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Join Richmond’s ROSIE RALLY & Home Front Festival Sat., Aug. 12!

ROSIE RALLY

WHEN: Saturday, August 12 10am – 12noon; Count takes place at 11am

WHERE:
Craneway Pavilion – Ford Assembly Plant: 1414 Harbour Way So in Richmond

WHAT: The Rosie Rally. Join all the other “Rosies” as they defend (and break!) the Guinness World Record for “The Largest Gathering of People Dressed as a Rosie the Riveter.” This record now stands at 2,229 Rosies. Details of what to wear and where to find them:

  • Headscarf/ bandanna must cover the hair – outfit must be DARK BLUE – NO Headbands NO Overalls Details resources and FAQs.
  • Anyone dressed as “Rosie” can participate: Women, men, children, all are welcome! 
  • To be counted in the official World Record participants MUST dress as “Rosie”
  • Dogs on leashes are OK. Do clean up after your pet! 

THE HOME FRONT FESTIVAL

WHEN:  12-4pm

WHERE: Two locations:

  • Lucretia Edwards Park: 1500 Marina Way South in Richmond
  • SS Red Oak Victory Ship: 1337 Canal Blvd in Richmond

WHAT:

  • USS Potomac, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s famous yacht
  • A 1940s bus from the Pacific Bus Museum
  • Military vehicles from the American Armory Museum
  • Associated events on the SS Red Oak Victory Ship
  • An aircraft cockpit display from the USS Hornet
  • Hands-on activities for children
  • Information on Victory Gardens from the UC Master Gardeners’ program
  • East Bay Center for the Performing Arts: The Klipptones, Tiffany Austin, Mexican music and dance ensemble Son de la Tierra, vocal ensemble Voices of Reason and West African Music and Dance.
  • Food trucks
  • Visit Richmond CA booth –  Your Richmond tourism bureau providing info. about & maps of Richmond
  • Rosie Discounts around Richmond (see Below)
  • And much more!
  • For more info.

ROSIE DISCOUNTS:

Plan to stay in Richmond and drop by any of these businesses for your special Rosie Discount!

Vendor information provided by Visit Richmond CA.

 

By |2017-08-11T10:36:32-07:00August 10th, 2017|0 Comments
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Richmond’s Armistice Brewing Co. Now Open!

WHEN: Fri., Aug. 4 12noon – midnight

WHERE: 845 Marina Bay Parkway, Ste 1

WHAT: Grand Opening of sibling-run Armistice Brewing Co.

Siblings Alex and Gregory Zobel

  • Beer tasting, sipping and available for growler fill
  • Curbside Kitchen, another sibling-run company, will be serving up modern and gourmet takes on Filipino cuisine from 4-9 pm.
  • Community Ally Tap pints donate to The Family Justice Center. “We’re excited to announce that our friends at the Family Justice Center will be on the Ally Tap during the month of August,” says sibling Alex Zobel. “$1 of every pint from that tap will go directly to FJC and the incredible work they do to support survivors of family violence in Contra Costa County.”
  • The party continues into Saturday with Imbibe + Vibe. Doors open at 12noon. 4-WAY HIPS DJs will spin the vinyl from 4 – 10pm. Scotch Bonnet Food Truck will be serving up tasty Jamaican cuisine from 4 – 9pm.

About the Family Justice Center

The Family Justice Center is a warm and welcoming one-stop center for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. They bring public and private partners together under one roof to provide wrap-around services. TheseRichm folks empower some of the most vulnerable members of our community. We’ve long been admirers of their work in Richmond and greater Contra Costa County, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them on the Ally Tap.

About Armistice Brewing Co.

Siblings Alex and Gregory Zobel will open their doors daily. Sun. – Thurs. 12-10pm; Fri./Sat. 12pm – 12am. They are lining up food trucks for the weekends. Patrons are invited to BYO food or order delivery.

Read more about Armistice Brewing Co. and its beginnings. Armistice is located at 845 Marina Bay Parkway in Richmond – across from CVS.

By |2017-08-04T08:57:34-07:00August 4th, 2017|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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Fun Hops 4 Hope Party at East Brother Beer Co. – Sat., July 15 in Richmond!

East Brother Beer Co. and California Beer Society are throwing a Hops 4 Hope party to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay 4 Life event. It will be a fun summer day full of cool music, great beer, great eats, a hoppy raffle and a Cornhole Tournament.

WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 11am to 7pm

WHERE: 1001 Canal Blvd. in Richmond 94804

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: Join the fun and sign up for the Cornhole Tournament, which is set up in a round robin style bracketing. According to taproom manager Steven Phillips, “It’s pretty simple. If you toss the bean bag and it lands on the board you get one point and if you make it in the hole you get 3. First team to 21.

