Events
Event: Street Ball Documentary “Doin’ It In The Park” Premiers in Oakland
May 18th, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured, History, Sports
The rich sub-culture of un-organized basketball has blossomed in some pretty obscure places from Africa to Latin America, but nowhere possesses the cultural significance and swagger of its birthplace– New York City.
Event: Discover Your Favorite New Rapper This Friday at The New Parish
May 6th, 2013 | by niema | published in Events, Music
This line-up might as well be a sneak peak of Thizzler’s Bay Area Freshmen 10 list. We’re not sure who will make the cut, but we do know is that Streets Is Talking Radio and Zoo In The Trunk have put together a show of MCs who should be on your radar. [...]
Souladarity: A Soulful Saturday at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle
April 29th, 2013 | by niema | published in Events, Featured
Last night I danced my ass off at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle. It was my first time there, but I was very familiar with the venue. Growing up, Geoffrey’s was where the grown folks went. But by the time I was old enough to frequent the space, it [...]
Beats Rhymes & Life: Hip-Hop, Mental Health, and Youth
April 2nd, 2013 | by niema | published in Events, Featured, Music
Somewhere in your music library, there’s a track that can get you through a rough spot in your day. There’s a lyric or a verse that speaks to you like no other. The beat drops and you feel like everything will be alright. And if you’re a writer, there’s [...]
Oakland Athletic League Inducts First Hall-of-Fame Class
March 19th, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in 38th Notables, Events, Featured, Sports
Given Oakland’s legendary sports history, it’s almost criminal that the Oakland Athletic League (OAL) hasn’t had a Hall of Fame to recognize it’s amazing public high school athletes. Thankfully, that all changed this past weekend inside the Oakland Coliseum’s Courtside Club.
Event: Streets Is Talking Radio’s 5 Year Anniversary!
December 18th, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Music
Streets Is Talking Radio has been a pillar of the Bay Area hip-hop community for 5 long years (Damn time flies!), and this Thursday, the Bay will be celebrating this milestone at The New Parish!
Event: The Return of Monday Soul with R.O.D., London, & 1-O.A.K.
December 3rd, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Music
There was a time in the not so distant past when Monday Soul at The New Parish was not just the best thing going on a Monday, it was Oakland’s go to event of the week. Jareem and JE handled the behind the scenes work to bring you the Bay’s (and sometimes [...]
Support Local Businesses on Plaid Friday
November 22nd, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured
Every year, crazed American consumers camp outside Best Buys and Walmarts and trample each other in a frenzy to take advantage of big box store’s Black Friday sales. Black Friday is viewed as the start of the holiday shopping season, but the tone they [...]
Wine For Dinner: A Thanksgiving Prophecy by Taj
November 21st, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured
In the spirit of family and thanksgiving, Oakland native, and acclaimed music video director, Taj Stansberry wrote a prophetic reflection of his life as a 90 year old great-grandfather looking back at what will become his future.
