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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN RICHMOND!
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Looking ahead to Cinco de Mayo? Vendors and parade participant applications are being accepted now. Information & links provided in the articles.
Want to make a difference in Richmond? Check out our newest Volunteer opportunity at local High Schools.
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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.
Don't hesitate to call us for more information at 510-237-1403. We are happy to help! Michelle Itagaki
Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau |
201 W Richmond Avenue
Richmond, California 94801
510-237-1403 |
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April 11
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April 13
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Spotlight on Lodging
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The Annex Corporate Cottage
214 Washington Avenue (510 235-0081  website
As travelers ourselves, we noted our favorite ideas at the accommodations where we stayed. When we built and outfitted "The Annex," we included those ideas. Pairing them with guest suggestions results in a cozy and convenient home away from home like no other. The furnished cottage is in historic downtown Point Richmond and is set back from the street with a native plant garden between it and the sidewalk. Sit in the afternoon on the patio in the shade of the oak tree or on the porch in the sun. Enter and there are skylights, tile floors and high ceilings. There is a computer alcove with high speed internet.
When you stay here, you have the opportunity to be "green." All the appliances are energy efficient. There are reminders to save water and energy. And you can recycle and compost with the local sanitation company.
Additional amenities:
king size bed with Tempur-pedic mattress
full size sofa bed in l.r. for that extra person
porch and patio
all utilities included
It is CHBO Complete except as per the following:
dining table with two matching chairs
place setting for four
TV in bedroom
no dishwasher or garbage disposal
no icemaker or mixer
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THURSDAY
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Veterans Resource Program Grand Opening
Veterans Resource Program
934 Maine Avenue
Thursday, April 11
11:30 am to 3:00 pm
Many will come from far and near to celebrate a memorable and festive opening of the Veterans Resource Program in Richmond. Secretary Peter J. Gravett, Major General (Retired) of the California Department of Veteran Affairs, will be our special guest speaker. We are pleased that City of Richmond, Mayor Gayle McLaughlin, and Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia, will greet our honored guests.
There will be a heartfelt dedication ceremony, honoring the late Pvt. Harry L. Williams, a Korean War Veteran, and father of the founder and director of the Veterans Resource Program, Rhonda F. Harris. A photo exhibit of past and present service men and women will be on display. Recording Artist and City of Richmond employee, Jacqueline McBride, will perform a special solo in honor of our veterans. Tours of the facility will occur throughout the afternoon.
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FRIDAY
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Young Artists Repertory Series
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
339 11th Street
Friday, April 12 7:00 pm
Thursday, April 18 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 20 7:00 pm
Visit the Events by Date page on our website for additional updates and information.
Suggested Donation for Tickets: $15 General; $5 children 12 and under/students/seniors 65 and older
Our Annual Showcase of Resident Ensembles!
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2013 7:00PM
Son de la Tierra; Richmond Chamber Ensemble; Iron Triangle Urban Ballet
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013 7:00PM
Mien Legends; Voices of Reason; Richmond Jazz Collective
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013 7:00PM
Richmond Bloco Steel Band; members of the Richmond Chamber Ensemble; featured Center alumnus, Darius Drooh; West African Music and Dance Ensemble
Join us for three evenings of engaging performances from the diverse range of Resident Companies at East Bay Center for the Arts including, Iron Triangle Urban Ballet, Mien Legends, Richmond Bloco Steel Band, Richmond Chamber Ensemble, Richmond Jazz Collective, Son de la Tierra, Voices of Reason, West African Music & Dance Ensemble.
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This week at The Magick Lantern Theater - On The Road
The Magick Lantern Theater
125 Park Place (behind Starbucks)
Friday, April 12, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 13, 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 14, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm. 7:30 pm
$7 General Admission
$5 Under 12
$6 Seniors (over 60)
Sunday 2pm Matinee all seats $5
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SATURDAY
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Youth Speaks Preliminary Slam
RYSE
205 41st S
Saturday, April 13
RAW Talent will be hosting a Youth Speaks preliminary slam in Richmond from 3-5pm on Saturday, April 13th at the RYSE Center! Youth (13-19) from Richmond and the surrounding areas are encouraged to come share their stories with the possibility of moving on to represent the Bay Area in the Brave New Voices international poetry festival this summer in Chicago (Aug 7th-11th, 2013)! It's free to the public.
