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Love Our Island Art Walk comes back to Downtown Alameda for a fun-filled evening during the next 2nd Friday ArtWalk. On Friday, June 8, 6:00-9:00 pm, Rhythmix Cultural Works and the Downtown Alameda Business Association will present three hours of of art and music along Park Street for the third installation of the creative art event.
Love Our Island Art Walk – Radical Beauty, Part 3 presents three new art installations to be revealed in empty storefront spaces between Encinal Ave and Buena Vista Ave, along with six live musical acts. To help attendees visit all the sites in style, LimeBike will have complimentary bikes available at Redwood Square Alley, Alameda Bicycle, and Walgreens.
Art Installations:
1320 Park Street (former Juniper Tree Vintage) Joanna Ruckman is an Alameda-based artist who teaches printmaking workshops at Phoenix co-working space and artist studios. Her current work explores the symbolism of braids, weaving together art, textiles, and storytelling.
1326 Park Street (former Juanita’s Restaurant) The collaborative duo known as RoCoCo is comprised of KC Rosenberg and Modesto Covarrubias. Together their works explore complex emotional states, social justice, and contemporary culture.
1617 Park Street (former Alameda Video Game Exchange) Heather Deyling’s “Invented Hybrids” is imagined variations of flora, fauna, and fungi representing an alternative future in which species have merged to create new life forms. (more…)
Utzutzu
Downtown Alameda is ever-changing when it comes to dining, learning, playing, relaxing, or working. New possibilities are created each month as entrepreneurs find opportunities to open new businesses or find new locations as their businesses expand.
With the support of member businesses across the island, the Downtown Alameda Business Association works hard year-round to promote a healthy retail and service climate as well as a district that is clean, green, and safe. When businesses thrive, the entire community benefits.
New Businesses:
Acanthus Architecture & Design, 1516 Oak Street #108
* Design of historically inspired custom residences and renovations.
Lush Eye Bar, 2447 Santa Clara Ave #103
* Eyelash extensions and maintenance.
The Park Street Tavern, 1901 Park Street (former Gold Coast Grill location)
* Central Mediterranean casual fine dining restaurant and bar.
Utzutzu, 1428 Park Street (former Yume location)
* Okimari-style sushi bar.
New Associate Members:
Anchor Alameda (service in Alameda)
* Fostering arts activity in the city of Alameda; including the Alameda International Film Festival.
LimeBike, 1901 Park Street
* Dock free bike share solutions.
New Locations:
MacKenzie Stuart, MA, MFT, 2329 Santa Clara Avenue, Suite 202
Melissa Bowman, LMFT, 2329 Santa Clara Ave, Suite #202
Tyler Sack, Educational Therapist, 2447 Santa Clara Ave #305
New Owners:
Progressive Education Center, 1361 Park Street #210
Tucker’s Ice Cream, 1349 Park Street #210
In the Works:
In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, Alameda Theatre & Cineplex is hosting a 10-Day THANK YOU CELEBRATION consisting of giveaways, special offers, and surprise gifts for movie goers, May 18-27.
Random giveaways will be awarded to lucky movie goers each day of the celebration. Giveaways will include free Theatre movie tickets, candy, Movie Money, free In-Seat food delivery before the movie. Two tickets to the premiere of “Solo: The Star Wars Story” will be given away daily and a handful of lucky movie-goers will receive tickets to Golden State Warriors Playoff Games at Oracle Arena.
Other special offers:
- Box Office Specials include “2 for $10 Tuesday” and “Age 10 & Under FREE Wednesday.”
- Cinema Grill will offer a special “Anniversary Appetizer” with any $10 drink order.
- Daily Pop-Up Popcorn Stands will offer free popcorn outside the theatre. Pop-Up locations will be emailed to those who sign up for the Alameda Theatre Newsletter at www.alamedatheatres.com
It’s been 10 years since the Alameda Theatre & Cineplex opened its doors following an extensive restoration in 2008.
Theatre Management wishes to say Thank You to the community and to those who have enjoyed the films and special events over the past 10 years.
