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National Tourism Week Calls Attention to Richmond Offerings

Historic East Bay City Makes Bid: “Poised for a Hospitable Present.”

 6 May 2016 — Richmond, CA: “National Tourism Week is a great time to focus on all that Richmond has to offer as a local and tourist destination” said Beth Javens, Executive Director at Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitrichmond.com). “The fact is that more people are coming to Richmond as a destination for travel beyond business.”

Javens, a long-time hospitality professional in other regions of the country, sees Richmond as on the cusp of great things, tourism wise.

“Richmond is poised for a hospitable present,” said Javens, playing up the CVB’s current theme: Richmond Poised for the Present. “Thanks to historic preservation efforts, recreation advocacy and shoreline scenery including many water sports, Richmond beckons those with active lifestyles to pedal or paddle their way around this East Bay city. Try visiting one of our shoreline restaurants on the weekends or newly opened Riggers Loft Winery with unparalleled views.”

National Travel and Tourism Week — America’s annual salute to travel and tourism —was established by a congressional resolution in 1983. This week of events serves to champion the power of our industry. Travel and tourism professionals from across the nation work throughout the week to promote the impactful contributions their travel markets and organizations make to the U.S. economy.

While other California and Bay Area cities have long-established tourism mechanisms, in the last few years, Richmond has come into its own as a leisure destination according to Javens. Dozens of public parks, the historic Rosie the Riveter /WWII Home Front National Historical Park, 32 miles of waterfront (more than any other locality in the region), the Richmond Bay Trail and coming in 2018, a long-awaited ferry which will connect Richmond to San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area, all are part of what is causing people, especially Bay Area locals looking for weekend get-a-aways, to take a look at Richmond.

“Nearly a million dollars have been added to city coffers in the form of transient occupancy tax, ” says Javens, proof that historic Richmond is becoming, indeed, a travel destination.

Established as a 501c-6 tourism business improvement district established in 2004, the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing organization for the City of Richmond, California.

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Dia de la Feria trae “Ritmo Latino” a la Feria del Condado de San Mateo el domingo 19 de junio

Un Día de actividades especiales para familias, de la cultura y la música latina cierra La Feria de Condado más grande de la costa del oeste, del 11 al 19 de junio

Entradas ya a la venta: Círculo de Oro del concierto, y descuentos de pre-venta y para entrada a todos los días de Feria están disponibles hasta el 1 de junio!

28 de abril 2016 – San Mateo, CA: El domingo, 19 de junio, los visitantes a la San Mateo County Fair ( www.sanmateocountyfair.com ) se sentirán como si hubiesen cruzado la frontera del sur para escuchar lo mejor de la música latina! El última día de la Feria es una de las fechas más populares en el calendario cultural del sur de la bahía, con una celebración de gran alcance de lo mejor de la música latina e hispana: Día de la Feria presenta los estilos del Latin GRAMMY nominado conjunto Los Guardianes del Amor, el Pop Latino de Industria del Amor, el “rock” de Mi Banda el Mexicano, y las canciones cada vez más conocidas de Los Tiranos del Norte de Mexicali.

“San Mateo County Fair es sobre todo una celebración de la comunidad,” dice Chris Carpenter, el vicepresidente y gerente general del San Mateo County Event Center. “San Mateo es una de las comunidades más diversas del área de la bahía. Dia de la Feria es una manera en que celebramos esta diversidad.”

"No hay nada más divertido que el Dia de la Feria y la música," señala Kaitlyn Bailey-Findley, a cargo del desarrollo de la audiencia, quien se entusiasma al recordar a visitantes de la feria a “Tweetear” con el hashtag #SMCF2016. "San Mateo y el área de la bahía celebran con orgullo la diversidad cultural de nuestros ciudadanos y nuestros músicos. No hay que hablar español para disfrutar de la música en español."

