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The Experience, Richmond: COBIZ Delivers

The Experience:

Artists inspire a creative culture!

‘Collective We’ opens today, May 29th through October 23rd. It’s a powerful and intimate showcase of contemporary figurative art by two international voices from across the globe: Kateryna Bortsova (Ukraine) and Aran (Iran).

Through painting and photography, they share deeply personal reflections on identity, memory, and what it means to belong—no matter where you come from. At a time when connection and community matter more than ever, ‘The Collective We’ reminds us that even across continents, we carry shared emotional truths. Opens on May 29th– book your visit in advance! https://www.eventbrite.com/…/duo-exhibition-collective…

RevArt and CoBiz Richmond are thrilled about their partnership which was designed to empower local artists and inspire the Richmond community. By merging RevArt’s focus on supporting artists with CoBiz’s mission to uplift under-invested communities, this collaboration will create meaningful opportunities for artists to thrive as entrepreneurs while enriching Richmond’s cultural landscape.

The Artists:

Kateryna Bortsova is a classically trained painter and graphic artist whose dreamlike figures are often partially veiled by balloons and blooms. Her work explores the beauty and ambiguity of self-representation, merging classical technique with philosophical depth.

Aran (Nima Raadparsa) is a self-taught Iranian photographer whose emotionally charged, socially conscious portraits form a quiet yet powerful chorus. Formerly a photojournalist, his art now focuses on identity, race, and community.

In partnership with RevArt, COBIZ Richmond is thrilled to announce their exhibition,

Where:

1503 MacDonald Ave, Suite A
Richmond

https://www.cobizrichmond.com

Bring your team here for the perfect setting!

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The Experience, Richmond: COBIZ Delivers

The Experience:

CCOBIZ is the place for your next meeting or event!

Need a venue for an upcoming corporate meeting, small meeting or event? Bring your group together in Richmond. Access COBIZ from San Jose, Roseville/Sacramento, Emeryville, Berkeley via the Amtrak, BART, Capitol Corridor, and SF/Richmond Ferry, as well as ample and safe parking within feet of the building.

Book your private office for the day or part of the day. Check out the welcoming meeting rooms which are all available 24 hours. Hybrid capabilities and catering available! AC Transit, Apple, Chevron, Norcal SBDC  and many others have rented space when needed.

It’s a flexible venue, and with a little creativity, the COBIZ folks will transform the space to fit your group’s needs.

Multipurpose Room – $50/hr

  • 30 seats
  • White Boards
  • Video Conferencing
  • Modular Furniture
  • Digital Displays

Boardroom $50/hr

  • 20 seats
  • Keyless Entry
  • White Boards
  • Video Conferencing
  • Modular Furniture
  • Digital Displays

Huddle Room 1 $ 20/hr

  • 3 seats – meeting space for 2-3 – White Boards – Digital Displays

Huddle Room 2 $20/hr

  • White Boards – Digital Displays – Great meeting space for 1 to 3

Small Space – $100/hr – Variety of room arrangements

  • 40 seats
  • High ceilings
  • Open area with great natural light for meetings
  • Digital display for video conferencing
  • Modular furniture, white board available.

And three private office suites for $15-$20/hr. Co-working spaces with business resources available so employees and entrepreneurs can feel connected and equipped. For event rentals, there’s 9,000 SF of great options! Capacity: 20 to 300 – Great Sound Control – Modular Furniture – 26′ Ceilings​

Give La Marla Stevens, Director of Events and Special Programs, a call at (510) 309-7107 or email [email protected] and talk to her about your plans.

Where:

1503 MacDonald Ave
Richmond

https://www.cobizrichmond.com

Bring your team here for the perfect setting!

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Save the Date! Wed, Dec 18. Experience the Richmond Nutcracker + Downtown Holiday Festival!

Richmond Nutcracker + Downtown Holiday Festival!

WHEN: Wed, Dec 18 –  4- 8pm.  Richmond Nutcracker performances: 5-5:45pm & 6:30-7:15pm

WHERE: East Bay Center for Performing Arts

Richmond families look forward to the Downtown Holiday Festival each year as it transforms the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts into a Winter Wonderland filled with festive music, live performances, fun activities, holiday treats and that magical holiday spirit.

“The Downtown Holiday Festival is one of our most special events of the year,” says Alicia Gallo, Richmond Main Street programs & communications manager, partner in the Downtown Holiday Festival. “We have Santa visits, top notch performances, elves, interactive activities and lots of good will. Some families come back every year as part of their holiday tradition – and that feels really great! It feels good to be a part of partnership that creates opportunities for families to have access to this type of celebration in their own neighborhood.”

