April 23 2026 The truth is that I never meant to be a radio person. Even when I took the Forum job (five years ago!), I fully expected that our program, beaming out on 88.5, would soon be in terminal decline. It would be replaced, I figured, by our
April 23 2026 The truth is that I never meant to be a radio person. Even when I took the Forum job (five years ago!), I fully expected that our program, beaming out on 88.5, would soon be in terminal decline. It would be replaced, I figured, by our
For as long as Local Economy has been open, Kija Lucas’s art has been on the walls. Her images take simple materials, usually botanicals—a leaf, a branch, a root—and set them on a matte infinite black. These things we see everyday by the literal million are suddenly
Hello! Times like these, it feels both good and imperative to maintain and strengthen our ties with neighbors. All of them. Right now, Local Economy feels like a little hive, buzzing with different people coming to know each other. We're also mixing in ways to connect with and
Well, well, well, it's almost mid-February, and suddenly there are more hearts everywhere. We've got a variety of things on tap for you this week and month at Local Economy. Most of them are not about love letters or chocolates, but some of them are. There
Here we are, in deepest January, watching the most remarkable display of community, solidarity, and mutual aid in Minneapolis. Adam Serwer described the politics as "neighborism," and you know, that sounds like a good description of our space's politics, too. We don't know precisely
After a rainy start, the New Year is now soft and long shadowed. Everything is about to be so green. It's our first January at Local Economy and we thought we'd re-introduce ourselves a bit to this list. Local Economy is a community resilience hub. We
Whoops, the link on the houseplant event was incorrect down below! It's fixed in this edition. Sorry for doubling up your inbox! To make up for it, I've included a hilarious picture of me and Sarah at the bottom. –A We are both wearing sweatpants and
We are both wearing sweatpants and dreaming of soup this afternoon. That is to say, this winter solstice is really winter solsticing. Perhaps it is appropriate, though, as we are about to enter a brief period of hibernation. We've been running pretty fast these past few months and
It was a great week at the space. If you haven't seen the Instagram video that Erica made from the miniature wreath workshop, you gotta check it out. The show-and- tell event had the best vibes. There were so many good stories, and the seating arrangement with the
Local Economy has now been open for two months. When we first opened the door, the sun would come beating into the space, and we couldn't imagine closing the door. Nowadays, we're already counting down til the warmth of spring, but the light has been spectacular,
Hello! The holidays, they are upon us! These past few days at LE have been fascinating, as we've seen the room transform into a mahjong parlor, a live podcast stage, a repair cafe, and a place to make and support art for kids. We're amazed at
We're back from Denver and are giving thanks for humidity and sea-level oxygen. Also, we missed the space and the friends we made along the way. Luckily, we're back open this week! ONE BIG THING: Members-only morning hours Coffee is starting earlier, way earlier. Painted Leopard
Great news friends: Painted Leopard is back serving up espresso in the space all week! They had a rad weekend at SF Coffee Festival, and we look forward to getting our hands on their new merch. While they were busy, we raised $1200 for the Alameda County Community Food Bank
Hello friends! It is November, and our shadows are growing. We're a month deep into operations, and still figuring out ... almost everything. But we know this: people need community right now, and many of you are seeking it out at Local Economy. We're so grateful for
Wow, you hit October and suddenly it is Thanksgiving, no? Couple notes related to The Holidays (TM). We will be closed Thanksgiving week. We might even take a week off from the newsletter, or at least it will be short. Member Emma Foxly (#44!) suggested that we do a food
Welcome to the latest edition of our community newsletter. You're getting this email because you signed up in the little box at the bottom of our website at some point. (Note to members: much of this information comes in your member newsletter, and you can unsubscribe to this
Hello, friends! Week two at Local Economy starts tomorrow. First, good news! Having felt out the rhythms of the space, we're moving with all deliberate speed to get everyone off the waitlist. So, watch your email. We think everyone who wants to join will be able to do
Hello! My gosh, we opened. Dozens of you came through the week, and it was fascinating and fun to meet each and every one of you. We also had our first big event (Coyote Media!) on Friday. We're learning a ton and getting ready for week two. Here&
As of, oh, about five minutes ago, Local Economy is open at 6028 College Ave. Going forward, we'll be open from 11 to 4, Wednesday to Saturday (and for our whole slate of events). We could not be more excited. You can find delicious coffee from Painted Leopard,
Hello friends! Thanks for signing up to hear more about what's happening at Local Economy. We're busily preparing to open our doors on October 1 (!). We're not having a big launch party (yet), but we're really looking forward to everyone being able
Hello, friend of Local Economy. Just a short note today. We have our first slate of events up, covering most of what we'll be programming in October. You can check out the calendar and register or buy tickets there. So far, everything is $0-$10. (Members, FWIW, you
Hello! You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive more information about Local Economy, a new community space in Oakland, which will open its doors on October 1. So: a big update! The response to Local Economy from the East Bay community has far exceeded our
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Hello! You're receiving this email because you signed up to hear more from us here at Local Economy, the forthcoming community space in Oakland. And we've got the biggest news about the space yet: We are officially taking memberships, which will begin on October 1, or