Register here ASAP before spots are filled!
All participants will need one original poem that can be no longer than 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Poems will not be censored, but we will ask youth to keep their content respectful. RAW Talent is offering a FREE slam prep workshop at RYSE on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 that's open to the public- come join us and get your piece ready for the 13th!
Questions? Contact Molly Raynor at zipora.ray@gmail.com or call (734) 395-5899.
More info about the annual Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam:
"Celebrate the voices of 21st century America! Youth Speaks hosted the first Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam in 1997, the first poetry slam for teenagers in the country. The annual slam (an Olympic-style poetry competition) features hundreds of young writers, emcees, and performers from throughout the Bay Area and Northern California, and attracts almost 10,000 audience members during its month-long run" -http://youthspeaks.org/
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Point Richmond Acoustic presents Banjo Master Bill Evans
Point Richmond Acoustic
First Methodist Church
201 Martina Avenue
Saturday, April 12
8:00 pm
$15 per person, available at the door
Tracing the banjo from its West African roots to the New World, Evans performs musical examples from the 1700's to the present day on a variety of vintage instruments, explaining how the banjo has been at the intersection of African- and Anglo-American musical and cultural exchange for over 250 years. From an 18th century African dance tune to the music of the Civil War, and from early 20th century ragtime to folk and bluegrass banjo styles, The Banjo in America informs while it entertains, exposing audiences to over 200 years of American music.
You can learn more about Bill by visiting www.billevansbanjo.com. Watch video performances from The Banjo in America by linking to Bill's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/BillEvansBanjo or link to Fretboard Journal magazine's Vimeo video "Bill Evans Tells The History of the Banjo in 14 Minutes:" http://vimeo.com/52518992?action=share&post_id=1530885046_280816668704131#_%3D
The Point Richmond Acoustic Music series is completely non-religious and people of all faiths as well as no faith are welcome. It's a friendly no-pressure environment, and even if it's been a few decades since you have set foot in a church, no one is going to bite you. But they might offer you a cookie or cup of coffee. It's all about the music here.
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Rosies-Then and Now, Rosie The Riveter Trust Dinner
April 13, 2013
6:00 pm
Purchase tickets here
6:00 pm-Cocktails
Located at the Visitor Center inside the historic Oil House:
7:00 pm-Dinner
Located at the Craneway Conference Center
Shuttle bus available from parking lot at end of Harbour Way South
Dress Code: Business Casual
40's cocktail wear encouraged
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SUNDAY
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Red Oak Victory Pancake Breakfast
Red Oak Victory Ship
1337 Canal Blvd., Berth 6A
Sunday, April 14
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
$7.00 per person
Pancake breakfasts on board the SS Red Oak Victory are back. For seven bucks you can get a plate of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and drink. Eat on the ship's deck, enjoy gorgeous views of the bay and make it a day on the bay.
Tours of the ship available at an additional fee of $5 per person. A Benefit for the Restoration of the SS Red Oak Victory. No reservations required. Click Here for driving directions.
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"Semi-pro Baseball In Richmond, California Artist Reception
Richmond Museum of History
400 Nevin Avenue
Sunday, April 14
2:00 pm
The exhibit, which will include artifacts and images from the days when baseball was the king of youth sports in the city, will also have interactive elements, including a chance for visitors to learn the tradition of documenting a game by keeping score.
The museum will also dedicate its monument garden extension that day.
