11.30.07

WeekendGoods: Shopping and wine

Posted in News, Events, Jingletown at 5:27 am by OaklandGoods

This year’s official Shop Oakland bags have been released to merchants, and with them the city resumes free weekend holiday parking at several of its garages. (I’d tell you which ones if the Shop Oakland Web page was up - I’m told it will relaunch Monday, Dec.3.)

Along with the bags, you can pick up a “Passport” at many local merchants. It’s full of coupons and info about neighborhoods and shopping districts you may have overlooked. Pick up a stamp from each area and send your Passport to the city for a chance to win prizes. The grand prize includes hotel reservations, cash, and a gondola ride on Lake Merritt. It’s a great excuse to explore while you do your holiday shopping.

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This weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m., Lost Canyon Winery is hosting a holiday open house. Tickets are available through their Web site and the cost is $25 or $10 for members of the wine club. Wine and food will be served, and prizes will be raffled off. Let’s hope some of the giveaways are in bottles!

lost canyon winery

2102 dennison st. ste. a

510.524.9314

www.lostcanyonwinery.com

09.07.07

Get Crafty at the Institute of Mosaic Art

Posted in fruitvale, Jingletown at 5:23 pm by OaklandGoods

IMA

 The Institute of Mosaic Art’s fall season kicks off tonight with a reception and book signing by artist Laurie Mika, whose exhibit continues through September 30th. Use the event as a jumping off point to explore the craft of mosaic - fall classes at the institute begin Sept. 12.

With courses including “portraiture in mosaic,” “mosaicing small objects,” and “glass fusing for mosaic,” glass and craft enthusiasts will have a field day creating designs with tiny shards and tesserae.

 Located in Jingletown near the Fruitvale waterfront, IMA also serves as the studio for notable Oakland mosaic artist Laurel True and houses Mosaic Studio Supply, a supply smorgasboard for glass artists.

You can’t miss the big purple building (and you wouldn’t want to); it, and surrounding buildings are covered in mosaic work by students from IMA. 

institute of mosaic art

3001 chapman st.

510.532.8546

IMA