Come celebrate spring on Saturday, May 18 with the folks at Rosenblum Cellars in Alameda. With a location right next to the Alameda Ferry Terminal, you can leave your car keys at home and enjoy the scenic boat ride from the San Francisco Ferry Building or Pier 41 right to Rosenblum Cellars’ doorstep.
Published: May, 2013
Spring Open House at Rosenblum Cellars
Come celebrate spring on Saturday, May 18 with the folks at Rosenblum Cellars in Alameda. With a location right next to the Alameda Ferry Terminal, you can leave your car keys at home and enjoy the scenic boat ride from the San Francisco Ferry Building or Pier 41 right to Rosenblum Cellars’ doorstep. The event features Rosenblum’s award-winning wines, food from Alameda and East Bay restaurants, live music and case specials. Meet winemaker John Kane and watch Chef Joey Altman host cooking demos. The event is from 1 – 5 p.m. for the general public and open at noon for wine club members. Tickets are $45 for the general public and $35 for members. Call (510) 995-4100 or visit www.rosenblumcellars.com for more information.
Spring Boat Fest in Alameda
On shore and in water, the 2013 Spring Boat Fest goes full steam as it returns to Marina Village Yacht Harbor in Alameda, May 16-19 and debuts its new classic boat display. Larger than ever—the last event had 155 boats!—the festival will showcase sailboats and powerboats, from entry-level family cruisers to million-dollar yachts, plus the newest marine accessories and gear, educational seminars and music for boaters of all ages. The event is free and show hours are 12 – 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.boat-fest.com for more details on exhibitors, seminars and other exciting attractions.
Inaugural BottleRock Napa Valley Festival
The inaugural BottleRock Napa Valley festival will be held May 9-12 in the heart of the legendary Napa Valley, featuring over 60 artists, bands and performers from a variety of genres, including rock, soul/R&B, country, hip-hop, comedy and more during an incredibly diverse, four-day festival. Scheduled to appear are Kings of Leon, the Black Keys, Zac Brown Band, Furthur featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, Jackson Browne and the Black Crowes. Each day will include a stellar lineup of many of the most sought-after and established names in music sprinkled with an exciting array of emerging performers, creating a one-of-a kind music and comedy extravaganza. Situated on three stages spread over 26 acres on the grounds of the Napa Valley Expo in the City of Napa, BottleRock Napa Valley attendees will enjoy the best in wine and food from many of the finest vintners and culinary talents of the legendary Napa Valley. Approximately 60 vintner partners, along with artisanal micro-brewers, will be paired with dozens of Napa Valley restaurateurs and chefs, ensuring that BottleRock Napa Valley will provide a complementary culinary festival experience second to none. In contrast to other festivals where tens of thousands are packed into a dusty, crowded field, BottleRock Napa Valley will offer incredible venue sight lines, unsurpassed civility, unparalleled artist access and intimacy and creature comforts that reflect the hospitable spirit of the Napa Valley. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.bottlerocknapavalley.com.
Attention Thrill Seekers: RocketBoat Returns
The RocketBoat, a dual-engine speedboat that travels at 44 knots and carries up to 135 passengers, resumes operations in May for the 2013 season. Climb aboard RocketBoat for the ultimate high-speed adventure on San Francisco Bay and get blown away as you hold on for the most exhilarating ride of your life. Stunning views and a classic rock soundtrack add to the 30 minutes of fun. Never the same ride twice. The RocketBoat is operated by Blue & Gold Fleet and leaves daily out of PIER 39. Check with the Blue & Gold ticket booth on the day of your ride for an accurate schedule, as the cruises may not operate during inclement weather. For more information, visit www.rocketboatsf.com or call (415) 773-1188.
Art in the Park at Crissy Field
On May 22, an exhibition of eight large-scale steel sculptures by renowned artist Mark di Suvero—known for his bold, exuberant works that have shaped the language of modern sculpture—will open at Crissy Field in the Golden Gate National Parks. Mark di Suvero at Crissy Field is presented by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) in partnership with the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. The free, yearlong outdoor exhibition will be the largest display of di Suvero’s sculptures ever shown on the West Coast and launches SFMOMA’s next phase of off-site programming while the museum completes a major expansion project. The exhibit also represents the crowning "community tribute" to the Golden Gate Bridge, closing the celebrations of the 75th Anniversary year. Free and open to the public, the exhibit runs through May 26, 2014. SFMOMA will also host a series of public programs related to the exhibition in September 2013. For the most up-to-date information about this exhibition, visit the www.sfmoma.org.
Planktronica Returns, Drifters Wanted!
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association present Planktronica on Friday, May 3 from 8 – 10 p.m. Explore the prolific world of plankton amid the relaxed ambiance of the Tide Pier above SF Bay, while DeeJay Euphonic spins intertidal lounge and laid-back reef beats while live plankton are projected on the big screen. Be dazzled by diatoms, dinoflagellates and copepods and discover bizarre larvae of barnacles, crabs and mussels. The event takes place at the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Pier House at 991 Marine Drive, The Presidio, San Francisco. Cost is $20 with two beverages included. Space is limited; advance tickets required; must be 21. For more information, contact Justin Holl at justin.holl@noaa.gov
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