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Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center
Open Daily
RORI Visitor Center
1414 Harbour Way South
FREE
Thursdays: Japanese American WWII Experience Presentation Tuesdays/Saturdays: Ranger Betty Soskin Meet a ranger or volunteer for a 45 minute program (topics vary) at the Visitor Center at 2:00pm every day. Come early to see the exhibits in the Visitor Center. Ranger Betty Soskin speaks on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Wednesday, April 3
Sunday, April 13 Rosie the Riveter Memorial 11:30 am Meet a ranger at the Rosie the Riveter Memorial in Marina Bay Park for a 45 minute program exploring civilian contributions to the WWII American Home Front. Saturday, April 6 Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center 2:00 pm Author John Keibel will speak about his 2009 book, Behind the Barbed Wire: History of Naval Weapons Station Concord. The Naval Weapons Station Concord is noteworthy as the site of WWII's worst stateside disaster-the Port Chicago Explosion, which killed 320 men on July 17, 1944-and for much more. This program will take place in the theater of the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center.
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Richmond Certified Farmers Market at Civic Center Civic Center Parking Lot
24th & Barrett Avenue
Fridays
8 am - 5 pm The market, in the Richmond Auditorium parking lot at 24th and Barrett Avenue, has offered locally grown fruit, vegetables, nuts, plants,eggs and other edibles since l983.
A free market basket is given away each week. For more information contact Steve Ghigliotto, market manager, at 510-206-7271. ****************************************************************** Bingo! 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 from all over the bay area. ****************************************************************** A "Humor Us" Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach Playland Not-at-the-Beach
10979 San Pablo Avenue Saturday, April 13
Sunday, April 14
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Adults $15
Children/Seniors $10
Join Playland's "punch line parade" as we look back with laughter at the grand American comedy tradition. Come clown with us from Circus World to our 3-D, black light pinball room Laff-in-the-Dark. It'll be more fun than a barrel of monkeys (and we should know-there are 2 in our front entrance display case)!
More information about Playland here ****************************************************************** SS Red Oak Victory Ship Museum SS Red Oak Victory Ship 1337 Canal Boulevard 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday $5 SS Red Oak Victory is open for docent tours on Tues, Thurs, Sat, and Sun from 10am-3pm. Last tour begins promptly at 2pm. Boarding fee is $5 for everyone. The ship is berthed at 1337 Canal Blvd and the ship phone is 510-237-2933. |
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The Richmond Art Center Spring Exhibitions
Richmond Art Center
2450 Barrett Avenue
March 23 - June 1st
Innovations in Contemporary Crafts
A Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Crafts in California
Main Gallery & West Gallery
Innovations in Contemporary Crafts explores innovations in the traditional craft mediums of ceramics, wood, glass, metal, fiber, enamel, paper and jewelry. We survey artists who are forward thinking in their approach to materials and application.
Excavating Layers
South Gallery
This exhibition of mixed-media artwork illustrates how artists excavate new and historic images and materials to reveal particular tensions between figuration and abstraction and create new layers of visual and conceptual meanings. These layers signify the multiple systems that one experiences every day - home, community, society, nature, history, the world at large and one's place within order and chaos. Artists included are Tony Berlant, Shenny Phillips Cruces, Brian Dittmer, Monika Lin, Brian Rutenberg, Robert Sagerman and Dana Hart Stone.
The 48th Annual WCCUSD Student Art Show
Community Gallery
Now in its 48th year at the Richmond Art Center, the Annual West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Student Art Show is a collaborative project between WCCUSD and the Richmond Art Center. Artwork by secondary school students fills the walls with diverse visions and individual creative voices.
Steve Mainini: Working in the WCCUSD, A Retrospective
South Gallery
This retrospective offers an in-depth look at the works that artist and art teacher Steve Mainini has created while teaching art at John F. Kennedy High School over the last 8 years. During this period Mainini has experimented with different processes, mediums and themes in his work.
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The Life of Galileo
Masquers Playhouse
105 Park Place
Through April 27
All Seats $22
Purchase tickets here
BY BERTOLT BRECHT
in a translation by david hare
DIRECTED BY BRUCE COUgHRAN
Arguably Brecht's greatest play, The Life of Galileo beautifully captures a brilliant discovery that changed the world. Armed with a telescope and a questioning mind, Galileo incites a war between reason and faith that challenges his own integrity. In a translation by English playwright David Hare, this play is a spellbinding lesson in the consequences of genius.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Richmond Museum of History
Happy spring! The museum is currently undergoing many exciting changes, but because of the temporary staff shortage we need your help more than ever to accomplish our goals.
