‘Food & Wine Festival’ fundraiser to feed CCC’s Culinary Arts Academy
By Kathy Chouteau
Great food will be served up for a good cause when Contra Costa College’s Culinary Arts Academy hosts its “Food & Wine Festival” Sun., April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The...
Red Oak Victory welcomes community aboard for ‘Spring Swing Dance’
By Kathy Chouteau
Brush up on your Lindy Hop as the Red Oak Victory (ROV) welcomes the community aboard for its Spring Swing Dance Sat., April 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live...
Registration opens for Richmond’s first annual Citywide Garage Sale
Richmond residents are encouraged to register for the first annual Citywide Garage Sale, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the Richmond City Manager's weekly newsletter.
The...
UniverSoul Circus coming to Hilltop Mall this summer
UniverSoul Circus, described as a "highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater, and music," is coming to Hilltop Mall in Richmond starting May 18 through June 4.
For information and to purchase tickets, go here.
Since...
Spring Fling & Art Stroll readies for return to ‘The Point’
By Kathy Chouteau
Signaling that better weather is around the corner, Point Richmond’s “Spring Fling & Art Stroll” is returning to downtown Sat., April 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Held the day before Easter,...
Spring exhibitions at Richmond Art Center examine climate crisis
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Art Center (RAC) has unveiled its spring exhibitions set for April 5 to June 3: FENCELINES: A Collective Monument to Resilience; Requiem: The Remains of the Day, August 4, 2021;...
Point Richmond Gallery to hold closing reception for Judith Williams exhibit
Community members are invited to attend the closing reception for the Judith Williams art exhibit at the Point Richmond Gallery this Saturday and Sunday, March 18-19.
The events will occur from 1-5 p.m. on both...
The Backyard sets date for next ‘Reggae Sunday’
Kathy Chouteau
If you’re cruising down Cutting and hear the reggae sounds of Bob Marley permeating the air, don’t worry about a thing, ‘cuz every little thing is gonna be alright. It’s just The Backyard’s...
It will be beers and cheers at fundraiser for Richmond Promise
By Kathy Chouteau
Later this month, a golden opportunity will be afoot to drink beer in support of a good local cause.
The Richmond Promise, which helps Richmond youth earn postsecondary degrees and certificates, will host...
Riveting experiences coming during Rosie the Riveter Days
By Kathy Chouteau
Friday, March 17 is not only St. Patrick’s Day, it will also double as the kick off of “Riveter Days” at Rosie the Riveter World War II National Historical Park on the...
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‘Mother’s Day Motown Event’ grooving into the Richmond Auditorium
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard “heard it through the grapevine” that Norcal Events is hosting a “Mother’s Day Motown Celebration” Sat., May 13 at the...
Eggcellent options abound for spring egg hunting
By Kathy Chouteau
Spring is here, and with it, sunnier days and the perfect opportunity to head out on that favorite seasonal pastime: The egg...
Five large-scale art projects approved for Shields-Reid Park
Five local artists will each create and install large-scale artworks as part of an $8 million project to revitalize Shields-Reid Park in North Richmond.
At...
