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Calendar of Events March 2003 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 Through April 2 Oakland City Center Galleries This exhibit presents a diverse collection of artwork by 11 members of the Pacific Rim Sculptors Group. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Oakland City Center Galleries Info: (510) 238-6836, www.oaklandcitycenter.com March 1 Family Bridges Fundraising Dinner Family Bridges will hold their annual dinner fundraiser to incluce fine dining, dancing, and a raffle for a new car of your choice valued at $30,000. The Family Bridges fundraiser will benefit the centers that work in collaboration with the organization. Tickets for the dinner are $165 and raffle tickets are $100. Need not be present to win. 5:30 pm Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway Info: (510) 839-2270 ext. 310, www.FamBridges.org March 1 Snow Trips The City of Oakland, Office of Parks and Recreation, Sheffield Village Recreation Center presents snow trips beginning March 1, to participate please contact Michelle Fulper, Center Director. Sheffield Village Recreation Center, 247 Marlow Drive Info: (510) 638-7190 March 1 ~ 2 White Elephant Sale The annual White Elephant Sale, Northern California's biggest and best rummage sale. Hours are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday and 11:00 am - 4:00 pm on Sunday. This event is sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women's Board. 333 Lancaster Street, Oakland Info: (510) 536-6800 March 2 Open Studio with Artist in Residence Lien Truong Visitors of all ages are invited to the Art Studio to observe, question, and participate in the ongoing creation of an artwork by the spring Artist in Residence, painter Lien Truong. The work will reflect Truong’s interest in the diversity of families. 1:00 - 5:00 pm Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org March 3 Read Aloud Day Join HEROES, the Oakland Unified School District, and the Oakland Education Association (OEA) on March 3rd for the 9th Annual Read Across America/Read Aloud Day! This event celebrates Dr. Seuss's birthday while encouraging reading among youth. HEROES is recruiting volunteers to read to children for half an hour (or more) in one (or more) K-3 grade classrooms in Oakland. Read at one, two or all three times!! Reading times will be 9:30 - 10:00 am, 10:00 - 10:30 am, and 10:30 - 11:00 am on March 3rd, 2003. Info: (510) 879-2908, www.oaklandheroes.org March 7 Women In Emergency Work Panel discussion will explore the roles of women as emergency workers. Participants include photographer Maggie Hallahan, whose work is in the exhibition State of Emergency: Disaster Response in California, a female firefighter, a search-and-rescue dog handler, and a staff member of the Governor's Office of Emergency Services in Sacramento. 6:30 pm Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org March 7 Black California: Community Dialogues Forum examining current events in the context of California history with a focus on the African Diaspora experiences. 6:00 pm Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org March 7 ~ 8 Collage De La Culture Africaine For the first time, Diamano Coura West African Dance Company hosts this 8th annual event. There will be international dance companies and performers from Senegal, Guinea, Liberia and Zimbabwe performing with five local dance companies. Come join the fun for one of these great performances. 8:00 pm $30 reserved seating, $10 ~ $20 non-reserved Calvin Simmons Theater, 10 Tenth Street Info: (510) 278-2681, www.urbanevents.com March 7 ~ 9 Arena Cross Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way Info: (510) 569-2121, www.coliseum.com March 8 The Art of Seeing The Art of Seeing: Nature Revealed Through Illustration Exhibition on view through June 15, 2003. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org March 8 10th Annual Women's Hall of Fame Induction Join the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, the Commission on the Status of Women and the Alameda County Health Care Foundation as ten phenomenal women are inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame. This luncheon will also feature Mistress of Ceremonies, Sherry Hu. Admission is $ 55 per person. 11:30 am Oakland Airport Hilton, 1 Hegenberger Road Info: (510) 535-7414 March 8 ~ 9 Open Studio with Artist in Residence Lien Truong Visitors of all ages are invited to the Art Studio to observe, question, and participate in the ongoing creation of an artwork by the spring Artist in Residence, painter Lien Truong. The work will reflect Truong’s interest in the diversity of families. 1:00 ~ 5:00 pm Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org March 8 ~ June 15 The Art of Seeing: Nature Revealed Through IIustration Juried group show of biological and botanical artworks in various media. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org March 9 Collectors’ Art Panel of collectors tell how they do it! Moderated by Curator of Decorative arts Suzanne Baizerman, the panel includes: Louise Gregory and Joe Scanga, collectors of fine art and photography; Dorothy Saxe, glass and ceramics; and Javier Peres, ethnic art and art brut. Admission is $ 7.00 per person. 2:00 pm Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org March 11 Snow Trips to Kirkwood The City of Oakland, Office of Parks and Recreation, Montclair Recreation Center presents adult ski programs beginning in February 11 through March 25, 2003. If you would like to get involved in this wonderful winter activity, of downhill and cross country skiing, now's the time! Bus fare is $50.00 per person per event, payable to the City of Oakland and due the Tuesday prior to the trip. Montclair Recreation Center, 6300 Moraga Avenue Info:(510) 482-7812 March 13 Salute To Youth Dinner The Boys and Girls Club of Oakland invite you to an evening of jazz featuring Oakland's own, Oaktown Jazz Ensemble. The night begins with a reception and silent auction. Then enjoy a fine dinner and program, live auction and entertainment. All proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and the 2,400 youths they serve. $150 per person 5:30 ~ 9:30 pm Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway Info: (510) 444-8211, www.BGCoakland.org March 14 Michael Morgan Conducts Shubert and Ravel Oakland East Bay Symphony will perform Franz Schubert "Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major"; Kathrynn Lyle "Amelia's Suite", side by side with the students from the "Muse" program; Maurice Ravel "Le Tombeau de Couperin"; Composer to announced Concerto featuring winner of Young Artist Competition. 