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The Experience, Alameda: Frank Bette Center for the Arts New Exhibit

The Experience:

Illusions, Peach Pie & Parallels!

Join our friends at Frank Bette Gallery on Saturday, June 13 from 3-5pmto celebrate two new exhibitions opening in June.

  1. ILLUSIONS

Illusions: Distortions or misrepresentations of reality by the senses. Changes in perspective, color, contrast, shapes and placement of images within each other all create illusions. Nothing is as it seems. Opposites: realism, abstraction. 2-dimensional.

  • Exhibit Dates: June 5 – August 1, 2026
  • Receptions: Saturday, June 13 & Saturday, July 11, 2026, 3–5 pm​
  1. PEACH PIE AND PARALLELS – CAROL SQUICCI
  • June 5 – June 27, 2026
  • Reception: Saturday, June 13, 3–5 pm

From the Artist:

“When I paint, I explore the intricacy inherent in the mundane,
investigating complex shapes, surfaces, reflections and
shadows, and the relationship between the subject’s colors and
that of its overall composition.

I might find a leftover piece of lemon pie in my refrigerator calling
out to be elevated into a work of art. Sometimes I will attach a
transitional fork, all the better to enjoin the pie. I highlight these
pieces to make the everyday a special treat.”

About Frank Bette Center for the Arts

Established in 2002, the Frank Bette Center for the Arts is a nonprofit, volunteer-run creative community. Carrying forward the legacy of Frank Bette, who believed deeply in the power of art and community. Upon his passing in 1999, Frank bequeathed his beloved home as “a place for meetings, readings, showings, and other creative doings.”

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. Check out their full list of classes.

Where:

1601 Paru St.
Alameda

https://www.frankbettecenter.org/

The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars 30th Sale

The Experience:

Hang, sip & vibe at Hanger 25!

This year marks a milestone that means a lot to our friends at Dashe Cellars – 3 0 years! You are invited to raise a glass with them with special anniversary pricing on all your favorite wines. 20% off 6 bottles and 30% off 12 bottles. Create a fun afternoon with your friends in the cool tasting room or out on the patio and discover some great wines. Check out their Zins!

How to shop:

  • Online: Visit their store and add bottles to unlock your discount automatically.
  • In-Person: Visit the winery and hand-pick each bottle yourself.

Join them Saturday, June 13th from 1–4pm for an afternoon of wine, food, music, and memories at the winery. Your $15 ticket includes:

  • Event Entry
  • Commemorative Riedel Glass
  • Your First Glass of Wine
  • Live music by Spill the Wine
  • Fresh Oysters by Mer-Sea | Small bites from Sazon Latin Kitchen | Sweet Temptations Cupcakes
  • Library wine tasting with by Mike & Anne Dashe
  • Fun prizes throughout the day | Special 30th Anniversary wine pricing
Cheers to 30 Years! 
In 1996, Mike and Anne Dashe did something a little bold: they started a winery… and got married in the same year. What began as a shared leap of faith has grown into three decades of winemaking, friendships, and a community they are deeply grateful for.

According to Anne & Mike Dashe, “It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the journey. Raise a glass with us and stock up while the sale lasts!”

Good wine, good company. They hope to see you this weekend or next for the party!

About

Dashe Cellars is a family-owned artisan winery located in the heart of the Urban Wine Country at Alameda Point. After 15 years in Oakland’s Jack London Square district, Dashe Cellars moved to Spirits Alley on the old Naval Airbase in Alameda, CA.

They focus on crafting wines with a distinctive sense of place and look for that perfect balance of steep hillside vineyards, older vines, and vigor-reducing growing conditions.

Founded by Michael and Anne Dashe, Dashe Cellars crafted its first vintage of Dry Creek Zinfandel in 1996. Since that time, the Dashe’s have focused on producing exceptional, single-vineyard wines using a traditional, non-industrial approach to winemaking

Where:

1951 Monarch St

Alameda

https://www.dashecellars.com

The Experience, Alameda: Dashe Cellars Zin

The Experience:

Zinfandel that tells their story

Welcome to the world of Zin! Grab a friend and get out to Alameda Point to indulge your senses, relax out on their deck sipping Zin as you look out to San Francisco across the Bay. Since 1996, Dashe has  been all in on Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley—and this Reserve is a true standout. Crafted from their favorite vineyard lots and the finest barrels, it’s bold, balanced, and unmistakably ‘Dashe Cellars’. When you taste this wine you will understand why Zinfandel is their flagship for a reason.