Long time residents, recent arrivals, and island visitors alike enjoyed all that Downtown Alameda had to offer at the 18th Annual Downtown Alameda Spring Festival.
The Spring Festival is one of a few annual fundraising events. Part of the proceeds from the wine, beer, and mimosa sales goes to our “Clean, Green, & Safe” fund to further support our efforts to maintain our tree-lined streets.
The Downtown Alameda Business Association is grateful for those who attended… Thank you!
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The Downtown Alameda Spring Festival brings 150 art and craft vendors, mouth-watering festival food, local craft beer and premium wine sales, nonstop live music on multiple stage, and an interactive kids’ area to the island city. Festival-goers will enjoy a stroll in Alameda’s historic downtown district where unique shops, amazing restaurants, and other businesses will also be offering event specials throughout the weekend, making it the perfect place to find a gift for Mom. Or bring Mom to the festivities and treat her to a mimosa and lunch.
The 18th Annual Downtown Alameda Spring Festival is a Mother’s Day weekend tradition with something for everyone. The fun happens on Saturday, May 12, 2018 & Sunday, May 13, 2018 from 10:00am to 6:00pm both days and is FREE to attend.
Come see what’s new at the Spring Festival and stay to enjoy all that Downtown Alameda has to offer!
New for 2018:
Alameda Alley: Catch up with friends at a newly expanded section located on Central Avenue near the historic Alameda Theatre & Cineplex. Thanks to Alameda music legend Jim Parodi and Habanas Cuban Cuisine, the new Alameda Stage area will be bursting at the seams with local talent; plus, lots more tables and chairs to encourage visitors to sit and enjoy the all that the festival and the downtown district have to offer.
Free WiFi: All festival attendees can enjoy free, high-speed internet service throughout the event area compliments of Alameda’s own Common Networks.
Free secure bike parking: An upgraded bike valet is located at Vietnam House at 1527 Park Street.
ATM’s: ATMs Unlimited will have ATM machines in convenient locations near each of the three beer/wine/mimosa booths as well as in Alameda Alley.
“It’s exciting to be able to offer so many new free activities and services to our visitors this year.” says Janet Magleby, Executive Director of the Downtown Alameda Business Association. “Some of my favorite moments at the Spring Festival are watching people taking selfies with their favorite food in hand, toasts being given over the amazing beer and wine selections, and the faces of kids on the bungee jumper!” (more…)
Duane Watson and Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer at the 2017 Classic Car Show
Registration for the 25th Annual Downtown Alameda Classic Car Show is now open. The show takes place October 13, 2018.
Lee Auto Supply says good-bye; Classic Car Show continues!
After 60 years on Park Street, the World Famous Lee Auto Supply located at 1525 Park Street will be closing its doors on Saturday, April 28, 2018. A retirement sale is now in progress and so are plans for the Silver Anniversary Celebration of the annual Downtown Alameda Classic Car Show that Lee Auto Supply owner Duane Watson founded on Park Street.
When Duane took over the business from his father in 1986, it was not only with a passion for cars but also a passion for the customers and the business community. Duane has always valued customer focus, team effort, attention to detail, integrity, honesty, and pride. These qualities are also shared by the small but dedicated staff as they welcomed each and every visitor with a friendly smile.
“It has been a great run. We thank you all for the support and the great friends we’ve made over the years,” states Duane upon reflection of his time at Lee Auto Supply.
Duane has been a positive force in Downtown Alameda over the years. In recognition of all that he has done for the downtown district, Duane has been the recipient of the Downtown Alameda Business Association’s “2017 Member of the Year” award and the “2016 President’s Award.” As examples of the many ways he has contributed to the success of the downtown district, Duane served on the board of the Downtown Association for 24 years and he has delighted thousands of Alameda children by playing Santa during the holiday season.
Of all of the wonderful things that Duane has done for the district, perhaps the most well-known is the Classic Car Show he created for Park Street. Duane presided over the car show committee for 24 super-charged years and he revved up car enthusiasts from all around the East Bay with this annual family-friendly event. (more…)
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