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What's Happening in Richmond
December 7, 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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Public Enemy Number One-FOG!!
| Fats, Oils and Grease-known collectively as FOG-represent the most serious enemy of our public sewer lines. When FOG is dumped
down the drain, it goes straight into our sewers and forms large, thick grease balls that clog the pipes.
Clogged pipes can result in spills, creating environmental problems, traffic tie-ups, or even flooded businesses. Read more in this brochure. |
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Red Carpet Gala
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Thursday, December 9th
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
General Admission $30
Students $20
Women's Initiative Students & Graduates $20
CELEBRATING THE REAL CELEBRITIES -- WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
A night out by the bay -- enjoy networking, vendors, hors d'oeurves, red carpet photos, mini makeovers, and giveaways.
This event is open to new and seasoned business owners, as well as the general public.
Attire: Smart Casual to Semi Formal
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Canned Food Ride
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Bicycle Art Salon
Richmond Canned Food Ride
Chanslor Ave & 16th Street
Saturday, December 11th
10 am - 12 pm
Rain or Shine!
Slimm Buick is the first artist to receive a residency at Bridge ArtSpace. He and his wife, Justine tenZeldam are hosting the 2nd Bicycle Art Salon, Richmond Canned Food Ride.
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Home Front Heroes Memorial Tour
| Marina Bay Park
Saturday, December 11th
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.
SÁBADOS:: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 11 DE DICIEMBRE Héroes de Home Front Encuentra un guardaparques, Miguel Dimas, cerca del estacionamiento para una programa de treinta minutos. Gratiis! |
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Tone Poem with Hang Drum
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Bridge ArtSpace
23 Maine Ave
Sunday, December 12th
3:00 pm
"Tone Poem With Hang Drum" is produced and directed by Eve A. Ma through Palomino Productions (an East Bay media production company). It features Liron Mann (hang drum), Pilar Yamuza (actress) and others. Filmed in southern Spain, this 20-min. experimental short is a truly international production: the composer/musician is Israeli, the lead actress and sound crew is Spanish and the supporting actress and producer/director are from the United States. We will screen the short two times. In honor of the filming location (Jerez de la Frontera, known as the "cradle of flamenco"), as part of the event there will be a short flamenco performance between the two screenings. We'll also hold a Q&A session with the filmmaker. Refreshments will be served.
PALOMINO Productions is led by Eve A. Ma, an award-winning cinematographer and our principal producer-director. Ma founded the company in 2004 and has produced & directed nearly 30 shows, several of which have aired over PBS stations. Her videos have also screened in three countries (USA, Spain and Greece) and have been in festivals in two (USA and Spain). Ma began her work in cinematography after several earlier careers (history professor, practicing lawyer, non-profit administrator). In these earlier careers, she was often known by her more formal name, Dr. L. Eve Armentrout Ma, Esq.. She is listed in Who's Who in the World, and other prestigous biographical works. The company has an associate producer-director in Spain, Antonio de la Malena, who is working with Eve A Ma and PALOMINO Productions on a film, "The Price of a Piece of Chocolate." He has also produced his own short which screened in a festival in Spain, and has collaborated with Ma on other work. In addition to cinematography, he is a very well known flamenco cantaor (singer), and in has directed prize winning stage productions. |
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| | Ongoing and Repeating Events |
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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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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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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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| Happy Birthday, Walt Disney! | |
Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday December 11th
Sunday December 12th
10am - 5 pm
Youth/Seniors $10
General Admission $15
On December 5, 1901 Walt Disney was born in Chicago. This weekend (Dec. 11-12) is the birthday of Steve Segal, Pixar animator who worked on "Toy Story" and "A Bug's Life". Steve is going to spend his birthday with us celebrating the life and contribution of his greatest hero - Walt Disney. You will hear stories and learn what inspired Steve to make a career in animation. This will be a very special weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach - a terrific tribute to two artists. Children of all ages will remember this event forever.
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
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
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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Nourish the Community Holiday Mixer
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BoilerHouse Restaurant
1414 Harbor Way South
Thursday, December 16h
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holiday Mixer, Canned Food & Book Drive
Nurture our children's growing minds and bodies by donating books & food.
* Meet The Ed. Fund Board and Staff
* Enjoy Holiday Fare
* Support West County Children
* Promote Literacy
Donations of canned food will benefit The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Donations of new books for K-12 schools will be dispersed among West Contra Costa County public schools.
For information on The Ed. Fund and the most needed books and food, visit our website or call (510) 233-1464.
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Thursday, Dec 9th
6-8PM,
"pARTy in the Point" will kick off the holiday season with an open house featuring original art at Guillermina Antiques, Refined by Fire, Art Lounge, Hydrangea, Schurman Art Gallery, and Point Richmond Art Collective. Come join the fun.
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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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Christmas Eve Jazz Service
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First United Methodist Church of Richmond
201 Martina St. (at W. Richmond Ave.)
Thursday, December 24th
7:00 pm
Dan Damon Quartet and special musical guests - come early for a seat, always standing room only, free will offering.
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201 W Richmond Avenue
Suite B
Richmond, California 94801
510-237-1403 |
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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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