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Peter Hernandez is Grace Pool: a solo musical artist

Peter Hernandez, 21, is a City College journalism student and Mission district resident with a passion for music. His solo experimental band Grace Pool has released its first full-length album, “Fruits of Earth.”

Music with diverse cultural influence cut from Grammy nominations

Global musicians, artists and producers are united in opposition as the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, also known as NARAS, announced that a streamlining of the 2012 Grammy Awards has eliminated Latin Jazz and 30 other categories.

Occupy Buy Nothing Day - the alternative to Black Friday

For many, Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate the things that truly matter in life. So what better way to spend the day after it than by participating in an orgy of rampant consumerism...

Dia de los Muertos: Personal traditions of altar building in honor of loved ones

For the holiday of Dia de los Muertos celebrants build temporary altars in memory of loved ones who have died. It is a traditional activity incorporating spiritualism, symbolism, family, faith, and community.

Day of the Dead: a tradition of art and memory

The Mission Cultural Center is hosting a gala reception on Nov. 2 for “Death in Parallel/Muerte Paralela,” a Day of the Dead exhibit which runs through Nov. 4.

Theater Preview: Personal strife brings dynamic characters to life in The Glass Menagerie

With an intimate four-person cast portraying a dysfunctional family Tennessee Williams’ groundbreaking play “The Glass Menagerie” debuting at City College on Nov. 4 peers into a troubled world with incredible grace.

City College Music Professor Landau nominated for prestigious award

In this year’s 2011 Latin Grammy Awards, San Francisco will be represented by City College Latin American studies instructor Greg Landau for producing Omar Sosa’s album “Calma”, nominated in the Best Instrumental Music category.