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Calendar of Events January 2003 Through January 4 Zoo Lights at the Oakland Zoo The Oakland Zoo comes alive with over 100,000 lights to create a megawatt menagerie of exotic animals and color. 5:30 pm ~ 9:00 pm Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road Info: (510) 632-9525, www.oaklandzoo.org Through January 8 Con Le Nostre Mani Italian Americans at Work in the East Bay, 1890-1960 A historical photo exhibition celebrating Italian Americans’ labor contributions in the East Bay, with an emphasis on Oakland’s own Little Italy, the Temescal. Admission is free and open to all. Temescal Branch Library, 5205 Telegraph Avenue Info: (510) 597-5049 Through January 12, 2003 Uncovering Hidden Roots Oakland Museum of California in collaboration with the Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation and the California Puente Project, Hayward presents this exciting exhibit of the unknown history that Latinos have in the Bay Area. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street www.museumca.org Through January 26 Arte Latino Treasures from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Sixty-six paintings, sculptures and photograhs, including 11 by California artists, highlights more than 200 years of Latino art from across the United States. The works shown represent the many cultural traditions developed by mostly Spanish-speaking artists who have settled in America. Although most of the work is contemporary (from 1950 through the '90s), earlier work from colonial eras and the early 20th century is included to provide context and reference points. Arte Latino is one of eight exhibitions that the Smithsonian's American Art Museum is traveling while the museum undergoes remodeling. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org Through March 2 California's Closet: From Flappers to Rappers This exhibit demonstrates how California's cultual diversity, entertainment industry and leisure lifestyle have had a major impact on clothing developed in our state in the 20th century. On display will be exceptional pieces from costume collections of the Oakland Museum of California, the state's closet: from trousseau lingerie designed by Gump's c. 1940 to decorated "hippie style" jeans and shirts; from the allure of a dress by Hollywood film designer Adrian to the James Galanos couture for Nancy Reagan. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org January 3 & 4 Ushra Monster Jam 8:00 pm Networks Associates Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way Info: (510) 569-2121, www.coliseum.com January 3 ~ 5 Target Stars on Ice Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way Info: (510) 569-2121, www.coliseum.com January 9 Alcatraz Come and attend an informative lecture from historian John A. Martini on "Alcatraz at War." 1:00 pm Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (888) 625-6873 January 11 Art Day A graffiti art demonstration, workshop and panel discussion with the artists of "Arte Latino." Admission is $4 ~ $6 per person. 1:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (888) 625-6873 January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast This special program will include readings from Dr. King, a performance from the Oakland Ballet and reflections and meditations from the diverse multi-cultural faith community. Tickets will benefit the YMCA's After School Programs. Ticket cost:$35.00 7:30 am ~ 9:30 am Oakland Marriott City Center, Calvin Simons Ballroom Info: (510) 451-8039 ext. 777 January 18 ~ 20 Asian American Multimedia and Books Expo A showcase of Asian books, videos, compact discs, DVDs and more. 10:00 am ~ 5:00 pm Oakland Asian Cultural Center Pacific Renaissance Plaza, 388 Ninth Street Info: (510) 238-3400 January 20 MLK Film Series and Lecture The African American Museum & Library of Oakland will present a Film series depicting MLK and the Civil Rights Movement 10:00 am - 1:30 pm and a lecture/slide presentation featuring Dan Budnik the award winning photographer capturing the 1965 March from Selma to Montgomery from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. 10:00 am ~ 3:30 pm African American Museum & Library, located at 659 Fourteenth Street Info: Rick Moss at (510) 637-0197 January 24 Michael Morgan Conducts a World Premier By Omar Sosa at the Franz Schreker-Suite from Der Geburstag des Infantin; Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Romeo and Juliet; Omar Sosa - From Our Mother, featuring Omar Sosa and his Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble. Paramount Theatre Info: (510) 444-0801, www.oebs.org January 24 Love Life March for Peace Join the Love Life foundation and Oakland residents as they march for peace and celebrate the gift of life. Start 2003 with a call for an end to the violence. After the march, there will be a performance in th ehigh school auditorium. Free to the public and all are welcome. 5:00 pm McClymonds High School, 2607 Myrtle Street Info: (510) 663-5683, www.lovelifefoundation.org January 25 A Season For Nonviolence Oakland- Silent Auction & Opening Event Suggested donation - $20.00 (no one will be turned away) First Congregational Church of Oakland 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Info: (510) 464-1288 January 25 Baja RV Adventure - Golden Gate Geographic Society Paramount Theatre 2:00 pm Info: (510) 465-6400, www.paramounttheatre.com January 25 & 26 Chinese New Year's Bazaar Enjoy this rich cultural event. Featuring on-going music, foods, and arts & crafts vendors. Chinatown Info: (510) 893-8979 January 27 Royal Hardigan Quartet Yoshi's - Jack London Square Info: (510) 238-9200, www.yoshis.com January 30 Chinese Performing Artists of America Ten exquisitely attired dancers celebrate delightful folk traditions from Mainland China with silk ribbons , fan, umbrellas, clay soldiers, and a celestial dragon. Spirited folk dances, requiring agility and grace, are showcased alongside complicated martial arts routines, demonstrating great technical strength.A highlight of the production is a captivating dance with a contemporary theme, based on the Walt Disney story of Mulan. Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center Info: (510) 238-7765, www.hjkevents.com |
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