Today, a couple of local folks have received recognition for two very different achievements. Both are worthwhile, so we thought we’d shine a light on each.
Associate Professor and Author Randa Jarrar
First, congratulations are in order to Randa Jarrar, author and associate professor at Fresno State.
Jarrar, who grew up in Kuwait and Egypt before moving to the U.S., won the 2017 Story Prize Spotlight Award for her short story collection, Him, Me, Muhammad Ali.
From Sarabande Books:
Jarrar’s stories grapple with love, loss, displacement, and survival in a collection that moves seamlessly between realism and fable, history and the present. With humor, irony, and boundless imagination, Jarrar brings to life a memorable cast of characters, many of them ‘accidental transients’—a term for migratory birds who have gone astray—seeking their circuitous routes back home.”
You can order Jarrar’s collection of stories here.
Spokeasy Public House
And congrats also to Spokeasy Public House in the Tower District, who has been singled out by Yazda app as one of the highest-rated bicycle-friendly bars in the country.
In their list of “50 of the Most Bike-Friendly Hangouts,” Spokeasy was the pick for California—all of California. Says Yazda:
If you like bike decor (like handlebars supporting a bookshelf), craft beer, and vintage arcade games, you MUST visit Spokeasy Public House while you’re in California. Most reviews rave about the laid back atmosphere, the awesome beer selection, and the friendly bartenders. Oh, and PAC-MAN.”
Visit Spokeasy’s website to find out more about what they serve and where to find them.
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