Month: July 2011

Jeff Hernandez: Painting is his passion, framing pays the bills

That the name of his business is Allegro Custom Framing and Custom Art fits Jeff Hernandez well. He's both a framer and an artist, and

by Linda Hubbard
on July 18, 2011

Spotted: “Protest Chair” makes its debut

Most of us have seen people protesting. But what about inanimate objects? Spotted at the Connoisseurs' Marketplace in downtown Menlo Park was what could only

by Linda Hubbard
on July 17, 2011

Fratello Marionettes at Atherton Library on July 18

Singing, dancing and clowning will all be part of the show performed with the Fratello Marionettes at the Atherton Library on Monday, July 18 at

by Linda Hubbard
on July 17, 2011

Sunday sights in downtown Menlo Park

While yesterday it was enterprising adults who we spotted taking advantage of the uptick in people in Menlo Park for the annual Connoisseurs' Marketplace, today

by Linda Hubbard
on July 17, 2011

Spotted: Dry Lake at Sharon Park

The pond at Sharon Park has been drained for its annual cleaning.

by Scott Loftesness
on July 17, 2011

Cool temps make browsing sweat free at 2011 Connoisseurs’ Marketplace

The low pressure trough that's keeping skies grey until well past noon made it very comfortable to stroll up and down Santa Cruz Avenue in

by Linda Hubbard
on July 17, 2011

Pop up entrepreneurs shine in west Menlo Park

While the hub of activity and commerce today in Menlo Park is at the Connoisseurs' Marketplace downtown, some west Menlo residents are taking advantage of

by Linda Hubbard
on July 16, 2011