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January-February 2010
Even when as fine a new restaurant as Bocanova opens in Jack London Square, the puzzle of the area’s commercial revitalization awaits another missing piece. Even with their mouths full of exquisite stuffed plantains, everybody seems to be holding his breath, anticipating the grand opening of the six-story, 72,000-square-foot Jack London Market.
August 7 - September 5 / Weekends A street urchin falls in love with a princess but it'll take a magic genie to win her hand amongst all her rich and powerful suitors... or will it? The animated movie comes to life on stage at the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts this summer with all your favorite characters and tunes. Jennifer King directs the professional West Coast Premiere of Disney's Aladdin with Amy Dalton directing music and Dane Paul Andres directing choreography, to tell the classic Arabian tale with Disney charm, Broadway spectacle, and lots of Bollywood-style buoyancy!
To spotlight the collections of well-known collectors, Thelma Harris Art Gallery will host a two-day event. The 13th annual White Linen Nights exhibition is titled “Intersection: Where Art Meets History – Echoes of The Kinsey Collection.” Attendees will be treated to an exhibit of artists’ works that represent the amazing collection of Florida natives Bernard and Shirley Kinsey. Those familiar with the collection, which will be on display at the Smithsonian Institution beginning in October, know it encompasses more than 100 rare books, sculptures, paintings, documents, manuscripts and vintage photographs that document the story of African Americans in the Americas from 1632 to present day. White Linen Nights is an opportunity to experience a taste of this inspiring artwork. On Friday, a reception will be held at the gallery from 7 to 9 p.m. Dress attire is, what else, white linen. Then, on Saturday, the gallery will host a collector’s talk and book signing with the Kinseys. That event is from 2 to 4 p.m. RSVP to the gallery: (510) 654-0443 or tharrisartgallery@msn.com Thelma Harris Art Gallery is at 5940 College Ave., Oakland. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Visit the gallery online at www.thelmaharrisartgallery.com.
Happy Accident is collection of images that are pretty pictures. Straying from her usual style of conceptual storytelling, Crew wanted a more loose approach for this show. She wanted to focus less on concept and more on mundane visuals or more simply, pretty pictures. A recently pink slipped art educator, she has been on summer vacation and decided to have a show that gave herself and the viewer a vacation from thinking. “It’s not that I don’t take art and artists seriously – its just that l believe that life is art and that is a given, so let’s have fun with it! I wanted this show to not take itself too seriously. Art is either by accident or through purpose and this show just happens to be by accident.” Lauren lives in Oakland, comes from quite possibly the greatest group of friends and family and loves music, swimming and traveling. When she is not at a Farmer’s Market, she is available for commissioned work, weddings and creative, photographic projects. Happy Accident is just a sample plate of Crew’s work. For a full course meal, go to www.crewscontrl.com
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January-February 2010, Volume 10, Number 1
January-February Features
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When the Revolution Is Over, the Work Begins Cities across the country are taking the lead in reducing their environmental footprint. Now that the plans are drawn, the real work begins. |
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There is something about the waters of the Oakland estuary. While thousands each day sail on it or drive under or over it, few give the waterway a second thought in the course of their busy lives. |
January-February Departments
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Many Alamedans give the estuary little thought, other than it’s the body of water they have to cross to get off the Island. But for some Islanders, the estuary is a way of life. It’s what they... |
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Lights, Focus, Action — It’s Alameda on Camera |
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The man behind the boatyard is Sven Svendsen, 77, whose grandfather and great grandfather were boat builders in Denmark. |
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This individuality is so Oakland. At the same time, the haumana say they’re more Hawaiian than the islanders. |
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Bocanova at Jack London Square Even when as fine a new restaurant as Bocanova opens in Jack London Square, the puzzle of the area’s commercial revitalization awaits another missing piece. Even with their mouths full of... |
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Okra, tofu and vegan — an unlikely trio, thinking of marriages made in food-heaven. You must have heard the comments about okra: “Oh, no — it’s so slimy.” And tofu? On it’s own,... |
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