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August
RESTAURANTS
The Historic Hotel Mac Restaurant:
All Month: Hotel Mac's 97th Anniversary! Details on all specials.
Tuesday, August 19th : Zinfandel Wine Tasting
Thursday August 21 : Jacuzzi Wine Dinner
A $5 donation to Richmond Police Activities League (PAL) is requested to participate in the Spirit Tasting and Wine Tasting.
ART
Richmond
Art Center
2540 Barrett Avenue
(510)620-6772
Wheelchair accessible
BART accessible
Free & abundant parking
Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon - 5 pm
Summer exhibitions on view June 10 - July 26,
Artists' reception Saturday, June 14, 7-10pm
ArtsChange
Richmond Health Center
100 38th Street
Richmond (enter at 39th and Bissell)
ArtsChange has been creating exhibits at the Richmond
Health Center that explore art and identity for over 10 years.
Admission is free.
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri, 8 am - 5 pm
Tue/Thu, 8 am - 8:45 pm
Sat, 9 am -- 5 pm
Tricks of the Mind and Other Tales of Survival: Mental Health and Stigma
The exhibition unfolds at the juncture of the closing of the mental health clinic at Richmond Health Center, a time when the local mental health community of patients, providers and families is reeling with a sense of displacement and disruption. We invite you to a luncheon program to support our community, which will include an update on local services, a tribute to the hard work for survival of the community and to the poetry of their existence.
The exhibition will feature artwork that has been developed over the past two years by both members of the mental health community and local artists. Featuring artwork by: Lauren Ari, May Chan, Thilde Weems, Lonnie Shavelson and artists from NIAD, West County Day Treatment, Rubicon, Asian Pacific Psychological Association and Familas Unidas. Poetry by Duane Parrish.
NIAD Center for Art & Disabilities
551 23rd Street
Hours: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
(510) 620-0290
EXHIBIT: Beverly Treiber & Rosita Pardo: A Retrospective
July 7 - September 26
Since NIAD's inception very few artists have had the creative longevity of Beverly Trieber and Rosita Pardo. For over 20 years both artists have amassed impressive portfolios and numerous accolades. This exhibition will feature work they've created throughout their careers in various media. Please join us in honoring their dedication, vision, and inventive spirit.
In 1986 at the age of 65, slowing down was out of the question for Beverly Trieber. The moment he stepped into NIAD’s studio he launched an art career that made up for lost time spent in California institutions. To describe Trieber’s art is to describe his eclectic appearance. He is a walking collage. Just as he collects various hats, clothing, and pins from friends and family to compose his outward appearance, Trieber uses a similar strategy to compose his artwork, blurring the distinction between art, life, and fashion. When selecting materials for his work, Trieber doesn’t discriminate. Anything can be art. Found objects from plastic knick-knacks to empty cigarette packs are blended effortlessly with paint, paper, or wood, often producing striking and poetic results. Highlighting this methodology, the exhibit will feature a broad range of his creative output in sculpture, printmaking, and collage.
In 1987, one year after Beverly Trieber joined NIAD, Rosita Pardo arrived. Drawing from sources as diverse as the Bible, American Indian lore, entertainment, and recently the Egyptian and Medieval periods, Pardo creates figurative work in the folk art tradition, preferring to make art her own way, “without anyone telling me what to do.” Rendered in a linear style, her paintings and drawings often feature a central figure or group surrounded by flourishes of pattern, decoration, and harmonious color. One of her most lauded bodies of work features the world of boxing. Driven by fanaticism following a fight, Pardo produced heroic portraits and pivotal fight scenes from memory. The majority of this work has found its way into collections across the country, but a select number will be on exhibit along with work depicting Pardo’s other wide-ranging interests and artistic practice.
Both artists have been exhibited widely in the Bay Area, throughout the United States, and have a long list of passionate collectors. This retrospective is unique opportunity for visitors to view a combined forty plus years of creative growth, which NIAD is honored to present.
