Monthly Archives: November 2025

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Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots versus manga Joe No Tomorrow ahem: Ashita no Joe (Japanese: あしたのジョー, Hepburn: Ashita no Jō; “Tomorrow’s Joe”), also known as Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow, is a Japanese boxingmanga series written by Asao Takamori and illustrated by Tetsuya Chiba. It follows drifter Joe Yabuki, who … Continue reading →

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Sunday, January 4 at Palo Alto Art Center In a musical landscape that often leans on flash over substance, the JOHNNY A.TRiO stands out as a beacon of authenticity, artistry, and soul. Helmed by acclaimed Grammy Nominated guitarist Johnny A., the TRiO … Continue reading →

Mia san mia: can you identify 10 soccer immortals?

Rose B. Simpson: Behold January 17, 2026–ongoing  Floor 4 Behold, the latest work by mixed-media artist Rose B. Simpson, is a colossal outdoor sculpture commissioned by SFMOMA for its Floor 4 terrace. Simpson, who resides in Santa Clara Pueblo, New … Continue reading →

O.N.I.B v. G.L.O.R.I.A I’ve been a cultural broker for 30 years, but I had no idea until I read today’s times the impact of a play from 30 years ago and a album from 50 years ago. bw we are … Continue reading →