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Show gives an 'amen' to a 20th century greatTheatreWorks Silicon Valley's "Marie and Rosetta," which pays homage to rock 'n' roll trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, will leave audiences dancing in their seats.
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What's new in Midpeninsula diningWe've got the details on the eateries that have closed, opened and are headed to the Midpeninsula this year.
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Tracing science fiction's ancient rootsIn "Gods and Robots," Palo Alto author Adrienne Mayor explores how many high-tech ideas can be traced back thousands of years.
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Aroy Thai Bistro closes in Palo AltoA three-year-old downtown Palo Alto Thai restaurant will be replaced by a fusion-pizza eatery.
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Movie review: 'The Wedding Guest'Michael Winterbottom's so-called thriller "The Wedding Guest" plods along with a minimum of character development and chemistry between its leads.
Captain Marvel
The 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe shows that the more things change, the more they stay the same. "Captain Marvel" introduces Marvel Studios' first headlining female hero, but her origin story doesn't diverge far from Marvel's successful...... Read the full review
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"'Fog at Sunset'"
Fog rolling in at sunset to greet weekend (Montara Beach, California)
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Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
Downtown Palo Alto gets new Vietnamese eatery
Mar 18, 2019 | 0 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
Composting Works
Mar 17, 2019 | 2 comments
The Food Party!
by Laura Stec
More Stupid Plastic Food Things
Mar 16, 2019 | 10 comments
A Pragmatist's Take
by Douglas Moran
State Legislature on Housing: Getting the Demos out of Democracy & with it, Accountability
Mar 15, 2019 | 6 comments
Say 'hallelujah' to 'Marie and Rosetta'
Musical icons abound in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll, but like so many brilliant African-American trailblazers in the roots of American music, Sister Rosetta Tharpe has been forgotten by many. Until now. Wednesday, 1:10 PM
What's new in Midpeninsula dining
We've got the details on the eateries that have closed, opened and are headed to the Midpeninsula this year. Thursday, 10:49 AM
Meow Meow meets Martini
As founder of the 25-year-old chamber-pop ensemble Pink Martini, pianist and arranger Thomas Lauderdale has performed with some charismatic personalities. But he's currently gaga for Meow Meow, a.k.a. Melissa Madden Gray, the multilingual Australian vocalist, actress and performer. Wednesday, 1:20 PM
'Made, not born'
Palo Alto author Adrienne Mayor explores how many high-tech ideas can be traced back thousands of years, with a particular focus on Ancient Greek mythology, literature and art, in her new book "Gods and Robots: Myths, Machines, and Ancient Dreams of Technology." Wednesday, 1:01 PM
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Short story writers wanted!
The 33rd Annual Palo Alto Weekly Short Story Contest is now accepting entries for Adult, Young Adult (15-17) and Teen (12-14) categories. Send us your short story (2,500 words or less) and entry form by March 29. First, Second and Third Place prizes awarded in each category.