Patrocinadores de la Serie de Conciertos en la San Mateo County Fair en el 2016 son: Coors Light, Blue Moon, Gold Rush Getaways, Sleeptrain Mattress Centers, Lifetime, First Choice Communications, Bay Area Air Quality Managment District, Welk Resorts, Xfinity, Paradise Spas, SamTrans, y Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Antes de los popularísimos conciertos del Día de la Feria que cierran la Feria del Condado de San Mateo, se presentan ocho días de música igualmente increíble en el escenario principal, con un programa de conciertos que han traído gran fama a la Feria de San Mateo: Night Ranger (11 de junio); Lone Star (12 de junio); The Boys of Summer – conjunto de tributo a los Eagles (13 de junio); Kansas (14 de junio); Tower of Power (15 y 16 de junio); The Spinners (17 de junio) y The Peninsula Symphony (18 de junio). Destacando sus ofertas culinarias y de mixología este año, Liam Mayclem, el internacionalmente reconocido gastrónomo “Foodie Chap” de Radio KCBS fama, inicia el día de apertura de la Feria.

Además de los mencionados conciertos gratuitos habrá mucho para que los visitantes a la feria disfruten — actividades tradicionales e innovadoras como las siguientes:

• Aventuras de Mariposas, donde los niños pueden alimentar a las mariposas, y Captain Pirate Spareribs (Capitán Pirata Costillas), una divertida aventura de piratas.
• La comida de la feria – de muslos de pavo real a la barbacoa, al favorito de todos, Funnel Cake; así como una variedad de alimentos saludables en la Healthy Food Fare – Nuestra iniciativa de Comida Sana está de vuelta con opciones saludables ofrecidas por muchos proveedores de la Feria. Pero no se preocupen: sus comidas favoritas de la Feria seguirán estando disponibles desde la barbacoa al Funnel Cake.
• Ciencia, Tecnología, y “hágalo usted mismo” exhibiciones de ciencias están de vuelta – Los jóvenes pueden obtener experiencia práctica con nuevos conceptos innovadores y dispositivos, tales como impresoras 3D. Pueden ver que divertido un entorno de DIY (o hágalo usted mismo) puede ser para los niños! Además, hay actividades del 4-H, los futuros agricultores de América (FFA), la pintura, arte, artes literarias, cocinar y comer sano, que son sólo parte de las diversiones ofrecidas en la Feria.
• Actividades gratis en la Feria — nos encanta presenter el estreno de la ratonera de escala humana, el MouseTrap, introducida por primera vez en MakerFaire con gran éxito. Las 16 piezas de 25 toneladas, réplica del clásico juego de mesa, ofrece una marca única de ingeniería y de entretenimiento para niños de todas las edades. Combinando la física newtoniana, los artistas y la buena “grasa de codo” tradicional, la trampa de ratón de tamaño real utiliza seis máquinas sencillas hechas de materiales comunes para navegar bolas grandes de cuatro kilos por un recorrido kinético. Además el visitante verá paseos tradicionales en poney, carreras de cerdos, personajes paseando por la Feria, y mucho más. Este año, las nuevas ofertas incluyen al hipnotizador Kellie Karl-Hypnotist, artistas callejeros de San Francisco, Chef Landry, el Great American Mini Zoo y AgVenture, y “All Alaskan Racing Pigs,” cerdos competitivos de Alaska.
• Han regresado los Carnavales incluyendo el Freak Out! La Feria introdujo esta nueva atracción en 2014. Los pasajeros vuelan a 40 pies de altura. La Feria Freak Out se une a los favoritos como la Noria, Zillerator, y las montañas rusas

Ahora hasta el 1 de junio, Descuento Pre-venta All-Season-Passes están disponibles en internet: $22 adulto; $ 18 senior y junior. La compra de un pase de temporada incluye todos los nueve días de la feria y los conciertos, exhibiciones y atracciones.

La Feria del Condado de San Mateo — "donde la tradición se une con la innovación" – es un evento de gran importancia para la comunidad en entretenimiento y diversión familiar: del 11 al 19 de junio, 2016. Visite a menudo www.sanmateocountyfair.com para actualizaciones regulares, las reglas del concurso, horarios, promociones e información.

