The year was 2006. Nintendo was releasing its latest gaming console, the Wii. Pluto got a planetary downgrading. And every tween was belting “High School Musical” hits in the hallways.
Crystal Matson had just graduated from Spelman College with dreams of one day going to law school. Though she had never been to the Bay Area before, Crystal, adventurous spirit in tow, accepted a job in San Francisco and quickly found an apartment near Oakland’s Lake Merritt.
The Madrigal's bar. Photo courtesy of The Madrigal.
One of the biggest contributors to a city’s vitality is its live performance scene, and the Bay Area is bustling with small and large venues that put on amazing shows. Public transit is one of the best ways to get to these venues, and there are multiple places to see live art on BART’s transit line. We’ve gathered a few spots to dine and drink before or after a performance because a night out should be celebrated!
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Harvesting at Bluma Flower Farm. Photo courtesy of Kitchen Table Advisors.
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Classic Detroit-style pizza. Photo courtesy of Square Pie Guys.
Pizza will never go out of style because its portable and delicious. For National Pizza Day (Feb 9) we've rounded up our favorite pizza restaurants that are steps away from BART. Now, we’re not suggesting you replace your favorite spot but consider expanding your pizza horizons. Keep reading for awesome cheese pulls and fresh pie pics.
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"Angela Davis-Seize the Time" exhibit. Photo courtesy of Oakland Museum of California.
Every February, the United States pays tribute to Black Americans whose struggles and triumphs are woven into the fabric of America’s story. This month-long celebration, initiated by Harvard-educated historian Carter G. Woodson in 1925, was created to acknowledge the ignored contributions from artists and activists, academics and craftsmen, writers and poets, and people in service.
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