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Halloween Week e-News
| October 21, 2011
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Saturday, October 29, 7-10pm
Berkeley Community Media 2239 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, $10
The Festival is a special one night event featuring short films by independent filmmakers in the Bay Area. The big screen event plays the backdrop to a haunted tv studio with a booming sound system, costume contests, raffles and prizes. These film festivals are known for being specular networking events to upcoming filmmakers and low budget film buffs alike! |
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Design by artist Mariana Garibay
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Tuesday, October 25, 11am
SE Corner of Center St. & Shattuck Ave.
Earth Island Institute's Streets Alive! Project, in collaboration with the City of Berkeley and UC Berkeley, will unveil the first three boxes of the project to put art on utility boxes in Downtown Berkeley!
Please join Earth Island Institute, Mayor Tom Bates, City of Berkeley Staff, the Downtown Berkeley Association, and Streets Alive! donors, volunteers and supporters for the press launch of Berkeley's newest public art installation. After the unveiling, the launch and press event will move to the Earth Island office for refreshments and more celebration!
The 60 boxes Project has brought together local artists and sponsors to transform 60 utility boxes in Downtown Berkeley with art created on the theme of sustainability. If you are interested to sponsor a box, contact Earth Island Institute at 510.859.9100.
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 Halloween-Themed Events
Tuesday, October 25, 6pm-9:30pm
All participants receive a complimentary plate of charcuterie of their choice. 9pm judging by the kitchen and winners announced at 9:30pm. First prize is a $50 gift card/runner up $25 gift card!
Friday, October 28, Berkeley Community Media's Free Film Fridays: The Blob, Sundown. FREE.
Different themes every night including costume contests with $25-$50 cash prizes. Free french fry and shot giveaways!
Includes unlimited computer play, costume contests, movies, and food! Parent permission required for participants under 18.
The Bellavente Wind Quintet presents a family-friendly program of spooky and adventurous music. This special early program includes a costume parade, prizes, surprises, and -of course- candy!
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Forage Vintage Closing Sale
Trumpetvine Court (2115 Allston Way between Shattuck & Oxford)
Visit Forage - a cozy jewel of a shop in Trumpetvine Court before it closes at the end of this month. Forage offers a one of a kind collection of unique home furnishing pieces, women's clothing and shoes, men's silk ties, and other gift items. Set an appointment, or to visit the store this weekend (Oct 22-23) or next weekend (Oct 29-30) from 1-4pm. Ana Vertel, owner, can be reached at 510.912.1985 or anavertel@hotmail.com. |
Festivals & Community Events
Now through December, Berkeley Arts Festival, 2133 University Ave.
Monday, October 24, Vegucated! Film Screening & Reception, David Brower Center, 7-10pm, $10 Premiere, $15 Premiere + Reception. Saturday, October 29, Friends of the Berkeley Public Library's Second Annual Big Book Sale, 10am-4pm, All items $0.50. Sunday, October 30, Berkeley Pride 2011: Making it Better, David Brower Center, 5-10pm, FREE. |
BHS Spirit Week & Rally Day
Spirit Week: Monday, October 24- Friday, October 28 Rally Day: Friday October 28 During Berkeley High School Spirit Week, students dress up daily for theme days, culminating with Rally Day celebrations on Friday, October 28. During the week, campus monitors will continue to be posted at BHS entrance to check students for unauthorized and/or illegal substances. On Rally Day, the campus will be locked down after lunch until classes end at the normal time. The BHS administration advises Downtown Merchants to be especially vigilant in preventing underage alcohol sales to students, particularly on Friday. If merchants have concerns or problems next week, please call the Berkeley Police non-emergency number (510.981.5900) or the emergency number (510.981.5911) if they encounter problems with students. Berkeley High Bell Schedule |
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Downtown Berkeley Association Supporting the commercial district since 1989
2230 Shattuck Avenue, Suite C, Berkeley, CA 94704
510-549-2230 * info@downtownberkeley.org
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