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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!

By |2025-05-29T11:45:50-07:00May 29th, 2025|0 Comments

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay Street Emeryville Cinco de Mayo

The Experience:

Create your own Fiesta @ Flores!

Start with pitchers of Margaritas! Plus there are lots of excellent food choices. Gather your friends and plan your beverage menu and then the appetizers. Here are some offerings.

Margaritas

  • Classica – Tequila, lime, agave
  • De Flores – Mezcal, Cointreau, lime, orange
  • Fresa – Reposado, strawberry, lime, agave
  • Paloma – Tequila, grapefruit, agave, lime

Draft Beers

  • modelo especial
  • dos equis lager
  • dos equis amber
  • sierra nevada pale ale
  • lagunitas ipa

Specialty Cocktails and Wine

Refreshing Non-alcoholic Cocktails:

  • Guadalupe – orange, grapefruit, lime, agave, salted rim
  • Pina No-Jito – pineapple, mint, lime, soda

Appetizers: Share some ‘Pequenos’. They have all kinds of veggie treats and much more, including:

  • Totopos & Guacomole
  • Sikil Pak – mayan pumpkin seed hummus, jicama sticks, lettuce cups
  • Sopes de Frijol- crispy masa dumplings, black beans, lettuce, avocado, queso fresco, pickled jalapeño
  • Queso Fundido – Oaxaca cheese, sauteed mushrooms, onion, salsa molcajete, tortillas
  • And so much more – Traditional Dishes and large plates of Carnitas and Chile Colorado for sharing.

Happy Fiesta.  Enjoy! Questions (510) 301-7683

Hours:

  • Monday to Thursday – 11:30am to 9pm
  • Friday – 11:30am to 10pm
  • Saturday – 11am to 10pm
  • Sunday- 11am to 9pm

Flores is located in the Bay Break Terrace at 5614 Bay St, Ste 244 in Emeryville

Where:

5616 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

The Experience, San Pablo: La Strada Ristorante Italiana CInco de Mayo

Tacos at an Italian Restaurant?

Why not!?

Join them this Monday, May 5, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Tacos and Margaritas! …

This special menu is offered only once a year, so don’t miss out!

Brought to you by your favorite Italian Restaurant with the cozy bar, lovely archways and outdoor seating, inviting murals depicting the Tuscan countryside and their famous Italian comfort food.

Hours: Lunch – Mon-Fri, 11:30am-3pm; Dinner – Mon-Thurs, 3-9pm; Fri, 3-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun, 11am-9pm. Brunch – Sat/Sun 11am- 2pm. Happy Hour – Mon-Fri, 3-6pm

Bring your friends or family  for the Cinco de Mayo festivities and come back to enjoy their Italian comfort food in a serene setting outdoors or inside. They can’t wait to see you!

 Where:

La Strada
2215 Church Lane
San Pablo

https://lastradasanpablo.com

By |2025-05-01T10:27:47-07:00May 1st, 2025|0 Comments

The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Art Walk April 26-27

The Experience:

It’s an Outdoor Boutique. It’s Handcrafted. It’s an Art Alfresco Experience!

Join the villagers and artists on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 10am – 5pm. Plan your day around this sidewalk art show and have lunch in Montclair. More than 50 artists will fill the sidewalks with their wares displayed against the scenic backdrop of Montclair Village and the Oakland Hills.

Connect with the artists and find a unique treasure for gifting or adding to your personal collection.

Paintings, sculptures, home & office décor, artisan bags and clothing, unique hand-crafted jewelry and more.  Presented by the Montclair Village Association, this free open air art gallery offers a chance to get to know the participating artists and learn the stories behind each piece they make.

Additions:

Saturday ­Picnic on the Plaza is from 1-4pm. Grab some food from the local restaurants and enjoy Rustwood Revival performing from 12:30-3:30pm, Oakland Fire Department’s Random Acts Parade Rig for the kids, and free face painting by Lily’s Arte.

On Sunday you can take home fresh produce and delectables from La Salle’s farmer’s market from 9am-1pm.

The Art Walk takes place in the Montclair shopping district on Mountain Boulevard at LaSalle Avenue, off Highway 13, between Park Boulevard and Thornhill Drive.

Where:

Mountain Blvd @ La Salle Ave
Oakland

https://montclairvillage.com

The Experience, Emeryville: Bay St Emeryville Gayme NIght

The Experience:

Bay Break Gayme Night!

It’s tonight on the Bay Break Dining Terrace. Bring your friends to Bay Break Terrace’s Second Thursdays’ Gayme Night, hosted by Fishnets & Film – straight-up fun, with a queer twist!

A fun outdoor setting and the Terrace is full of great restaurants: Flores Cocina + Bar, Shake Shack, Arthur Mac’s, Pippal Regional Indian, Humphry Slocombe, Uchiwa Ramen and Saucy Asian. FIre pits and cozy lounge areas. Get your gayme on!

Grab a bite and a pint and attend to your game of choice.  The fun starts at 6pm

Note:

Bay Break Dining Terrace is located at 5614 Bay Street on the upper level of Bay Street Emeryville, near AMC Bay Street 16.  Parking is located in three garages within the property as well as on street parking along Bay Street. All facilities are well lit and access points are clearly marked. CLICK HERE for more information on our paid parking program.

Where:

5616 Bay St

Emeryville

http://baystreetemeryville.com

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