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What's Happening in Richmond
May 17, 2011
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| Don't mind the rain, there are plenty ways to enjoy yourself indoors this week. Dance, listen to music, appreciate teachers, visit art galleries - Richmond has so much to do!
Michelle Itagaki
Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau
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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2011 Artist Series
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Pt. Richmond Community Center
139 Washington Avenue
Tuesday May 17th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Featured Speaker @ 7:30
Spencer Young, Attorney at Law
"Artists and Intellectual Property"
Featured Artists
Mary Seid, Painter, "Paintings Inspired by Women and Travel"
Wende Heath, Ceramicist, Author, Art Therapist, "Messages and Secrets"
light refreshments ~ no fee ~
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WCCAR Family Fiesta Night
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El Sobrante Elks Lodge
Tuesday, May 18th
Doors Open 5:00 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
$15 per person
$10 Children under 10
Family Fun For Everyone! Realtors®, Associates, Affiliates, Clients and their Families! Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, Beans, Rice, Chips & Salsa, and CHOCO TACOS for Desert!
Festive Music by Bo Falcon, Coldwell Banker Bartels. $5 Margaritas. Limbo Contest. Tortilla Toss. Fiesta Pinata.
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Tax Credit Seminar for ALL Businesses
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Richmond Civic Center
Multi-Purpose Conference Room
Basement Floor
440 Civic Center Plaza
Thursday, May 19th
Noon - 1:30 pm
❑ Paid any federal or state income tax?
❑ Devoted time and resources to product development or process improvements?
❑ Hired employees or anticipate hiring?
❑ Located in a California Enterprise Zone?
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, this seminar will help you take advantage of federal and state tax incentive programs to offset your current year tax liability and reclaim taxes previously paid. This tax credit seminar luncheon will provide an overview of the most common and valuable business tax credits and incentives. Please call or email us today to register for this free event. If you are unable to attend, please contact us to schedule a consultation. RSVP - Thomas Mills,
(510) 621-1236
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Second Point Richmond Art Walk
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Point Richmond
Thursday, May 19th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Galleries of Point Richmond will all be open and serving art and refreshments.
Local eateries and bars will join in the festivities.
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Award-winning Folk/Americana duo Misner & Smith
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Point Richmond Acoustic
First Methodist Church
201 Martina Avenue
Friday, may 20th
8:00 pm
$15 per person
$12.50 for students and seniors
Tickets are available at the door
Hot off the trail of a UK tour, Folk/Americana duo Misner & Smith will perform their award-winning music at Point Richmond Acoustic Concert Series Friday night. The pair has gained acclaim up and down the west coast and overseas for its top-notch songwriting, musicianship and extraordinary vocal harmonies. They have recently released a third album, Live at the Freight & Salvage, and have been on tour much of the last year to promote it.
The duo's musical collaboration began in 2004 after working together as actors on their first production of the musical Woody Guthrie's American Song, where they immediately recognized a mutual love of Americana music, particularly focused on vocal harmonies. They have performed at the San Francisco and El Cerrito Folk Festivals, and headlined at Berkeley's famed acoustic venue, the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse.
Special guest Jill Freeman has been a professional songwriter for more than 20 years. Her song "Kisses Good" "was featured in "Mister Wrong," starring Ellen Degeneres. Jill's songs and singing voice have also been heard on television on such shows as Roswell, the Young and the Restless, Providence, Melrose Place, Chelsea Lately, Better Off Ted among others. She enjoyed collaborating with blues guitar legend Robben Ford, for his release, "Keep on Running." Jill continues to write and perform with her husband, songwriter/producer Joel Wachbrit. The duo mix folk, blues, pop and jazz for a hard-to-categorize sound that is captivating and original.
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Zydeco Dance with Gator Beat
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Richmond Auditorium
403 Civic Center Plaza
Friday, May 20th
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$25 per person
Table for 8 $250
(purchase at the Recreation Complex, 3230 Macdonald Avenue, 620-6793)
On May 20th, 2011 the Commission on Aging is sponsoring a Zydeco Dinner/Dance to raise funds to ensure that Seniors activities and programs sponsored by the Commission, will continue.
The Commission invites everyone to join friends and family to enjoy a festive evening of dancing to the Zydeco music by "Gator Beat" a Zydeco band known for it's hard hitting New Orleans sounds. Attendees will also enjoy a gumbo dinner prepared by Gaye Williams of Nika's catering.
