Monday, December 11, 2023

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Richmond native performing in ‘Hot Mikado’ at SF’s Gateway Theatre

Richmond native and award-winning actor Branden Noel Thomas is giving us another reason to head to downtown San Francisco to support the performing arts. Thomas is playing the role of the Mikado in 42nd Street...

Bakery takes healthier approach to making dough

By Kathy Chouteau Dan Gildor, owner and head baker at Marina Bay Bakery, is a man with a mission. In the case of the Richmond baker, who operates out of his home in—you guessed it—the city’s...
Armistice Brewing Company plans to expand taproom, beer garden

Richmond brewery gets cease-and-desist order from British baking legend Mary Berry

The agency representing Mary Berry, former legendary host of the British show “The Great Holiday Bake Off,” was reportedly none-too-happy that a Richmond brewery used her name for one of its beers. As reported in SFGate,...
East Brother Beer to hold 2nd Annual Summer Classic this Sunday

East Brother Beer Co. wins gold at California Craft Brewers Cup

East Brother Beer Co. just won another big award for its beer. At the California Craft Brewers Cup in Long Beach, part of the California Craft Brewers Association’s annual conference, the Richmond-based brewery’s Bo Pils...
Half-mile of San Pablo Dam Road to close for El Sobrante Stroll

26th Annual El Sobrante Stroll set for Sunday

The 26th Annual El Sobrante Stroll is set to draw thousands to San Pablo Dam Road on Sunday, Sept. 15, with a parade beginning at 11 a.m., and the "Stroll" continuing through 4 p.m. The...

Richmond Subway celebrates fresh new look

A Subway restaurant in Richmond has both a fresh new look and an inspiring owner. The sandwich restaurant at 15501 San Pablo Ave. is holding a two-day grand opening celebration this weekend. It’s the first Richmond-area...
St. David School invites community to hearty breakfast fundraiser

St. David School invites community to Fall Festival

Classic cars, an antique flee market, live entertainment, a petting zoo and Kettletopia kettle corn. They’re just some reasons we’ve fallen in love with the annual Fall Festival at St. David School. The free-admission festival...

2 stages to bring spirit and soul to downtown Richmond

Two entertainment stages will inject a healthy dose of spirit and soul along Macdonald Avenue in downtown Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 21. The 11th Annual Spirit & Soul Festival is set to enliven downtown with...
Richmond’s Red Oak Victory ship seeks volunteers

SS Red Oak Victory’s next dinner-concert set for this Saturday

If simply touring a restored World War II Victory ship wasn’t interesting enough, how about bringing on board a live concert and chef-prepared food?  The SS Red Oak Victory, Richmond’s foating museum, often hosts live...

Explosion of new art throughout Richmond

Art lovers can feast on new art on display throughout Richmond.   Today and Saturday, new artwork will either be celebrated with opening receptions or will begin appearing at the NIAD Art Center, Kaleidoscope Coffee in...

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Winter Solstice gathering in Point Pinole to include singing, 'schrooms

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

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

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...