Richmond After Hours

Beer, Wine, Art & Music at Pt. Richmond’s Summer Concert Tonight!

WHEN: Friday, August 10, 5:30-7:30pm

WHERE: Corner of Park Place and Washington Ave in Pt. Richmond

WHO:

WHAT: Outdoor Summertime Concert in historic downtown Pt. Richmond

  • Local restaurants are open on concert nights, offering a wide array of great food
  • The Arts of Point Richmond are featured
  • Wine, beer and sometimes Margaritas
  • Face painting for children
  • Don’t forget:  The Point is MUSIC!
  • The stage is at the crossroads of Washington Ave & Parlk Pl. Park Place will be blocked off at 3pm. Cars will be towed if there past 3pm
  • There’s ample parking on Railroad Ave and on East Richmond across from the elementary school

Concerts are held the second Friday of each summer month through September with a grand finale extra concert the last Friday of that month

About Point Richmond Music

The all-volunteer PRM committee shares a vision of celebrating diversity and promoting the arts and community through the universal language of music.PRM concerts offer a gathering place for people of all ages, ethnicities, and walks of life, who come together to enjoy musical talent of many genres from Richmond, the Bay Area and beyond. In addition to producing its free summer concert series, the group is proud to help support year-round music in Point Richmond through its sponsorship of the Point Richmond Acoustic series and the Point Richmond Jazz series, which run October through May at the First United Methodist Church, and to foster the development of the next generation of musicians through contributions to Washington Elementary School’s music program. Fourteen years of this collaborative effort have been made possible through donations of time and money from local businesses and volunteers.

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Meet You at the Corner of Park Place & Washington Ave for Pt. Richmond’s Summer Concert!

WHEN: Friday, August 10, 5:30-7:30pm

Concerts are held the second Friday of each summer month through September with a grand finale extra concert the last Friday of that month

WHERE: Corner of Park Place and Washington Ave in Pt. Richmond

WHO:

WHAT: Outdoor Summertime Concert in historic downtown Pt. Richmond

  • Local restaurants are open on concert nights, offering a wide array of cuisine
  • The Arts of Point Richmond are featured
  • Wine, beer and sometimes Margaritas
  • Face painting for children
  • Don’t forget:  The Point is MUSIC!
  • The stage is at the crossroads of Washington Ave & Parlk Pl. Park Place will be blocked off at 3pm. Cars will be towed if there past 3pm
  • THere’s ample parking on Railroad Ave and on East Richmond across from hte elementary school.

About Point Richmond Music

The all-volunteer PRM committee shares a vision of celebrating diversity and promoting the arts and community through the universal language of music.PRM concerts offer a gathering place for people of all ages, ethnicities, and walks of life, who come together to enjoy musical talent of many genres from Richmond, the Bay Area and beyond. In addition to producing its free summer concert series, the group is proud to help support year-round music in Point Richmond through its sponsorship of the Point Richmond Acoustic series and the Point Richmond Jazz series, which run October through May at the First United Methodist Church, and to foster the development of the next generation of musicians through contributions to Washington Elementary School’s music program. Fourteen years of this collaborative effort have been made possible through donations of time and money from local businesses and volunteers.

 

 

 

By |2018-08-03T14:45:48-07:00August 3rd, 2018|0 Comments

Have a Beer & Revel In Art @ Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co.!

JOIN: East Brother Beer Co. for a Summer Solstice Artist Showcase at 1001 Canal Blvd. in Richmond.

WHEN: Sunday, June 24th,  12-8pm.

Artist: Lauren Ari

WHO: Food Emporium, Richmond Art Center and Arts of Point Richmond will showcase local artists of all media types

ARTISTS: Over 30 local artists will showcase mixed media, paintings, photography, ceramics and more. Artist Lauren Ari will be selling paintings and small ceramic sculptures. She has a collection of ‘Bedscapes’ that explore the world of our sleeping and dreaming – where beds serve as a platform for Archetypes to drive our dreams. Lauren teaches art classes at the Richmond Art Center and has a studio at 601 St. in Richmond.

Jon H. Wong is a painter and illustrator also selling his work. “I

Artist: Jon H. Wong

infuse all of my Pen & Ink illustrations with coffee,” says Jon.  “Funny story, it happened by accident one jittery morning, and when I discovered how cool the sepia wash looked, the rest is history.“

Jon is the founder of Lost Colony San Francisco, a vehicle for Jon to give back to the Bay Area community. He is creating a coffee table book with his artwork and plans to go on tour on the West Coast and sell original drawings, books and more. A portion of sales will go to select charities in the cities where he stops – especially those helping with homeless outreach/relief and women’s’ domestic violence counseling/relief.

More fun is promised with performance artists, including a trio called “The Drinking” and a solo artist name David McBride.

