Sifting through political tycoon Clint Reilly's complex legacy
Plus: Drag haven Oasis reopens with a bang, Blake Cedric is the art queen of toilets, Circus Bella revealed all
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Today's headlines:
Clint Reilly had some bad clients—and at least one really good one
By Tim Redmond
The political tycoon died this week at 79. He got rich working for the insurance industry—but he also came through for the neighborhoods in the 1986 Prop. M campaign.
BIG WEEK: SF Art Book Fair, Up Your Alley, Ballet22, Alameda Rock & Roll Flea Market
By 48 Hills Arts Team
... Marcos Valle, Jandii scones, 'Sketch on Speed,' naughty Dore parties, disability rights film celebration, more to do!
Screen Grabs: A revered documentarian faces the ultimate loss in ‘Remake’
By Dennis Harvey
Plus: Celebrating disability rights, 'First Looks' at Oscar's shorts candidates, Nicolas Winding Refn's hell, the Dardennes' mothers.
Live Shots: Farm-to-table, just add ballet, at Petaluma’s panoramic ‘LUNAE’
By Jon Bauer and Patty Riek
Nestled between golden hills and gathering dusk, gourmet dining pairs with sublime movement.
In case you missed it:
Live Shots: Circus Bella’s free park romp stokes ‘AH HA!’ moments
Flushing things out with artist Blake Cedric
Drama Masks: Drag haven Oasis reopens with a bang—and some questions
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