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What's Happening in Richmond
July 12, 2011
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Did you know Richmond now has a FREE downtown shuttle service? Read the article under "Newsbytes"
Enjoy specials at the Hotel Mac this week, listen to wonderful music at the Baltic, check out the art exhibits at NIAD & the Richmond Art Center, or watch a movie on the Red Oak Victory Ship. So much to do - get out and enjoy!
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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This Week at the Hotel Mac!
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Hotel Mac
50 Washington Avenue
July 11th - July 15th
$10 Express Lunch Specials
Each day the Hotel Mac chooses one of its menu items to be served as our $10 lunch special. This week's specials are some of Hotel Mac's most popular items. Don't miss the chance to have a great lunch at a incredible price. $10 express lunch is served from 11:30-2:00 in the Bar and lounge only, while supplies last!
Monday
Chef's Choice
Tuesday
Wild Coho Salmon Salad
Wednesday
Shaved Prime Rib Sandwich
Thursday
Mac & Cheese
Friday
Cajun Catfish Tacos
Happy Hour at the Mac Best deal in the East Bay! Happy Hour Eats $3-$5 Crab Cakes Fried Calamari Mac Fries Prime Rib & Pork Sliders Oysters Oysters Rockefeller Catfish Tacos Spring Rolls Cream Spinach Garlic Fries Mac & Cheese Prawn Cocktail Steamed Mussels Smoked Salmon Happy Hour Drinks $3-$6 Red Wine White Wine Beer Bartenders Cocktail (Changes Every Day) Mac Martini Mac Gibson Manhattan Old Fashion Side Car Present, or show on your phone, the coupon below, to your server to extend the Hotel Mac's happy hour 1:30-7:00, this week only. |
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Coupon for Extended Happy Hour
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Present this coupon to your server to extend Hotel Mac's Happy Hour 1:30-7:00. this week only. Offer Expires Friday July 15th 2011 at 7 p.m. Normal happy hour 2:30-5:00 this coupon extends the Happy Hour Prices 1:30-7:00. Offer Valid in Bar and lounge only.
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3rd Annual Bay Area WWII Home Front Film Festival
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SS Red Oak Victory Ship
1337 Canal Boulevard Berth 6
Hold 4
Thursday, July 14th
Boarding begins 6:30 pm
$5 Adults
$4 Seniors
$2 Children under5
The Great Dictator is a comedy film by Charlie Chaplin released in October 1940. Like most Chaplin films, he wrote, produced, and directed, in addition to starring as the lead. Having been the only Hollywood film maker to continue to make silent films well into the period of sound films, this was Chaplin's first true talking picture as well as his most commercially successful film.[1] More importantly, it was the first major feature film of its period to bitterly satirize Nazism and Adolf Hitler.
At the time of its first release, the United States was still formally at peace with Nazi Germany. Chaplin's film advanced a stirring, controversial condemnation of Hitler, fascism, antisemitism, and the Nazis, the latter of whom he excoriates in the film as "machine men, with machine minds and machine hearts".
Note access to the ship requires walking up a steep ramp and the ability to climb stairs.
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Nassim Haramein: Crossing the Event Horizon
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The NeXus
1414 Harbour Way South, #1010
Thursday, July 14th
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Tickets: Advance $20
Purchase here
Door $25 (if available)
Free Tea and Secure Parking
More information
Prepare yourself for the rare opportunity to experience a captivating multimedia presentation for laymen and physics enthusiasts alike at The NeXus.
Scientist Nassim Haramein has received international acclaim for his multimedia seminars, which are thought provoking, entertaining and in many cases, life changing. Witness as he shares his lifelong journey into the geometry of spacetime, which has lead to a compelling and coherent understanding into the fundamental structures of the universe.
Nassim has been giving lectures and seminars around the world on unification theory for over 20 years. His public presentations spur people from all walks of life into an understanding and excitement about the way the universe works, from consciousness to physics. These riveting theories will change your view of the universe and your existence in it!
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18th Annual Iron Triangle Community Picnic!