Other tables and seating are on a first come, first serve basis. For additional information contact,Eli Williams, Chair 232-4690
Beverly Wallace, Vice Chair 223-4528
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The Ed Fund's 23rd Annual Excellence in Education Banquet
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Friday, May 20th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$75 Adults
$25 Students with WCCUSD ID
Reservations here
The May 20, 2011 Excellence in Education Banquet is an inspiring experience that brings the entire West Contra Costa community together. This year The Ed Fund celebrates music and focuses on the need for music programming in public schools. Remember, your favorite song was written by an artist who was once a student, much like those in our schools.
The Ed. Fund's 23rd Annual Excellence in Education Banquet: Let the Music Play will spotlight the increasing need for private support for music programs in West Contra Costa public schools and honor the achievement of our teachers and student scholars. As we recognize the great work being done in our schools we look to you, as a member of our community, for support of this inspiring event.
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Swing Dancing on the Red Oak
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Red Oak Victory Ship
1337 Canal Blvd., Berth 6A
Friday, May 20th
Boarding begins at 6:30 pm
Beg. Swing Lesson 7-8pm
Swing Dance 8-10pm
$15 per person
$25 per couple
WWII Veterans admitted FREE
Join us for an evening of dancing aboard the historic Red Oak Victory ship built in 1944. Learn to Swing Dance, enjoy vocals by Debra Mugnani and refresh yourself at the USO Bar.
WWII attire admired, not required.
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Rosie the Riveter Memorial Tour
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Marina Bay Park
Regatta & Esplanade
Saturday, May 21st
2:00 pm
FREE
Join a park ranger for a 45 minute program exploring civilian contributions on the home front during Word War II. Tour starts at the Rosie the Riveter Memorial in Marina Bay Park.
Bay Trail Walk
Saturday, May 21st
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Stroll with a park ranger along the Bay Trail from Ford Point (end of Harbour Way South) to Marina Bay Park and discuss the enormous teamwork effort of the WWII home front. (Easy)
Bus Tour - Reservations Required
Call 510-232-5050 Ext 0
Take a city bus tour with park ranger Betty Soskin to visit key park sites while reflecting on African American home front experiences.
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Saturday, May 21st
9:00 am -4:00 pm
Volunteers wanted to help take a bite out of blight!
On May 21, 2011 between 9 and 4, Code Enforcement along with residents, volunteers and the City of Richmond will come together to combat neighborhood blight. We will be assisting residents with yard maintenance, trash disposal, and graffiti removal. If you are interested in making a difference in the city of Richmond come join us at Elm Play Lot located at 8th Street and Elm Ave.
Complete a volunteer form to volunteer and receive a raffle ticket to be entered to win one of the following prizes:
Beatbox by Dr. Dre
Beats Solos Headphones
Heartbeats Headphones by Lady Gaga
I Sport Headphones
Monster TurbinePro Gold Edition
Must be present to win
Join us for a BBQ lunch at 12noon.
If you are interested in participating please call or email Code Enforcement Officer Nicole Ewing at (510)621-1591 or newing@richmondpd.net.
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Grace Lutheran Church
15 Santa Fe Avenue
Saturday, May 21st, 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 22nd, 3:00 pm
$15 per person
$12 students & seniors
Support classical music locally while enjoying the beautiful strains of Johannes Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem, as performed by the Contra Costa Chorale. Soloists: Barbara Lanier (Soprano) and Richard Mix (Bass); Pianists: Cara Bradbury and Kerry Keyden; Director: John Montenero.
For more information check out their website or call www.ccchorale.org, 510-473-6241
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NeXus
1414 Harbour Way South, #1010
Re-claiming Your Essential Self with Sophia Amargi, MFT
Saturday, May 21st
10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $150
Register
More Information
Join Sophia as she guides you in this 1 day experiential workshop. It is a results driven process to free you from the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck; preventing the expression of your deep truth and essential self.
At the conclusion of this workshop, you will notice increased access to your power and potency and you will have the tools, skills practice and awareness to continue your process of transformation!
