Celebrate Summer with Groundwork Richmond!
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Madeline F Whittlesey Room Courtyard
350 Civic Center Plaza
Wednesday, June 29th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Groundwork Richmond is a new organization working with the community to transform Richmond's outdoor environment.
Meet the Executive Director, Will Osuna and the first youth "Green Team". Refreshments, live music and program. RSVP 510-847-531 or email Will Osuna.
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Unveiling of Gompers Mural
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8th St. and Richmond Greenway (between Ohio and Chanslor)
Thursday, June 30th
2:00 pm
At 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 30, Mayor McLaughlin will join student artists to cut the ribbon on the newly completed mural covering the side of a large building at 8th Street and the Richmond Greenway, adjacent to the Gompers Garden, where students have planted fruit and vegetables. In April, the Richmond City Council gave the OK for Gompers students to re-paint their mural after the first one they did at that location last October was painted over due to Code Enforcement's interpretation that it was "unauthorized graffiti", even though the owner of the building had given them permission to put their artwork on his wall. Over the next several months, the students and some adult allies, including Gompers teacher Gretchen Borg, persisted in trying to find a way to assert their right to free artistic expression, and their efforts paid off.
One of the student artists, David Cazares, noted, "It was a blessing to be a part of a mural in my hometown, to create art on this old boring wall. This isn't graffiti, this is a talent that God has given me! I am hoping the City can give us more walls in Richmond."
Another student artist, Jose Lopez chimed in, "...My friends and I share the same joy for Art and we wanted to make our town a place we could be proud of. The whole process of getting together with other artists and friends, being able to paint what we wanted without fear of harassment for our creativity and to be able to show our families our talent was awesome. I am so stoked that we were given this opportunity to beautify our neighborhood by sending positive images to tell the people that we can have color where we live not just thrive in a dark place with no artistic influence."
Gompers High School principal, Latoya Williams, is very pleased with the outcome, and stated, "Working with Gretchen and our muralist (current and former) during the 2010 - 2011 school year has opened my eyes to a world of many possibilities. I am a passionate supporter of students' voices, community voices, and voices of a people. The code enforcements act has created a movement for Artists in Richmond. ... I thank Mayor McLaughlin and the greater community for their willingness to understand a new language and immerse themselves in the experience."
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Healthy Village Farm Stand
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Community "Green" Space
Harbour Way & Macdonald Avenue
Friday, July 1st
Noon - 2:00 pm
FREE
Celebrate warm weather and sunny days with fresh produce and outdoor activities at the Healthy Village Farm Stand! Join Richmond Main Street in the Community "Green" Space every 1st Friday of the month from June-August for an afternoon of fun in the sun: buy farm fresh produce, pick up healthy meal recipes, snack on tasty wholesome treats, engage in fun exercise activities, and more!
Don't forget your sunscreen!
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Rosie the Riveter Memorial tour
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Marina Bay Park
Marina Bay Parkway & Regatta
Saturday, July 2nd
2:00pm-2:45pm
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.
Home Front Walkers!
Rosie the Riveter Memorial
Marina Bay Parkway & Regatta Blvd
Every Saturday
8:00am-9:30am
Meet at the Rosie the Riveter Memorial for a brisk, 2.5 mile walk along the Bay Trail with a park ranger and a supportive community of walkers.
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Caballero Productions Inc. - Circo Caballero
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Hilltop Mall
Through July 4th
Caballero Productions Inc. presents Circo Caballero Hermanos
Show schedule:
Monday - Friday: 7pm
Saturdays: 4:30pm & 7pm
Sundays: 2pm, 4:30pm & 7pm
Green Parking Lot between Wal-Mart & JCPenney.
For more information call 602-386-8587
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Craneway Pavilion July 3rd "Target Independence Day"
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Sunday, July 3rd
5:00 pm - Exterior dock area and food stands open to the public
6:30 pm
FREE
The live music line up begins at 6:30 p.m. with opening performers Khalil Shaheed and Oaktown Jazz Workshops, and Hilltop Community Church Choir.
At 8 p.m. the Oakland East Bay Symphony, conducted by Music Director Michael Morgan, will begin its set of popular and rousing works to celebrate America's Independence Day in a program that also features pianist Misha Galant, who was the Jr. Division winner of the OEBS Young Artist Competition. The Symphony's set will end as the city of Richmond's Firework Display launches over the water.
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Marina Pay Park
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
This is a wonderful evening with music, food, Kid's fun zone, and vendors.
Featuring music by "The High Cotton Band"
Don't miss it!