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Nevin Park
598 Nevin Avenue
Saturday, July 16th
10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The day will include entertainment, free food (until out), jumpers, bike rodeo, food vendors (cost), games, 3-on-3 basketball, free t-shirts (until out), pony rides, train rides, & lots of fun!
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Simon Kidgits Club - Safe Summer Event
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Hilltop Mall
2200 Hilltop Mall Road
JC Penney's Court
Saturday, July 16th
Noon - 2:00 pm
Focusing on Summer safety for children, there will be demonstrations and information from the following organizations:
Richmond Police Department - K-9 Unit Demonstration and child fingerprinting
Richmond Fire Department - Fire Safety and Fire Engine Demonstration in parking lot American Medical Response - First Aid & CPR knowledge, Ambulance demonstration in parking lot
The Pedaler - Bicycle Safety
Lenscrafters - Summer Eye Protection
For the parking lot demonstrations, AMR & Fire Department will be utilizing the Fire Lane along the sidewalk in front of D Mall Entrance.
Arts and crafts activities, goody bags and giveaways will be provided to new and current Kidgits Club Members.
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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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RPAL 30th Annual Golf Tournament
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Richmond Country Club
1 Markovich Lane
July 18th
Tee off time 11:00 am
BBQ lunch sponsored by Richmond Sanitary Services
Dinner immediately after at Hotel Mac
Individual Golf Package $175
Sponsor Foursome Golf Package $850
Reserve early as this event will sell out!
For more information or to register contact Tamara McCoy-Walker @ 510-621-1226 or twalker@rpal.org or visit us www.rpal.org
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Monthly Swap Meet & Open Studios
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Bridge Storage and ArtSpace
23 Maine Ave
Saturday, July 16th
8:00am - 3:00pm
FREE
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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.
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.
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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Pt. Richmond Farmers Market
| Point Richmond
Park Place
Wednesdays
4:00 pm -8:00 pm
FREE
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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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday, July 16th
Sunday, July 17th
Youth/Seniors $10
General Admission $15
The story of a young wizard named Harry Potter is coming to an end on the screen, but his story lives on at Playland. Wizards in costume welcome, but muggles be warned!
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, July 13th
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
DJ VidaLee's JUKEBOX. A dance social featuring rockin' American Music of the 1940s--1960s from The Mother Road, Route 66 and beyond
Thursday, July 14th
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Baltic Sessions Baltic Sessions hosted by Greg & Lawanda Ultan takes place every second Thursday of the month. They have a great pool of Bay Area Musicians that sit in and play their favorite tunes from the Americana, Folk, Blues, Jazz and Latin. Other musicians are welcome to join in. Friday, July 15th 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm Sons of Emperor Norton Saturday, July 16th 2:00 pm Matt Bolton Alternative/Rock/Roots Music Up beat Solo act with tons of stage experience and charm, singing originals and popular covers. 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm The Reed Fromer Band
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.
Sunday, July 17th 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.
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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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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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LBNL Welcoming Reception and Town Hall Meeting
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Memorial Auditorium
Thursday, July 21st
6:00 pm -9:00 pm
The reception will include light refreshments and entertainment, followed by a town hall meeting. Please save the date to come join the community in showing LBNL why Richmond is the only choice for the LBNL Second Campus! Please RSVP for this event at www.ci.richmond.ca.us/lbnl. Contact the City Manager's Office at (510) 412-2091 or (510) 621-1554 with questions.
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Bay Area Artists Host Free Region-wide Community Art Event
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The San Francisco Bay Area will be buzzing with creativity on September 2, 2011 during the first official Take 5: Art Break Day. Hosted by Art is Moving, this free public event encourages attendees to "Take an Art Break" and provides supplies and a space to create art.
The event will occur simultaneously in five different Bay Area cities - San Francisco, San Rafael, Richmond, Berkeley, and Oakland - and will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Canopied booths and tables will be set up in the downtown area of each city and will provide free access to art supplies, including paint brushes, paper, pencils, paints, and crayons. Everyone is welcome to have a seat and make art for free.
Take 5: Art Break Day aims to encourage people to take a momentary break to create free art. According to Lisa Rasmussen, co-founder of Art is Moving, "creating art together in a public space encourages dialog between strangers and allows everyone the opportunity to discover the power of art. Rarely in our busy lives do we make room for it."
