Students create 'Bio-Logic' exhibit
Monday, February 27, 2006
A new exhibit at the Oakland Museum, "Bio-Logic, Eco-Action," is a unique collaboration of art and science that deals with the impact of waste and what we do with it and should do with it … Cupid gets down, dirty in TheatreFirst's historical 'Loveplay'
Monday, February 27, 2006
"Loveplay," a TheatreFirst production at the Old Oakland Theatre …
Cook-off kicks off 10-year anniversary
Monday, February 27, 2006
The East Bay's only pan-Asian cultural center will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a smattering of new events and classes, an oral history project — and a cook-off …
Oakland's 2006 Mother Of The Year
Monday, February 27, 2006
The City of Oakland, Office of Parks and Recreation is launching its annual city-wide search for candidates for Oakland's Mother of the Year for 2006. Nominations are being sought from local community based organizations, businesses, professional associations, government agencies and non-profit community groups that may know of an individual who shows an exceptional spirit of volunteerism and is deserving of this coveted award …
The Cookies Know It All
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Finally, the mystery of how the somehow always relevant advice lurking inside a fortune cookie got there -- a definite kid stumper -- can be revealed. For the answer, just bring your loved ones on a tour of Oakland's Fortune Cookie Factory in the heart of the city's bustling Chinatown …
New director jumps right in
Thursday, February 23, 2006
When the Oakland Museum of California launched a nationwide search for a new executive director, applications came in from far and wide, even Australia and Germany. But sometimes, as city and museum officials discovered, there's no place like home …
Singer teaches through her music
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Oakland singer, songwriter and educator Bonnie Lockhart entertained children with songs and musical games in a free program Saturday at the El Cerrito Library. Lockhart has recorded two albums for children, families and teachers …
Oakland Zoo delivery this month no tall tale
Thursday, February 23, 2006
What's more than 6 feet tall, has thick, black eyelashes and a long, slender neck? It's "Brave Little Toaster," the Oakland Zoo's newest animal resident. Still unnamed, the healthy giraffe was born Feb. 6 to mom, Tiki, and dad, Kodjo, and is the zoo's ninth giraffe. The baby, 6-foot-2 and 150 pounds at birth, gained three inches and 20 pounds in less than two weeks …
Chabot hosts Domefest on March 3
Thursday, February 23, 2006
The Bay Area premiere of the 2004-2005 finalists and winners of the international "Domie" awards will be held March 3 at Chabot Space and Science Center …
2006 Dragonboating
Thursday, February 16, 2006
What Is Dragonboating? - Come to Orientation/Registration on Thursday, February 23rd from 6- 7 pm at the Sailboat House (address on left) to find out about this ancient and exciting sport …
After School Learn to Sail
Thursday, February 16, 2006
Games and drills on the water will help teach these basics in combinations with classroom work. No Experience Needed. …
Students weave digital tales of Oakland life
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Fifth-grade students Adam Alaskari and Robert Chaney sat at their desks Monday morning excitedly tapping on the laptop computer in front of them and rehearsing their lines for an upcoming project …
"Masque Romance... George to Genesse"
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Wednesday March 1st through Friday March 31st, linocuts, oils, watercolors and fabric collage artworks, most displaying a romantic view by visually impaired artist Genesse McGaugh are presented free to the public at the Prescott-Joseph Center for Creative Enhancement …
Spring with Studio One Art Center
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Spring brings an earlier natural light, skies like Whistler's Grey... and the colorful 8 weeks April 3 - May 27, program at Studio One Art Center. Yes, reveling in this time of year is highly recommended within the welcome indoor coziness of 1428 Alice Street …
Sculptor to honor humanitarians
Thursday, February 2, 2006
A massive monument honoring 23 "Masters of Humanity," including Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King Jr., is scheduled to be built in a new downtown park adjacent to the Fox Theater …
