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What's Happening in Richmond
May 24, 2011
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The Point Richmond Masquers Garage Sale is a local tradition not to be missed! Get your exercise walking up and down the hills, find a new treasure or three and feel great that you're helping the theater.
As May draws to a close, we look forward to more ways to play outside...Point Richmond Music and Richmond Main Street both bring free outdoor concerts during the summer months. Look for more information next week!
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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Gin Tasting / Buy 1 Entree Get 1 Free
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Hotel Mac
50 Washington Avenue
Tuesday, May 24th
Hotel Mac Gin Tasting & Free Dinner Entrée, Tuesday May 24, 2011 (Tasting 5-7p.m.) Come for the Tasting & Stay for dinner, buy one entree and receive one free! After the tasting, turn this e-mail into the manager to receive your free entrée. Please be our guest for a complementary dinner for one when ordering two or more entrees at an equal or lesser value. Maximum value for the dinner entrée is $15.00. One offer per table. Offer good only on Tuesday May 24 , 2011. Reservations Recommended.
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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 27th
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 Tours
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Marina Bay Park
Regatta & Esplanade
Saturday, May 28th
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 Bike Tour
Saturday, May 28th
10:00 am - noon
Explore Richmond's WWII-era water front history along the Bay Trail. Bring your bike and meet park rangers at the end of Harbour Way South, at Ford Point. (Easy). Call 510-232-5050.
The Vision for Victory
11:00 am -noon
Meet by the Red Oak Victory Ship for a 1-hour tour of historic Shipyard #3. Explore the legacy of Henry J. Kaiser and his leadership in building the Arsenal of Democracy. Call 510-232-5050.
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Saturday Night Comedy
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Boilerhouse Restaurant
1414 Harbour Way South
May 28th
$10 in advance
$15 at the door
David VanAvermaete
Tom Smith
Hence Singleton
Malcolm Grissom
Johnny Corn
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Eighth Annual Silent Auction
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St. Cornelius Church
205 28th Street
Saturday, May 28th
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$35 per person
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Alpha-I, Meditation Practices to Evolve your Mind
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NeXus
1414 Harbour Way South, #1010
Saturday, May 28th
10:00am - 4:00pm
Registration: $300
Information and registration
1 day meditation workshop + 8 week teleconference flight
Are you curious? Then come to one of our introductory talks this week. Check website for day/time/locations in Sausalito and SF at The Hub.
Are you, or is someone you know, wanting to commit to a daily meditation practice and realize the benefits that come with such?
Alpha-i is an accelerated meditation program for people who are too busy to meditate but need it the most. Human beings can no longer afford to spend 20 years on the cushion to find inner peace. Alpha-i workshops teach simple, effective and powerful meditation practices that empower individuals to navigate their emotional and mental reactions to life with choice.
Discover for yourself how your thoughts and feelings are connected to your body's biochemical and brainwave states. Alpha-i provides simple, yet powerful 20 minute daily meditation exercises that allow you to actively participate in the evolution of your own mind by taking control of your mind-body experience. Wake up to yourself. Awaken your alpha intelligence.
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17th Annual Point Richmond Masquers Playhouse Garage Sale
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Point Richmond
Monday, May 30th
All Day
The annual garage sale to benefit the Masquers Playhouse is an all-day event on May 30 and includes the traditional rummage sale outside the theater company's stage at 105 Park Place, where there will also be a list of sales at locations all over the Point.
Each location pledges to give 10 percent of proceeds to the all-volunteer Masquers.
Among the participating locations is First United Methodist Church at 201 Martina St., which holds its Junktique 2 sale and pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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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 Open Memorial Day for Family Fun! 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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Playland-Not-at-the-Beach's 3rd Birthday!
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday, May 28th
Sunday, May 29th
Monday May 30th 10am - 5 pm
Youth/Seniors $10
General Admission $15
Playland's turning 3, but the party's for you! We'll have all kinds of one-of-a-kind events and activities to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of our grand opening. We've had so much fun hosting your birthday parties over these years that we hope you'll join us for ours! No need for gifts - just bring yourselves, your sense of fun and maybe a friend or relative who's never been here before. Share the magic for three special days (Monday, May 30th is an Extra Day to Play!)
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 24th
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dan Damon - solo pianist
Wednesday, May 25th
8:00pm - 11:00 pm
The Beehive
Thursday, May 26th
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
A variety of Irish music is played on accordian, concertina, tin-whistle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle and harp. The Hosts for this acoustic delight are Richard & Miliosa Lundy and Larry Poole. Look forward to high quality guest appearances. Musicians may join by invitation. Every fourth Thursday of every month.