ARTIST'S RECEPTION Saturday, July 12, 2-5pm
NIAD is a vocational art center for artists with disabilities, conveniently located between Berkeley and San Rafael in Richmond, CA. Its studio is home to over 60 artists who are represented in the center's gallery and gift shop. The artists' work can be seen throughout the lively studio. The onsite gallery, with portfolios of each artist, is a resource center for casual collectors, connoisseurs, and anyone who is interested in seeing the cutting edge work of NIAD's visionary artists. 50% of all sales go directly to the artists, the remaining 50% helps keep NIAD in business.
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Masquers
PlayhouseThe Petrified Forest, by Robert E. Sherwood, directed by Marti Baer
August 22 - Spetember 27
In a diner near the fossil remains of an ancient forest, self-declared failure Alan Squier
meets Gabby, a young woman who dreams of studying in Europe. To Alan, Gabby represents hope and the future, and what he does
for her when they are taken hostage by an escaped killer makes a moving story of love and sacrifice.
Admission $18.00
Evening performances begin at 8:00 pm, Sunday Matinees begin at 2:30 pm
Call (510) 232-4031 or visit their website for
reservations.
MUSEUMS
The Golden State Model Railroad Museum
2008 Schedule:
Sunday August 17 all scales will be running Steam Power! Don't miss this day.
Trains operating - all layouts: Sundays, 12 - 5 PM. (Admission charged) Layout and Display Viewing: Saturdays, Memorial, Independence and Labor Days, 12 - 5 PM; Wednesdays 11 - 3 PM; Friday evenings 7 - 10 PM (No admission charged)
Moms and Dads, Kids and Rail-fans of all ages will enjoy watching the layouts in action and enjoying the new scenery and track work completed since the end of 2006. Three large layouts are featured, in O, HO and N Scales, including narrow gauge and trolley displays alongside mainline action all in one magnificent 10,000 sq. ft. display room.
The East Bay Model Engineers Society, which builds and operates the layouts in the Museum, was founded in 1933 and is one of the oldest continually operating model railroad clubs in the country. This year The East Bay Model Engineers Society (EBMES) is celebrating its 75th year of modeling and operating model trains.
The Museum, which opened just over 16 years ago, is an attraction that is part of the East Bay Regional Park District, in Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline Park. Operating models range from the steam engines and classic passenger trains of yesteryear to today's modern diesel behemoths and AMTRAK passenger trains. Historic scenes such as the Oakland Mole, Oakland 16th street stations ca. 1955, Martinez’ John Muir trestle, Tehachapi loop, Niles Canyon and the landmarks of Donner Pass will be found on the layouts.
A Diamond Anniversary is a long tenure for any hobby-related organization and it speaks to the timeless nature of model railroads and the fascination for recording and re-building that history in miniature. To make the celebration more exciting, special displays are scheduled for this run season and our Grand Celebration will take place on Sunday, September 21. The Museum will be open from 12:00 - 5:00 pm with special displays set up inside our Clubhouse and in our rear parking lot. To thank the public who have supported the Club through 75 years, admission to the layouts and exhibits on the 21st will be FREE!
The friendly operators and docents will gladly answer your questions and provide historical and educational information. You will gain an unique insight into California history as well as enjoy the fun of watching these historically accurate miniature trains wind their way through realistic scenes of yesteryear.
The Museum is located in Miller-Knox Regional Shoreline Park at 900-A Dornan Drive in Point Richmond. For more information, call (510) 234-4884 or check our website where a map will be found. Membership information can be obtained by calling 510-236-1913 between 7 and 9 PM evenings. The park and layout displays are handicapped accessible.
Sunday admission will be $4 for adults, $2 for children under 12 and seniors 62 and over, and $9 for families
Richmond Museum of History
400 Nevin Avenue
(510) 235-7387.
Open Wednesday - Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, closed on Holidays.
Admission $2 for adults, $1 for seniors & students. Children
free with adult.
Exhibitions
Seaver Gallery
Richmond at War
A new exhibit featuring rare and unusual images and artifacts, combined to tell the compelling stories of the ordinary and
extraordinary people of Richmond during the most momentous period in our city’s history.
Opening/Reception: Sunday, August 24, 2008. 2:00 p.m.
