AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Berkeley California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:24:56 -0600 High-school students coordinate all aspects of the annual Teen One-Acts Festival At Berkeley Repert ory Theatre, opportunities abound for... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/berkeley-rep-invites-local-teens-to-act-direct-write-and-produce-233549 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/berkeley-rep-invites-local-teens-to-act-direct-write-and-produce-233549 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Notable jazz pianist Tammy Hall will perform with Ron Belcher on bass at Berkeley Public Library, Art & Music 5th floor, 2090 Kittredge at... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/december-jazz-at-noon-at-berkeley-public-library-232853 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/december-jazz-at-noon-at-berkeley-public-library-232853 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Harley Ellis Devereaux - GreenWorks Studio (www.harleyellis.com) is located in West Berkeley.  The firm is dedicated to developing and applying... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/berkeley-public-library-invitation-planning-your-west-branch-library-project-231953 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/berkeley-public-library-invitation-planning-your-west-branch-library-project-231953 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view What’s Happening At Kala: November 2009 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/what-s-happening-at-kala-november-2009-231419 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/what-s-happening-at-kala-november-2009-231419 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Berkeley Public Library’s Playreaders present a Performers’ Showcase at the Central Library, 2090 Kittredge (at Shattuck). Participants will... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/playreaders-performers-showcase-at-central-library-230818 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/playreaders-performers-showcase-at-central-library-230818 Schools and Libraries Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Hecho en Califas Visual Art Exhibits Presents In La Peña's Theater: October 22 - Nov. 29. The artwork of Native American activist, political... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/visual-art-exhibits-highlight-leonard-peltier-s-art-work-230169 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/visual-art-exhibits-highlight-leonard-peltier-s-art-work-230169 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dazzling display of illusion directed by Victoria Thierrée Chaplin comes to Bay Area Berkeley Repertory Theatre invites you to celebrate the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/berkeley-rep-unveils-aur-lia-s-oratorio-for-the-holidays-229538 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/berkeley-rep-unveils-aur-lia-s-oratorio-for-the-holidays-229538 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 La Peña Cultural Center and Polu Manu Productions proudly presents: The artwork of Native American political prisoner Leonard Peltier The... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/the-artwork-of-native-american-political-prisoner-leonard-peltier-in-berkeley-229797 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/the-artwork-of-native-american-political-prisoner-leonard-peltier-in-berkeley-229797 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Berkeley, CA - Yuzo Nakano, Kala Art Institute Co-founder and Artistic Director, was seriously injured in a fire that swept through his live/work... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/recovery-fund-for-nakano-and-watanabe-229776 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/recovery-fund-for-nakano-and-watanabe-229776 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Tony Kushner and Tony Taccone reunite for a sparkling series of short scripts This October, it’s time for Tiny Kushner, a series of short scripts... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/berkeley-rep-presents-the-west-coast-premiere-of-tiny-kushner-208777 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/berkeley-rep-presents-the-west-coast-premiere-of-tiny-kushner-208777 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 RED DIVAS, red, the color of our passion, our views, and our lipstick! RED DIVAS is a collective of eight women, which include professional... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/red-divas-cabaret-at-la-pe-a-nov-6-225848 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/red-divas-cabaret-at-la-pe-a-nov-6-225848 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-alameda-county-226156 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-alameda-county-226156 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 In the La Peña Theater. Date : October 22 - November 29 The artwork of Native American activist, political prisoner and nine-time Nobel Peace... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/art-exhibits-at-la-pe-a-225066 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/art-exhibits-at-la-pe-a-225066 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Artists: Harry Clewans/ Maizie Gilbert The James D. Phelan Art Award in Printmaking honors two California-born artists with a $5000 cash prize... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/james-d-phelan-art-award-in-printmaking-224926 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/james-d-phelan-art-award-in-printmaking-224926 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 State-of-the-art performance and recording space to be named the Jacqueline and Peter Hoefer Auditorium at Crowden Music Center. Berkeley, CA---The... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/crowden-receives-350-000-gift-from-jacqueline-hoefer-trust-to-renovate-concert-hall-224567 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/crowden-receives-350-000-gift-from-jacqueline-hoefer-trust-to-renovate-concert-hall-224567 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-berkeley-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-berkeley-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Halloween On Solano - Snacks and liquid refreshments from Solano Avenue Restaurants! - Costume Contest with one hundred dollar grand prize(s) and... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/third-annual-halloween-costume-contest-and-magic-show-in-albany-and-berkeley-223155 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/third-annual-halloween-costume-contest-and-magic-show-in-albany-and-berkeley-223155 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 For the second time this week, we're waking up to greet a lovely review in the New York Times for a show born at Berkeley Rep. I'm pleased to share... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/new-york-times-and-los-angeles-times-praise-american-idiot-at-berkeley-repertory-theatre-222649 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/new-york-times-and-los-angeles-times-praise-american-idiot-at-berkeley-repertory-theatre-222649 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Alameda County, CA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Alameda County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/alameda-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-alameda-county-220517 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/alameda-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-alameda-county-220517 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Alameda County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/alameda-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-alameda-county-221635 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/alameda/news/alameda-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-alameda-county-221635 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Free Business workshop on Export-Import business. A must for anyone considering going into or expanding an import or export business. Subjects... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/business-workshop-on-export-import-business-220230 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/business-workshop-on-export-import-business-220230 Business and Professional Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Free Business workshop on Retail Basics. - How to buy merchandise for your store - How to make a merchandise assortment plan - What to ask your... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/business-workshop-on-retail-basics-220232 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/business-workshop-on-retail-basics-220232 Business and Professional Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Back by popular demand, and with a NEW BOOK, music critic and author Richie Unterberger will discuss White Light/White Heat: The Velvet Underground... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/the-velvet-underground-on-film-with-richie-unterberger-220186 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/the-velvet-underground-on-film-with-richie-unterberger-220186 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Berkeley Public Library is continuing Branch Neighborhood Meetings to get feedback from the community for the branch library architect teams. The... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/branch-renovation-program-update-berkeley-public-library-continues-neighborhood-meetings-220134 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/berkeley/news/branch-renovation-program-update-berkeley-public-library-continues-neighborhood-meetings-220134 Schools and Libraries Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500