Former U.S. Senator Says We Can Do Better

Bill Bradley discusses We Can All Do Better at Book Passage in Corte Madera on Thursday at 7 p.m. In response to the financial meltdown and intensifying political gridlock which have overtaken the country, this widely admired former United States Senator, Presidential candidate and NBA athlete offers his own concise, personal review of the state of the nation. We can do better, he says, and here’s how.

Bill Bradley served in the U.S. Senate from 1979 to 1997 representing the state of New Jersey. In 2000, he was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. He holds a BA degree in American History from Princeton University (where he played hoops) and an MA degree from Oxford University where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He has authored six books on American politics, culture and economy. Prior to serving in the Senate, Senator Bradley was an Olympic gold medalist in 1964 and a professional basketball player with the New York Knicks from 1967 to 1977 during which time they won 2 NBA championships. In 1982 he was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Here are a few more things going on in the nieghborhood:

• London's National Theatre brings One Man, Two Guvnors back to the stage and the Lark Theater brings it to the local screen Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Sex, food, money and music: the classic Italian comedy, "A Servant of Two Masters" is updated to 1960's Britain.

• Popular children's author Mac Barnett will visit the Larkspur Library on Thursday at 4 p.m. The author of many children's books including Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem, Extra Yarn, and the Brixton Brothers will share stories and tales from his adventures as a children's writer.  Space is limited, please RSVP to library@cityoflarkspur.org, or phone 927-5005. Children ages 5 and older please.

• Expect the unexpected with Actors Without Lines. AWOL, the resident improv theater group at College of Marin, takes the stage Friday at 8 p.m. for Theatresports — a fast-paced, entertaining and unpredictable production.

• A regular rotation of food trucks will offer an international menu at the Larkspur Ferry terminal Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. On days with greater ferry ridership for major events at AT&T Park, there could be more trucks.