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film

REVIVAL

A long-vacant Berkeley landmark is getting a fresh start as a local couple steps in with plans to revive the historic Yates Theater. Their vision, tentatively called Waystation, blends classic movie nights with live performances and a lively bar-and-lounge atmosphere. The project still needs significant renovations and city approvals, but early community conversations have been promising. It’s an exciting new chapter for a building that has been waiting years for its comeback.

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fashion

slopes

Ski fashion has come a long way from the bulky wool layers of the early 1900s, evolving into today’s mix of high-performance materials and bold, playful style. Each decade introduced new silhouettes, colors, and technologies that made gear lighter, brighter, and more expressive. Retro trends are resurfacing alongside modern technical designs, creating a dynamic blend of nostalgia and innovation on the slopes. It’s a lively look at how skiwear became as much about personality as it is about staying warm.

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art

WESTERN

Colorado artist Maeve Eichelberger creates striking three-dimensional plexiglass collages that reinterpret the imagery and spirit of the contemporary West. Her process deconstructs familiar forms through photography, drawing, and etching, then reconstructs them into layered, transparent works that play with light, depth, and perspective. Plexiglass provides the durability and translucence she seeks to explore these themes in a way that feels both modern and resonant with Western traditions. Eichelberger’s work will be featured in the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale at the National Western Stock Show now until January 25th, if you want to see it yourself.

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