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Dia de la Feria Brings Latin Beat to San Mateo County Fair: Sunday, June 19

Family Friendly Day of Spanish Language Culture and Music Closes Out
West Coast’s Largest County Fair: June 11 – 19

Tickets Now On-Sale: Gold Circle Concert Seating, Pre-sale Discount and the
Fair Season-Pass Available Now Through June 1st!
www.sanmateocountyfair.com
hashtag: # SMCF2016

28 April 2016 – San Mateo, CA: On Sunday, June 19, attendees to The San Mateo County Fair (www.sanmateocountyfair.com) will feel like they crossed the southern border to hear the finest in Latin music! That’s because the Fair’s closing day is one of the most popular dates on the South Bay cultural calendar with a wide ranging celebration of the best in Latino and Hispanic music: Dia de la Feria featuring the stylings of the Latin GRAMMY nominated Los Guardianes del Amor, the Latin Pop of Industria del Amor, the rock of Mi Banda el Mexicano and the increasingly well-known standards of Los Tiranos del Norte from Mexicali.

“More than anything, the San Mateo County Fair is a celebration of community,” says Chris Carpenter, SVP and General Manager of the San Mateo County Event Center. “San Mateo is one of the most diverse areas in the Bay Area. Dia de la Feria is one way we celebrate that diversity.”

“Nothing is more fun than Dia De La Feria and the music,” notes Kaitlyn Bailey-Findley, in charge of audience development, anxious to remind fairgoers to tweet out using the hashtag: #SMCF2016. “San Mateo and the Bay Area proudly celebrates the cultural diversity of our citizens and our musicians. You don’t have to speak Spanish to enjoy Spanish-language music.”

Sponsors for the 2016 Concert Series at the San Mateo County Fair are: Coors Light, Blue Moon, Gold Rush Getaways, Sleeptrain Mattress Centers, Lifetime, First Choice Communications, Bay Area Air Quality Managment District, Welk Resorts, xfinity, Paradise Spas, SamTrans and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Leading up to the wildly popular Dia de la Feria closing concerts are eight days of equally incredible music on the main stage, concert offerings for which the San Mateo Fair has become rightly famous: Night Ranger (June 11); Lone Star (June 12); The Boys of Summer – Eagles Tribute Band (June 13); Kansas (June 14); Tower of Power (June 15 & 16); The Spinners (June 17) and The Peninsula Symphony (June 18). Emphasizing its culinary and mixology offerings this year, Liam Mayclem, internationally recognized “Foodie Chap” of KCBS Radio fame, will kickoff the Fair’s opening day.

In addition to the previously mentioned Free Concerts there will be plenty for fairgoers to enjoy — traditional and innovative — including but not limited to the following:
• Butterfly Adventures, where kids can feed butterflies and Pirate Captain Spareribs, a fun filled pirate adventure.
• Fair Food – From monster size BBQ Turkey legs to everyone’s favorite Funnel Cake, as well as an array of Healthy Food Fare – Our Healthy Food Fare initiative is back with healthy choices being provided by many Fair vendors. But don’t worry: your Fair favorites will still be available from barbeque to funnel cake.
• Science, Technology, DIY Science Exhibits are back – Young people get hands on experience with innovative new concepts and devices such as 3-D printers. See how much fun a Do-It-Yourself environment can be for kids! In addition, 4-H, Future Farmers of America (FFA), painting, fine art, cooking, literary arts, cooking and healthy eating are just part of the fun.
• Free Grounds Acts – We’re excited to present the debut of the life-size Mousetrap, first introduced at MakerFaire and a huge hit. The 16-piece, 25 ton replica of the classic board game delivers a unique brand of engineering entertainment to kids of all ages. Combining Newtonian physics, performers and good old fashioned elbow grease, the life-size mouse trap utilizes all the six simple machines made from common materials to navigate eight pound bowling balls around a kinetically-driven course. In addition the Fairgoer will see traditional pony rides, pig races, characters strolling throughout the grounds, and much more. This year, new offerings include hypnotist Kellie Karl-Hypnotist, San Francisco street performers, Chef Landry, the Great American Petting Zoo and AgVenture and the “All Alaskan Racing Pigs. ”
• Carnival Rides including The Freak Out is Back! The Fair introduced this new carnival ride in 2014. It flies passengers 40 feet into the air. The Freak Out joins Fair favorites like the Ferris Wheel, Zillerator, and roller coasters

Now through June 1, Pre-Sale Discounted All-Season-Passes are available online: $22 adult; $ 18 junior and senior. The purchase a season pass includes all nine days of the Fair and all concerts, exhibits and attractions.