The Richmond Museum of History owns many collections of interest to the casual researcher and the scholar alike. We have city and company documents, local histories, hard-to-find books, and much more to aid in your research. And our collection is constantly growing due to the generous donations of current and former residents, who love their home town and wish to see its history preserved and displayed.
Please contact us if you have anything that might be of historic interest. We'd love to hear from you!
Photographs: The jewel in the crown of our collection, we have prints, negatives, and slides dating from the late 19th century to the present day. Virtually all relate in some way to Richmond's past. Our sub-collection of Kaiser Shipyard photos is large and, we believe, unique. All are available as prints or digital images for a modest fee.
Fore 'n' Aft: During the Second World War, Richmond's Kaiser Shipyards published their own weekly magazine for the benefit of workers and their families. Our collection of these fascinating newsletters is complete, covering the war years and beyond.
Kaiser Shipyard Launching Programs: 747 ships were built and launched in Richmond during the war years. Many were sent down the ways with little fanfare. Others were launched amid much ceremony and celebration, often with the presence of famous movie stars, such as Bing Crosby or Lena Horne. The programs that were printed for these events are interesting not only from a historical and social perspective, but offer rare examples of the artwork of this unique time and place.
City Directories: Dating from the early 1900s, our collection of city directories is an invaluable aid to the researcher of local and family history.
School Yearbooks and other school publications: Our collection of Richmond school yearbooks, newsletters, and student essays and poetry, while not complete, offers a unique glimpse into the life of the city's young people, from 1907 to the recent past.
Maps and Brochures: We have maps, including road maps, of the Richmond area from the late 19th century to the present day. We also have a modest collection of real estate brochures dating from Richmond's early days.
Newspapers and News Clippings: We have a virtually complete collection of the daily Richmond Independent from 1912 to 1950, and news clippings covering many aspects of Richmond's development.
California Indian Artifacts: The Indian group that inhabited the area that became the town of Richmond is known as the Huchiun. They were a sub-group of the Ohlone tribe, which inhabited an area from about Antioch to San Jose. The Museum owns a modest collection of artifacts made by indigenous peoples, some of which were found in local shellmounds
Standard Oil Publications: The Standard Oil Company has operated in Richmond since 1900 and has always been intimately connected to the development of Richmond. The Museum has, over the years, collected many of its employee publications, such as the Standard Oiler, the Standard Oil Bulletin, and others. They are available to the casual researcher and historian.
Genser-Maack Collection: Lynn and Sandi Genser-Maack have spent years amassing a truly unique collection of Richmond memorabilia. A small part of their treasure is on display in our museum, and includes many promotional items given away by Richmond businesses over the years and other items of Richmond nostalgia.
Museum and Ship Hours: Sun, Tues & Thurs: 10 am
- 3 pm.
Donation: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors,
and $2 for children under the age of
5.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, August 10, 9 am -1 pm
Launched on November 9, 1944 as the SS Red Oak Victory, and commissioned as the USS Red Oak Victory (AK235) in December, 1944, the Red Oak Victory is the only vessel built by the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, California that is being restored. The ship saw service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam and has the distinction of being the only ship operated by both military and civilian personnel during her career. In 1996, by an Act of Congress, title to the SS Red Oak Victory was conveyed to the Richmond Museum Association. One of the primary goals of the museum is to preserve, restore and develop the Red Oak into a viable asset that can be used, enjoyed and appreciated by the citizens of Richmond and the surrounding Bay Area communities. No man had a greater influence on the City of Richmond than Henry J. Kaiser. It is important that his accomplishments and contributions to the war effort and community be made known as an example of what committed people can do. The Richmond Museum of History has undertaken this unique restoration project because one object, a World War II Victory Ship, has brought together the devotion and commitment of volunteers, the wartime accomplishments of a community, and the vision and ingenuity of one man. For more information please call 510-237-2933.
OUTDOORS
Trails for Richmond
Visit the Trails for Richmond website for more information about the Trail and planned activities.
