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What's Happening in Richmond
February 7, 2012
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Wine, music, beer & chocolate, opera and more! The Richmond Rockets will rock the auditorium with their game busting moves on Thursday - at $10 a person this is a deal that you can't pass up!
Go out and enjoy your city, your way.
If you have an up coming event, please send the details to my email to be included in the next edition.
Michelle
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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Pinot Noir Wine Tasting
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Hotel Mac Restaurant
50 Washington Avenue
Tuesday, February 7th
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$5 Donation to PAL
(510) 233-0576
Join us on Tuesday February 7th for our annual Pinot Noir Wine tasting. For only a $5 donation to the Richmond PAL, you will be able to try over 30 different wines and have the opportunity to purchase your favorites at a, one night only, discounted price.
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Schubert's "Die Winterreise"
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East Bay Center for Performing Arts
339 11th Street
Thursday, February 9th
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Pay as you can - Limited Seating
East Bay Center is proud to present a performance of Schubert's "Die Winterreise". This demanding and seldom-performed song-cycle will be sung by baritone John Vergin, with accompaniment by pianist, Denise VanLeuven. Using the poetry of Wilhelm Muller, Schubert wrote these dramatic, dark pieces at the end of his life, depicting a journey of the soul through a wintery landscape of sadness, beauty, elation, and despair.
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Richmond Rockets Play Thursday & Friday!
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Richmond Rockets
Richmond Memorial Auditorium
403 Civic Center Plaza
Thursday, February 8th
Friday, February 9th
Game starts 7:30 pm
$10 per person
The NorCal Bears visit us again on Thursday, looking to redeem themselves and the Port City Pirates are back for a third try. Not to worry, with a 13 - 3 season, our Rockets are doing great!!
Come out and cheer for your Richmond Rockets!!
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Rita Hoskings & Her Band, "Cousin Jack"
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First United Methodist Church
201 Martina Street (corner W. Richmond Ave.)
Friday, February 10th
Doors open 7:30 pm
8:00 pm concert
$15 at the door
$12.50 students & seniors
Hosking is a favorite on the Folk festival scene, having appeared at the Strawberry Folk Festival, Kate Wolf Festival and elsewhere throughout North America. Rita's songs have been lauded for story and sense of place, and her performances praised for her ability to move audiences. Honors include winner of Best Country Album in the 2010 Independent Music Awards, winner of the 2008 Dave Carter Memorial Songwriting Contest at the Sisters Folk Festival and finalist in the 2009 Telluride Troubadour Contest. "There's a grit to her songs and sinewy toughness to her voice that weave their own spell," says Q Magazine.
Fitting for February, our special guest is Bobby Joe Valentine. Another home-grown talent (from Petaluma) Valentine has recently released his first CD, A Place to Belong. Warm and inviting, filled with depth and hope, Bobby's songs display both innocence and maturity which captivates audiences young and old alike. He has appeared on several radio and TV shows including live performances at ABC and NBC morning shows. The winner of several awards, most recently Songwriter of the Year at West Coast Songwriter's Association for his song "Fly." Armed with just a ukulele and a guitar, Bobby Joe Valentine shoots straight to the heart.
Point Richmond Acoustic is co-sponsored by Point Richmond Music, Folk Unlimited and the Point Richmond First United Methodist Church.
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The Ed. Fund Scholars Blog
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Over the last 6 years The Ed. Fund has raised over $550,000 in scholarships to send over 150 first generation West Contra Costa Unified School District students to college.
These scholars have begun to share their experiences of graduating from West County public schools and enrolling in colleges across the county in a blog on The Ed. Funds web site.
Follow the challenges and triumphs of Richmond's best and brightest at: http://edfundscholars.blogspot.com/.
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Chocolate & Beer Festival is Back!
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Saturday, February 11th
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
$30 in advance
3rd Annual Chocolate and Beer Festival brings together local Chocolatiers, breweries and bands to raise money for a good cause. The Children's Learning Center provides a comprehensive alternative educational program for exceptional children, who, because of their intense behavioral, social, emotional and educational needs are temporarily unable to succeed in the public school system. By developing a positive attitude toward learning, developing and strengthening self-esteem, teaching them essential academic and social skills, and successfully returning them to the public schools.
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Rosie the Riveter National Park Tours
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The Vision for Victory
SS Red Oak Victory Ship
1337 Canal Blvd., Berth 6A
Saturday, February 11th
11:00 am - 11:45 am
FREE
Meet by the Red Oak Victory Ship for a 45-minute tour of historic Shipyard #3. Explore the legacy of Henry J. Kaiser and his shipyard team's contribution to the Arsenal of Democracy.
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Juke Joint at the Boilerhouse
| Boilerhouse Restaurant
1414 Harbour Way South Saturday, February 11th 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Juke Joint, the 6 piece Memphis soul and blues group had a WONDERFUL gig at the Boiler House Restaurant in December! Thanks to everyone who was able to attend, we have been asked back on FEBRUARY 11th!
There is, again, NO ADMISSION CHARGE for this show. You can come for dinner - delicious! - or just have a drink and enjoy the music! We'll be playing from 8 to 11, and we'd love to see you there, dancing if the spirit moves you, or grooving in your seat!
