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Orange Crate Art + California History Presented by Frank Bette Center For the Arts!

ORANGE CRATE ART from the Collection of John Orr will be showing in the Main Gallery of the Frank Bette Center in Alameda from January 16 – 30. Join John Orr today, Wednesday, January 13 from 6-8pm as he shows a number of the Orange Crate Artworks while talking  about the history of commercial art and California.

The gallery is open on weekends 11am -5pm  – only 12 socially distanced visitors at a time, according to their website. Check their website first for updates. (Image to the right: Call for ‘Shelter in Place’ Artwork for the exhibit Alone Together, February-March, 2021. Details online.)

About John Orr

John Orr is a freelance writer, reporter, editor, photographer, and Arts journalist. A member of the American Theatre Critics Association and founder of Regarding Arts, he was formerly a staff writer and editor for the Bay Area News Group

.About Frank Bette Center for the Arts

Frank Bette Center for the Arts is  a nonprofit, volunteer-run art center housed in a lovely yellow turn-of-the-century Victorian at 1601 Paru Street in Alameda. Benefactor Frank Bette was a master antique furniture restorer. Upon his death in 1999 at the age of 99, he bequeathed the house as “a place for meetings, readings, showings, and other creative doings.” The Frank Bette Center offers a variety of classes and workshops online – Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Cartooning, and Music.

1601 Paru Street
Alameda, CA 94501
510-523-6957

The Experience, Alameda: Almanac Beer Co. To-Go!

The Experience:

Almanac Sends Big Virtual Cheers & High Fives for Shopping Local!

As you bring in 2021, Almanac reminds you that ‘Beer is Agriculture’. From grain to glass, they brew a bold and delicious range of fresh and barrel-aged beers. And there are lots of choices! Here are some of their descriptions.

LOVE, LOUD!, VIBES, BOOST, TRUE, and WAVES compose their fresh beer core lineup. Each one has its own personality, hobbies, and quirks. Their Sournovas are naturally conditioned, mixed-culture sour ales, aged for months with real fruit in oak barrels creating juicy, tart, and refreshing brews. Inside their cans of Hypernovas, the flavor odyssey is intense, made with astronomical amounts of real fruit and a touch of lactose. Try their Sunshine & Opportunity collection as they brew these barrel-aged farmhouse ales with a California adventurous spirit. And then there is Farm to Barrel. These hyper-limited 375ml bottles are the ultimate expression of Almanac’s farm to barrel ethos. Enjoy safely!

Holiday Hours: 12-4pm New Year’s Eve and 12-7pm New Year’s Day. Regular Beer To-Go Hours are 12-7pm daily.

Questions? (415) 992-3438 Ext. 1

Where:

651B W. Tower Ave
Alameda

http://almanacbeer.com

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The Experience, Alameda: Almanac Beer Co.

The Experience:

The Art + Science of Sustainable Giving–Make it Beer this Year!

Beer Drinkers on your shopping list? There’s nothing like opening up the 12 Beers of Christmas gift box. Almanac’s beers are Farm to Table offering fresh and barrel aged beers.  They have  Winter Essentials and IPA mixed packs plus more! Your holiday gift from Almanac is free shipping to California! You can also order for pickup. (They adopted their motto Farm to Table to reflect their passion for brewing bold and sustainably sourced beer!) Beer-To-Go Hours: 12-7pm daily. 415-992-3438, ext.1

Where:

651B W. Tower Ave
Alameda

http://almanacbeer.com

By |2020-12-16T08:44:10-08:00December 16th, 2020|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

The Experience, Alameda: La Penca Azul

The Experience:

Authentic Mexican Street Tacos To-Go!

Feel like you are in Mexico! Handmade tortillas and fresh salsas made daily, these delicious tacos topped with fresh cilantro and pickled onions hit the spot. Choose your favorites from eleven types of tacos, including al pastor, carne asada, marinated chicken, fish, and birria. Order by phone or online from Alameda La Penca Azul Restaurant & Tequila Bar (510-436-4771), or La Penca Azul Harbor Bay Landing (510-814-0560).

Where:

1440 Park St + 891 Island Dr, #B

Alameda

https://www.lapencaazul.com

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The Experience, Alameda: Rhythmix Cultural Works

The Experience:

Happy Hour Reception with Bill Jeng @ SIP-N-Sketch!

Virtual Reception: Friday, December 4, 2020, 6pm.
Exhibit: Friday, December 4th – Friday, January 8th: Mondays & Fridays 6-6:30pm

Since Shelter In Place (SIP) began, Artist and Engineer Bill Jeng has offered over 50 sessions of sketching and painting tutorials free for the community through SIP-N-Sketch. Students have joined Bill live on Zoom to learn his approach to sketching/drawing as an engineer and artist. They ask questions, share their work and get feedback in real time. Some have followed along with their own projects on Facebook Live.

If you’re interested in art from the perspective of an engineer, come join ‘Shelter-In-Place (SIP)-N-Sketch’ with Bill Jeng and meet some of his students in this online exhibit and virtual reception. Bill is joined by five of his students, Rita Ayral, Alice Dockter, Mark Neiman, Claudia Perkins, and Fred Toth, to celebrate the art that has resulted from Shelter-In-Place.

In the SIP-N-Sketch tradition, Fridays are Happy Hour, so bring your favorite cocktail/beverage to toast the creativity and hard work of these artists.

SIP-N-Sketch with Bill Jeng is offered free to the community. Bill asks if you would consider a donation to Rhythmix to help support the arts and the K Gallery which hosts 6 exhibits annually including free opening receptions for the public.

RSVP for Reception Zoom link. You only need to register once and will receive a Zoom meeting link after registration.

Rhythmix Cultural Arts is a  cultural arts destination in Alameda for theater, art, classes, live music & performances. Rhythmix brings the world to you. They are celebrating their 13th year milestone and currently are dubbed Alameda’s Virtual Destination for the Arts. 510-865-5060

Where:

2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda

http://www.rhythmix.org

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