Fri. August 1, 9:30 AM to Noon: WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS: CALIFORNIA BLACK RAIL HABITAT HELPERS at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline: During this hands-on activity, you’ll create 1,000 square feet of habitat for the State-threatened California black rail. We will remove non-native plants, pick-up trash, and clear debris from clogged channels to improve tidal water cycling, which restores nesting habitat for the California black rail. By participating, you’ll earn your “Black Rail Habitat Helper” patch. We will help teen and college students with this project. Parent participation is required. Reg. Required: (510) 544-2340. Rangers Doc Quack & Bethay Facendini
Sat., August 2, 10 AM to Noon: Improve and Increase Shoreline Wildlife Habitat. Richmond Shoreline Citizen Response Steering Committee Become a Shoreline Steward for part of one morning! Where: Meet at Shimada Friendship Park on left side of Marina Bay Parkway where you first see the Bay. (Between the Sunset Pointe development and the Breakers development) What: Remove invasive plant species at four sites along the South Shore in Richmond. Introduce yourself to the remarkable plants and animals of the South Richmond Shoreline. Learn about the native plants and the rare and endangered animal species that depend upon them. Bring/Wear: Wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Bring your own water bottle. Gloves and other tools to use that day will be provided at the park as will snacks. Children must be supervised by an adult..
Tues., August 5, 7 to 9:30 AM: Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. Tuesdays For the Birds with EBRPD naturalist Bethany Facendini. Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a tranquil walk through Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline! All levels of birding experience welcome. Please call (510) 525-2233 for specific meeting locations or to borrow binoculars. Bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars or scopes.
Tues., August 12, 7 to 9:30 AM: Wildcat Creek Regional Trail. Tuesdays For the Birdswith EBRPD naturalist Bethany Facendini. Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a tranquil walk along Wildcat Creek Regional Trail just off the Richmond Parkway! All levels of birding experience welcome. Please call (510) 525-2233 for specific meeting locations or to borrow binoculars. Bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars or scopes.
Sat., August 16, 9 AM to noon: Greenbelt Alliance Bay Trail Walk Featuring Rosie the Riveter WW II Home Front National Historical Park.Enjoy spectacular Bay vistas and bird life while exploring five shoreline parks in Marina Bay with fascinating exhibits interpreting WW II Home Front history and learn about Rosie the Riveters. View the newly-opened Craneway of the historic Ford Assembly Building designed by Alfred Kahn. After the walk, participants may dine at a marina deli or restaurant.or picnic with their own provisions. Meet at Shimada Friendship Park for this easy four to five mile walk. Wear layers of clothing and bring cameras and binoculars if you like. Leaders: Bruce & Sandra Beyaert, 510-235-2835.
Sun., August 17, 2 to 4:30 PM: Wildcat Creek Landfill Loop Hike. Enjoy spectacular Bay and tidal marsh vistas and bird life during this four-mile hike led by an EBRPD ranger-naturalist. Meet at the gravel Bay Trail parking lot off of Parr Blvd. just before the entrance to West County Landfill. See http://www.pointrichmond.com/baytrail/northernshoreline.htm for more information or phone EBRPD at 525-2233.
Sun., August 30, 10 AM to 3 PM: Brooks Island Adventure. This trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks across sheltered bay water with spectacular views of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island’s preserved shoreline then come ashore to enjoy a guided, 2-mile hike around the island, which is normally closed to visitors. Parking fees will be charged at Richmond Marina. Financial assistance available only when registering through the Reservations Office. 14+yrs. Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757), option 2, 3 Fee: $85 (non-res. $95)
FESTIVALS/CARNIVALS
Circus Vargas at Hilltop Mall
July 31 - August 4
Ticket Information & Tickets Sales Call Toll Free: 877-GOTFUN1 (877-468-3861)
The quintessential coupling of traditional acts and modern concepts, a production par excellence! Join us for what is sure to be one of the most enjoyable and memorable editions of Circus Vargas to date, an ingenious mélange of unparalleled artistry and comical relief.... a welcomed diversion from the everyday doldrums. Come join the FUN!.
SHOPPING EVENTS
Kidgits Club activities available throughout the month.
Please contact 510-223-6900 for more details.
Looking for more to do? Check out the calendar of the web site of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Come back soon.
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