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Valentine's Day Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
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Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue
Saturday, February 11th
Sunday,February 12th
10:00 am -5:00 pm
Adults $15
Children under 14/Seniors $10 A little love mixes with the usual magic in the Playland air. Relive the romantic days of carnivals and carousels, penny arcades and pinball classics. Bring your funny Valentine and receive a special prize.
More information about Playland here
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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 |
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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The Baltic
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The Baltic
135 Park Place
Wednesday, February 8th
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, February 8th 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Baltic Sessions hosted by Greg & Lawanda
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, February 9th
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Vibe Project
3 bay area fellas play acoustic and alternative rock, both originals and covers.
Saturday, January 28th
9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Blue Lizzard
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Visionary Landscapes at NIAD
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NIAD Art Center
551 23rd Street
Through March 16th
Dreamy vistas, tumultuous storms and monsters parading across the horizon will be on display in a survey of studio work that transforms our perceptions of the natural world. Participating artists include Lois Ann Barnett, Ray Brown, Julio Del Rio, Heather Edgar, Luis Estrada and Audrey Pickering.
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Broadway Bound
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Masquers Playhouse
January 20th - February 25th
All seats $20
8:00 pm Fridays & Saturdays
2:00 pm Sunday matinees January 29th and February 5th
By Neil Simon
Directed by Phoebe Moyer
Neil Simon's autobiographical play tells the story of two brothers breaking into show business as comedy writers. As their family dissolves around them, Eugene and Stanley grow into manhood, leaving their family behind-a poignant tale told with warmth and plenty of humor.
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The Art of Living Black 16th Annual Bay Area Black Artists Exhibition & Artists Reception
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Richmond Art Center
2540 Barrett Avenue
January 10th - March 9th
Artist Reception Saturday, February 4th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MAIN GALLERY
The Art of Living Black 16th Annual Bay Area Black Artists Exhibition.
The Richmond Art Center is proud to present The Art of Living Black, 16th Annual Bay Area Black Artists Exhibition. This exhibition is the only annual non-juried exhibition and self-guided art tour in the Bay Area to exclusively feature regional artists of African descent. Featuring over 50 local artists.
SOUTH GALLERY
Rising Tide: A Post-Cautionary Tale, Continued
A Work in Progress
Fresh from his one-month artist residency at the deYoung museum in San Francisco, Richmond-based artist John Wehrle will continue painting the mural Rising Tide during gallery hours where all are welcome to observe and talk to John as he works.
COMMUNITY GALLERY
Ancestral Melodies Paintings & Mixed Media
Ancestral Memories is a solo exhibition of the work of James Gayles. Works featured are watercolor and mixed media works from his jazz musician series and his ancestral series.
The Teapot, Reinterpreted.
The Teapot, Reinterpreted is an intimate group show of California artists that explore and expand the teapot through varied media and size. Works range from decorative, functional, traditional and abstract.
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Kitchen@812 - a Food Business Incubator
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Orientations for Kitchen@812
Fridays (10am - 11am)
812 San Pablo Avenue, Ste. 2 in Pinole
To register please call (510) 327-9466
Kitchen@812 enables entrepreneurs the opportunity to launch and develop their food ventures. We invite you to learn more about this project by attending a Free Orientation.
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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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CRAB FEEDS IN RICHMOND/WEST COUNTY
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iExpect Presents: Our Annual Crab Feed 2012
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iExpect
5221 Central Avenue, Suite 100
Saturday, Feb 11
4:00 pm - 7:00pm
Donation: $40.00 Adults
$25.00 Children 5yrs - 12yrs
Under 4yrs old... Free
**No Tickets Will Be Sold At The Door
...advance sales only.***
Music!
Raffle Prizes!
Fun!
Great FOOD!
We will provide...
hot garlic butter sauce !
For tickets and additional information call 510.224.4741 Call and get your tickets today!!!
iExpect is a local non-profit organization that offers assistance with under privileged children, teens and families in the East Bay and beyond.
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Coronado YMCA Crab Feed Fundraiser
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263 South 20th Street
Saturday, February 11th
Doors open 5:30 pm
$40 per person
Entertainment
DJ, dancing, silent auction and raffle
Dinner includes:
* all you can eat hot crab
* salad
* pasta
* dessert
Proceeds Benefit:
* Coronado After School Program
* Youth and Government
* Youth Super Sports
* YMCA Summer Day Camp
To Purchase: Please stop by our Coronado Community YMCA Administrative Office to purchase advance tickets. The address is 263 South 20th Street, Richmond, CA 94804. We are open from 7:00am until 5:30pm, Monday through Friday (closed New Years Eve and MLK Holiday.) |
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A Fresh Taste of Old Harlem - Kick-off Fundraiser for Juneteenth
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Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Friday, February 24th
6:00 pm - 1:00 am
$20 per person
Tickets on sale: The Boiler House Restaurant, Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau &
The Richmond Courtyard Marriott
Honoring "Mr. Juneteenth" aka Jerrold Hatchett
Music, dancing and surprise special appearances
Food provided by some of your favorite local Richmond restaurants
Dress according to Theme...Prizes for the Best Dressed
Bid on fabulous Silent Auction items
No Host Bar
Presented by National Brotherhood Alliance, Craneway Pavilion and Richmond Courtyard by Marriott |
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Be a Docent for Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park
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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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201 W Richmond Avenue
Suite B
Richmond, California 94801
510-237-1403 |
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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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