The San Mateo County Fair — “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” — is The Peninsula’s premier, community event for family fun and entertainment: June 11 – 19, 2016. Visit www.sanmateocountyfair.com often for regular updates, contest rules, schedules, promotions, and information.

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FROM CINCO DE MAYO TO MEMORIAL DAY

Art & Act Locally This May in Richmond!
 

20 April 2016 — Richmond, CA: “Whether its art, culture, celebrating family on Mother’s Day or open space, we’ve got it all this month in Richmond,” said Beth Javens, Executive Director at Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitrichmond.com). “May offers a wonderful sampling of Richmond’s unique local art, culture and music scene while our historic and glorious Richmond waterfront continues to draw crowds and open space enthusiasts from near and far.” Special events taking place throughout Richmond this month include:

• Through May 7: Four Figures at AR.TI.FACT Gallery. Featuring drawings and sculpture by Suzanne Lacke, John Webrle, Virginia Rigney and Robin Cooper. Gallery hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 12pm – 4pm. 109 West Richmond Avenue, Point Richmond.

• Through May 22: David Park – Personal Perspectives & The Human Spirit: Contemporary Figuration as an Expression of Humanism, Richmond Art Center (FREE). 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond. For information: richmondartcenter.org/(510) 620 -6772.

• Sunday May 1, 10:00am – 5:00 pm: Cinco de Mayo Festival sponsored by the 23rd Street Merchants Association. Enjoy three music stages, dancing horses, jumpers, giveaways, exhibits and lots of food. 23rd Street b/w Clinton and Rheem Avenue. For more information: (510) 221-9006.

• Tuesday May 3 (and every Tuesday in April), 7:00pm – 9:30pm: Live Storytelling. Wednesday May 4 (and every Wednesday in April), 10:30am – 11:30am: Ukulele Sing & Play Along. Wednesday May 4, 7:30pm – 10:00pm: Songwriter Circle. Thursday May 5 (and every Thursday in May), 7:00pm – 9:30pm: Open Mic Night. Sunday May 15, 6pm – 9pm: Live Jazz with Kit Eakle and friends. Friday May 27, 7pm – 10pm: Café Society sponsors Fourth Fridays. Kaleidoscope Coffee, 109 Park Place, Point Richmond. Kaleidoscope.coffee@gmail.com/(510) 260-0848.

• Wednesday May 4, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Richmond Main Street Farmer’s Market Grand Re-Opening (continuing every Wednesday through November 9). Sponsored by the Richmond Main Street Initiative. Located at 13th Street & Nevin Avenue, Richmond. For more information: http://richmondmainstreet.org/farmers-market.

• Wednesday May 4, 10:30am: Story Time at the Richmond Main Library. A lively thirty-minute program held regularly each week. 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. (510) 620-6557.

• Wednesday May 4, 5:00pm: Best in East Bay 2016 (BIEB16) Voting Deadline. Cast your ballot for your favorite Richmond business! Presented by Bay Area New Group: East Bay Times. For more information: bestineb.com

• Thursday May 5, 6:00pm – 9:00pm: 4th Annual National Mom’s Nite Out – Hosted by Mocha Moms of West Contra Costa County at R & B Cellars, 1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond. Admission is $5 ($10 at the door) and comes with a free Goodie Bag! (while supplies last). For online registration: nmno.eventbrite.com/

• Friday May 6 – Friday May 27: Party Animals! Organized By Katie Johnson, Raven Harper, Angela Baker, and Amelia Opie at NIAD Art Center (FREE). A lively group exhibition of our loving looks at living creatures includes work from Saul Alegria, Carlos Fernandez, Shana Harper, Aisha Ivery, Karen May, Ann Meade, Dorrie Reid, Danny Thach and Christian Vassell. 551 23rd Street, Richmond. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Saturday, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. For more information: www.niadart.org/(510) 620-0290.

