Arts

Chalk Granny brings Valentines Day cheer to Bistro Vida in downtown Menlo Park

Mary Kay Mitchell, who calls herself the Chalk Granny, was busy at work soon after Bistro Vida opened for lunch at 11:00 am today. Her

by Linda Hubbard
on February 14, 2021

Emergence is the theme of current exhibit at The Main Gallery

Emails Monica Waldman: In February, "The Main Gallery marks our fourth month in our new home in downtown Menlo Park.  We've enjoyed getting to know

by Linda Hubbard
on February 1, 2021

Heavenly Shades of Night, A History of Nocturnes is topic on January 28

Woodside based artist Jim Caldwell is presenting a Pacific Art League class via Zoom on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 5:00 pm. Writes Jim: "The night

by Linda Hubbard
on January 27, 2021

Woodland School first graders contribute poem to San Mateo County anthology

A poem written by Woodland School first graders early last year in Ivana Hansen and Monica Gojcaj's classrooms is included in the San Mateo County

by Linda Hubbard
on January 26, 2021

Three Menlo Park women are part of virtual orchestra honoring V.P.-elect Kamala Harris

Three Menlo Park women are part of the all-volunteer, all-California, all-female orchestra that performed under the direction of Retired Major Brian Dix, Director Laureate of

by Linda Hubbard
on January 19, 2021

The California Art Quilt is topic on January 19

Learn about the cultural forces that led to the emergence of art quilts, and the California artists who were among the first to embrace the

by Linda Hubbard
on January 17, 2021

Arianna Tamaddon creates provocative photo realistic oil paintings

When Menlo Park resident Arianna Tamaddon headed east to attend Wesleyan University it was with the idea of taking pre-med classes and eventually becoming a

by Linda Hubbard
on January 15, 2021

Large 2021 art installation created by students at Sacred Heart Preparatory

Students at Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) in Atherton started and completed a large-scale art installation filled with their intentions for 2021 over the course of

by Contributed Content
on January 11, 2021

Online exhibit – Stitching California: Fiber Artists Interpret the State’s People, Life, and Land begins today

After hosting many physical displays on-site, the Menlo Park Library is introducing its first online exhibit, Stitching California, exploring California's nature, landmarks, cultures, and challenges.

by Contributed Content
on January 4, 2021

Rainbow brightens up Sharon Park Drive in Menlo Park

InMenlo contributing photographer Robb Most spotted a string rainbow just before Christmas in the Sharon Heights neighorhood. We followed up with homeowner Jay Crim who

by Linda Hubbard
on December 28, 2020