As both a music critic and a seasonal fanatic who writes my own Christmas-themed newsletter, here are a half dozen essentials.

Valley Dance Theater: The company’s full-length “Nutcracker,” a decades-long tradition in Livermore, is back at the Bankhead ...

In what was the fastest meet of the 2025-26 season, Chatham and Trinity Hall threw down a flurry of MOC qualifying times.

Jerry Ragovoy, whose hits include "Piece of My Heart" and "Time Is on My Side," was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame posthumously.

Munsch Upon a Time, in a theatre not that far away, Prairie Theatre Exchange reinstated its 30-year tradition of bringing ...

So yes, The Glitter Bird — this year’s entry into local company UNI Together’s Pamasko Tales holiday musical series — will ...

Food critic and content creator Keith Lee was named "creator of the year," while internet personality Bretman Rock received ...

‘I’ll Know It’s Christmas’: Watch this performance by the South Bay Veterans Chorus as they belt out some of your favorite ...

Amazon has some great deals on stocking stuffers & gifts under $6 for kids, adults and even your pets! Read on for the long ...

Say goodbye to '80s hits like The Goonies and crime thriller masterpieces like Scarface, as these movies are set to leave ...

Elvis Presley showed off his expert dance moves in the 1964 film hit, Viva Las Vegas, but they weren't all his own. They belonged to an 80s icon who rose to fame with a cheer-ful song.