November 12-13th
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
33rd Annual Celebration of Craftswomen
Women's Building benefit
Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
For the past three decades, The Women’s Building Celebration of Craftswomen has allowed Bay Area residents, along with visitors of San Francisco from throughout the world, to discover the work of the nation’s best female artisans and fine artists.
From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day, the show features a dynamic roster with more than 160 craftswomen over the course of three days. The Celebration of Craftswomen is San Francisco's biggest holiday fine crafts retail fair, and the largest event exclusively celebrating the craft of women in America. Creating positive social impact, the Celebration of Craftswomen benefits the programs of The Women's Building, a community center serving women and girls in San Francisco. It is a unique opportunity to find gorgeous, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, fine crafts, and contemporary art.
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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Alameda City Hall
REVISED AGENDA INCLUDES LAND SWAP DISCUSSION!
Mayor Gilmore has suddenly indicated a willingness to consider alternatives to the Land Swap!! Her recently added wording can be found on the City's website for November 15th City Council agenda: new item Item 9a:
At the July 12 , 2011 special meeting on golf, the City Council directed staff to neqotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with Harbor Bay Isle Associates (HBIA) regarding the swap of the Mif Albriqht Course for the HBIA-owned property on North Loop Road. The staff was further directed to return to the City Council with the proposed MOU as well as more detailed information about the swap, a proposed lease agreement with Kemper Sports, and a concept to pursue sports fields on North Loop Road.
I (Mayor Gilmore) would like the City Council to consider amending our previous motion to direct staff to seek alternative options to the property exchanqe that would still provide for the lonq-term financial sustainability of the Chuck Corica Golf Complex.
November 19, 2011
12 - 6PM
Vessel Acoustic Festival
Special Music Performances
Join Graham Patzner of Whiskerman, Philip Greenlief, Tumbleweed Wanderers, Song Preservation Society, Sara Aboulafia, Lia Rose, Wold and Crow, The Sound and the Furry, and a host of musicians for an entire afternoon of music and art.
Vessel Gallery
471 25th Street
(btw. Broadway and Telegraph Ave.)
Oakland, CA 94612
510.893.8800
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Thurs, Dec 1, 2011 6-9pm
ZORRO BY NIGHT
A gala fundraiser for Peralta Hacienda Historical Park
On December 1st, Peralta Hacienda will be transformed into the land of Zorro. Dancers will ignite the stage with a fiery flamenco performance while Zorro films are projected inside the beautiful candlelit Peralta House.
Fanny Ara performs with Roberto Aguilar on guitar and Roberto Zamora singing. Both have performed internationally, and studied with masters in Spain.
Fanny will also teach the basic steps of flamenco to those brave enough to take the stage!
The flamenco main event will take place under a spectacularly lit tent. Gyorgy Vass will play his style of classical Spanish guitar in the 1870 Peralta House, while revelers listen, enjoy wine, and explore the museum's exhibits.
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December 4, 10AM-3PM
SNOW? IN BERKELEY?
Andronico's parking lot at 1550 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
Take a snow day in the Gourmet Ghetto! Bring your boots and mittens to play in the snow that is predicted to gently fall in Andronico's parking lot at 1550 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley on Sunday, December 4, 10AM-3PM. (Rain date is Dec. 11.) Visit with the Snow Queen who will listen to all of your holiday wishes, make holiday crafts like greeting cards and dreidels, and warm up with hot cider and chewy cookies. Find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts from local craft vendors. This is a free event for children of all ages.
Then find the 'ice' in a snowball - one has a ¼ carat diamond ring inside - at M. Lowe & Co., 1519 Shattuck, 1-4PM, as a benefit for Berkeley Arts Magnet and Walden Schools. Or join the DIY holiday card-making party using specialty paper remnants in the upstairs courtyard of Twig & Fig, 2110 Vine, 12-4PM.
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Friday, December 9, 8pm
KFOG's 26th Annual Concert for Kids
Death Cab for Cutie and The Airborne Toxic Event Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco
Tickets start at just $30, $45, and $55,
as well as $125 Gold Circle tickets that include seats in the first 6 rows and a KFOG Live from the Archives 18 CD
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Children of Shelters, a group that believes we can begin to break the cycle of homelessness for children in San Francisco. Every day they create opportunities and provide educational funding for many of the City's 4,000 homeless kids, because without those chances, they will likely stay homeless for life.
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DECEMBER 13TH
SPECIAL ALAMEDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13TH.
