Talented students prepare for their roles in this year’s school musical, Chicago, promising drama, music, and a mix of choreographed dances straight out of the 1920s. Known for its iconic jazz music and interpretation of fame and corruption, Chicago opened Wednesday and will be showcased two more times today at 2p.m. and 7p.m.
Now that it’s the holiday season, you might be wondering what gifts to get your teachers. If so, look no further than this article! Most teachers get the typical presents such as mugs, pens, cards, and treats. The real question is, what do they actually want?
It’s been one year since part one of Wicked released in theaters, capturing the hearts of many theatre kids and moviegoers. This year, the highly anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good, has arrived. The film picks up shortly after the events in the first film, following Elphaba, who is now the Wicked Witch of the West, and her clash with The Wizard. It also follows Glinda with her new rise in power as Glinda the Good. Wicked: For Good is packed full of tear-jerking and edge-of-your-seat moments.
Let's take a trip back in time to the Victorian era. The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is an annual holiday event at the Brown Cow Palace exhibition halls in Daly City, California, which replicates Charles Dickens’s novella, A Christmas Carol, in late 1800s Victorian London. This wonderful experience includes entertainment, food, friendly costumed performers, and artisan stalls consisting of homemade goods! Wander through the unique streets and alleys while you enjoy a traditional cone of sweet roasted chestnuts. Enjoy the wonderful smell of fresh-baked goods while watching a street performer juggle knives while balancing on a piece of wood on top of a cylinder.
Holiday cheer is accompanied by a plethora of traditions, like shopping for gifts and lighting the menorah, and enjoying holiday films. As we near the holiday season, the spotlight tends to land on Christmas. However, there are a lot of films that include many types of cheer. Here are some movie recommendations that you could watch during this time of the year!
Bill Treseler, the current Athletics Director (AD) and longtime basketball coach, has deep roots in Albany and in the coaching field. His career path took him to multiple top high schools, and even college programs across California.
This spooky season, the pug enthusiasts of the Bay Area celebrated their beloved dogs with many festivals and meetups in their honor.
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival celebrated 25 years of bringing free music to the Bay Area this past weekend. Nicknamed Hardly Strictly for short, the event attracts thousands of people every year to enjoy live music completely without charge in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. A returning festival-goer said, “I think it’s one of the greatest things about San Francisco.”
Varsity sports may be challenging for the average high school student, but these tremendous athletes play multiple sports. Cainen Cisneros, Jasper Graf, Noga Wallach, Lise Arnuad, and Muhammed Amin all play two or more varsity sports.
California Youth & Government (Y&G) is a program offered at Albany High school that gives students across California the opportunity to experience government, by simulating the state's legislative, judicial, and executive branches. Delegates– members of the program–engage in conferences, debates and mock government sessions. This teaches students leadership, teamwork, public speaking, and critical thinking. There are many different program areas, such as the Board of Education, Apellete Court, Department of Finace, International Convention, and many more.