9.08.09 - 10.09.09: A PROFILE OF 4 SQUARES
Please join us in celebrating the completion of 10,000 Steps' first phase of green art stewardship with downtown Oakland's historic parks and surrounding communities!
This multimedia exhibit, at Pro Arts at the Oakland Art Gallery includes a wide range of exciting events.
12 - 1:30PM Mexican Lunch Con Poco Dinero
Cooking demo in the gallery by Tina Tamale, third generation co-owner of Old Oakland's La Borinqueña Restaurant FREE
5:30 - 7PM Interactive Neighborhood Ecotour
Tour led by Serena Bartlett, green travel expert and creator of GrassRoutes Travel. Meet at The Pardee House, 672 11th Street FREE
6 - 9PM First Friday Reception in the Gallery
Also:
5:30 - 7:30PM Arts community appreciation reception with music and launch/live demos of 510Arts.com and OaklandArts.org. Light-based and kinetic art show Preview of "Luminous Oakland" public art vision for the Uptown District Centered in and around the Oakland Art Gallery, located in Frank Ogawa Plaza - now managed by ProArts
7:30 - 10:00PM Free motorized cable car shuttle running continuously up and down Broadway from Frank Ogawa Plaza through Uptown and Old Oakland.(Last shuttle returns to Ogawa Plaza at 10pm)
Regular Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri 11- 6pm Sat 11- 4pm FREE