford University co-founder Jane Stanford died of poisoning in 1905. Author and historian Richard White looks at the long list of suspects in her murder -- and how the university may have covered it up. Wednesday, May 18, 6:20 PM | 13 comments
The latest Peninsula dining news: Naschmarkt opens, Tōno Coffee Project closes and Eataly sets opening date
The eagerly anticipated Eataly Silicon Valley, a three-story Italian food hall, has announced details about its opening. And in Palo Alto, a new Austrian restaurant has opened and a popular coffee pop-up has closed its doors. Friday, May 20, 8:43 AM
New film shares Peninsula woman's experience as a queer Asian American skateboarder
How the Peninsula's pastrami experts at The Refuge were inspired by French fine dining
Palo Alto scavenger hunt sends players looking for clues citywide
Portraits by renowned photographer Gordon Parks on display at Cantor Arts Center
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