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What's Happening in Richmond
November 30, 2010
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Music, holiday art shows and holiday cheer, there's always something happening in Richmond!
Be sure to check out "Holiday Happenings in Richmond" below. Here we endeavor to bring to you the bazaars, festivals, Santa Claus sitings and other events that we know about. If your event is not listed, please email your information for inclusion in next week's edition.
Want to learn more about Richmond? Check out our website!! Or visit the Community Calendar to see what events are coming up.
Michelle Itagaki
Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau
PS. Remember, if your event isn't listed here, we probably aren't aware of it. Either send us your information by Monday morning to be included in the weekly edition or enter your event on the Community Calendar.
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Important Message from Our Law Enforcement Friends
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This is new and just for clarification:
NOW WITHIN WEST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WHEN YOU CALL 911 FROM YOUR MOBILE PHONE AND AGAIN, ONLY IF YOU ARE WITHIN WEST CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, YOUR CALL IS NOW IMMEDIATELY DIRECTED TO THE LOCAL POLICE OR SHERIFF DISPATCH CENTER.
Important: If your mobile phone is equipped with G.P.S., your call to 9-1-1 is much more accurate and it will connect with the local law enforcement agency from where you are calling.
If your phone is not equipped with the G.P.S. technology, then your call is directed to the nearest cell tower which may or may not be accurate as far as connecting you with that local law enforcement agency. Local is based on your actual physical location at the time of your call within west Contra Costa County.
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Peter Case, Folk/blues troubadour
| Point Richmond Acoustic
First United Methodist Church of Richmond
201 Martina St.
(at W. Richmond Ave.)
Friday, December 3rd
8:00pm
$15.00
Peter Case is the real deal. We first caught him way back in the days of New Wave rock bands, when Peter was the principal writer and lead singer for the Plimsouls, one of the best bands to emanate from Los Angeles in the early 1980s. But Peters achievements as a solo artist are even more noteworthy.
Signed to Geffen Records, Peter could have followed the well worn path of major label rock star, but instead, struck out on his own, with just a acoustic guitar and a suitcase traveling the road of the folk/blues troubadour. In the intervening years, Peter has recorded an array of compelling CDs.
Like many a great songwriter, Peter writes in a number of styles. He says "I tell people now I play folk-rock, & they seem to understand ...but the whole truth is more complex: I'm a singer/ songwriter that uses all the American styles to get my stories across : Blues. Rock.nRoll. Country. Soul. R&B ...& Folk..plus some rhythmic influences from around the world. I'm trying to forge my own style out of those inherited materials...I've always been into dynamic emotionally charged music you could use to tell a story or paint a picture.
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Home Front Heroes Memorial Tour
| Marina Bay Park
Saturday, December 4th
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
FREE
Meet a park ranger at the memorial by main parking lot. 45 minute program exploring civilian
contributions on the Home Front during World War II.
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Walk the Bay Trail with a National Park Ranger
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Ford Assembly Building,, Craneway
1414 Harbour Way South
Saturday, December 4th
10:00 am - Noon
FREE
Stroll along the Bay Trail with a Park Ranger from Ford Point (end of Harbour Way) to the Rosie the Riveter Memorial for 1 mile. For more information call 510-232-5050 |
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Game On!
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Boilerhouse Restaurant
1414 Harbour Way South
Every Monday night
Come watch the game with us at the BoilerHouse and enjoy the season food and drinks specials.
Al fans welcome- Monday Night Football, College Football, NBA basketball...
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510Arts
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World Culture in the East Bay
Looking for an Art event in the East Bay? The Arts & Culture communities in Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley & Richmond have formed a cultural corridor partnership to bring these events to you in an easy to find format. 510arts.com is a web portal linked to each city's own Arts calendar. Bookmark this page for your future use!
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| Marina Gardens Bingo
1401 Marina Way South
Wednesday - Saturdays
Doors Open at 5 pm
Games begin at 7 pm
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Bingo players are loving this wonderful hall, the friendly and safe environment and the honest games. Marina Gardens Bingo has become a new destination for people come from all over the bay area.
See flyer for more details
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Chicago Style Stepping' Lessons
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Richmond PAL Auditorium
2200 Macdonald, Second Floor
Every Thursday
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$10 per class
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Richmond Certified Farmers Market at Civic Center Parking Lot
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Civic Center Parking Lot
24th & Barrett Avenue
Fridays
8 am - 5 pm
Richmond Certified Farmers Market is open every Friday, year round from 8am to 5 pm. The market, in the Richmond Auditorium parking lot at 24th and Barrett Avenue, has offered locally grown fruit, vegetables, nuts, plants,eggs, chickens and other edibles since l983 that is for 27 years. A free market basket is given away each week. For more information contact Seve Ghigliotto, market manager, at 510-206-7271. |
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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Masquers Playhouse
105 Park Place
Through December 18th
All seats $20
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm
Sunday matinees at 2 pm on Nov 21st
& Dec 5th, 12th
In this musical comedy, six young people in the throes of puberty learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. It is the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.
NOTE: Before every performance, four audience volunteers are recruited to participate on stage as guest spellers. Each new foursome guarantees a new set of hilarious and unexpected experiences - each night is unique!