STARTING TIME: 12noon

COST: $40 for each team of two to sign up. 100% of the proceeds go to Relay 4 Life!

PRIZES: Custom etched growlers for first place (only four made – exclusive and beautiful), as well as trophies, medals and swag to give away. Even a custom cornhole set that we use that day!

REGISTER: To register your team in advance, email [email protected] with:

  1. Team Name
  2. Team Players’ names
  3. Choice of Amateur or Advanced brackets

RAFFLE: It’s a FUNdraiser! Raffle Prizes include Gift Cards, Growlers filled with your choice of beer, shirts and hats and the big prize is a custom cornhole set from K&L Boards..Raffle will be $1 per ticket and 6 for $5. 100% of the proceeds go to Relay 4 Life!

About Relay 4 Life

Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in more than 5,200 communities and 27 countries. Volunteers give of their time and effort because they believe it’s time to take action against cancer. These events bring communities together to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers and raise money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer.

Donations to Relay 4 Life help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, critical patient care services, education/prevention initiatives and so much more.

 

About East Brother

East Brother Beer Co., named for Richmond’s historic East Brother Light Station, is the upshot of two friends, Rob Lichtner and Chris Coomber, and their passion for making beer. Besides the 12,000-square-foot production brewery, its on-site taproom also hosts food trucks to complement its list of beers. Taproom Hours: Wed.-Thu. 4-8pm, Fri. 4-9pm, Sat. noon-9pm and Sun. noon-8pm. (510) 230-4081 Learn more about their beers.

 

 

East Brother’s beginnings – moving to Richmond.

 

 

 

 

 

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By |2017-07-14T13:12:52-07:00July 14th, 2017|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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Fireworks on Richmond’s Waterfront Monday, July 3rd – Don’t Miss Out!

Most people have their long-held traditions on July 4th in their hometowns. It’s a day earlier in Richmond and four parties are happening. Everyone in the East Bay and beyond are invited to come to Richmond and celebrate on Monday, July, 3 with music, drinks, eats and fireworks.

ANH VIETNAMESE KITCHEN & TAUBER/BROWNING JAZZ PARTY

RIGGERS LOFT WINE CO.’S FIREWORKS AT THE POINT PARTY

RED OAK VICTORY BBQ & FIREWORKS PARTY

OAKLAND SYMPHONY & CITY OF RICHMOND FIREWORKS PARTY

 

ANH VIETNAMESE KITCHEN & TAUBER/BROWNING JAZZ PARTY

WHEN:

Jeff Tauber on San Francisco Bay, Aug., 2016 - Photo/James Lerager

Jeff Tauber on San Francisco Bay Photo/James Lerager

  • July 3rd, 5-7pm

WHERE:

  • 1950 Esplanade Drive in Richmond 94804

WHAT:

  • Tauber Browning Band at Anh’s Vietnamese Kitchen for a pre-Fireworks Jazz Party near Craneway Pavilion, which is a five minute walk from Anh’s
  • Recently open on Marina Bay, Anh serves up authentic Vietnamese cuisine and has a wonderful patio on the water
  • Starters like Panko Shrimp & Fried Calamari
  • Lemongrass Chicken, Crab, Beef, Shrimp & Pork or Vegetarian Spring Rolls
  • Pho Dac Biets + more
  • On July 3rd, a special menu will be served starting at 5pm
  • Anh will stay open until 11pm that night
  • Regular Hours: Tues. – Sun.:  11:00am – 9:00pm; Happy Hour: Tues. – Fri. 3-6pm 

About Tauber/Browning

Jeff Tauber has recently been devoting his musical talents to recreating a unique jazz sound. With Tauber on sax and Browning on keyboard (Hammond organ), they play the Great American Songbook -the soulful spirit of the original jazz interpreters in the early 20th century. Read more.  

Take a listen.

 

RIGGERS LOFT WINE CO.’S FIREWORKS AT THE POINT PARTY

Firewoks at the Point, Riggers Loft 2016

WHEN:

  • July 3rd, 6-10pm

WHERE:

TICKETS:

WHAT:

  • Wine & Cider
  • Dance to the Grammy nominated Andre Thierry Band Zydeco Magic – R&B, Cajun Soul.
  • Dine at your favorite Food Trucks – Mediterranean, Manny’s Tacos, Louisiana Kitchen, Sushi, Paul’s Street Eats, Bliss Pops Ice Cream
  • Video Game Truck for the Kids!
  • Fireworks over the water
  • Free Parking!
  • Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and kick back
  • Sorry No Dogs, though usually welcome here
  • Read more.

