Eight Great things to do in Richmond: History, ALS Fundraiser, Photography Talk
Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and events you won't want to miss!
Point Richmond History Series @ West Side
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Learn about Henry Kaiser and his impact on Richmond during World War II with Stephen Gilford. A long-time writer and producer of award-winning network television documentaries, Steve is the author of the popular book “Build 'Em by the Mile, Cut 'Em off by the Yard: How Henry J. Kaiser and the Rosies Helped Win World War II.” Steve knows more about Henry Kaiser than maybe anyone else on the planet.
Veterans Day @ Contra Costa College
In honor of Veterans Day, Contra Costa College will be hosting a Veterans Day Celebration Fair on our campus on Thursday, November 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. #lifeatccc #veteransday #veteransdaycelebration #veteransdayfair #veteransresources
SATCHMO'S GHOST @ Rigger's Loft
Friday, November 8, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.TASTY SOULFUL BLUES
Satchmo's Ghost is a swinging and bluesy band. Inspired by the “ghost” of Louis Armstrong and his passion for swing and blues, this 6-piece band often takes on a "big band" sound. The band’s set list includes songs that have a punch to them and are easy to dance to. Yet, they clearly have an affinity for tasty, soulful blues tunes.
Take a listen: https://rumble.com/vqhj52-satchmos-ghost-promo-video-2021.html
$5 Music Cover Charge RESERVE A TABLE
1325 Canal BoulevardRichmond, CA94804
Jason Becker Launch Party and Fundraiser @ Baltic Kiss
Saturday, November 9, 2024 4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Join us for the Jason Becker Creative Care Launch! Amazing performances, raffles for cool gear, and a chance to support those fighting ALS!
MICHAEL LEE FIRKINS + KEHOE INTERNATIONAL + DANNY JONES + GEORGE COLE
Michael Lee Firkins - is an American electric guitar player whose music fuses bluegrass, country, blues, and jazz elements into a distorted rock sound. He is noted amongst guitarists for his prolific use of hybrid picking at high speeds.
-Kehoe International- Bryan Kehoe is a fixture in the Bay Area music scene and beyond. He is currently playing in his own band Kehoe International, Black Cat Grave, and Les Claypools Duo de Twang. Past bands include The Kehoe Nation, M.I.R.V., Les Claypool's Frog Brigade, Jerry Cantrell Band and Ministry.
-George Cole- is a major guitar talent who plays everything from gypsy jazz to rhythm & blues. Any major dude will tell you.
-Danny Jones- is a multi-faceted guitarist from the San Francisco/Bay Area. Danny has been in various rock, country, and top 40 bands since the age of 14. A two-time Best of the Bay contest winner, both times featuring original instrumentals. The contest was sponsored by FM 97.3, Bam Magazine and Tower Records. In 2009, Danny was a Guitar Player Magazine Superstar finalist. Danny has been showcased in Guitar Player, Guitar World, and Guitar for the practicing musicians' Magazines
FEATURED ARTISTS: SAM FAIRLESS & KIM OLOF ÅSBERG PERFORMING THE MUSIC OF JASON BECKER AND CACOPHONY Plus a listening party for Jason’s new record, Strawberry Jams.
Baltic Kiss 135 Park Place Richmond, CA
The Teacher's Lounge @ Magick Lanter Theater
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024
2024 Germany's Oscar Nominee for Best International Feature Film
German/English subtitles Thriller/Drama
Running time: 1hr 38Min
https://www.magicklantern.org/now-showing-and-tickets
Location: Methodist Church of Point Richmond
201 Martina (side entrance off West Richmond)
Contact Us Email magick-lantern@att.net
Phone: 510-232-2559 #3
Photographers' Talk @ Point Richmond Gallery
Photographers' Talk - The Café Photo Collective
This Sunday, November 10
2:45 p.m. Steve Napoli
3:15 p.m. Don Melandry
3:45 p.m. Marsha Kirschbaum
4:30 p.m. Bill Johnston
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Point Richmond Gallery
145 West Richmond Avenue in Point Richmond
www.margisullivanart.com
Brazilian Happiness - BEBE @ Sailing Goat
BEBE (the Brazil/East Bay Ensemble) featuring Marcos Silva is a quartet with roots in Brazil, New York City, and the Bay Area. Catia Machado Lund, the lead singer, hails from Rio and has been working professionally as a singer for 20 years in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. The band features Richard Lindsey on bass, Jim Thorne on drums, and Steven Raphael on guitar with various special guests regularly sitting in with the band. Beyond Bossa Nova, they play danceable, sophisticated Brazilian jazz that reflects the wide range of Brazilian music from romantic to funky, including music by Djavan, Milton Nascimento, Toninho Horta, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chico Pinheiro, and more.
Sailing goat is the newest addition to a farm to table restaurant experience in a fabulous outdoor setting! A bayside escape to nourish the body and feed the soul offering coastal cuisine with seasonal plates, local beer and wine to the sounds of live music!!!
Nov. 10, 2024, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
We encourage guests to tip the bands! We truly appreciate your support for the Arts!
Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor, 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond, CA 94801, USA
The 39 Steps @ Masquers Playhouse
Masquers Playhouse Brings You Fast Action and Great Laughs with
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, over 130 zany characters (played by a ridiculously talented cast of four), an onstage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers, and some good old-fashioned romance!
Under the multi-talented direction of John Maio, The 39 Steps cast - Gene Mocsy, Amy Stringer, Samuel Barksdale and Damion Clark - have taken on the daunting challenge of performing 139 roles with fast-paced action and riotous invention.
“It’s no mystery why this affectionate parody is delighting audiences. Balancing suspense with slapstick, and a cracking yarn with theatrical in-jokes, it’s a welcome piece of thoroughly escapist entertainment.” London Theatre
“. . . a full-on parody of the thriller genre, packed with hammy characterizations, amusing visual gags and plenty of cross dressing. It sweeps the audience along with a joyous sense of fun and silliness that is hard to resist .” West End Best Friend
Dates: November 15 through December 8, 2024
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 24 - Special talkback with the director and cast Tickets: $30 individual; $27 Senior/Student
($15 discount show on Thursday, November 21) www.masquers.org or 510-232-4031
Masquers Playhouse, 105 Park Avenue, Pt. Richmond CA 94807
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