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Colorful exhibit feeds viewers' imaginations

Colorful exhibit feeds viewers' imaginations

By Elisabetta Silvestro The Guardsman Oakland-based David Polka is the artist behind the latest exhibition showing at the City College Art Gallery. “Four Archetypes” includes paintings on wood panels and installations that recall old-school tattoos and mythology characters. Polka hosted the opening reception Oct. 2 welcoming the attendees, sided by

Punk bands electrify audience at local venue

Punk bands electrify audience at local venue

By Charles Innis The Guardsman A blast of blustery punk and sprawling psychedelia stormed Thee Parkside on Friday Oct. 3, evoking the sounds of 1960s and 1980s era rock. Four bands, three of which included some City College students and alumni, played the small bar/venue for an overall engaging

Historic artworks are in plain sight

Historic artworks are in plain sight

By Charlie Innis The Guardsman Students walk by historic artwork everyday on campus, but many may not realize it. Over 23 pieces are scattered throughout Ocean Campus itself and more can be found dispersed among City College’s satellite centers. City College’s archive of campus artwork holds over 90

Streets burst with community and cultural pride

Streets burst with community and cultural pride

An estimated 8,000 people spill onto the streets for Excelsior District's own Sunday Streets festival By Calindra Revier The Guardsman Brian Belknap arranged his multi-instrumental set on the side of the street where families from all bikes of life were enjoying the day’s festivities. Belknap is

Cattle play leading role in latest photo exhibit

Cattle play leading role in latest photo exhibit

By Elisabetta Silvestro The Guardsman Brian Churchwell was hiking in the East Bay utility district when he noticed a herd of cattle pasturing the hills above Orinda. It was winter and there was a fire. He just took one photo that turned out to be a picture of five cows,

Students showcase art exhibition

By Elisabetta Silvestro The Guardsman The latest exhibition put up entirely by City College photography students is more than just a photographic exhibition. Through cyanotypes, sun exposures, gum printing, glue transfers, Van Dykes and paints, the lines between photograph, drawing, painting and collage become blurred. The students showcased the work

Contemporary show challenges myths of female experience

Contemporary show challenges myths of female experience

Story by Elisa Parrino The Guardsman “This is the Girl,” a new dance show choreographed and directed by City College physical education and dance instructor Christy Funsch premiered at the Dance Mission Theatre Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. The show challenges the conventional depiction of women in myth and in dance