SF on the Bay sat down with Mac Layne & Talia Rossi who have been at EBCPA for a little bit over a year in development, grants and communications. We asked what they felt about their first year at the holiday festival.

Mac: “My first impression of the Richmond Downtown Holiday Festival is that it was really beautiful to see how much of the community comes out and  loves it.  It’s super sweet  – about 500 folks with kids who are stoked!”

Talia: “We have Santa down in the theater – with holiday beverages and bites from local restaurants.  My impression was just how much our community really appreciates what we do here. Families bring their kids to see Santa year after year, especially to see the Richmond Nutcracker. It Is really heartwarming.“

Visits with Santa and performances of  the infamous “Richmond Nutcracker” are on the top of everyone’s “must see” list. Children visit with Santa for a photo opp. in the Community Theater and receive a goodies bag filled with small toys, arts and craft activities, fresh fruit and a candy cane. Upstairs in the Iron Triangle Theater, East Bay Center students perform the  Richmond Nutcracker, a uniquely Richmond rendition of the classic ballet.

During the December holidays, the Nutcracker is a performance loved by so many all around the world and this one is definitely unique with music that is sometimes a remix of the classic Nutcracker Suite songs by Tchaikovsky. Richmond Nutcracker is a reflection of the center. Performers from classical ballet to hip hop classes do segments. “It’s definitely a Nutcracker with the Richmond twist to it,” chime in Talia and Mac. “A modern twist. It’s current – it’s what kids like!”  Don’t miss it – it will put you in the holiday spirit, for sure!

The festival culminates with a procession from the center outside for caroling and the ceremonial illumination of holiday lights and tree along Macdonald Avenue (7:30-8pm). A parents’ volunteer group decorates the tree. Word on the street is that the Christmas Carolers are phenomenal.

About East Bay Center for Performing Arts

EBCPA has an onsite series of classes, certification programs, college advisory, serving 500 kids. Their offsite program involves artists who go out to the schools on a continuous schedule. Students don’t just have an occasional introduction to the performing arts. It becomes part of their curriculum. Community members often contract EBCPA students to perform for their events. Individual funders as well as corporate organizations help propel these wonderful programs.

 

 

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Rosie Rally & its After Party in Richmond Saturday, August 10. Don’t Miss the Fun!

Rosie Rally Home Front Festival & Riggers Loft Rosie Rally ‘After Party’

Details on the Rosie Rally:

WHEN: August 10, 2019 – 11am-4pm

WHERE: Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South in Richmond

WHAT: Celebrate the legacy of Rosie the Riveter, an icon for women across the world in this free and fun family-friendly event with festivities, great food, costume contests, dancing and more! View the Rosie Rallies here.

  • Speeches & recognition honoring original WWII Rosies and home front workers and celebrating the ordinary people from many backgrounds, races and communities across the U.S. who stepped up to extraordinary challenges during WWII.
  • Original Rosies available after the programto share stories about their education, training, and work during World War II. Their groundbreaking efforts were hailed as critical to the war effort and to breakthroughs for women in the workplace.
  • Historical WWII and park themed activities
  • Welding demonstrations taught by the Northern California Carpenters Union
  • Shipyard badge making
  • Educational victory gardening
  • Bay Trail history walk. At 2pm gather at the Richmond Museum of History table to start the 2.5-mile Home Front History Hike along the Richmond waterfront at Marina Bay. Enjoy the beautiful views of San Francisco, get some fresh air and exercise and learn about local history with Karen Buchanan and John Gioia.
  • A chance to board a real WWII Jeep
  • Opportunity to visit Shipyard 3 and go aboard the Red Oak Victory ship to learn about ship construction
  • Marine conservation demonstrations
  • East Bay Regional Parks’ Nature Van with local reptiles
  • Golden Gate Parks/One Tam nature van.
  • Films at the National Park Visitor Center
  • Assemble Restaurant and food trucks throughout the day
  • Stage performances in a variety of 40’s musical styles provided by East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
  • New this year! Instead of breaking the Guinness record, Rosie the Riveter Trust encourages everyone to update Rosie or represent home front occupations in creative ways, or to come in traditional garb to join the largest Rosie celebration and festival yet!
  • Find Directions, Details on Contests & Activities and What to Wear here
  • Join 510-Waterline’s Just Paddle Rosie the Riveter 9-10:30am, Saturday, August 10 at Marina Bay

The After Party at Riggers Loft

After you have attended the Rosie Rally, Riggers Loft invites you to come to their wine & cider tasting bar dressed as Rosie! Anyone wearing a Rosie outfit, or wearing a Rosie Rally wristband will enjoy all day long (open Saturday 1-10pm):

  • $2 off glasses of wine or cider
  • 20% off bottles of wine or cider

Riggers Loft is located at 1325 Canal St across from the Red Oak Victory Ship on beautiful San Francisco Bay. Stay and watch the sunset. Food Truck – The Eating.

