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The Oakland Marriott City Center is undergoing $17 million in renovations throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, corridors, lobby, meeting and event space, exterior entry, and concierge lounge. The restaurant and bar which will be launching this year under the names LEVEL TWO and Twelve Bar.
An additional $4 million in renovations are taking place at the adjacent Oakland Convention Center, including new pain, carpets, foyer furniture and banquet equipment.
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Chabot Space & Science Center is very proud to unveil their brand new website! Its new design goal is to make the site more attractive and easy to use. The new website also highlights Chabot’s programs and changes made to the facility. It’s much easier to search for shows, upcoming events - which will let you stay abreast of upcoming activities, and exhibits. The improved search functionality also makes it easier to navigate for Teachers, Students, and Parents with small children who wish to vi ...
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With incredible indie coffee shops, reputable restaurants, a bevy of bars and plenty of pizzazz, there's no denying the renaissance taking over Oakland from Downtown to Uptown. But where to go to experience the revival?
Best to start the day off with a little déjà brew and Dan S assures Awaken Café has pretty much everything. "Premium coffee, tasty sandwiches, good music, and cute baristas... if they served burritos, you'd never ...
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Popular travel magazine Travel + Leisure featured Oakland's culinary scene in a three-page spread in the August issue. To read the article in its entirety, visit Oakland California's Best Hot Spots.
Get pumped for three days jam-packed with awesome food craft collaborations and performances, urban homesteading contests and how-tos, and sweet entertainment. The Eat Real Festival, the country’s first celebration of street food and craft foods featuring locally produced products, announces a series of contests for the tastiest homebrew, best homemade jam, finest fermented food and most kickin’ kombucha. Urban food enthusiasts are encouraged to participate as part of the festival to be held Aug ...
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Planning a visit to Oakland's hot Temescal culinary district? Check out the new neighborhood map at Temescal neighborhood map.
Oaklandcvb.com's interactive maps feature business-by-business listings for popular districts including Uptown, Old Town, Jack London Square, Montclair Village and many more. View specific businesses such as attractions, restaurants and shops.
Congratulations to the talented photographers and videographers who won awards in the 2010 Picture Oakland and I Love Oakland! contests. Winning photographs can be seen at the Photo Contest page. Winning videos can be seen on the Video Contest page. Sign up for the OCVB newsletter ...
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Oakland Museum of California Presents VIVO: Days of the Dead 2010 Oct. 6–December 5, 2010
Community Celebration Sat. Oct. 23, 12–4:30 pm
July 29, 2010
Oakland, CA, July 29, 2010 – Installations and ofrendas altars by ten artists and local school and community groups focusing on current local and international issues highlight VIVO: Days of the Dead 2010, the 17th Oakland Museum of California OMCA Days of the Dead observance and exhibition, on view October 6-December 5, 2010.
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August 5, 2010
ANNOUNCING SUSTAINABLE, URBAN WINERY BIKE TOURS
Two-wheeled tourism affords a rare glimpse of small, artisanal wine production
Tour guide Jon Zalon has launched East Bay Winery Bike Tours. Capitalizing on the boom in small urban wine production. Experienced tour leader Jon Zalon is offering bike tours of the wineries of the east bay. Zalon has designed tours for corporate team-building, visitors to the Bay Area, or residents looking for a local “staycation” day ...
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July 27, 2010
The City of Oakland’s FREE Broadway Shuttle launches Tuesday July 27! The sparkling green buses begin operating at 7am between Jack London Square and Uptown.
Be among the first to ride the free “B” during opening week while the City gears up for the official launch event on August 5. Look for the bright and colorful “B” signs along Broadway and climb onboard. The Broadway Shuttle will travel between Embarcadero and Grand Avenue, with stops in Jack London Square, Ch ...
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Updated 2010
Put down those books and pencils and learn something REALLY new this year.
Arts - Oakland is home to a rising number of artists, many of whom relocated from SF in search of better weather and more space. The result is not just important arts events such as First Fridays http://www.proartsgallery.org/firstfridays/, Oakland Art Murmur and ProArts Open Galleries, but also a growing numbe ...
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August 6, 2010
The Oakbook magazine and gallery is proud to announce the first comprehensive survey of solo and collaborative work by Oakland-based artist Daniel Healey. Utilizing everyday materials like Paper, tape, #2 pencils, cardboard, foamcore, and glue displacing their original fucntions until they reach their own potential in a new “dysfunctional” way. “
A lot of the work deals with the core theme of making and developing order out of chaos. The show uncovers the many s ...
