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Two events, Earthwise and otherwise

Posted on January 14, 2015 by markweiss86

I am working on two events this month, a Jan. 25 jazz panel I am organizing and moderating, and a Jan. 30 concert featuring Jerry Hannan, for Earthwise. The Sunday, Jan. 25 event will be part of the program of … Continue reading →

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Congrats of Gunn grad Jana Herzen of Motema for her five Grammy nods

Posted on December 17, 2014 by markweiss86

Akira Tana, the quarterback of the league-champion Gunn Titans football team, in fall, 1967, or so, is the producer of a cd by Rufus Reid the bassist called Quiet Pride and I just called him to congratulate him or it … Continue reading →

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Good luck, Chris Strausser, in your first Apple Cup

Posted on November 25, 2014 by markweiss86

Chris Strausser was my Terman and Gunn classmate, 1976 to 1982, six years, but never a teammate. I do recall the first time we invited him over, seventh grade, and we played in our game room, which featured a billiards … Continue reading →

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Coverage of Gunn football by Sphinx Fitzwater II in the Palo Alto Weekly

Posted on September 8, 2014 by markweiss86

Despite forging a tie in the fourth quarter, the Titans gave up a late touchdown and dropped a season-opening decision to San Mateo on Friday. The game was moved from the Bearcats’ field, which wasn’t ready to host due to … Continue reading →

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Santa Clara tattoo, jazz and bike party April 12 featuring Akira Tana

Posted on March 26, 2012 by markweiss86

 

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