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What's Happening in Richmond
July 19, 2011
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This is Richmond's week to shine. Join us at the LBNL Welcoming Reception on Thursday and show UC Berkeley that Richmond wants the new campus to locate here!
Art, movies, trains and Mixed Martial Arts...so much to do and see!
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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Rum Tasting at the Hotel Mac!
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Hotel Mac
50 Washington Avenue
Tuesday, July 19th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 July 19, 2011. Reservations Recommended
$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
Crispy Shredded Pork Tacos
Tuesday
Reuben Sandwich
Wednesday
Chicken Marsala
Thursday
Pork Saltimboca
Friday
Seafood Fettucini
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Pt Richmond Artist Speaker Series
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Point Richmond Community Center
139 Washington Avenue
Tuesday, July 19th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Featured Artist: Malik Seneferu , Visual Artist, Curator, Art Teacher & Life Coach/mentor
Malik Seneferu, a self-taught Afrikan American painter, draughtsman, muralist, and book illustrator is the newest member of Arts of Point Richmond. Mailer's art work sparked amazing interest at the June 2011 Point Richmond Music and Art Festival while painting live. We are pleased to have him share selected works at the Artists Series # 6 of 10 on Tuesday, July 19th, 7-9pm.
Seneferu has lived, worked, mentored, and been a curator throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Seneferu's work has traveled to Durban South Africa's "War against Racism" in 2001; moreover has traveled to Haiti and Kenya. Over the years, ancient African artifacts have influenced his artistry in which Seneferu delivers confident and eloquent messages of empowerment. His subject matter ranges from political, social and spiritual issues within challenged communities worldwide.
Malik's was granted the Jan Hart Schuyers award at his solo exhibition in February 2010 for "The Art of living Black". In 2010, a prolific, working artist, Malik has exhibited in solo and group exhibits in Brooklyn, New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto and Berkeley.
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The Vision for Victory
Red Oak Victory Ship
1337 Canal Boulevard
Thursday, July 21st
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.
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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Visiting Landfill Loop of the Bay Trail
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Friends of the Bay Trail in Richmond,
KQED's new video on the Bay Trail has generated lots of interest in visiting the Landfill Loop located where Wildcat and San Pablo Creeks enter San Pablo Bay. TRAC suggests holding off on that for several weeks because the San Pablo Creek NE side of the loop trail is closed temporarily during reconstruction and regrading of the former landfill's entry to be followed by paving of the entry and Bay Trail staging area.
However, referring to the Wildcat Marsh & Landfill Loop Trail Guide , 3.7 miles of trail is open and accessible from the southern trailhead. You may walk or bike along Wildcat Marsh for 1.3 miles and then take a 2.2-mile loop involving the upper trail and the Bay Trail along the shoreline of San Pablo Bay before heading back to this trailhead for a worthy hike of 4.8 miles in total. The upper trail is not recommended for bicycles.
TRAC Steering Committee
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Vintage Views of Old Point Richmond Town- Linda Lee Calvan Drake
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Point Richmond Art Collective at deWitt Gallery and Framing
121 Park Place
Saturday, July 23rd
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Artist Statement from Linda: "I illustrate colorful whimsical interpretations of Victorian residences on the hills of Point Richmond, treasured beaches, boats, secret places and vintage buildings. I call this series of images Vintage Views of Old Point Richmond Town. As a Point Richmond native, I have always appreciated the ability of Point Richmond to be an oasis in our reality. Each Victorian home brings interest to the present with surprising tales from the past. I have collected many of the vintage tales from family and friends in Point Richmond. Illustrating, painting and writing allow me to share this knowledge with some artistic license.
The Point was a very cool place to live in as a child. I have memories of paddling my surfboard out to the end of the Keller's and Long Wharf piers. I still find joy in the relentless sound of fog horns, watching the tug boats, children playing on the beaches and the occasional resident kayaking along the shoreline. While I have witnessed the slow growth of commercialism and the ever growing population on the vacant hills of my youth, I will always enjoy the whimsical characteristics of Old Point Richmond Town."
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PROBLEMA: Who are we in the 21st Century?
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The NeXus
1414 Harbour Way South #1010
Saturday, July 23rd
7:30 pm Reception
8:00 pm Movie
FREE
Free Tea and Secure Parking
We're honored to invite you to a special FREE screening on Saturday, July 23rd at 7:30pm of a new film "PROBLEMA: Who are we in the 21st Century?" by an acclaimed Berlin film director named Ralf Schmerberg. The screening will feature a brief reception at 7:30pm, followed by the film at 8:00pm and a Q&A after with the director Ralf Schmerberg in person.
A cinematic interpretation of the world's largest round table gathering, PROBLEMA is a visually imaginative, thought-provoking invitation to a world of global dilemmas. Spanning seventeen questions confronting who we are and where we're going, the film follows the insights, perceptions, reflections and views of over 100 people from more than 50 nations sat together in one circle.
Featuring Willem Dafoe, Hafsat Abiola, Cornel West, Arundhati Roy, Tavis Smiley, Jodie Evans and many more inspiring leaders and thinkers of the 21st Century, PROBLEMA won "Best European Documentary" at the European Independent Film Festival in Paris, "Best Planet Film" at the European Spiritual Film Festival in Paris, and "Best Documentary" at the Metropolitan Film Festival in New York.
You don't want to miss this film, but... Once you see it you can't unsee it.
Please spread the word and RSVP to info@thenexus.tv if you would like to attend and if you will be bringing guests.
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San Francisco Mime Troupe - 2012 The Musical
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Nicholl Park
Macdonald Avenue & 33rd Street
Saturday, July 23rd
2:00pm
FREE
More information about the San Francisco Mime Troupe here. A small political theater company, Theater BAM!, finds itself at a crossroads: should they keep telling the stories they feel can change the world (and starve while telling them), or feed at the corporate trough, sell out, and be the mouthpiece for The Man. Tough decision. But before having to make it, they are offered an artistic commission that may save the company; all they have to do is create a new play, "2012 - The Musical!" But is it political? Will it keep with the company's original mission? What's the true purpose of this frivolous production, and who's really bankrolling the thing?
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MMA - Battle on the Bay
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Saturday, July 23rd
Doors open 5:00 pm
$25 per person
Purchase Tickets Here
MMA fans get ready! Ohio's premier amateur mixed martial arts promotion, Rocktagon MMA, is bringing its highly touted "Amateur Elite" MMA series to the West Coast! "Battle on the Bay" will be Rocktagon MMA's first fight event in the western region. The high-octane fight card is stacked with compelling match-ups and A-list talent, including many of California's rising MMA stars. "Battle on the Bay" will take place on July 23 at the spectacular Craneway Pavilion in Point Richmond, California.
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RAC Summer Exhibitions & Artist Reception
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Richmond Art Center
2540 Barrett Avenue
Artist Reception Saturday, July 23rd
2:00pm - 4:00 pm
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
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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 Steam Day July 24th! 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 23rd
Sunday, July 24th
Youth/Seniors $10
General Admission $15
Saturday, July 23rd
Richard's Celebration at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach. A special day to celebrate the life of Richard Tuck and his passion for amusements of America's past-circuses and carnivals, coasters and collectables, films and old-fashioned fun. 10am-5pm. playland-not-at-the-beach.org
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 20th
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
"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, July 21st
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Baltic Sessions hosted by Hot Club of Marin Friday, July 22nd 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm Rusty Evens - Johnny Cash Tribute Saturday, July 23rd 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm Luv Stoned R'nB, Soul and Hip Hop covers. From Prince to Justin Timberlake.... dance dance dance. Sunday, July 24th2:00 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
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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
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