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The Experience, Alameda: Frank Bette Center for the Arts Classes

The Experience:

Begin your journey as an artist!

Introduction to Oil Painting with Veronica Aguilar

Here’s your plan to develop your oil painting skills and learn how to create a dynamic composition. Six sessions on Thursdays from 6-8pm: Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Sept. 4, 11

Start oil painting as a new experience or experience this class as a refresher course. Get ready to discover your personal expression and have fun! You will develop confidence in brush handling and proper care. You’ll learn how values (lights and darks) play an important role in your painting and understand color theory and the principles of design. Learn color mixing skills to create interesting variations, play with color, experiment with techniques and learn more about yourself.

Notes:  Suitable for beginning to intermediate skill levels; 18+ years;   Download materials list here.

About the Instructor:  Veronica is an Oakland native and has her BFA in Fine Art Painting from Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Currently pursuing her MFA , she enjoys painting urban landscapes from all of her world travels. Currently she is producing a series of figure paintings featuring Mexican Ballet Folklorico dancers.  @Lovesmangos_art.

About Frank Bette Center for the Arts

Frank Bette Center for the Arts is committed to three objectives: Support Personal Artistic Growth, Enrich the Art Experience of Everyone in Our Community, and  Cultivate Appreciation for the Value of the Arts.

Where:

1601 Paru St.
Alameda

https://www.frankbettecenter.org/

By |2025-07-17T14:09:55-07:00July 17th, 2025|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing New Beer

The Experience:

Branching out!

Consider this their ‘hold my beer’ moment. Faction Brewing is branching out with a Sahti!

Branching Out is a wild farmhouse ale loaded with fonio grain from West Africa, Belgian Munich malt, flaked rye, juniper berries, cedar branches, and if all that wasn’t interesting enough, they plopped in some Hersbrucker hops! [5.8%]

Rustic. Herbal. Different in the best way. Draft only. So you have to get down to Faction and branch out with them!

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

By |2025-07-17T15:45:42-07:00July 17th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Richmond: El Agave Azul Tuesdays

The Experience:

What’s for dinner on Tuesday? And who’s cooking?

Tell your family and friends that it is TACO TUESDAY at Agave Azul and you are taking them there! All tacos are only $4, except for seafood. So, round up the crew and come hungry for your midweek fiesta, the way they do it. But where did Taco Tuesday start?

Here’s a bit of the fun and tangled story behind Taco Tuesdays. In 1979 a restaurant owner of a small taco joint ‘Taco John’s’ in SD had the simple idea – sell tacos at a discount on Tuesdays to get people to come in when it is usually so slow. The name was catchy and who doesn’t love cheap tacos? Taco John’s trademarked ‘Taco Tuesday’ in 1989.

And then there was a cultural explosion. Even though Taco John’s technically owned the trademark ‘Taco Tuesday’, it took on a life of its own. People everywhere used it, memes were born, Instagram posts exploded, National Nite Outs (always on Tuesday) used it.

Under growing pressure and a campaign led by Taco Bell to “Free Taco Tuesday”, Taco John’s gave up the trademark in July 2023.

That’s it from here. Taco Tuesday is your mid-week break at Agave Azul. They have fantastic Margaritas and Mexican beer waiting for you. And can’t wait to see you.

Agave Azul Hours: Mon – Thurs 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10:30pm; Sat 10am-10:30pm; Sun 9am-9pm.  510-307-5749.

Where:

12955 San Pablo Ave
Richmond, CA 94804

https://agaveazulca.com/

By |2025-07-10T11:57:40-07:00July 9th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: The Park Street Tavern Summer

The Experience:

The Wedge jumpstarts your summer!

Days are getting warmer and now it is time to indulge in a delicious Wedge Salad. Crisp iceberg lettuce topped with smoky bacon and rich bleu cheese dressing makes it a favorite classic at The Park Street Tavern. You can order your salad with extra bacon or cheese. Just let your server know.

The Wedge has been around since the early 20th century, appearing in cookbooks and then every steakhouse.  Imagine how the crispness of the iceberg lettuce along with bleu cheese dressing complements a hearty steak. It worked. And it stuck. Perfect combo. Check it out.

Also, celebrate ‘National Mojito Day’ with the crew at The Park Street Tavern from 4-9pm on Friday, July 11 with specials offered throughout this time.

Hours: Daily 4-9pm. Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner at 5pm. (510) 671-2867

Where:

1901 Park St.

https://theparkstreettavern.com

By |2025-06-26T14:01:07-07:00June 26th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: Ohana Cannabis Co. CBD Beverages

The Experience:

We’re talkin’ river float and the sun is out and there’s no cell reception!

Summertime and here’s a non-alcoholic beverage to try. Smooth and unexpected, refreshing and not too sweet, a Lemon Lavender Cann will leave you feeling perfectly social and just a little buzzed. Have one or so – it’s just the right amount of lift wrapped up in a delicious beverage. Ingredients: carbonated water, organic lemon juice, organic agave nectar, cannabis extract, natural lavender flavor. 2mg THC & 4mg CBD Per Cann

Here’s how CANN describes it:

“How much fun are we talking here? We’re talking river float and the sun is out and there’s no cell reception.  We’re talking just arrived at the Airbnb and it has a sauna–with a TV inside. It feels like you’re you, feeling fun and not worried about what’s next. TLDR: For the perfect night out and a clear morning after.”

A low dose of THC will hit you like a gentle wave designed for modern life and the life of the party. Shop online here. https://sweede.io/dispensary/ohana-cannabis-emeryville

About Ohana

Ohana Cannabis’ storefront is a serene atmosphere with patient and knowledgeable consultants who will help you discover what you may be looking for in their products, plus, give you time to understand dosing for your unique needs. Cannabis and CBD knowledgeable. Visit them in Emeryville and check out their products and stock up for 4/20, the marijuana holiday – a great time to share with your friends.

Ohana Cannabis prides itself in providing its customers with quality, clean, and fully tested, medical and/or recreational cannabis combined with caring customer service!

Open daily 8am-10pm. Visit their shop or order online or by text for free delivery or curbside pickup. And if you want to ask questions, just call or text them and one of the consultants will help you. (510) 925-1266 – phone/text.License #: C10-0000789-LIC

Where:

5745 Peladeau St
Emeryville

http://ohanacannabis.com

By |2025-06-26T15:28:18-07:00June 26th, 2025|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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