Romance cinema curated by relationship type
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by Samantha Campos
1w ago
When writing about movies to watch with one’s spouse, partner, significant other or all by one’s own damn self for Valentine’s Day, I found myself focusing on the futility of such an endeavor. Every single relationship is different, obviously, but even more specific are the things that each of us defines as romantic or sexy ..read more
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End Times: Pretty Frankenstein is in love at the apocalypse
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by Samantha Campos
1w ago
Pretty Frankenstein has a certain attitude toward the perils of the moment. It comes across in the band’s new single, “Love Letter to the Apocalypse,” just released across streaming platforms. A slow, deep burn, the song has the feel of something stirring deep within the heart, a creaking refrain of a timeless theme with particular ..read more
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A recycling love story births Urban Ore
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by Samantha Campos
1w ago
Two tiny steps and a 15-minute kiss launched Daniel Knapp and Mary Lou Van Deventer’s 40-year marriage. The couple lives close to the Richmond border in Contra Costa County and are co-founders of Berkeley-based Urban Ore, a material-recovery enterprise in operation since 1980. Knapp, 84, is a sociologist most noted in the professional reuse, recycling ..read more
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Exploring East Bay’s wine bar scene
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by Samantha Campos
1w ago
Before we try to answer what makes a good wine bar, another question needs more immediate attention: Why even go to a wine bar in the first place? It’s easy enough to pop over to the local store, purchase a bottle, and enjoy it in the peace and quiet of one’s own home. And for ..read more
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Handful of Keys presents free Piano Masterclass series
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by Samantha Campos
1w ago
Presented by pianist Joe Warner and The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in downtown Oakland, the once-a-month “Handful of Keys” Piano Masterclass series runs through June 2. Earning accolades by featuring six of today’s top pianists, the program reaches a pinnacle by offering the entirely free masterclasses to people of all ages ..read more
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Oakland restaurant opening gives Mixé-d messages
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by Samantha Campos
1w ago
The recent opening of Mixé proposes more questions than answers, or solutions, for Oakland’s struggling dining scene. The restaurant, which “features”—but doesn’t focus on—“Oaxacan fare,” replaced longtime Hive tenant Calavera. After I ate an evening meal there, I concluded that the Mixé owners appear to be carrying on Calavera’s approach to hospitality—the bar leads and ..read more
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Social Eyes: Week of Feb. 13-19
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by Samantha Campos
1w ago
THURSDAY, FEB. 13 SOUL AUGUST LEE STEVENS August Lee Stevens has a voice for the ages. Joyful and soulful, the Bay Area singer/songwriter manages to evoke entire worlds of feeling with simple oohs and ahs sprinkled through her piano-driven songs. Her lyrics hit like elemental forces—think sunshine and waves—and she often dances to the horns ..read more
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Free Will Astrology: Week of Feb. 12
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by Samantha Campos
1w ago
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Love requires stability and steadiness to thrive. But it also needs unpredictability and imaginativeness. The same with friendship. Without creative touches and departures from routine, even strong alliances can atrophy into mere sentiment and boring dutifulness. With this in mind, and in accordance with astrological omens, I offer quotes to inspire ..read more
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The five best paper-writing services in 2025, ranked and compared
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by Rob Chalhoub
1w ago
Published in cooperation between Essay Expert and the East Bay Express If achieving straight A’s is your goal this semester, consider getting help from a paper-writing service. Right now, many sites cater to students who want top grades, and some have been around for a decade or more. But choosing the right provider is no ..read more
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Top Gay Dating Apps—Leading Gay and Queer Dating Sites
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by Rob Chalhoub
1w ago
Published in cooperation between PantherSexy and the East Bay Express As someone in the gay community, the chances you’ve had an unsavory encounter using an online dating app are probably quite high. Right? But with popular gay dating apps and sites, you can safely enjoy a great dating adventure, all starting from the comfort of ..read more
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