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The series of live performances will take place free-of-charge every Tuesday and Friday from noon until 2PM starting July 6th. The series features an array of talented local artists from all genres including jazz, oldies, Latin, Hawaiian, blues, and more.
The warm weather and cool breezes off the water make Jack London Square a perfect place to enjoy a summer afternoon with free live music and delicious cuisine. Grab some lunch at one of the great Jack London Square restaurants and enj ...
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June 21, 2010
This year The Crucible brings its annual summer homage to fire indoors, with its first ever Fire Cabaret. It’s an intimate evening of live music, dancing, dress-up and illicit fire with seductive performances from the denizens of HEAT, a place where the masses gather to experience forbidden fire.
Some of the best talent in the Bay Area will perform amidst artisans plying their fiery trades, and guests will be invited to explore a speakeasy alight with furnaces, forges ...
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Oakland Zoo welcomes a new sun bear named Pagi. She is one and a half years old and was previously living at the San Diego Zoo. She is the sister of sun bear, Bulan, who arrived at the Oakland Zoo in 2008. Pagi means “morning” in Malayan dialect.
Some of Pagi’s favorite foods are avocados, dried cranberries, and mealworms. She likes to spend time slowly exploring her new exhibit, climbing on small trees, sitting in a nest platform, and foraging for food. Sun bears have long sickle shape ...
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There are more than 100 surprising things to see and do in Oakland, including interesting attractions and historical sites to see, exciting entertainment to enjoy, fabulous foods to taste and beaut ...
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May 27, 2010
It’s Metal vs. Forge in this battle between heat and iron. Winner takes art!
The Crucible’s smithy is cooking with courses where you’ll transform raw steel into works of art. Hammers will swing and sparks will fly as you harness your inner iron man or woman. Blacksmithing isn’t just for horseshoes, my friends. Hone your skills and make anything from a simple hook to lamps, tables, and swords. Take art to another level with hella hot metal!
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What do you love most about Oakland? What do you think visitors should see? Share your short films with us. Amateur and professional videographers are invited to enter the 2010 OCVB Video Competition to showcase their best short films featuring Oakland.
What to Enter
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May 20, 2010
Great things are happening at the Hilton Oakland Airport. The hotel is currently undergoing an overall exterior upgrade that will be enhanced by the surrounding 12 acres of lovely manicured grounds.
The hotel’s on-site Sports Edition Bar & Grill, one of the Bay Area’s most popular sports bars and gathering spots, will soon get a spiffing too. For sports fans taking in pre-game festivities and post-game highlights, the Bar & Grill features a ten-foot screen and 15 moni ...
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May 10, 2010
Dimond District
If you haven't been to the Dimond lately, it is probably one of the most positively changed neighborhoods in the city. Enjoy the organic produce at Farmer Joes, delightful pastries at La Farine's, and about a dozen restaurant choices at all cost levels. With the warm weather consider stopping by the new Italian ice shop across from ...
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A baby eland was born in late April and is now making her debut in the African Veldt at the Oakland Zoo. This was a surprise birth because our elands are all girls. Etana, the mother, was acquired by the Oakland Zoo in the fall of 2009. Shortly after her arrival, keepers started seeing signs of pregnancy. The animal keepers were very observant and made sure the calf was born safely behind-the-scenes at the Oakland Zoo. The Zoo is thrilled with our precious surprise.
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The Clarion Hotel Downtown Oakland City Center in Oakland, California.
Come and experience all the best this region of California offers and make the Clarion Hotel® Downtown Oakland City Center your home away from home during your visit to Oakland. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, we offer countless features, an outstanding location and we are within walking distance to the Oakland Convention Center, and many excellent restaurants and art galleries.
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Join JC Cellers the first Wednesday of every month for "Wine Wednesday" from 6-7pm for complimentary tastings and exclusive deals on featured wines.
510-465-5900
www.jccellars.com
The Urban Homestead classroom is a gathering place to research, ferment and learn together. They feature small class sizes and experiential learning. The Institute for Urban Homesteading is offering classes in gardening, urban animal husbandry, food preservation, brewcraft, herbal medicines and more.
The Institute of Urban Homesteading is a response to current interest in food security, localization and self-determination. They are riding the wave of a massive global movement to change ...
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April 7, 2010
Chabot is very pleased to announce the official launch of their newest program, Bill Nye’s Climate Lab www.billsclimatelab.org. Developed in conjunction with award winning educator Bill Nye the Science Guy and a team of internationally renowned climate scientists, Chabot Space and Science Center has developed this site to teach children about the challenges of climate change through the lens of opportunity and innova ...
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