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday December 4th
Sunday December 5th
10am - 5 pm
Youth/Seniors $10
General Admission $15
Our annual toast to the greatest rollercoasters in the world. Via film you can take a front row seat on the longest, tallest, fastest, scariest coasters on each continent. A special celebration of the members of ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) on Saturday, and on Sunday we celebrate Coney Island, Riverview, Palisades Park, Kennywood and a wide range of other parks around the country as we show the history of the development of amusement parks in America. Whitney's Playland, Venice Beach, Pacific Ocean Park, the Long Beach Pike and, of course, Disneyland will also be featured.
Playland is a Museum of Old-Fashioned Fun chock-full with over 30 pinball machines set on FREE play, penny arcade games and a carousel carnival (where you can win prizes!), miniature circus, magic shows, and interactive displays honoring America's Bygone Amusements. More information about Playland here
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN RICHMOND
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Here, in one place are all the Holiday events that we have been notified about. If you don't see your event here, please e-mail details and a short descriptive text to us for placement next week.
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Holly, Jolly Holiday Fun at Hilltop Mall
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Hilltop Mall
2200 Hilltop Mall Road
Holiday Schedule
Friday, November 19th
5:00 pm - Santa arrives and Tree Lighting Event Arts and Crafts, Activites & Entertainment and most of all Santa!
Friday, November 26th & Saturday, November 27th
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - B Sharp Academy
Friday, December 3rd
Evie Herdon Group
Saturday, December 4th
9:00am - 11:00am - Contra Costa Chorale & Simon Kidgits Club - A Morning With Santa
Saturday, December 11th
Noon - 1:00 pm - Hilltop Community Church
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - B Sharp Academy
Santa Photos begin November 18th at Hilltop Mall. Santa Photos will be located in JCPenney Court - Lower Level
Santa Photo Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am-8pm Friday - Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday (Nov.) 12pm - 6pm, (Dec.) 11am-7pm Christmas Eve - 9am - 5pm
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Art from the Heart
| NIAD
551 23rd Street
Monday, November 22nd - December 30th
Monday -Friday, 9:00 am -4:00 pm
Reception & Holiday Sale: Saturday, December 4th, 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
FREE
Join us for NIAD's annual exhibit and Holiday Sale. The show includes work by every NIAD artist, teaching staff and generous volunteers. Over 70 pieces of art grace the walls of our gallery. During the event you can also purchase discounted work in our gallery store and studio for your friends and loved ones. The show and sale can't be missed!
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Holiday Arts Festival
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Richmond Art Center
2540 Barrett Avenue at 25th Street
Friday, December 3rd 3:00PM - 7:00PM
Saturday, December 4th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE
Friday features artisan vendors, boutique fine art auction, live music and a wine bar. This is a great adult event!
Saturday features artisan vendors, boutique fine art auction, live music, cafe, art activities , and the RAC's famous ceramics sale. Boutique fine art auction closes at 3:00 pm. This is a great family event!
This festive 2-day event is a spirited way to celebrate this holiday season. Purchase unique and affordable hand-crafted gifts with prices ranging between $5 and $250. A portion of vendor sales and all fine art purchases directly benefit the Richmond Art Center and it's community programming.
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Holiday Fest 2010
| Historic Point Richmond
51 Washington Ave
Across from Hotel Mac ~ Next to El Sol
Saturday December 4th
11am to 5pm
Art exhibit by local artists, holiday gifts, holiday music, fabric art, books, prints, cards, jewelry, glass art & more!
Presented by Arts of Point Richmond
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23rd Street Merchants Christmas Party
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Sunday, December 5th
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$10 per person
Information 510-233-4987
Scumptious food, music, dancing & raffles. Special performance by Rocio y su Sonora.
Purchase tickets at Rigo's Auto Sales, Bob's Cleaners or Rafael Madrigal Insurance Agency
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Richmond Main Street Holiday Activities
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Downtown Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nevin Community Center
Wednesday, December 8th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm children under 7 visit Santa Claus
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Evening Festivities
Featuring Refreshments, activities for kids of all ages, performances, a visit from Santa, gift giving and lots of Holiday Fun!
Downtown Holiday Bazaar
1021 Macdonald Avenue
Saturday, December 11th
Noon - 5:00 pm
Featuring handmade Holiday gifts items from local merchants and entrepreneurs.
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1st Annual Project Overcoat Campaign
| | The Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP) is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Project Overcoat Campaign, a coat drive designed to collect new and gently used coats and blankets for more than 200 homeless men, women and children. This year's event is sponsored by Wilson & Kratzer Mortuaries. The Project Overcoat campaign begins on Monday, November 8-Friday, December 3, 2010. Coats & blankets may be conveniently dropped off Monday- Saturday from 8am-5pm at two Wilson & Kratzer locations: Civic Center Chapel, 455 24th Street, Richmond, CA 94804 and Mission Bells Chapel, 13644 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo, CA 94806. Coats and blankets will be distributed on Wednesday December 8, 2010 at the GRIP Program office. For questions about Project Overcoat, please contact Kia Croom at 510-233-2141 ext. |
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Annual Holiday Bake Sale
| Point Richmond Community Center
139 Washington Ave. (at Park Place)
Saturday, December 18th
10 am - 3 pm
Delicious homemade holiday baked goods and treats for gifts and to have on hand for your holiday entertaining. Come early, there's always a line before the door opens.
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201 W Richmond Avenue
Suite B
Richmond, California 94801
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Are you planning an event? Give us a call and we'll help you plan!!(510) 237-1403
or send an email.
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