To make this special Dry Creek Reserve wine, they selected two of their favorite vineyards from the region and tasted every barrel, selecting only the best for this Reserve wine. It’s a particularly structured and fruit-forward wine, with a significant component of Petite Sirah and Grenache added for complexity.

They’re open Friday–Sunday—come taste it for yourself… and don’t miss the fun on May 16th at The Base is the Place Open House event on Alameda Point where you can enjoy so many of your Alameda Point favorite places.

Wine Tasting in the Hangar 

Enjoy a curated tasting while toasting to the start of the weekend. 

Join us for a prix fixe menu of 5 current release wines in our unique, urban tasting room located in a historic airplane hangar on Alameda Point. Inside, you’ll try some world-class wines served by our knowledgeable staff while having an opportunity to see the winemaking process in action! Our tasting room is located among barrels, right in the middle of our winemaking area where you’ll be wrapped in the sweet smell of wine aging in barrels and be amazed by the rows of oak barrels and tanks that surround you.

Friday – Sunday Seatings at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 pm. Stop by or Order Online.

Good wine, good company. They hope to see you this weekend!

About

Dashe Cellars is a family-owned artisan winery located in the heart of the Urban Wine Country at Alameda Point. After 15 years in Oakland’s Jack London Square district, Dashe Cellars moved to Spirits Alley on the old Naval Airbase in Alameda, CA.

They focus on crafting wines with a distinctive sense of place and look for that perfect balance of steep hillside vineyards, older vines, and vigor-reducing growing conditions.

Founded by Michael and Anne Dashe, Dashe Cellars crafted its first vintage of Dry Creek Zinfandel in 1996. Since that time, the Dashe’s have focused on producing exceptional, single-vineyard wines using a traditional, non-industrial approach to winemaking

Where:

1951 Monarch St

Alameda

https://www.dashecellars.com

The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Brewing Co First Fridays

The Experience:

What are you doing Friday, May 1st?

Kick things off with your friends at Alameda Brewing’s first-ever First Fridays. You’ll find the brewery transformed into a mini night-festival.

Expect:

🎶 Live music
🌮 Local food vendors
🛍️ Unique artists & pop-ups
🍺 Fresh pours all night

They’re bringing together good drinks, good people, and good energy to create something special for their community. The crew looks forward to seeing you Friday, May 1st starting at 5:30pm.

Hours Tu – Su 12-10pm
PS Interested in being a vendor? Click here to fill out the form!

They can’t wait to see you! They’ve been crafting island-inspired brews in Alameda since 2015.

About
Alameda Brewing is a family-run brewery rooted in the heart of Downtown Alameda, just steps from the historic Park Street Bridge. According to the crew, “We’ve grown alongside our community by brewing beers that celebrate craft, creativity, and connection. Our taproom has become a gathering place for neighbors, friends, and visitors alike, a space where everyone can enjoy fresh pints, good company, and the welcoming spirit of Alameda.”

Where:

1716 Park Street
Alameda

https://www.alamedabrewing.co/

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

The Experience:

Paint your way into spring!

Katie Connell will show you the way.  She is teaching ‘Acrylic Painting Techniques’ in 6 Sessions – Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 10am – 12noon.

The medium is Acrylic and beginners are welcome as well as those who want to hone their skills. You’ll learn brush techniques and color theory in this fun and forgiving medium. Classes will focus on still life and landscapes while you find and refine your style and classes will culminate in a completed composition of your choosing.

Learn more and register here.

About the Instructor

Katie Connell has been leading fun, creative art classes for over ten years, and painting for even longer. She has been trained through formal art classes, and decades of practice. She primarily paints scenes from her home state of California and enjoys creating anything nostalgic or whimsical. She strongly believes anyone can and should paint!

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. Check out their full list of classes.

Where:

1601 Paru St.
Alameda

https://www.frankbettecenter.org/

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