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2205, 2024

The Experience, Alameda: Alameda Museum

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The Experience:

Return to yesterday at Meyers House & Gardens!

Have you ever been to the charming and period furnished Meyers House? It was erected in 1897, an example of the Colonial Revival style, and it’s Alameda’s only historic home open for tours. Come visit on Saturday, May 25 for tours beginning at 1pm. Last admission to begin touring is 3pm.

So, what can $5 buy these days? Your $5 admission fee includes a tour of the house, an architectural exhibit, a look at the studio where architects Henry Meyers and his daughter, Mildred, worked and you can a also have a fun step into the past.

You can stroll through the gardens, often helped out by volunteers and visit the carriage house gallery dedicated to the works of early Alameda artist Edwin Siegfried, (1889-1955), noted for his paintings of the salt marshes that once lined Alameda.

Meyers House opens May 25th at 1pm and is located at 2021 Alameda Avenue. Docents are on hand to point out items of particular interest and answer questions.

About the Meyers House & Gardens

The House is a City of Alameda Landmark, designated Historical Monument Number 26, and managed by the Alameda Museum. Located on a tree-lined residential street in the bayside town of Alameda, the grounds of the Meyers House offer a beautiful and unique period venue to visit. The Meyers House is open each month on the fourth Saturday from 1-4pm

The three Meyers sisters originally bequeathed the house and grounds to the City of Alameda for use as a house museum and a passive park. On May 1, 2013, the City of Alameda transferred operations and ownership to Alameda Museum.

Where:

Meyers House Hiuse & Gardens – 2021 Alameda Ave. 510-521-1247

905, 2024

Emeryville Trail Guide Featured Art – Maria SantoStefano

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Trail Guide Cover Art – Maria SantoStefano

Maria SantoStefano’s painting was featured on the Emeryville February 2024 Trail Guide cover.

Cover art: Emeryville Marina No. 1, 11”x14”, oil on canvas

“Plein air painting in the Bay Area captured my interest upon my very first classes with Anne Marie Glover and her mother, the late great landscape painter, Pam Glover. They introduced me not only to the joy of painting outdoors, but the rich legacy of East Bay painters such as The Outsiders, Lundy and Louis Siegriest and the Society of Six. With every painting, I try to find that sweet spot where the beauty of the scene meets the lush dimensional qualities of the oil paint itself.” –Maria SantoStefano

To see more of her work visit: santostefano.weebly.com

Emeryville-2024-cover by Maria SantoStefano

Cover art: Emeryville Marina No. 1, 11”x14”, oil on canvas

1605, 2024

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co Stouts

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The Experience:

Try a stout as the sun goes down!

Think you know stouts? Fans are raving about Faction’s Anomaly Nitro Milk ‘Stout’ – pale in color but rich in stout flavor.

It’s made with TCHO Cacao nibs, Zolo coffee, star anise & lactose sugar. They say you should shake it hard, pour it straight and experience the unexpected! You’ll have to head down to Alameda Point to experience the fantastic sunset as you sip your brew on the patio.

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, May 16, 2-8pm – Locos Only
  • Fri, May 17, 12-8pm – Knee Baby’z Eatery
  • Sat, May 18, 12-8pm – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, May 19, 11am-5pm – Faction @ HeadWest Marketplace at St. George Spirits, 2601 Monarch (next door) – Eat Real Fest food trucks

Bring your friends, bring your dogs and enjoy the great sviews of  San Francisco Bay.

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

1605, 2024

The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Tiki Lounge

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The Experience:

Kick back on the water!

At the end of your long  day, head down to the Bay and the lounge at Trader Vic’s for drinks and a taste of the world!  You will be transformed by the tiki madness and soothed by the views of the boats in the marina and beyond.

Decades ahead of his time, Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating maybe the original fusion menu. Today, Trader Vic’s continues the tradition and still uses the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. And, as we all know, Trader Vic’s claims to be home to the original Mai Tai.

Here’s what’s on the lounge menu: Tidbits & Pupus

  • Cosmo Tidbits – Trader Vic’s original pupu platter.A sampling of crispy prawns, char siu pork, crab rangoon & BBQ ribs for two (featured here)
  • BBQ Spare Ribs – Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze. Slow cooked to perfection
  • Veggie Spring Rolls (v) –Julienned vegetables in a crispy spring roll wrapper Served with sweet chili sauce
  • Crab Rangoon – Vic’s favorite tidbit, these crispy crab & cream cheese filled wontons are sure to kickstart your appetite!
  • Crispy Prawn – The original ‘crispy prawn’. Finished with a light crispy panko crust for the avid shrimp lover
  • Cheese Bings – A classic tidbit from the 80’s, made famous at the Beverly Hilton. Nutmeg seasoned béchamel with Gruyére cheese & smoked ham, rolled in a crepe.Finished in a crispy panko crust.

Did you know?

Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944, Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails. Best described as Paradise In A Glass®, each handcrafted cocktail is an experience all its own.

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

905, 2024

The Experience, Richmond: East Brother Beer Co Weekend

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The Experience:

Fun in the sun with a pint in your hand!

Grab your friends and head down to East Brother’s taproom and find a table outside to relax and have some tasty bites with their award-winning Bohemian  Pilsner aka Bo Pils: It’s light, crisp and refreshing!

This golden delight is a nod to the classic Czech Pilsner – crisp, clean, with a subtle hint of hops. The good news: it’s surprisingly light on calories! With an ABV (alcohol by volume) of just 5%, it’s a perfect choice for those who want to enjoy a beer without overindulging. The Bo Pils is like that friend who always knows how to have a good time but never gets too wild – reliable and always a pleasure to hang out with. It’s perfect for our sunny weather this weekend

Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, May 9, 3-8pm – Uncle Cheezys
  • Fri, May 10, 3-8pm – Uncle Cheezys
  • Sat, May 11, 11am-9pm – Rock Club Burgers
  • Sun, May 12,  11am-8pm – Golden Gate BIstro

Since the sun’s hanging around a bit longer these days, swing by their taproom and make the most of it with some fresh brew! Nothing like longer evenings with a cold one in hand.

East Brother Beer Co Hours:

  • Wednesday – Friday: 3-9pm
  • Saturday: 11am-9pm
  • Sunday: 11am-9pm

Where:

1001 Canal Blvd
Richmond

eastbrotherbeer.com

905, 2024

The Experience, Castro Valley: ParkFest

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The Experience:

Celebrate 90 Years of parklands!

We are so privileged to live in the East Bay surrounded by the 126,809 beautiful acres of East Bay Regional Parks! The EBRP features 73 parks and is the largest regional park district of its kind in the nation with 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles of trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties,

Join your parklands friends at ParkFest to celebrate their 90 years on Saturday, May 11th at Lake Chabot, 10am- 4pm.

Food & Beer:

  • Drake’s Brewing
  • Golden Gate Gyro
  • Waffle Roost

Main stage

  • Alphabet Rockers
  • Oakadelic
  • Los Cenzontles
  • Black Cat Zydeco
  • Berkeley High School Jazz Band
  • Leung’s White Crane Dragon & Lion Dance Association

Kids Zone, Silly Circus Show, Prescott Circus and more.

17600 Lake Chabot Rd. in Castro Valley Many visitors are expected to attend ParkFest. Please consider alternative methods to reach the park. We recommend biking, or using the trip planner provided by AC Transit or BART. Lake Chabot Information

Toll Free: 888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 3, extension 4536

Where!

17600 Lake Chabot Rd. in Castro Valley

https://www.ebparks.org/parkfest

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