About Riggers Loft Wine Co.:

Riggers Loft owners, Kevin and Barbara Brown of R&B Cellars, always liked the idea of creating a cooperative winery and tasting room. Riggers Loft Wine Company is home to R&B Cellars, Carica Wines, Irish Monkey Cellars and Barrel & Ink, all with their own unique stories and wine making style. It is also home to the Far West Cider Company, a boutique cidery. Everyone makes their wines and ciders on the premises and participates in the tasting room, thus creating a special destination wine bar where customers can enjoy flights of wines and/or ciders or glasses of their favorites and take bottles home with them.

 

SS RED OAK VICTORY BBQ & FIREWORKS PARTY

WHEN:

  • July 3rd , 6-10pm

WHERE:

WHAT:

  • Celebrate Independence Day in the historic Kaiser Shipyards
  • Tour the 1944 Red Oak Victory World War II ship
  • Enjoy a barbecue dinner
  • See and explore a genuine 1945 passenger bus
  • Watch the City of Richmond fireworks display
  • Dance to live music on deck
  • Go wine tasting at the nearby Riggers Loft Wine Co.
  • For further information, click here.

 

 

OAKLAND SYMPHONY & CITY OF RICHMOND FIREWORKS PARTY

WHEN:

  • Michael Morgan, Music Director
    Photo/MarcoSanchez.net

    5pm parking available

  • 6:30pm doors open
  • Oaktown Jazz
  • Food/beverages
  • Kid zone (for a fee)
  • 8pm Oakland Symphony
  • 9:15pm Fireworks

WHERE:

  • Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South on Marina Bay

WHAT:

  • Food and beverage concessions will be available throughout the event. No outside liquor will be permitted.
  • Seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs.
  • Instrument petting zoo for kids!
  • Oakland Symphony, under the baton of Maestro Michael Morgan, will perform their 9th Annual Independence Eve Celebration Concert for free.
  • Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, Theme from Gladiator, Star Wars Princess Leia’s Theme, Sound of Music sing–along. Overture to Gypsy.
  • Intermission: Spectacular Fireworks Display over the water accompanied by the Symphony.
  • Washington Post, The Thunderer, Hands Across the Sea, The Fairest of the Fair, King Cotton, Stars & Stripes (Sousa)
  • After the Fireworks: Complete Star Wars Suite for Orchestra (John Williams).
     

 

By |2017-06-30T20:43:05-07:00June 30th, 2017|0 Comments
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Richmond’s Riggers Loft Wine Co. Presents ‘Fireworks at the Point!’ July 3rd

What are you doing Monday, July 3rd? Come on down to the water, park your lawn chair, kick back and watch the fireworks! Dance under the Stars. Dine at your favorite Food Truck, while sipping wine & cider.

 WHEN: Monday, July 3rd, 6-10pm

WHERE: On the water at Rigger’s Loft Wine Co., 1325 Canal Blvd in Point Richmond

PARKING: FREE!

 

WHAT:

  • Cost: Adult – $30 . Under 21 – $15 . 6 & Under – FREE
  • Tickets: RiggersLoftFireworks.eventbrite.com
  • Drink: Glass of Wine or  Cider included with Adult Ticket
  • Eat: Food Trucks – Mediterranean, Manny’s Tacos, Louisiana Kitchen, Sushi, Paul’s Street Eats, Bliss Pops Ice Cream
  • Dance: to the tunes of Grammy nominated Andre Thierry’s band Zydeco Magic – R&B, Cajun Soul (Take a listen)
  • Play: Video Game Truck for Kids!
  • Watch: City of Richmond Fireworks display over the water
  • Sorry no dogs for this event, though they usually are welcome here

About Riggers Loft Wine Co.:

Riggers Loft owners, Kevin and Barbara Brown of R&B Cellars, always liked the idea of creating a cooperative winery and tasting room. It’s the idea of a wine “artist colony” that particularly appealed to them. So when they found the perfect place for their winery, Riggers Loft, they invited a select group of wineries to join them. Riggers Loft Wine Company is home to R&B Cellars, Carica Wines, Irish Monkey Cellars and Barrel & Ink, all with their own unique stories and wine making style. It is also home to the Far West Cider Company, a boutique cidery. Everyone makes their wines and ciders on the premises and participates in the tasting room, thus creating a special destination wine bar where customers can enjoy flights of wines and/or ciders or glasses of their favorites and take bottles home with them.

By |2017-06-23T09:15:21-07:00June 21st, 2017|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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