Ba-e Makiling: Deconstructing the Present to Re-imagine the Past

In a lush tropical forest speckled with dappled light and alive with the sounds of wildlife, a shape shifting deity turns herself into a wild animal that is pursued and cornered […]

Dancing in the Land of Edelweiss: My Adventures in Salzburg

Three months ago I was living the good life. I resided in an apartment in beautiful Oakland, California seven blocks from Lake Merritt with two cats, a boyfriend and another […]

Vision, Strength and Stamina: AXIS and Lily Cai celebrate 20 years, Nov 2008

The Bay Area dance scene could be characterized in any number of terms. “Experimental” and “rich” come to mind. In less flattering terms (and with no intent to offend), I’ve […]

Tax & Financial Resources

Tax Preparation Resources Updated 3/21/2024 New Direct File A pilot program available in California and 11 other states. This historic service makes it easier for millions of families to claim […]

In Practice: Stephan Koplowitz on Making Site Work

When I was living in Naples, Italy, I produced a dance series called Site-Specific at Rising South, a cavernous bar in the city’s historic center. I was able to call […]

Beyond Aesthetics: Bachata, Politics, Praxis

Originating among the (predominantly Black) rural poor in the Dominican Republic in the latter half of the twentieth century, bachata music and the accompanying dance steps were stigmatized by the sociopolitical elite as vulgar, low-class forms of entertainment unsuitable for polite society.

The Art of Government: Looking Forward in 2013

After a seemingly endless election season, everyone could probably use a break from talking politics. But politics (and policy making) carries on, so here’s a quick run-down on what this […]

Welcome, Oct 2012

I imagine we would all want to be informed of the following:  Congratulations, you’re a winner! Hearing thunderous bravo’s with a standing ovation. Receiving that letter informing you that your […]

Welcome, Oct 2012

I imagine we would all want to be informed of the following:  Congratulations, you’re a winner! Hearing thunderous bravo’s with a standing ovation. Receiving that letter informing you that your […]

Welcome

I’m breathing deeper, smiling more and sleeping. This is largely due to the results of the mid-term elections in November, which provided major wins locally and nationally—good news that was […]