No prior art-making experience is necessary to attend the event. "Anyone can make art. One of the reasons we're hosting this event is to help those who have never had the chance to try making art realize that they can," says Lauren Odell Usher, another Art is Moving co-founder.
What: Free Community Art Event "Take 5: Artbreak Day 2011"
When 9/2/11
Where: Richmond at Garden Park on MacDonald
Time 9:00 am -5:00 PM
WebsiteVideo: |
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Hosts:
Lauren Odell Usher MFA and Lisa Rasmussen MFA
Co-Founders, Art is Moving
Email:
artismoving@gmail.com
Site Leader: Richard Bacon
Everyone from the community is invited to make ART for Free!!
Call for Artists to Volunteer for Take 5: ARTbreak Day 2011
We are looking for a team of VOLUNTEERS who believe that art can change the world!
On September 2, 2011 from 9:00am to 5:00pm, the San Francisco Bay Area will be buzzing with creativity as everyone will be invited to "take an art break" and make art for FREE! Take 5: Art Break Day, brought to you by Art is Moving, is a FREE community art event where the public will be provided the opportunity and the space to create art for free. Art sites with an array of art supplies will be set up in San Francisco, San Rafael, Richmond, Berkeley, and Oakland. All ages and art skills are welcome. The first 1000 participants will receive a FREE GIFT.
As a volunteer for ARTbreak Day you will be part of something very powerful and meaningful in your community. As a thank you, each volunteer will be given the opportunity to have a featured blog post that includes their artist bio and a link to their website.
Art is Moving is a collaborative organization dedicated to making art more accessible to the public and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to create art. By breaking down the barriers between the art world and the public via dialog, interaction and community outreach, Art is Moving aims to integrate art into daily public life. Art is Moving has partnered with local non-profit, ArtsChange, to act as their fiscal sponsor for Take 5: Art Break Day. Contributions made to this event via ArtsChange are tax deductible.
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New Downtown Free Shuttle!
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The Richmond Circular Shuttle began operation through its service provider- TransMetro, Inc. on July 1st. The service is funded through the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and can be accessed within a five mile radius to multiple health facilities and clinics, pharmacies, businesses, recreation, residential communities, and employment centers for those traveling to and from the El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond Intermodal BART stations.
In an effort to provide the highest level of quality, dependability, reliability, customer service and a convenient schedule, riders can hop aboard the free "Richmond Circular Shuttle" at any of its 11 stops. Buses will arrive every 15-20 minutes during commute hours from 7:00am - 7:00pm (excluding weekends and holidays).
The objectives of the service is to ensure mobility and access and to link key regional destinations through reliable public transportation services including bus, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Amtrak for all of Richmond residents to travel to and from San Francisco and other Bay Area destinations. The service uncommon efficiency to meet evolving transportation needs promotes quality service and reliability.
Shuttle Route Cutting Blvd
Shuttle Route Cutting Blvd Schedule
Medical Shuttle Route
Medical Shuttle Route Schedule
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West County Reads Seeks Storage Space for "Take One, Leave One" Library Bookshelves Initiative!
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About two months ago we made a call for book donations. You answered that call -- and then some! Due to the tremendous generosity of the community and donors, we now have a great supply of new and gently-used children's books that will help ensure the "Take One, Leave One" Bookshelves located throughout the City are always fully stocked. We are thrilled! THANK YOU!
In a new twist, we now find ourselves short on storage and must vacate our current space at the Richmond College Prep pre-school--as the school is presently moving into a wonderful new space at the historic Maritime Center building adjacent to the school property.
Can you help us? We are urgently seeking a free or low-cost storage space/room suitable for book storage. The books are boxed in standard cardboard cartons. A location in Richmond would be ideal, but all locations gratefully considered.
Contact Mrs. Monteiro to discuss any ideas you may have: 510-292-1930.
Sincerely,
Tana Monteiro (RCPS), Kevin Hufferd (West County Reads), "Take One, Leave One" Library Committee, and the NURVE Education Action Team
Learn more about West County Reads!
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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
or send an email.
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