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Celebrate the 3rd of July Onboard the Red Oak Victory Ship
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Red Oak Victory Ship
1337 Canal Boulevard Berth 6A
Sunday, July 3rd
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$25.00/person
Boarding begins at 6:00 pm, barbecue at 7:00 pm. Watch the City's Fireworks at 9:00 pm just across the water.
Great food, great venue!
Reservations by July 1 -- mail your check with your name, address and the number of people in your party to:
Red Oak Barbecue
608 40th Street
Richmond, CA 94805
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"Chase The Tear" Art Exhibit
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NIAD Art Center
551 23rd Street
Art Show: June 20th - August 19th
Chase The Tear is the final installment 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.
For more information please contact Brian Stechschulte at (510) 620-0326 or brian@niadart.org.
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Pt. Richmond Farmers Market
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Park Place
Wednesdays
4:00 pm -8:00 pm
FREE
JUNE 29TH AT THE FARMER'S MARKET (4-8) WE WILL BE HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN IN OUR MILITARY, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES (ceremony between 5:30 to 6:00).
It would be wonderful if Veterans could be in uniform, but it is not necessary to be honored.
Flags for the children and some special events also on June 29th. Entertainment provided by The Prairie Rose Band. The Richmond History Museum, The SS Red Oak Victory Ship and all 4 Armed services will have representatives.
Soldier' Angels will be collecting items for care packages which they will send to our troops or just give a donation to help with the postage.
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 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.
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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Richmond Art Center
2540 Barrett Avenue
June 28th - August 4th
MAIN GALLERY
Richmond Art Center Annual Members' Show
This beloved annual exhibition features over 100 artist-level Richmond Art Center members. It also features the 2010 Members' Showcase award winners: Eve Conner, Dale Johnson, Fletcher Oakes, Dianne Romaine, Judy Stone and Natalie Zarchin. This exhibition celebrates and showcases the array of media, talent and imagination that constitute the heart of our dynamic and creative community.
SOUTH GALLERY
Showing Up: Drawings from the Drawing Circus Work by the Members, 1971-2011
This exhibition celebrates 40 years of teaching drawing by bringing together past students from the various schools where he has taught. Stanton sees the Drawing Circus as vastly more interesting than a typical figure-drawing class.
COMMUNITY GALLERY
Inspiration - Richmond Art Center Faculty Show
It all began with a woman and a suitcase. The Richmond Art Center began with founder Hazel Salmi's determination to meet the needs of people to "...exercise their innate abilities for creative expression" by carrying her art supplies around Richmond in a suitcase. 75 years later, we celebrate and showcase the work of the Richmond Art Center's core faculty: professional artists who fill our studios with inspiration and continue the legacy of offering accessible and engaging art education for all ages.
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| The Spirit of America |
Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday, July 2nd
Sunday, July 3rd
Youth/Seniors $10
General Admission $15
Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend by honoring the spirit of America. We'll be red, white and blue all over!
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 PlaceWednesday, June 29th
8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Beehive ~ New Vaudville-Variaty Show & Open Mic Friday, July 1st 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm Reed Fromer Band The Reed Fromer Band is one of the Bay Area's most dynamic and enjoyable R&B bands, featuring top-level musicians and powerful vocals. The group's repertoire consists of exciting, danceable R&B/funk material and beautiful, moving rock and soul ballads. Saturday, July 2nd 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm The Coastal Zone Band ~ Afro-Cuban-Jazz / R'n'B / Reggae / Calypso Sunday, July 3rd 2:00 pm FiddleKit & Friends This month the Baltic, besides having music 5 nights a week in the restaurant, will open it's beautiful Back Porch on Sunday afternoons from 2 'til 5 pm for music by an unsung, but brilliantly eclectic violinist, Kit Eakle (older brother of Matt Eakle, flutist with the David Grisman Quintet), and his broad assortment of musical friends - who are adepts at a plethora of styles from classical to bluegrass, rock to gypsy jazz, hard bop to country, and blues to western swing. 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 |
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 |
The Musical of Musicals
(The Musical!)
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Masquers Playhouse
105 Park Place
Through July 9th
All seats $20
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm
What if all of your favorite musicals were rolled together into one compact über-show? This crowd pleaser is a melting pot of musical bliss that manipulates the classic "I can't pay the rent!" story in five acts. Each act references and parodies the style of Broadway's brightest: Rodgers & Hammerstein (Oklahoma!), Stephen Sondheim (Sweeney Todd), Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!), Andrew Lloyd Webber (Phantom of the Opera), and Kander & Ebb (Cabaret). This smash will keep you laughing from start to finish with sharp wit and puckish energy.
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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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