Courtesy of Dave Schoenthal from a recent Daud Abdullah mosaic class

WHAT:

  • Art Show
  • Live music and food trucks
  • Bocce, cornhole, ping pong
  • Event is free and open to everyone – East Brother is kid and dog-friendly
  • A fun mosaic art workshop with Richmond glass mosaic artist Daud Abdullah, who beautifies neighborhoods, magically transforming ugly trash bins into Mosaic Tile Art. Daud teaches mosaics at the Richmond Art Center .

Summertime Blues in Pt. Richmond with Maria Muldaur Today!

WHEN: Friday, June 8, 5:30 pm  (Concerts are held on the second Friday from June through September from 5:30 – 7:45pm, with a final concert the last Friday of September)

WHERE: At the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond

WHAT: Launch of Pt. Richmond’s Summer Concert Series

  • Maria Muldaur & her Blusiana Band
  • Expect New Orleans blues, gospel and swamp funk tunes. Remember Midnight on the Oasis?
  • Restaurants are open
  • Art by The Arts of Point Richmond
  • Face painting for kids
  • Dancin’ in the street
  • Check out their Summer Schedule here
  • Warriors fans not to worry – Up & Under and Hotel Mac  close by have big screens
By |2021-04-27T20:54:39-07:00June 8th, 2018|Tags: , , |0 Comments

2018 Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show Docks in Richmond April 19-22

Photo/Monique Selvester

The west coast’s largest and highly anticipated Marine Sports Expo –  The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show – celebrates sailing, boating, and the marine sport lifestyle over four days in Richmond, CA from Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, April 22. Boats and equipment pack the 45,000 sq. ft. historic Craneway building overlooking San Francisco Bay with 21,000 sq. ft. of additional outdoor space and a beautiful walkway down to the Marina Bay Yacht Harbor docks for the in-water exhibits.

Beautiful new sail and power boats in and out of the water are on display and available for tours, with boats of every size and budget from high-end sail and power yachts to multihulls, daysailers and inflatables. New marine products include hardware, the latest electronics, engines, solar panels, foul weather gear, life jackets, stand up paddle boards, kayaks, technical clothing, and more

“We are pleased to welcome so many exceptional exhibitors this year,” said Katie Kelly, Sail America Association Manager. “They are showcasing the latest marine products, boats, technology and services and the seminar instructors will touch on subjects from self-sufficiency and prep for your cruising adventures to the basics of understanding the impact of tropical cyclones on our oceans.“

Free and advance registration paid seminars are presented over the four days of the boat show for those who are new to boating and for seasoned boaters; details are available on the show website. (PacificBoatShow.com). There will be hands-on boating clinics run by Bay Area companies Club Nautique and Passage Nautical. Topics may include An Intro to Sailing a Boat over 40ft., Twin Engine Clinic – Maneuvering & Docking, and a Catamaran Sailing Clinic. A favorite activity for young people is the free radio-controlled model sailboat racing. All boat show guests are invited to come down and talk with the experts

Photo/Monique Selvester

The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show appeals to all generations of marine sports enthusiasts with new fun events:

  • 510 Waterline offers free mini-intros to Stand Up Paddle Boarding with short rides at the boat launch ramp Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and on Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. They also have a Just Paddle excursion on Friday 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., an Earth Day paddle on Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and a SUP yoga class on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • On Saturday Groundwork Richmond, an environmental organization restoring the environment with the next generation of environmental stewards, celebrates Earth Day at the Marina Bay Yacht Harbor with their kayak fleet, nature and environment interactive lessons and free on-the-water tours of Richmond’s historic waterfront.
  • Also planned is a Coast Guard Helicopter rescue on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (dependent upon Coast Guard priorities).
  • If you are at the show by 5:30 p.m. on Friday April 20, you can attend the free Latitude 38 and Twin Rivers Marine Insurance party at Assemble restaurant.
  • On Saturday Cruising Outpost hosts their annual free Cruisers Party at 6:00 p.m., with a raffle to benefit the Educational Tall Ships Foundation Project in Sausalito.
  • Available at the Visit Richmond CA’s booth is the Richmond Trail Guide with a map of where to EAT, DRINK, STAY & PLAY in Richmond.

    Photo/Monique Selvester

The show is in its third year at Craneway Pavilion and Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond, CA and will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Details online at http://www.PacificBoatShow.com, on Twitter @PacificBoatShow and on Facebook @PacificSailandPowerBoatShow.

About Sail America

Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is produced by Sail America. Sail America is the trade association for the U.S. sailing industry and plays a vital role for all companies that are involved in providing sailing-related products and services. Established in 1990, Sail America works hard to promote the health and growth of sailing. www.sailamerica.com

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