Our most critical need right now is volunteers to staff the museum during the times when it is open to the public, which is Wednesday through Sunday 1-4pm.
The need for volunteer staff is particularly critical for the days of April 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 during 1-4pm, while the paid staff attends the Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. We hope to have at least three volunteers to help open and close the museum, collect admission money, and staff the gift shop during this time. A sign up sheet for the days is available in the volunteer break room, so please sign up to help during your next visit to the museum.
The Museum is also in need of individuals to be trained as docents/gallery guides/visitor services representatives. There has been an increase in requests for tours, which is a very positive change for the museum, but we need knowledgeable volunteers to depend on to provide tours.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 510-235-7387 if you have questions or are interested in helping out. Feel free to share this note widely.
Many thanks for supporting your community museum,
Melinda McCrary
Curator/Museum Manager
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Celebrate Earth Day at the Upcycle!Richmond Festival
Richmond Art Center
2540 Barrett Avenue
Saturday, April 20
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
More info here
Guests will explore and experiment with mixed media sculpture using recycled and salvaged materials, learn about bicycle repair and cycling as a healthy transportation alternative and enjoy educational workshops addressing recycling resources.
*Free Valet Bike Parking*
Richmond Art Center activities will include hammering and shaping copper leaves; creating mosaic trash bins; screen-printing t-shirts; building musical instruments; designing marionette puppets, paper hat sculptures and more!
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Cinco de Mayo Booth Applications
The 7th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival on 23rd Street in Richmond, CA will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 10:00am-5:00pm To apply for either a vendor booth or a food booth, please click on the link below: http://www.23rdstreetma.com/cinco_de_mayo.php
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"8th Annual Cinco de Mayo Peace and Unity Parade"
The popular family oriented, multi-cultural event of the year will take place on Saturday May 4, 2013, from 10am-12pm. The two-mile parade, sponsored by the Cities of Richmond and San Pablo, celebrating Peace and Unity, will start at 24th Street and Barrett Avenue in Richmond, and continue up 23rd Street, turn right on Market Street to Church Lane and reach its destination at St. Paul's Church Cinco de Mayo Festival in San Pablo.
The participants and spectators from all the over the Bay Area will proudly represent their Mexican heritage along with other cultures and heritages. The Parade will include more than five floats with live traditional Mariachi and Banda music, as well as the blasting sounds from DJ Sonido Eclipse. The parade grows every year, and is expected to have over 1500 participants this year, including many children from local schools, soccer teams, as well as civic groups, other youth groups, and classic and low rider cars. The end of the Parade will feature the popular Dancing Horses, dancing to banda and tamborazo music.
The Grand Marshalls this year will be Joe Gomes, former 30 year San Pablo City Council member, and Betty Reid-Soskin, former Rosie-the Riveter worker during the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond and currently a representative of the National Park Service. The Cinco de Mayo Parade, with the theme " Peace and Unity, Paz y Unidad" was organized after the Cities of Richmond and San Pablo had experienced street violence while celebrating Cinco de Mayo for a number of years. As a result, support from both Cities, and the Latino community, the violence stopped and the celebrations have been taking place free of violence since that time.
Thank you in advance for your prompt and positive response.
Parade Applications here
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Playland Magic Camp
Playland-Not-at-the-Beach is excited to bring back our Magic Camp with Instructor Mike Della Penna for a fourth straight year. This summer, Mike will be teaching three week-long sessions for campers age 8-98! Master magician Mike Della Penna, aided by several special guests, leads students of any level, age or ability through five days of learning and laughter. Every Magic Camper will receive a magic book and all the materials necessary for the course. The workshop will help you learn to perform new magical effects, improve your performing skills and make friends as interested in magic as you are! Sign up quickly as this will fill up fast!
Session 1: June 24-28, 2013
Session 2: July 15-19, 2013
Session 3: August 5-9, 2013
Times: 9:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $250 per session (Aftercare until 5:00pm is also available for an additional charge.)
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