• Saturday May 7, 9:00am – 3:00pm: ANNUAL JUNKTIQUE SALE:  The First United Methodist Church of Pt. Richmond’s Biggest Fundraiser of the year.  Donations received at the church basement door facing West Richmond Avenue: usable furniture, toys, books, electronics, appliances & other household items. (Please no clothing, shoes, hide-a-beds, exercise equipment, metal frame recliners, particleboard furniture.)  Donation schedule: Wed. 10am – 12pm, Thurs. 6:30 – 8 pm, and Sat. 10 am – 12 pm, through April 30.  Volunteers are needed for cleaning, sorting, pricing and to help move merchandise before, during or after the sale. LUNCH with homemade Chili & Minestrone, Hot Dogs, & Homemade Pie: 11:30 am until it’s gone.  201 Martina Street, Pt. Richmond.www.pointrichmondmethodist.org/(510) 236-0527.

• Saturday, May 7 (and May 21) 9:30am – 2:00pm: Bay Trail Plant Restoration. Join Tom and Jane Kelly to help continue native plant restoration project along the Bay Trail between Point Isabel Regional Shoreline and Marina Bay.  Where: Point Isabel next to the dog park – just off I-580 (take Central to the bottom of the I-580 overpass. At the stop sign (Rydin Road) turn right and come down to the end of the street.). Please RSVP: Tom or Jane Kelly (510) 704-8628 (w) or (510) 684-6484 or kyotousa@sbcglobal.net.

• Saturday May 7 – Sunday May 8, 10:00am-4:00pm: Annie’s Annuals Mother’s Day Soiree. A weekend Mother’s Day party – talks, plants and special festivities. 740 Market Street, Richmond. Anniesannuals.com/(510) 215-3301.

• Saturday, May 7, 10:00am – 4:00pm: Brooks Island Kayak Adventure. This trip is a short paddle in stable, double kayaks across sheltered bay water with spectacular views of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island Preserve shoreline then come ashore to enjoy a naturalist guided, two-mile hike around the island, which is normally closed, to visitors. Fee: $85.00 for residents.  Parking fee will be charged at Richmond Marina. Ages 14 and up. Registration required.

• Saturday May 7, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: The Del Sol String Quartet Concert. The Del Sol String Quartet returns to the Richmond Art Center’s gallery with an adventurous programming response to the work and spirit of the artist David Park and the exhibition, David Park and The Human Spirit. 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond. For information: richmondartcenter.org/(510) 620-6772.

• Saturday May 7, 2:00pm – 5:00pm: Opening Reception, The G.L.U.E. Group (Girls League of Urban Epistemology) – What Becomes Home show on display at BridgeMakerARTS through Sunday May 29. A project in which the artist’s repair people’s clothing collected from the community and then produce a display of the darned and mended clothing, encouraging a preserving of the life of clothes, adding to the beauty of the garment and drawing into conversation the ways we can re-use materials and reduce landfill aesthetically and provide a useful service. The G.L.U.E. group has been meeting together for 20 years in each other’s studios to discuss work, share skills and collaborate. Gallery Hours Wed – Mon 10:00am – 5:00 pm. 23 Main Avenue, Richmond. (510) 233-3348.

• Saturday May 7, 2:00pm – 5:00 pm: LIVE MUSIC with the Juke Joint Band. Classic Soul and R&B. Riggers Loft Wine Company, 1325 Canal Boulevard. (510) 749-8477.

