Archive for February, 2010

Dellums: Crime Down, Stimulus Up. So, does Oakland have “Foundation for Success”?

02/23/2010 | By OaklandSeen.com

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 12:29pm In what could be his last State of the City address, Mayor Ron Dellums highlighted Oakland’s overall success in reducing crime and attracting federal dollars. Before you tsk, tsk – it’s a good time to ask if we are closer to being a world-class city than we were four [...]

Comedy in Oakland – Dave Chappelle on Alicia Keys, John Mayer

02/17/2010 | By Joel Tena

[Joel Tena | OaklandSeen] Dave Chappelle’s comedy show in Oakland is fierce and tender, and this past weekend led the small ado ring crowd at The New Parish on quite a ride. His appearance confirms that The New Parish is the newest, coolest spot to host national comedy stars in an only-in-Oakland way. Dave Chappelle’s appearance was one [...]

Kev Choice – Music as Salve, Solution

02/05/2010 | By OaklandSeen.com

The passionate and committed artist KevChoice uses his music to bring together area musicians, inspire young people. He discusses the loss of Dewey Tucker, bassist – to street violence and his effort to keep the spotlight on that unsolved murder.

OaklandSeen Radio Show February 5, 2010

Don Reed – E14th Tales of a Reluctant Player

02/03/2010 | By OaklandSeen.com

The hilarious, talented Don Reed gives the backstory on his one-man show E14th – Tales of a Reluctant Player.

Don Reed on OaklandSeen