Saturday, May 28th
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Voodoo Junk
Sunday, May 29th 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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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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Out of the Box & Into the Community
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Richmond Civic Auditorium
403 Civic Center Plaza
Friday, June 3rd
8:30 am - 4:00pm
FREE
Register
Who Absolutely Must Not Miss This FREE Event!
Health advocates, healthcare providers, health educators, nutritionists, physical activity professionals, educators, clinicians, urban gardeners, food advocates, policymakers and others.
Participants will gain a solid understanding of:
· What works to increase healthy physical activity behaviors in culturally-diverse settings
· Community-supported agriculture and raising the next generation of food advocates
· How to replicate award-winning physical activity and nutrition programming in your community
· Powerful new weapons in the fight against diabetes
Experience a full day of exhibits, afternoon workshops, presentations, cooking demonstrations and plenty of physical activity!
-Presented by-
The Network for a Healthy California - Bay Area
The American Diabetes Association, and the City of Richmond
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West County Urban Agriculture Summit
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Sunnyside Organic Seedlings
377 Brookside Drive
Saturday, June 4th
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
FREE
Register
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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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Point Richmond Music Celebrates Tenth Anniversary & Announces Line-up for 2011 Summer Concert Season
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Point Richmond Music has announced the dates and line-up for its 2011 Summer Concert Series. For 10 years running, the all-volunteer, not-for-profit group has produced free concerts as a way of building community through the unifying language of music. Concerts are held on the second Friday of each month, June through September, from 5:30 pm to 7:45 pm. In addition to the second Friday format, the 2011 season will include a fifth concert on Friday, September 23rd. Concerts take place at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond.
"We're very excited to have reached this milestone and are looking forward to a great season, bringing back of some of our favorite bands from the past ten years," said Andrew Butt, PRM chair. "Because of the generosity of our sponsors, the hard work of our volunteers and the great turnout by the community, we're able to bring in stellar bands and provide a really special concert experience. As we like to say, 'the Point is Music!'"
Every concert features a no-host bar (proceeds benefit the Malvern Wilson Alumni Association), raffle, face-painting for children and art exhibitions by the Arts of Point Richmond and the Point Richmond Art Collective.
PRM's 2011 Line-up
Friday, June 10 -
5:30 PM-6:30 PM - Sekhou Senegal, Assane & Ousseyane Kouyate, brothers born and raised in Senegal, combining traditional West African instrumentation with bass, keyboards, and percussion drum, www.sekhousenegal.com
6:45 PM-7:45 PM - Blind Lemon Phillips, with vocalist and guitarist Charley Phillips backed by the "Lemondrops" featuring blues belter Mz Dee and the "Lemon Squeezers," a full horn section, www.blindlemonphillips.com
Friday, July 8 -
5:30 PM-6:30 PM - Stairwell Sisters, San Francisco's all-gal old-time teardown, play a deep and rowdy repertoire of timeless tunes plus a solid standing of smart, original material that is winning praise on a national level, www.stairwellsisters.com
6:45 PM-7:45 PM - Houston Jones, a high-octane Americana quintet performs a strong original repertoire that ranges from bluegrass and folk to blues and gospel, www.houstonjones.com
Friday, August 12 -
5:30 PM-6:30 PM - Dave Crimmen Band, Rock 'n Roll, Rockabilly, Surf and Doo-Wop music from the late 1950s to the early-mid 1960s with both original music, written by Dave Crimmen, and authentic recreations of cover tunes from that era, www.davecrimmen.com
6:45 PM-7:45 PM - Lloyd's Garage, garage rock influenced by hill-country blues and southern rock, www.lloydsgarage.com
Friday, September 9 -
5:30 PM-6:30 PM - Taarka, emerging from a long tradition of circus troubadours come a merry band of acoustic explorers, performing indie-gypsy chamber folk, www.taarka.com
6:45 PM-7:45 PM - Lava, Latin music, encompassing Jazz, Cha-Cha-Cha, Latin Rock, Latin Funk, and Salsa, www.lavamusicrocks.com
Friday, September 23 -
5:30 PM-6:30 PM - Michael O'Neill, Jazz renowned saxphonist and quintet, www.mosax.com
6:45 PM-7:45 PM - Tom Rigney & Flambeau, specializing in blazing Cajun and zydeco two-steps, low-down blues, funky New Orleans grooves, Boogie Woogie piano, and heartbreakingly beautiful ballads and waltzes, www.rigomania.com
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