• Sunday May 8, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast aboard the SS Red Oak Victory: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a warm breakfast aboard the historic SS Red Oak Victory for home cooked scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and of course pancakes. Beverages include orange juice and coffee; mimosas are available for an extra fee. $9 adults, $5 children 8 and younger. 1337 Canal Blvd, Richmond. For information contact the Richmond Museum Association, richmondmuseum.org/(510) 237-2933.

• Friday May 13, 7:30 pm: Eric, Suzy & Allegra Thompson Plus Special guests Voss & Osborne. First Methodist Church of Point Richmond, 201 Martina Avenue, Pt. Richmond. Tickets are available in advance for $15/$20 at the door. www.pointacoustic.org.

• Saturday May 14, History and the Richmond Waterfront Hike to Riggers Loft Winery. To register contact: Karen Buchanan (510) 710 – 4480.

• Saturday May 14, 12:30pm – 3:00 pm: Opening Reception for Party Animals at NIAD Art Center (FREE) 551 23rd St, Richmond. For information: www.niadart.org/(510) 620-0290.

• Saturday May 14, 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Dr. Robert Cherny Lecture on Victor Arnautoff & the Richmond Post Office Mural. Dr. Robert Cherny, Prof. Emeritus of History at SFSU, author of Victor Arnautoff & the Politics of Art and a scholar of the history of politics and labor in CA and the West, will speak about Victor Arnautoff and the Richmond Post Office Mural, “Richmond: An Industrial City.” The $25 admission will go towards the restoration of the recently rediscovered historic mural that will be displayed at the Richmond Museum of History on long-term loan from the US Postal Service after restoration. Location: The Madeline F. Whittesley Community Room, Richmond Main Public Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. For information: www.richmondmuseum.org.

• Sunday May 15, 12:00 pm – 2:00pm: Plein Air Perspectives – A Watercolor Workshop. Cost $25, Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond. Information: richmondartcenter.org/(510) 620-6772.

• Tuesday May 17, 10:00am – 8:00pm: 7th Annual Northern California Summit on Children and Youth: Building the Next Generation Workforce. Hosted by the Richmond Community Foundation (RCF). Agenda (tent.): Registration and continental breakfast 9:00 am; Conference 10:00 am to 4:30 pm – Lunch provided. West Contra Costa Unified School District Career Fair and Resource Village 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm – Dinner Provided. Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond. For information: mlazo@richmondcf.org or /http://www.richmondcf.org/ (510) 234-1200.

• Wednesday May 18, 9:00am – 12:30pm: The History & Future of Richmond’s Open Spaces. Co-hosted by the East Bay Regional Park District and National Park Service, the field trip includes a bus tour and gentle climb to the Interpretive Overlook that highlights historic Kaiser Shipyard 3 that helped shape the nation’s history; a stroll to scenic Ferry Point at Miller Knox Regional Shoreline for inspiring bay views and a stunning example of shoreline reclamation and public advocacy for open space; and a short walk on the Richmond Greenway (an abandoned railway that is being transformed into a community greenspace). Space is limited to 40 people. Departs from Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond. To register: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/act-locally-think-regionally-lead-nationally-2016-open-space-conference-registration-17232778705?aff=ConferencePage.

• Thursday May 19, 8:00am – 5:30pm: Open Space Conference 2016. Sponsored by the Bay Area Open Space Council, a collaborative of member organizations actively involved in permanently protecting and stewarding important parks, trails and agricultural lands in the ten-county San Francisco Bay Area. The 2016 Open Space Conference – “Act Locally, Think Regionally, Lead Nationally,” will explore the local connections between nature, health and Bay Area life as it celebrate major milestones – 100 years of the National Park Service and 40 years of the California Coastal Conservancy. Registration 8:00 am/Reception 5:00 pm. Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way S., Richmond. For information: http://openspacecouncil.org/community-events/conference/ (510) 809-8009.

• Thursday May 19, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Operation Petticoat — Home Front Film Festival. The Richmond Museum Association and the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park present the latest installment of the Historic Film Festival. Operation Petticoat, a WWII comedy starring Cary Grant, Suggested donation: $10 (all revenue from the Historic Film Festival goes directly towards the operation and restoration of the SS Red Oak Victory). 1337 Canal Blvd, Richmond. For information contact the Richmond Museum Association, richmondmuseum.org/(510) 237-2933.