8:00 pm Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway Info: (510) 444-0801, www.oebs.org March 15 2003 Bay Area Black Comedy Competition Final Round The final six of the funniest up-and-coming comedians will compete for the 2003 Bay Area Black Comedy Championship and $20,000 in cash and prizes. Don't miss this chance to see some fantastic comedians and laugh yourself silly. 8:00 pm Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway Info: (510) 482-9969, www.BlackComedyCompetition.com March 16 Family Explorations! Biological Illustration for Families Learn basic drawing techniques at this drop-in workshop, using birds, nests, eggs and feathers from the natural sciences collections. Be sure to visit the exhibitions The Art of Seeing: Nature Revealed Through Illustration and Wild Wings: The Waterfowl Art of Harry Curieux Adamson, which are included with museum admission. 12:00 - 4:00 pm Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org March 17 St Patrick's Day 36th Annual Snail Race The City of Oakland, Office of Parks and Recreation, Lincoln Square Recreation Center presents the 36th annual snail race on St Patrick's Day. Contestants are asked to bring their fastest of snails to compete, and there will be snails available for the day of the event, for those participants who are without snails. Snail sharing is allowed. 2:50 pm - 3:15 pm Lincoln Square Recreation Center, 250 ~ 10th Street (510) 238-7738 March 21 A Season For Nonviolence Oakland - Interfaith Services Catholics, Muslims, Seventh Day Adventists, Baptists, Jews, Buddhists, Religious Scientists, Fellowship of All People and others in the community will share their thoughts, beliefs and wisdom for peace in the world. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Grand Avenue Seventh Day Adventest Church, 278 Grand Avenue Info: (510) 464-1288 March 21 ~ 24 Jewish Music Festival Celebrate Jewish heritage through music. There will be many events throughout the Bay Area including dance, choral and orchestral concerts. Paramount Theatre Info: (925) 866-9559, www.brjcc.org March 22 Using Art to Teach Science Workshop Two-day illustration workshop (March 15 & 22) in conjunction with The Art of Seeing: Nature Revealed Through Illustration. Learn teaching techniques and illustration skills from scientific illustrator Victoria Jennings. p.m. $50 museum members and Oakland teachers; $60 general. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Info: (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org March 23 The Academy Gala Enjoy the 75th Annual Academy Awards which will be telecast at the beautiful Paramount Theatre in downtown Oakland. Other events scheduled for the evening are: a Rodeo Drive Boutique(silent auction and raffle), Pick the Winners Contest, a elegant buffet, and a competition of Style by impersonating your favorite Hollywood character. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Tickets: $75 per person; $500 for groups of ten or more. 3:30 pm Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway Info: (510) 267-9699, fax: (510) 267-9695, www.academygala.com March 23 Glamour Plus Plus: An (Academy) Affair to Remember On Hollywood’s big night, join us in celebrating the opening of the exhibition Iconic to Ironic: Fashioning California Identity, which boasts among its dazzling displays Marilyn Monroe’s iconic white dress from "The Seven Year Itch" and Esther Williams’ bathing suit from "Million Dollar Mermaid." Watch live coverage of the awards ceremony with friends, stars and fashionistas. Join in instant fashion critiques, meet celebrities dressed by emerging local designers, and win fabulous raffle prizes. Come dressed "iconic or ironic" and make your red-carpet entrance in a chauffeur-driven vintage hot rod (with waiting paparazzi). Tickets include admission to the exhibition and a martini. Proceeds benefit public programs at the Oakland Museum of California. This event is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 4:30 - 11:00 pm Tickets: $20 for members, $25 general Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Reservations: (510) 238-2022, www.museumca.org March 25 Snow Trips to Kirkwood The City of Oakland, Office of Parks and Recreation, Montclair Recreation Center presents adult ski programs beginning in February 11 through March 25, 2003. If you would like to get involved in this wonderful winter activity, of downhill and cross country skiing, now's the time! Bus Fare is $50.00 per person per event, payable to the City of Oakland and due the Tuesday prior to the trip. Montclair Recreation Center, 6300 Moraga Avenue Info:(510) 482-7812 March 26 Light of Lights Candle Lighting Ceremony Join members of the Oakland Fire Department in this uplifting multi-cultural ceremony that will honor the loss and celebrate the lives and memories of those we love who have passed away. Community candles will be lit for individuals and groups. Participants will light candles for their loved ones as their names are read. You will be able to take your candle home with you. 6:30 - 8:30 pm Scottish Rite Temple, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland Info:(408) 980-9801, www.OfRandomActs.org March 27 Ballet Folklorico Mexicano A Tribute to Cesar Chavez Twenty exquisite dancers from one of the most distinguished folklorico troupes in America today celebrate the birthday of Cesar Chavez with color and festive dances from Mexico. Calvin Simmons Theater, Ten 10th Street 10:30 am and 12:30 pm $10 advance purchase, $12 at the door Info:(510) 465-9312, www.DanceForPower.org March 29 Golden Gate Geographic Society Film Series - Isreal 2:00 pm Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway Info:(510) 465-6400, www.paramounttheatre.com |
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