Blog entry by Friends of Peralt....
Last updated at Thu, 10 Nov at 11:47am.

Zorro, Mexican California’s original champion for the 99%, returns to Oakland December 1, 6-9pm for a reprise of “Zorro by Night,” Peralta Hacienda’s popular gala fundraiser.

Article by Debi Mason.
Last updated at Fri, 30 Sep at 2:05am.

Celebrate the harvest and help to protect opportunities for play and physical activity for East Bay students by joining Playworks and Urban Legend Cellars for Sip, Stomp & Play 2011, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Urban Legend Cellars, 621 Fourth St. in Oakland.

Article by Tehea Robie.
Last updated at Sun, 27 Mar at 11:47pm.

Who says that acts of solidarity and support have to be dry and somber? Oakland articulates creative giving on a regular basis. On April 2, Bakesale for Japan will offer the chance to munch on delicious foods, fold 1,000 paper cranes, and practice oneness with our world family.

Article by Amy Gahran.
Last updated at Fri, 24 Dec at 8:41am.

Oakland filmmaker Mateen Kemet has a lovely vision of Oakland - and he plans to share it with everyone who passes by the 25-foot media wall in the Southwest Airlines baggage claim at Oakland International Airport.

Three years ago Kemet received seed money from the Port of Oakland for a short film, "Oakland B Mine."  Here's the story, and how you can help support the completion of this public art project.

Blog entry by Friends of Peralt....
Last updated at Wed, 1 Dec at 7:39am.

The archetype of the righteous outlaw has a universal appeal. Nowhere probably identifies better with this idea than the proudly individualistic Bay Area, and no character represents it better than the legendary Zorro.

 

On Dec. 2, Peralta Hacienda will be transformed into the California of Zorro's day, celebrating Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park’s 25th anniversary.

 

Article by Tymeesa Rutledge.
Last updated at Fri, 15 Oct at 6:32am.

On Saturday, Oct. 16, the Oakland Asian Cultural Center will host its annual fall fundraiser, premiering the work of Dohee Lee’s PURI 5: SPORA - a piece that incorporates dance, art, music and spoken word.

Article by Sara Kassabian.
Last updated at Sat, 22 May at 12:25pm.

Unite with young journalists across the globe in combatting climate change today at Project Survival Media’s second annual fundraiser and launch party in San Francisco’s Mission District.

Article by Patsy K. Eagan.
Last updated at Mon, 17 May at 6:26am.

Urban aggie advocates at Ferment Change invite you to support slow food heroes at City Slicker Farms, who bring fresh produce to West Oakland.