• Sunday May 22, 3:00pm – 5:00 pm: Closing Reception for David Park and The Human Spirit (FREE). Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond. For information: richmondartcenter.org/(510) 620-6772.

• Saturday May 28, 1:00pm – 3:00pm: See and Make Art Family Workshop (FREE). Meet in the Madeline F. Whittlesey Room in the Richmond Public Library. Start with a story, continue with an art-making project, and then finish with a guided tour of the galleries at the Art Center. Free and open to kids of all ages! An adult must accompany kids. For groups of 6 or more kids, please call us in advance at 510.620.6772. Otherwise, no registration is required. For information: richmondartcenter.org/(510) 620-6772.

• Saturday May 28 – Sunday May 29, 5:00pm – 1:00am (both days) Audio on the Bay 2016: A Bay Area favorite – the 2016 Memorial Day weekend event returns to Craneway Pavilion for another two days of booming music. For more information and tickets: www.insomniac.com/event/audio-bay-2016-05-2829-cranewayickets.

• Sunday, May 29, 10:00am – 1:00pm:  Point Pinole Explosive Exploration. Join EBRPD Naturalist James Wilson for a flat, easy walk exploring the explosive and peaceful past of this unique shoreline park that was "preserved by dynamite".  For more information: (510) 544-2233.

• Monday May 30, 12:00pm-5:00pm: Golden State Railroad Museum FREE ADMISSION for Memorial Day. Lay outs open for viewing but no trains are running. 900-A Dornan Drive, Pt. Richmond. (510) 234-4884. Museum open regularly Sat/Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm and Wed 11:00am-3:00 pm.

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May 10 Deadline Fast Approaching for Tech Entries for San Mateo County Fair: June 11 – 19

www.sanmateocountyfair.com
hashtag: # SMCF2016

20 April 2016 – San Mateo, CA: Mark Zuckerberg, are you listening? Tim Cook, are you looking for that next great invention or engineer? This year, such innovative talent may just be found at The San Mateo County Fair (www.sanmateocountyfair.com). Over nine days, June 11 – 19, some of the Bay Area’s brightest-and-best young innovators will compete for prizes in the exploding technology and industrial arts division. The deadline for entries is May 10, with full information online at this direct link: https://www.sanmateocountyfair.com/contests/departments/technology-and-industrial-arts

“Tradition really does meet innovation here at the San Mateo County Fair,” said Chris Carpenter, SVP and General Manager of the San Mateo County Event Center, noting the event’s new initiative to focus on offerings related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). “We are committed to providing a unique experience that not only entertains, but that educates.”

In bygone days, teenagers and youth participants entered contests to score agricultural and culinary prizes. While that still takes place, in 2016 the emphasis is less on hog-tying and more on hashtags; less about whipped cream desserts and more about web design.

“Technology is an inextricable part of our culture, providing convenience, entertainment, information and security,” said Dana Stoehr, COO of the Fair. “Our New Technology department aims to identify, explore and showcase how new technologies are being implemented and utilized today. We hope to engage fair goers in a demonstration of the technologies of today and tomorrow.”

Some of the contest areas for this year’s fair include video production, web page design, duct tape and life hacks. All are part of the San Mateo County Fair’s increased focus on technology and education that began in 2011. In addition, the Fair features a “Super Science” area including numerous games and puzzles for youth, that are hands on while educational.

“San Mateo is at the very heart of the Bay Area’s creative epicenter,” agreed Kaitlyn Bailey-Findley, Assistant Fair Manager. “We hope to increase our technology and industrial arts divisions over the next few years. The people that enter the tech divisions of the San Mateo County Fair today really are the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.”

The San Mateo County Fair — “Where Tradition Meets Innovation” — is The Peninsula’s premier, community event for family fun and entertainment: June 11 – 19, 2016. Visit www.sanmateocountyfair.com often for regular updates, contest rules, schedules, promotions, and information.