Albany Today, Aug. 21

Mads Tolling is bringing his wide-ranging musical talents to stages around the Bay Area, including a performance Sunday at Herbst Theatre.

Arts columnist Andrew Gilbert traces the unlikely journey that brought the Danish-born jazz violinist to Albany.

"I remember going down for dinner on Solano and having a real good feel about this place," Tolling told Albany Scanner. "I thought, I could live here."

A career crossroads brought Mads Tolling to Albany

Tolling performs at Herbst Theatre with the San Francisco Civic Summer Workshop this Sunday.

Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert

In other news: Your Albany faves?

The Albany Chamber of Commerce is hosting its "Best of Albany" competition, which recognizes residents' favorite local businesses and organizations. Visit Everything Albany. to nominate your favorite restaurant, bar, boutique, arts venue, medical practice and more.

In case you missed it

The Culture Circuit, Aug. 20-26

What to do this week in Albany, Berkeley and around the East Bay.

Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert

Albany Hill eucalyptus will come down. What about the monarchs?

A new grant-funded plan balances fire safety, butterfly conservation and climate restoration.

Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey

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