Sunday, August 7th, 2011 11am – 4:30 pm

We are very excited to announce the official launch of Walking the Invisible City at the Oakland Museum of California on Sunday, August 7th. Please join us for a free-admission day of family-friendly events including a docent-led bike tour of historical downtown Oakland, tamale-making demonstration with Tina Tamale, tai chi for all and lots of other fun hands-on art activities.

Also starting on August 7th, you will be able to access a cell phone audio tour that enriches the stories told on the markers scattered around downtown Oakland.

As a preamble to the launch, on Friday evening, August 5th, the Oakland Museum of California will be hosting a special screening of the documentary film, A Profile of Four Squares.

If you would like to receive detailed information about these events, please sign up for our e-blast list at info@10000steps.org.

More about Walking the Invisible City

Walking the Invisible City, downtown Oakland’s first permanent self-guided walking tour, is the culmination of a 3-year community based project, 10,000 Steps.  This unique walking tour, with permanent conversational sidewalk markers, will explore hidden local stories, architectural and cultural history, and points of urban transformation.  The completion of 10,000 Steps: Walking the Invisible City will create a rich and lasting legacy that is built upon a deep and integrated relationship with local community stakeholders.  This project is currently under construction.

 so here a few from my president:

"The American people did not choose this fight. It came to our shores. ... As a country we will never tolerate our security being threatened. ... And on nights like this one, we can say to families... justice has been done." ~ Barack Obama

one small step for Tina Tamale to become even more public!

La Borinquena will be selling tamales, nachos and burritos right outside from 11am to 3pm. The auction starts at 11am and ends when they run out of games to auction! It includes new and used board games, historical games and card games. Sell your old games! Buy different games! Find nifty out-of-print games you've been looking for! More info: http://www.endgameoakland.com/auction or 510.465.3637  

 

Experience the flavors of tradition and history at San Francisco’s fifth annual A Taste of Tequila & Tamales by the Bay, an exciting feast for the senses, Sunday, April 17, at the San Francisco Design Center.

From Alquimia, Casa Noble, Crótalo, Don Pilar, El Relingo, Jose Cuervo Tradicional and Mañana to Premium Mezcales, agave’s other liquid treasure, you’ll sample from some of the most exquisite artisanal, hand-crafted tequilas available today. Learn the finer points of tequila tasting. Watch mixologists battle to make the best tequila cocktail in our signature competition, Tequila Rocks!, sponsored this year by Casa Noble Organic Tequila.

Sample tamales from La Borinqueña, The Whole Tortilla, Tres San Francisco: Tequila Lounge & Mexican Kitchen and Cocina Poblana. Enjoy chocolate from The San Francisco Chocolate Boutique , salsa from Don Ramon’s Mexican Restaurant, heirloom beans from Rancho Gordo, specialty spices from Spice of Life, and the flavors of San Francisco’s own, El Huarache Loco.

Feast your eyes on the eco-conscious jewelry of Yessica’s Creations, the unique tile art of Suha Suha, and exquisite award-winning crafts from Mexico by Hand, while the art and coffees from Mamá Art Cafe revitalize you.

This event benefits Benchmark Institute, a nonprofit organization that teaches advocates in non-profits how to use the law to help low-income communities.

If you love tequila and tamales, you don’t want to miss out. Advance tickets $45; after April 11 $50. Purchase tickets online here or call 415/ 695-9296. For more information, visit www.tamalesbythebay.org Follow us on Twitter @tamalesbythebay

Come out to mix & mingle with our Old Oakland community!

Penelope is hosting this year's event and will donate 10% of all food & drink purchases from 5-8pm on Wed March 30, 2011. All ages welcome.

Did you know that Penelope has yummy sandwiches and other tasty nibbles in addition to fabulous beverages, cocktails & beer? Come out for dinner & drinks while socializing with the awesome people that live and/or work or just love it here in Old Oakland!

Old Oakland Neighbors (OON) is a grassroots community group founded in 2006 comprised of residents and business owners. Join us along with folks who work & play in our neighborhood for this annual fundraiser for OON.

We live here.
We work here.
We LOVE it here!
http://OldOaklandNeighbors.org/