Kyimolung, a Hidden Valley in the Himalayas
Saturday, May 21st
7:00pm
$40 pre-event ticket includes dinner
$20 pre-event ticket (movie Only)
$25 at the door (movie only at 8:30pm)
Purchase Tickets
This movie, produced by Brian Hofstetter for Nomadics with original soundtrack by Michael Gill, has not been presented publicly for over twenty years and is truly a special experience. This private event is the kick-off of a charitable release of the film to raise funds for repairs and general improvement of life at the monastery. Please join us for this special evening benefit. Kyimolung is the sacred and secret Buddhist pilgrimage circuit in the mountains around Tsum Valley in a 30 km radius of the Nepal-China border. It is bounded by Lajyang Bhanjyang in the west, Thapla in the east, and goes through places such as Chhekam, Philim, Sirdibas, Dyang, Bihi, Namrung, Prok, Lho, Samagaon and Samdo in Nepal, and Rui Gaon, Ning, Sala Himal and Nyang in Tibet. Kyimolung takes its name from Kyimo, meaning "happiness" and Lung, meaning "stream". That is why the area is called Kyimolung, or the "stream of happiness." Kyimolung is the most sacred and secret pilgrimage in Buddhist Lamaism. |
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Life of the World to Come: Darkness Falls Upon Us
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NIAD
551 23rd Street
Through June 3rd
Darkness Falls Upon Us is the second in a three-part exhibition series, Life of The World To Come, that presents a preview of a future where work from disabled artists is viewed in the same light as pieces and projects from artists who may not have a diagnosis extreme enough to qualify them as "other." In reality, however, the show is not breaking new ground so much as making visible what is already underway. Artists with disabilities - from Willem De Kooning to Chuck Close - are already a part of the contemporary art world. But Close and De Kooning were already established before becoming disabled. The next logical step in the opening up of the contemporary art world would be the inclusion of artists with disabilities based on the quality of their work, but without the requirement of a prior pedigree.
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Pt. Richmond Farmers Market
| Point Richmond
Park Place
Wednesdays
4:00 pm -8:00 pm
FREE
The Point Richmond Farmers' Market is back for another wonderful season bringing you the freshest produce, baked goods, hot foods, olive oils, flowers, and much more!
We're at Park Place, north of Richmond Ave. and will run from 4pm to 8pm, through October 12.
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Golden State Model Railroad Museum
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Golden State Model Railroad Museum900-A Dornan Drive Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays Noon - 5:00 pm $4 for Adults $2 for Senior Citizens & Children under 12 $9 for Families Fully wheelchair accessible May 22nd is AMTRAK Day!! Train fans of all ages will be thrilled to see the largest model train museum in Northern California. See the website for more information.
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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. |
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Beach Blanket Bonanza
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday, May 21st
Sunday, May 22nd10am - 5 pm
Youth/Seniors $10
General Admission $15
Stop jumping in puddles and slip into the spirit of summer. Wear a silly hat, come in your loudest Hawaiian shirt, show up in a mask and flippers - we won't care; summertime is in the air. (And if rain is in the air, then it makes even more sense visiting our climate-controlled Museum of Fun.) You can limbo to your heart's content, dance to surf tunes on our old fashioned jukebox and return to the endless days when the carnival came to town. Get your summer on early at Playland!
Plus, we got fleas...Professor B has been training Professor B's Flea Circus fleas from around the world for many years and has put together the most amazing congress of unusual acts you have ever seen. Bring a camera to prove to your friends that everything is as described. I got that itch again.
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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The Baltic
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The Baltic
135 Park Place
Tuesday, May 17th
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dan Damon - solo pianist
Wednesday, May 18th
8:00pm
"On The Air" is a swing/jump group good for both listening and dancing; think of Louie Prima meets Louie Jordan and Fat's Waller. Toe tapping. Fun
Thursday, May 19th
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Baltic Sessions - Hosted by Hot Club of Marin
Friday, May 20th
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
The Vibe Project
Saturday, May 21st
9:30 pm - 11:59 pm
Dr. Mojo
Sunday, May 22nd 6:00pm - 9:00 pm Adachi & Preuss Duo - Jazz "standards" - piano/guitar duet featuring Michael Adachi and Jon Preuss at the Baltic Restaurant.
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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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Saturday Night Comedy
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Boilerhouse Restaurant
1414 Harbour Way South
May 21st
$10 in advance
$15 at the door
Steven Pearl
Nato Green
Hark Dulai
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Beyond Tradition: Art Legacies at the Richmond Art Center & WCCUSD Student Exhibit
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The Richmond Art Center
2540 Macdonald Avenue
FREE
Exhibits open through June 10th
The Richmond Art Center is celebrating 75 years as a dynamic and evolving arts organization.
