Point Richmond post office features fused glass art exhibition
Starting May 5 through June 22, visitors of the Point Richmond post office at 104 Washington Ave. to see a new display of fused glass art by Jan Chleboun.
According to the Arts of Point...
East Brother Beer Co. unveils newest brew: Pride & Purpose
By Kathy Chouteau
East Brother Beer Co. has a new brew with a fitting name: Pride & Purpose.
The Richmond brewery’s co-founder Rob Lightner extols the capacity for beer to be “a tool to bring communities...
‘EVIL ROBOTS!’ invade Richmond art world
By Kathy Chouteau
Evil Robots have invaded Richmond. Fortunately, they’re observing social distancing protocols by congregating online as part of NIAD Art Center’s current art exhibition.
The online exhibition, aptly titled “EVIL ROBOTS!,” features works by...
Cinco de Mayo among local summer celebrations postponed or cancelled
By Mike Kinney
Richmond's annual weekend of Cinco de Mayo festivities, which were scheduled to occur this Saturday and Sunday, are among a number of popular local celebrations falling victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizer Joey...
East Brother’s ‘Virtual Taproom’ brings together craft beer aficionados
By Kathy Chouteau
If you can’t go to the taproom, the taproom will come to you. Bearing testament to this wonder is Richmond’s East Brother Beer Co., which will employ the best use of Zoom...
‘Eggcellent’ submissions wanted for Richmond virtual contest
By Kathy Chouteau
In a sign of the times and of the season, the City of Richmond Library and Community Service Department is taking its annual Egg Hunt virtual and rebranding it as the “Virtual...
Richmond’s The Factory Bar postpones opening
By Kathy Chouteau
In a communication all-too-commonplace in the COVID-19 era, the owners of The Factory Bar in Richmond announced yesterday that they are postponing their opening.
The bar, located at 12517 San Pablo Ave. in...
Bridge Storage and ArtSpace to host virtual film fest
By Kathy Chouteau
Bridge Storage and ArtSpace has the perfect remedy for those craving access to the arts in a COVID-19 world. On Thursday, March 27 at 8 p.m., Bridge is hosting a Virtual Film...
Richmond art hubs offer escape during shelter-at-home period
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond residents sheltering-at-home through Tuesday, April 7 to help contain the spread of COVID-19 can still experience cultural enrichment—as well as a virtual escape—thanks to local art hubs.
NIAD Art Center, a nonprofit...
Richmond leaders celebrate grand opening for Lara’s Fine Dining
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond leaders helped Lara’s Fine Dining, which opened in January, celebrate its official grand opening Thursday.
The Italian restaurant, which occupies the former home of Salute Ristorante at 1900 Esplanade Dr. along the...
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Winter Solstice gathering at Point Pinole to feature singing and ‘shrooms
By Kathy Chouteau
Got plans for the Winter Solstice? How about a community song circle and mushroom walk?
Eileen Hazel of Eileen Hazel Music out of...
Richmond Fire Youth Academy to host Open House for prospective recruits
By Kathy Chouteau
The Richmond Fire Youth Academy will host an “Open House and Sign-Up Info Day” Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 2...
From its first campus in a Richmond shipyard, 4CD marks 75 years
By Kathy Chouteau
The Contra Costa Community College District (4CD) is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
The Governing Board of 4CD will launch a year of celebrations...
