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The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Annual Gala
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The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Annual Gala

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The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works Annual Gala

The Experience:

Keep Rhythmic Cultural Works Thriving!

Are you ready for an unforgettable afternoon as Grammy® Award-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra returns to light up the stage at this year’s Pour Your HeART Out Benefit for Youth Arts Education? Rhythmix Cultural Works is excited to host their annual fundraising gala, Pour Your HeART Out, on August 3rd! Sunday, 4:30-7:30pm.

Called “one of the best large Latin ensembles in the Continental USA” (Latinjazz.net), PMO will bring high-energy music & dancing to this community celebration, all in support of arts education for Alameda County youth.

Enjoy tasty culinary delights and drinks from local favorites like Alameda Natural Grocery, Café Jolie, Julie’s, Trabocco, C’era Una Volta, Shanvi Indian Kitchen and more. Sip on wines from Dashe Cellars, Cary Q, Urban Legend and Wente Vineyards. Enjoy your fave brews from Faction and Drakes. Dive into sweet treats from Craft Chocolate, Crispian Bakery and Donut Petit. Food & drink must already have you stoked. Now buy your tickets for the best seats!

Support our friends at Rhythmic who bring us art and culture all year long! Bring your friends and save with table packages. More Info. Tickets

Photo/Alvaro Batista Photography

Where:

2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda

http://www.rhythmix.org

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2025-07-24T15:10:42-07:00July 24th, 2025|Tags: Alameda, ArtWalk, Island City Waterways, play, Rhythmix Cultural Works|0 Comments

The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining Seafood
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The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining Seafood

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The Experience, Richmond: Lara’s Fine Dining Seafood

The Experience:

When was the last time you ordered a shrimp cocktail??

Imagine some jumbo prawns with a zesty cocktail sauce. Squeeze the lemon and it perks up your day!

At Lara’s you can start out with their prawn cocktails, fresh Caprese salad, calamari, wings and more. If staying for dinner, house-made pasta created your favorite way or fresh seafood, steaks, chops & poultry. Want pizza? It’s on the menu also.

Fill your table with some friends for a fun evening. Make your reservation now. 510-234-1860

Hours:

Sunday- Wednesday 11am-8pm.
Thursday-Saturday 11am-9pm.

About Lara & Lara’s cuisine

Lara Choe, the founder of Lara’s Fine Dining, is a self-made fine dining entrepreneur who is proud to call Richmond home. The restaurant is her 17th venture to date. And she is also the previous owner of famous The Hotel Mac Restaurant in historic downtown Point Richmond.

With 45 years of fine dining experience, Lara is pleased to welcome you to her newest restaurant in the heart of Richmond’s historic waterfront. One of her favorite things about the Richmond community is its hometown feel. So, please stop by and say hello!

About Marina Bay

Marina Bay is a seaside neighborhood located just 15 minutes from the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge and 15 minutes north of Berkeley. The area is a hidden gem for families and visitors looking for a taste of the Bay Area.

Where:

1900 Esplanade
Richmond

http://larasfinedining.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2025-07-24T15:08:10-07:00July 24th, 2025|Tags: Lara's Fine Dining, Marina Bay guest berth, Sail-in, Views|0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection July Connexions Event
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The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection July Connexions Event

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The Experience, Emeryville: Emeryville Commerce Connection July Connexions Event

The Experience:

Emeryville connex at Hyatt Place patio overlooking Bay St!

Join the fun and camaraderie at Hyatt Place Emeryville/SF Bay Area on Wednesday, July 23 from 5:30-7:30pm. During Happy Hour you can catch up on Emeryville scoop and make some new friends!

Visit with Mayor Mourra, Vice Mayor Kaur, councilmembers, ECC Board of Directors, Emeryville Makers, Biotech, Tech & Hospitality folks, Business owners, Innovators, Artists, City staff & more.

Dive into amazing appetizers and Summer Drinks, beer and wine! Taste Husic Vineyards winces donated by FACE FOUNDRIÉ. Summer Drinks: Cocktails: Honey Calamansi Mojito, Strawberry Paloma & Hawaiian Blues. Mocktails: Green Tea Yuzu Sour and Dark & Stormy!

Meet some new biz friends and visit with City officials, startups, business owners, innovators, creatives, plus our ECC Board of Directors. Join the fun! And members, you can bring a friend for free for their first-time event! Members free. Non-members $25. Register now.

Location: 5700 Bay St in Emeryville, across from Tipsy Putt

Where:

Hyatt Place at 5700 Bay St Emeryville

https://emeryvillecommerceconection.com

By Mary Lou Thiercof|2025-07-18T10:39:39-07:00July 17th, 2025|Tags: Emeryville businesses, Networking, Trader Vic's|0 Comments

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

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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 Mary Lou Thiercof|2025-07-17T14:09:55-07:00July 17th, 2025|Tags: Alameda, Art Exhibit, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Plein Air Paintout|0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing New Beer
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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing New Beer

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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.