Piedmont Avenue Tulip Festival 2008

Piedmont Avenue Tulip and Art Festival
April 2008


Schedule of Events
oakland piedmont avenue tulip and art festival 2008
Music at the Plaza
Key Route Plaza
41st and Piedmont Avenue
1 PM to 3 PM
4/5/2008 AHALUCIA W/ GUEST DAN CANTRELL
rhythmwheels.com

4/12/2008 CASCADA DE FLORES
cascadadeflores.com
4/19/2008 TARA LINDA: SOMBRA DE LA LUNA
taralinda.com


Merchants and Artists
Azure Salon
4315 Piedmont Avenue
Bowman/Diaz — painter/photographer

Bella Ceramica
3982 Piedmont Avenue
David Strudevant — accordion
Recital: 4/5, 1:30 PM

Black Swan
4236 Piedmont Avenue
Thomas Minczeski — photographer

Chapel of the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Avenue
Ann Kraynak — photographer
Reception: 4/6, — 1:30 PM to 4 PM

Crackerjacks
14 Glen Avenue
Amy Perl - photographer
Reception: 4/19, 6 PM to 8 PM

Cunningham Partridge Gallery and Framing
4299 Piedmont Avenue
Imogene Cunningham — photographer
Reception: 4/12 — all day

David M. Stone & Associates
4247 Piedmont Avenue
Adan Contreras — painter
Reception: 3/30 — 2 PM to 4 PM

Dr. Comics & Mr. Games
4014 Piedmont Avenue
Lee Gajda — painter/mixed media
Reception: 4/20 — 1 PM to 4 PM

Dress Best for Less
3861 Piedmont Avenue
Anitra Ragu — jeweler

Folks' Art
4158 Piedmont Avenue
Beatty/Nguyen — jewelers
Reception: 4/26 — 11 AM to 5 PM

Given Gold
4156 Piedmont Avenue
Dan Fontes — painter

Issues
20 Glen Avenue
Obi Kaufmann — painter
Reception: 4/11 — 5 PM to 9 PM

J. Miller Flowers & Gifts
4416 Piedmont Avenue
Derek Mueller — illustrator
Jeanne Roberts — painter/acrylics
Maureen Owens — jeweler
Reception: 4/13 — 1 pm to 5 pm

L'Amyx Tea Bar
4179 Piedmont Avenue
Paul St. Armour — photographer
Reception: 4/5 — Noon to 2 PM

Park Avenue Bar & Grill
4184 Piedmont Avenue
Ralph Granich — photographer
Reception: 4/13 — 3 PM to 6 PM

Paws on Piedmont
3974 Piedmont Avenue
Kinker/Solomon — portraiture
Reception: 4/5 — 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Philippa Roberts
4176 Piedmont Avenue
Philippa Roberts — jeweler
Reception: every weekend

Piedmont Hairport
4072 Piedmont Avenue
Grace Harwood — painter/acrylics

Piedmont Springs
3939 Piedmont Avenue
Rachel Holstein — painter

Polish on Piedmont
4319 Piedmont Avenue
Su Jin — jeweler
Reception: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26

Prudential CA Realty
3900 Piedmont Avenue
Leroy Werner
Reception: 4/18 — 4 PM to 7 PM

Rooz Café
4252 Piedmont Avenue
Rebecca Stebner — collage
Fun for the Family
4/5/2008 Camp Edventures More
Fun, hands-on arts, science and recreation activities for kids
COLORFUL SLIMES
Key Route Plaza
41st and Piedmont Avenue
1 PM to 3 PM, FREE


2008 Oakland Technical High School PTSA Silent Auction
Chapel of the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Avenue
5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
$15 at door
4/12/2008 Camp Edventures More
Fun, hands-on arts, science and recreation activities for kids
MAGICAL BALANCING BIRDS
Key Route Plaza
41st and Piedmont Avenue
1 PM to 3 PM, FREE


DOCENT TOUR OF MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY
Mountain View Cemetery
5000 Piedmont Avenue
10 AM, FREE
4/13/2008 Antique Car Parade and Free Rides Sponsored by Piedmont Piano and Friends
Chapel of the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Avenue
NOON to 3 PM, FREE
4/19/2008 The Tulip and Art Festival Celebrates Earth Day at the Library
Landscaping the 41st Street Garden

160 41st Street
Tools provided and Free Earth Day Shirt for participants
9 AM to NOON, FREE


Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the LAST TRAIN from this Key System Station — Commemoration and Refreshments
Key Route Plaza
41st and Piedmont Avenue
2 PM, FREE


Camp Edventure More
Fun, hands-on arts, science and recreation activities for kids
GIANT BUBBLES -- weather permitting, can't be too windy
Key Route Plaza
41st and Piedmont Avenue
1 PM to 3 PM, FREE


Historical and Botanical Tour of the Chapel of the Chimes
Chapel of the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Avenue
2 PM to 4 PM, FREE
4/20/2008 Tulip Making Project for Kids
(East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse)
Sponsored by Fentons Creamery
Piedmont Avenue at Entrada
(on the patios)
Noon to 3 PM, FREE
4/24/2008 Dining Out for Life
Dine out at the following restaurants today and 25% of your bill will be donated to
Vita LifeServices , a local nonprofit serving the HIV/AIDS community
Participating restaurants:
Tropix, BayWolf, Jojo, Baja Taqueria, Cesar, Fentons Creamery, Messob, Small Thyme Catering, and Dopo
Avenue Jazz and Opera
Jazz Appreciation Lecture/Performance Series
Chapel of the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Avenue
$15/$10 seniors and students; Kids under 12 Free
Tickets sold at door; cash only

4/6/2008, 4 PM
John Santos Latin Jazz Quintet
What IS Latin Jazz, Anyway?

4/11/2008, 7:30 PM
Jovino Snatos Neto & Harvey Walnapel Duo
Brazilian Music from Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

4/13/2008, 2 PM
Grassroots Composers Workshop - "Creating Jazz"

4/26/2008, 2 PM
Chelle! & Friends — "Queens of New Orleans Workshops"

4/20/2008, 2 PM
Benefit for the Jazz School featuring Taylor Eigsti
Chapel of the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Avenue
$50/$25 students

4/27/2008, 2 PM
Oakland Lyric Opera Sunday Afternoon Musicale & Tea Series
Co-sponsored by Lifemark Arts Group


Chapel of the Chimes
4499 Piedmont Avenue
"Masters of the Keyboard Come Alive in Song"
19th Century Melodies
Rebecca Plack, Soprano; Eric Theriault, Tenor; Alexander Katsman, Piano Accompanist
Tickets: $20/general; $18 Students/Seniors; Kids 12 to 17 FREE
Checks or cash only -- includes post-concert reception
TULIP & ART FESTIVAL CLOSING FAIR
Key Route Plaza
41st and Piedmont Avenue
11 AM
FUNDRAISING BAKE SALE

MERCHANT FAIR
Brazilian Dance Performance by Capoeira Mandinga Academy, Brazil Cultural Center
mandinga.org


NOON: Closing Ceremony

Honoring: Samee Roberts, Randy Riveira, Ann Kraynak


1 PM to 3 PM
TED CZUK, JAZZ DU JOUR
tedczuk.com


Festival Raffle Winners to be Announced at 3 p.m.

Contact Information:
Piedmont Avenue Merchants Association
3871 Piedmont Avenue • Oakland, CA 94611 • Phone: 428-1838 • Fax: 428-9132 • [email]