Beyond Tradition: Art Legacies at the Richmond Art Center
The early years of the center experienced an exceptional number of solo, group, conceptual and juried exhibitions, which included many artists who have gone on to great renown. This exhibit features work by more than 30 artists who either exhibited, worked, or taught at the center from the 1940s to the 1980s.
WCCUSD Student Art Show - Student Art Show
Now in its 46th year at the Richmond Art Center, the Annual West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Student Art Show is a collaborative project between WCCUSD and the Richmond Art Center.
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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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2nd Annual 'Richmond Tales' Literacy Festival
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Richmond College Prep
214 S. 11th Street
Saturday, June 4th
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
We cordially invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual 'Richmond Tales' Literacy Festival!
This year we'll highlight a "grow your own" theme, focusing on passages of the book that showcase community gardens and health--e.g. Maisha's apt. house garden, Victory Gardens, and the future Richmond, where vacant lots are now thriving vegetable gardens.
Free books, family activities, plant giveaways, history interpretation stations, performances, nourishing foods, and more! Including:
Native American drummer and Ohlone Storytelling
Dance presentation/workshop with East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
Rosie the Riveter/National Park Victory Gardens display
Children's book giveaways sponsored by West County Reads
Healthy, family-friendly cooking demonstrations
Arts and crafts activities
Activities will be facilitated and led by youth from at least six local schools and nonprofit organizations.
Contact Mrs. Monteiro to volunteer/sponsor or get info: 510-235-2066.
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Grand Opening of the Landfill loop Bay Trail
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Friends of the Bay Trail in Richmond, More than 100 celebrants participated in Republic Services grand opening festivities for the Landfill Loop of the San Francisco Bay Trail. About half arrived by bicycle from points as distant as Vallejo and Oakland, including a group of 20 to 25 who met at the Plunge to ride the Bay Trail to the Landfill Loop. Click Here to see a slide show of the scenic event illustrating that even tiny tots joined adults to walk and bicycle the loop trail. Republic Services organized and generously hosted the event by providing early morning refreshments to start the day followed by a delicious lunch for returning happy walkers and bicyclists. Moreover, everyone left the event with commemorative T-shirts and "green" useful souvenirs such as reusable water bottles and shopping bags. Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin and Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia gave kudos to Republic Services for building and operating a trail system opening up public access to the shoreline of San Pablo Bay and the rich tidal wetands at the mouths of San Pablo Creek and Wildcat Creek. In addition to the 2.8-mile Bay Trail loop, Republic has provided a one mile scenic trail on the upper slopes of the former landfill plus a 0.2 spur trail along Wildcat Creek's tidal wetlands. Click Here to view the elegant new Wildcat Marsh & Landfill Loop Trail Guide. Referring to the guide, it will not be possible to use the section of trail on the eastern side of the landfill along San Pablo Creek for the next two months or so due to construction work in capping that side of the closed landfill combined with paving and other improvements in that area. However, 3.7 miles of trail will remain open and accessible from the southern trailhead from the staging area at the end of Parr Blvd. This route follows Wildcat Marsh for 1.3 miles where you may hike a 2.2-mile loop involving the upper trail and the Bay Trail along the shoreline of San Pablo Bay before heading back to the trailhead for a worthy hike of 4.8 miles in total. The upper trail is not recommended for bicycles. TRAC will inform you when construction work has been completed and full Landfill Loop can be traversed once again. |
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FREE Technology Trainings for Small Businesses
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Hilltop Mall Conference Room
2200 Hilltop Mall Road
May - June
Sign-up here
Website Development, Customer Relationship Management, E -Marketing, E-Commerce, & Project Management classes! Read here for more information, then sign-up today.
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Richmond Recreation Department Branding Image Contest
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The City of Richmond Recreation Department recently developed a new motto, "Richmond Recreation, Rich In People, Rich In Play." In doing so, the department would like an image that describes their new motto. The department has opened up a simple contest to the public in creating the image.
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201 W Richmond Avenue
Suite B
Richmond, California 94801
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Are you planning an event? We can help! Give our office a call at(510) 237-1403
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