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April 24 2018
Vol. 16 No. 17
SUBMITTED BY SCOTT HORTON COMMUNICATIONS PHOTOS BY MICHAEL HITCHNER Nearly 500 authors and exhibitors—from the Bay Area, nation and world and from across the spectrum of genres, traditions and inspirations—will come together with tens of thousands of book enthusiasts for the fourth annual “Bay Area Book Festival” April 28 and 29 in downtown Berkeley. The festival celebrates two days of presentations, panels, keynotes, films, performances, participatory activities, exhibits and a lively outdoor fair. The literary program will satisfy fans across many interests, from science fiction, history, mysteries, memoir, poetry, food writing, children’s literature and more, with special tracks this year on women, native storytelling and youth literature—all within overall themes of the power of books to create a better world. Continued on page 5
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SUBMITTED BY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA UKULELE FESTIVAL E komo mai kakou! Come spend the day and share the Aloha Spirit with us at the “Northern California Ukulele Festival”! This local event offers a unique experience that includes live music, ukulele workshops, arts and crafts, and delicious food. The playing of the ukulele can be enjoyed by all – playing with a group of people, another person, or solo. A portable instrument, enthusiasts can carry and play their ukulele on travels near and far, to other states and countries. INDEX Arts & Entertainment . . . . 21 Bookmobile Schedule . . . . 23 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Ukulele Festival was inspired by the late “uncles” Hollis Baker and John Ogao, known musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area’s Polynesian Community. These uncles epitomized the grandest of musicians and ukulele players of all generations during their time, influencing the growth and interest in playing ukulele. The Northern California Ukulele Festival is committed to promote and perpetuate ukulele music and culture by bringing all ages and levels together to share ukulele talent. It seeks to provide a kani ka pila (play music) environment as inspiration to keep the traditions and
Experience a world of vision, skill, and wonder as members of the Milpitas Camera Club present their 15th Annual Photographic Exhibition throughout the month of May at the Milpitas Library.
Seventeen club members out of the current 26 are expected to participate in the show, with over 100 photos on display. Photos are entered in seven categories: color, monochrome, travel, photo journalism, nature, creative, and landscape. Continued on page 7
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