RE: discussion and vote of the Kemper Agreement and Cowan Memo of Agreement
Kemper/City proposal: to manage the golf course for the next 30 years - related to the Cowan Memo of Agreement
Cowan Memo of Agreement: Taking over the MIF Golfcourse; swapping for business park land; building at least 130 homes
Meeting Location: City Hall
3rd Floor
2263 Santa Clara Ave.
Council Chambers
Alameda, CA 94501
Speakers may address the Council in regard to any matter over which the Council has jurisdiction or of which it may take cognizance that is not on the agenda
BERKELEY REP'S PAGE TO STAGE
FREE & FASCINATING TALKS
Series of fascinating onstage conversations continues with Jon Moscone, Tony Taccone & Emma Rice
Berkeley Rep's Thrust Stage / 2025 Addison St @ Shattuck / Downtown Berkeley
Monday 12/5 @ 7:00 PM
Madeleine Oldham interviews Emma Rice about The Wild Bride
The Wild Bride plays the Roda Theatre from December 2 through January 1
Monday 1/23 @ 7:00 PM
Les Waters interviews Jonathan Moscone and Tony Taccone about Ghost Light
A fable based on the assassination of the director's father, Mayor George Moscone, Ghost Light appears on the Thrust Stage from January 6 to February 19.
HOW MUCH: Free!
More information: (510) 647-2949
ONGOING EVENTS
Concert, lecture, etc continuing series
Visit Oakland Art Murmur for
Saturday Stroll
Every Saturday, 1-5PM
Uptown District of Oakland
A quiet alternative to busy and crowded First Fridays. Meet gallery owners and listen to artists explain what they are doing
First Fridays, ONGOING – 6:00 pm
EVERY SATURDAY 1-5 - SATURDAY STROLL
Oakland Art Murmur - First Fridays Art Walk, Saturday Stroll
Now Runs Every Saturday Afternoon
First Friday Continues, but with Quieter Saturday Complement
Many of the galleries that participate in Oakland's highly popular Art Murmur Gallery Scene are extending their First Friday festivities to include Saturday hours, in what is hoped will lure in art enthusiasts who prefer a more relaxed scene.
Cost: FREE Oakland: Broadway/Telegraph Cooridor
Oakland Art Murmur is a group of nearly 20 galleries in Oakland that have coordinated openings. Wander from gallery to gallery, sample free nibbles, drink some free wine, see occasional outdoor movies and fine some new artists to love at venues like SLATE DESIGN, 21 Grand, Blank Space, Luka’s Taproom, Rowan Morrison, Rock Paper Scissors Collective and more.
@ SLATE contemporary
NOTE NEW LOCATION FOR SLATE!!!!
473 25th St, Oakland CA 94609
510-652-4085
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KPFA EVENTS
Australian Bebop Ragas Concert
Friday, November 18, 2011 - 8:00pm
Please note this date correction!
A night of performances from musicians from all over the world will take place at
Freight and Salvage
2020 Addison Street, Berkeley.
Doors open at 7pm.
Tickets are $24.50 at the door.
For details, call 510-644-2020
10th Anniversary Green Festival
Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 10:00am to 7 pm
Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 6:00pm
SF Concourse Pavillion
635 8th St. (at Brannan St.)
San Francisco, CA
All Access Pass $10 ($5 GFBucks Back, Plus Eco totebag *while supplies last)
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Green Festival FAN* $48 ($10 GFBucks Back)
GF FAN* Also includes:
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ONGOING - JACK LONDON SQUARE
Jack London Square Farmer's Market
The Jack London Square waterfront is home to a Farmer’s Market which offers the best of California’s agricultural bounty direct from local farmers to you. You can find fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts as well as freshly baked breads and pastries, delicious specialty foods, fresh flowers and much more.
The market is open on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and features great special events every week! Rain or Shine!
Music Mondays at Bocanova
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Jock Rockenbach & The Bocanova Band
Jock Rockenbach plays it all: Blues, Rock, Soul and R&B! Over the past twenty years, the performer BAM magazine called "the guitar ace of the San Francisco Bay Area music scene"
More information or phone 510.444.1233
Comedy Off Broadway
Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Time: Thursdays: 8:00 PM, Fridays and Saturdays: 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Location : Miss Pearl's Jam House
Enjoy live comedy for only $10!
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Every Friday and Saturday
Jammin' In The House
Live music
Time: 8:00 PM to Midnight.
Miss Pearl's Jam House
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