This Labor Day weekend, top-notch music and stars of the contemporary art scene will be showcased on the sparkling bay shores of Sausalito’s Mediterranean-like seaside village as Sausalito hosts the West Coast’s ultimate Art and Music Experience.
Published: September, 2010
Legendary Musicians Descend on Sausalito Art Festival
This Labor Day weekend, top-notch music and stars of the contemporary art scene will be showcased on the sparkling bay shores of Sausalito’s Mediterranean-like seaside village as Sausalito hosts the West Coast’s ultimate Art and Music Experience. This year’s musical attractions feature the Bangles, the Fixx and Modern English on Saturday, September 4 and Dave Mason, the Tubes and Pablo Cruise on Sunday, September 5. Monday afternoon features Jefferson Starship, Mavis Staples and the Sons of Champlin. The best local, American, and international artists will bring more than 20,000 original works of art including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media and photography. From functional to surreal, witty to the elegantly decorative, these one-of-a-kind and limited edition artworks form an unparalleled collection that can only be seen once a year. Enjoy the opportunity to meet the artists one-on-one or stretch out on the lawn in the scenic bayside park. Enjoy nonstop entertainment on three stages or gourmet delights with champagne and fine wines. For more information, visit www.sausalitoartfestival.org.
Alameda Rocks Webster Street
More than 30,000 people are expected to jam Webster Street for the 9th annual Webster Street Jam from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, September 11-12 in the heart of historic West Alameda on Webster Street between Central and Lincoln Avenues. The two-day international food, music, art and wine festival also includes a special performance by Foreverland, the 14-piece Michael Jackson tribute band, on Saturday evening. All the arts and crafts on sale will be from talented area artisans, and the food will be from local area restaurants reflecting a vast array of international flavors. Locally-produced Drake’s beer and Alameda-based Rosenblum Cellars, Rock Wall and R&B Cellars wines will be the sold at the beverage centers. Free, secure valet bicycle parking will be provided by BikeAlameda. For more information, visit www.westalamedabusiness.com.
Jack London Square Goes Green
Enjoy a fun and family-friendly street fair dedicated to all things “green” and explore the latest in green living and energy conservation. The festival, which will extend throughout Jack London Square, will feature live entertainment, speakers, local and national green businesses, an eco fashion show, organic foods, community action groups, a kid zone and so much more. For more information, visit www.goinggreenjls.com. The event takes place on Saturday, September 25 from noon to 7 p.m. and until 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 26.
Winery to Hold 125th Birthday Party
V. Sattui Winery will hold their biggest event ever on Saturday, September 25 when they celebrate their 125th birthday with the “1885-2010 Anniversary Celebration Harvest Ball.” The event promises to pull out all the stops with an evening to beat all others. The festivities will begin with champagne flowing on the estate’s outdoor terraces with Italian antipasti and live classical music. Later, the crowd will move to a big-top tent where a six-course banquet of the finest cuisine from Lombardia, Italy will be prepared by Michelin-star chef Stefano Masanti. He will match dishes from his native Lombardia with V. Sattui’s finest wines, including reserves and older vintages. The evening will then continue in the winery, where Pride & Joy will provide a high-style show of soul-injected dance music. The event is a black tie and the cost is $225 for non-members. This event sold out last year, so book early. For more information, visit www.vsattui.com.
Paddle for the Cure at Jack London Square
California Canoe & Kayak is proud to sponsor the 9th Support Strokes Paddle Fundraiser on Saturday, September 25 at Jack London Square. Event time is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is open to non-paddlers as well as paddlers from novice to expert. Participants new to the sport have the opportunity to take a kayaking class with California Canoe & Kayak for half price, or to paddle in a tandem with an experienced paddler. This event is not limited to canoes and kayaks—all paddlers, outrigger teams and rowers are welcome and encouraged to participate. Paddlers raise money for breast cancer advocacy, support, research and treatment. All proceeds benefit local Bay Area non-profit organizations working to help women with cancer. Discounted kayak and canoe rentals will be provided to registered participants as needed. Reservations for boats are required. Registration fee is $20, and each participating paddler is asked to raise a minimum of $100. Registration includes: t-shirt, lunch, discount class, kayak rental and raffle ticket. All pledges raised will be distributed amongst the beneficiaries based of the donor’s choice. Online donations or registration are available at www.calkayak.com. You may also pick up a registration form at California Canoe & Kayak, 409 Water Street in Jack London Square.
Sixth Annual Big Team Regatta to Set Sail
On Friday, October 1, nonprofit Treasure Island Sailing Center will hold its sixth annual Big Team Regatta San Francisco, a corporate sailing challenge that pits Bay Area companies against each other in the pursuit of glory, bragging rights, and opportunity to raise money for youth and adaptive sailing programs. Training, sailing gear, continental breakfast, lunch and awards ceremony are included. The Regatta takes place at OCSC Sailing in Berkeley and is a great corporate team-building exercise and community service opportunity for companies. Non-sailors are encouraged to participate. Expert coaches from Group Experiential Learning (GEL) and OCSC Sailing will transform your group of non-sailors into a team of racers for the day’s Regatta. For information on sponsorship packages, and Big Team Regatta San Francisco, visit www.gelcorp.com/clients/bigteamregattasf2010.html.
Companies interested in entering a team of executives in the race can get the information kit at the website, or contact Jay Palace at jpalace@gelcorp.com, or Mary Jane Powell at mjstyles@gmail.com.
Oakland Wine Benefit to Support Foster Kids
The 4th Harvest Crush Wine Benefit held at JC Cellars in Oakland will provide a memorable evening of food, wine and community that supports Adopt A Special Kid’s mission to find ‘forever’ families for waiting children in foster care. Guests enjoy select and premium wine tastings, winery tours and artisan snacks along with opportunities to win raffle prizes, purchase mystery wines and participate in a silent auction. This year’s raffle grand prize, valued at $4,000, is a one-week getaway in a private four-bedroom home on Carmel Point. The event takes place on Friday, September 24 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. JC Cellars is located at 55 Fourth Street in Oakland. Admission tickets are priced at $20 for select wine tastings, $40 for premium wine tastings and $75 for VIP tickets, while raffle tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. For tickets, call Liz at (510) 553-1748 ext 11.
