Replicas of the historical tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain return to the Bay Area for a series of public adventure sails, battle recreation sails and dockside tours.
Photo by Ron Arel, Coastal Images.
Published: March, 2015
Tall Ships Battle in the Bay
Replicas of the historical tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain return to the Bay Area for a series of public adventure sails, battle recreation sails and dockside tours. There are many options available to visit or sail on these majestic vessels in Oakland, San Francisco and Sausalito in the month on March. Visit www.historicalseaport.org for times and locations of the ships and cruises. Cruise prices range from $39 - $79 depending on the event, and a small donation is requested for dockside tours.
Maritime Art at Aquatic Park
We Players presents A New Deal: Continuing the Legacy of Maritime Art in the Park to celebrate and explore the legacy of the arts at the Maritime Museum and historic Aquatic Park. The Maritime National Historical Park’s Maritime Museum, located at 900 Beach Street in San Francisco, has been a site of creative endeavor and community engagement for the past 76 years. In the spirit of the Maritime Museum’s history of artistic engagement, We Players has invited eight Bay Area artists to produce site-specific works that engage maritime history, ecology and the heritage of the museum. The museum’s history has inspired artworks that engage themes of ecology, poetry, political zeitgeist of the time, maritime technology and a universal sense of longing to return. This exhibit offers an update on the issues, interests and challenges faced by the original artisans of the museum. The exhibition runs from March 7 to June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and opens with a reception on Saturday, March 7 from 12:30 - 3 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Drag Me to Bingo
Join the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19 for the Drag Me to Bingo series at Jack London Square on the Oakland waterfront. This evening will feature fabulous bingo fun, sassy diva entertainers, theatrical drag performances and games galore. From shimmering baubles to sparkling tiaras, a dazzling mix of bingo prizes will be up for grabs including delectable dinners, divine wine tastings and more. Members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will call numbers throughout the night with fun entertainment between bingo games. Lungomare light eats and beer from Bison Organic Beer, Drake’s Brewing and Pyramid Alehouse will be available for purchase. Admission is $10 and includes five bingo cards ($1 for each additional bingo card). Drag Me to Bingo will take place at the 55 Harrison building—please use the entrance across from Bocanova. Enjoy an early dinner at one of Jack London Square’s restaurants and show your same-day receipt to receive three additional bingo cards free. Visit www.thesisters.org for more information.
Biolabyrinth Raingarden
Join Arts Benicia for a waterfront reception on Sunday, March 1 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the bottom of East 2nd Street on Benicia’s Marina Green to celebrate the Biolabyrinth Raingarden, a temporary land art installation on the Benicia waterfront that will demonstrate the effect of natural bio-filtration on non-point source pollution. The installation is part of an 18-month collaborative effort between Arts Benicia and environmental artist Mark Brest Van Kempen that will run through August 2015. Funded by a grant from the Creative Work Fund, Mark’s residency will be aimed at influencing the Benicia waterfront project to integrate engaging public art through education, participation, outreach and demonstration. The reception will include a nature walk with Van Kempen. For more information, visit artsbeniciablog.blogspot.com.
From Funk to Punk
Soulskin Dance returns for its second San Francisco season with part two of an electrifying pop culture performance trilogy. Join Artistic Director Adrianna Thompson and her team of extraordinary artists on a journey from funk to punk—with a little opera thrown in. The evening launches with a fashion show featuring Eimaj Design by Jamielyn. Audience members will have the opportunity to bid on the designs during a silent auction at intermission, with proceeds going towards artists’ fees for the 2015 season. DJ Camcon emcees the evening, spinning tracks ranging from Aretha Franklin to Bizet’s Carmen to Iggy Pop, leading Soulskin’s versatile dancers through a world of funky grooves, operatic kitsch and hard-hitting beats. Media designer William Brinkert’s creative vision completes the scene—part house party, part multimedia dance happening. Performances are on Friday and Saturday, March 13-14 at the Joe Goode Annex on 401 Alabama Street in San Francisco. Tickets are $20 in advance at soulskin.brownpapertickets.com or $25 at the door. You can also join the dancers for a post show dance party.
Yountville Live
With performances by Platinum-selling musicians, food by celebrity chefs and local stars and the finest Napa Valley wines, the 2015 Yountville Live festival offers the ultimate Wine Country experience from March 19 to 22 in Yountville, the heart of the Napa Valley. The event provides a limited number of attendees unparalleled access to top recording artists, winemakers and world-renowned chefs during a four-day event consisting of private and exclusive acoustic concerts, wine tastings, sumptuous meals and private winery tours. The Napa Valley’s finest resorts and intimate inns are host to attendees, who enjoy a total immersion in music, wine and food—not to mention Yountville’s spectacular Wine Country setting and breathtaking scenery. No other public show offers the access and intimacy afforded attendees by Yountville Live. Attendees will enjoy world-class foods, exclusive cooking demonstrations, a variety of local artisan foods and farm fresh products throughout the weekend. Over the course of the weekend, the event breaks out into different tracks, providing smaller, more intimate wine tasting events for guests. Several events are hosted at wineries that are among the Napa Valley’s most notable and feature acoustic performances, tastings and food-and-wine pairings. The musical performances feature intimate performances by veteran (OAR and Aimee Mann) and up-and-coming musicians, with a special focus on emerging talent. The small performing venues make it possible for guests to make personal connections and share memorable experiences with the artists in a social environment. For information about the event and lodging, dining, shopping, and entertainment options, visit the website at www.yountvillelive.com.
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