 

Sunset at Riggers Loft Wine Co.
 

 

 

 

 

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Pt. Richmond Outdoor Summer Music Festival Starts Friday, June 14! 

WHEN: Friday June 14th, 5:30-7:45pm. Concerts take place the 2nd Friday of each month from 5:30-7:45pm with a final extra concert on the last Friday of September.

WHERE: Corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond.

WHAT: Pt. Richmond Outdoor Summer Music Festival

WHO: Gator Nation + The Pascal Bokar Afro Blue Grazz Band open the 2019 Outdoor Summer Musical Festival Season

Friday, June 14:

5: 30 – 6:30pm Gator Nation – Cajun/Zydeco; New Orleans R&B

6:45 – 7:45pm The Pascal Bokar Afro Blue Grazz Band – West African Fusion Bluegrass, Jazz, R&B

View the whole summer music lineup.

More about the Pt. Richmond Music

These concerts are FREE to the public because a dedicated group of folks work hard to bring these events to fruition with fundraising and volunteer efforts. Sponsors include: Atchison Village Credit Union, City of Richmond ECIA Grant Program, Feagley Realtors, Golden Gate meat Co., M.A. Hayes CO., Mechanics Bank, MSH Group, Pt. Richmond Neighborhood COuncil, Republic Services Inc., Richmond Development CO. LLC, Richmond Gateway Foundation, Sim’s Metal Management, Svendsen’s Bay Marine and Wareham Development.

Our current Mayor Tom Butt was the brainchild behind the concerts when he moved here from Arkansas and had a large parking lot behind his architectural firm. The concert series was such a hit it moved from the parking lot to take over the street in Pt. Richmond. SF on the Bay  caught up with someone who helped introduce us to the community when we first created the Richmond Trail Guide – local Pt. Richmond Music board member and resident Kim Paternoster, who said she got involved with the concerts about seven years ago.

SFOTB: What drew you in? 

KAP: Well, initially it was because I lived in Point Richmond and my best friend, Pam Dewitt, and her husband were on the board. One of the fun things about living here is this concert series in the summer. So, I started going to the concerts to hang out with friends, hang out downtown, and listen to the cool music. I wanted to help out though, because I’m a resident here and I loved what they were doing. I also have a background in music (degree in classical performance), and I pretty much love music in general. I started going to the listening meetings, and saw that they needed to be more efficient. So, I initially took over the role of managing the listening meetings to make them more efficient and get through listening to 100+ bands so we could select our season.

SFOTB: What is your role now?

KAP: I finally was asked to be on the board two years ago. I manage the listening meetings (now we have over 180+ submissions). I also work directly with the bands, making sure they get paid, we get all the contracts signed and greeting them before the concerts and making sure they have drinks and snacks. I’m basically the band point person. I also built the current website, and I manage and host that.

SFOTB: What do you like most about the Outdoor Festivals?

KAP: It’s a great way during the summer to get together with the rest of the community. We have a huge turnout of people, and the bands are all really great. Friends see friends they haven’t seen in a year (or since yesterday). There’s a beer and margarita tent, and food trucks. Downtown Point Richmond on a summer night is beautiful!

SFOTB: What does it do for Pt. Richmond?

KAP: I think the concerts help make the community a little more solid. We have a wide diversity of bands too, because Richmond is such a diverse city. Last year, we had a gospel group from Richmond followed up by a Bollywood/Blues band, and we always have at least one Latin band. Our audiences love our concerts, and we’ve had such amazing submissions that it’s been hard to select just 8 bands. This year, we easily could have had 30 bands performing.

Don’t miss out! Join the Pt. Richmond community and have some fun in this historic town. Local restaurants are open on concert nights, offering a wide array of cuisine. The event features art by The Arts of Point Richmond, face painting for children,and dancing in the street.

Shops and restaurants are waiting for your visit! Voted Best Outdoor Festival by East Bay Express’ Best of the East Bay. As they say in Pt. Richmond: The Point is Music!

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