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Calendar
Monday, Nov. 18
Community Meeting
6 to 8 p.m.
Berkeley Alternative High School, 2107 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Led by the Superintendent, this discussion aims to serve as a collaboration towards establishing a long-term planning process
R.S.V.P. to Queen Graham
644-87649
Women and Welfare Reform: Who Benefits and Who Loses?
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Women’s Faculty Club Lounge, UCB
Lecture featuring Mimi Abramowitz of CUNY’s Hunter College
Struggles for Racial Justice in Education
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Oakland Technical High School Library, 45th and Broadway, Oakland
The Peace and Justice Caucus of the Oakland Education Association sponsors this event, which addresses race, youth, and education through a variety of community speakers
654-8613 or jzern1@yahoo.com
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Consensus Unit: State Community College Study
10:30 a.m.
Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch
Community Room
Shattuck Ave. and Kittredge
Sponsored by the Berkeley League of Women Voters
549-9719
History and Planting of Golden Gate Park
1 p.m. business meeting, 2 p.m. program
Epworth United Methodist Church, 1953 Hopkins St.
The Berkeley Garden Club presents Ernest Ng, volunteer city guide, who will speak about the history and planting of San Francisco’s historic park
524-4374
Tuesday Tilden Walkers
9:30 a.m.
Meet at Little Farm parking lot, Tilden Regional Park
Join seniors and other slower walkers and enjoy the beauty of Tilden Park
Contact Yvette Hoffner at 215-7672 or teachme88@yahoo.com
Promoting a Healthy Urban Community in Albany, Community Meeting & Workshop
7 p.m.
Ocean View School at Jackson and Buchanan Streets, Albany
UC Berkeley plans to develop th Gill Tract of agricultural land and community garden and open space in Albany.
www.gilltract.com
Berkeley Intelligent Conversation
7 to 9 p.m.
Berkeley-Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut St.
Join the bimonthly discussion group informally led by former UC Berkeley extension lecturer, investment advisor and financial planner Robert Berend. Open to all. Please bring light snacks or drinks to share. This session’s topic: To be determined by those present
527-5332
Free
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Mental Health Commission
6:30 p.m.
2640 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Auditorium
981-5270
“Deep Healing Sleep”
6:30 to 7:30 p/m/
Pharmaca, 1744 Solano Ave.
Stress management expert, author, and Oregonian Nancy Hopps leads this integrative session
527-8929
Free
Berkeley Gray Panthers General Meeting
1:30 p.m.
North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave. at MLK
Covering the Nuts and Bolts of Senior Health and Safety, with guest speakers
548-9696
Thursday, Nov. 21
Workshop for Homeowners
6 to 8 p.m.
Learn how to lower your utility bills and use building materials that are healthier for your family and the environment at a free green building workshop
Free
Simplicity Forum
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Ave.
Kerrie Hein explores spirituality, life purpose, and simplicity in this discussion session. Open to all
549-3509 or www.simpleliving.net
Free
Art Sale
6 to 9 p.m.
Unitarian Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington
Jewelry, paintings, and pottery
525-0302
“Green Building and Remodeling”
6 to 8 p.m.
Building Education Center, 812 Page St.
Special fall seminar with architect Greg Van Mechelen and the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Recycling Board
525-7610
Free
Friday, Nov. 22
Champaign Reception and Sale
7 to 10 p.m.
Unitarian Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Rd., Kensington
Jewelry, paintings, and pottery
525-0302
Monday, Nov. 18
“Renegade Sideman” w/ Calvin Keyes
8 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$4
Jazz, Blues and Popular Music in American Culture
6:30 p.m.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Front Studio
Vista College Class with instructor/R&B legend Johnny Otis
981-2800
Tuesday, Nov. 19
Leni Stern
7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show
Freight & Salvage, 1111 Addison St
visionary guitarist, composer and singer
548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org
The Dave Haskell Group
8 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$4
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Sauce Piquante
7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. dance lesson w/ Cheryl McBride, 8:30 p.m. show
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
Cajun Band sauce Piquante plays Louisana French dance music - waltzes, two-steps, and occasional shuffle.
525-5054
$8
Cyrill Pahinui & Patrick Landeza
7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show
Freight & Salvage, 1111 Addison St
Hawaiian vocal & slack key guitar masters
548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org
Thursday, Nov. 21
Due West
7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show
Freight & Salvage, 1111 Addison St
contemporary bluegrass & beyond w/ Bill Evans & Jim Nunally
548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org
Classical Jazz Singer Tina Marzell
8 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$4
Music of Kabylia with Moh Alileche
8:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
Algerian singer and mondol player, Alileche will perform with his band that features Mimi Spencer, Mark Bell, Malik and Saddek Haddadou
$11
Edna, The Wontons and primitivo (all tent.)
8:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show
Bear’s Lair Brewpub, 2475 Bancroft Way
$5, 21+
Friday, Nov. 22
Marley’s Ghost
7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show
Freight & Salvage, 1111 Addison St
the one band music festival
548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org
Great Classic Jazz Singer Buddy Corner
8 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$5
Collegium Musician: Italian in England
8 p.m.
Trinity Chapel, 2320 Dana St.
Music by Bassano, Lupo, Ferrabosco
549-3862
$8/12
University Symphony, David Milnes, conductor, Shostakovich, Symphony No. 10, Stravinsky, Rite of Spring
8 p.m.
Hertz Hall
Info: 642-4864, Advance Tickets: 642-9988, http://ls.berkeley.edu/ept/music
$2 UC students, $6/$8
Saturday, Nov. 23
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show
Freight & Salvage, 1111 Addison St
traditional jazz vocalist
548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org
Rhonda Benin & “Soulful Strut”
8 p.m.
Bluesman Hideo Date
10 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$5
Mr. T Experience w/ TBD
8:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show
Bear’s Lair Brewpub, 2475 Bancroft Way
$8, 18+
Works in the Works 2002
7:30 p.m.
Eighth Street Studio, 2525 Eighth St. at Dwight Way
Dance Romanesque
644-1788
$8
Sunday, Nov. 24
Works in the Works 2002
7:30 p.m.
Eighth Street Studio, 2525 Eighth St. at Dwight Way
Dance Romanesque, Broken Buddha Productions
644-1788
$8
“Vio Rio” Brazilian Jazz
8 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$4
Matt Clark Quintet
4:30 p.m.
Jazzschool, 2087 Addison St
Reservations: 845-5373, www.jazzschool.com
$10-$15
Lowen & Navarro
7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show
Freight & Salvage, 1111 Addison St
contemporary folk duo, John Cohn opens
548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org
Monday, Nov. 25
“Renegade Sideman” w/ Calvin Keyes
8 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$4
Tuesday, Nov. 26
“Janbero” tin-pan bee-bop
8 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$4
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Randy Moore Jazz Quartet
8 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$4
Friday, Nov. 29
Classic Jazz w/ Ellen Honert & Jason Martineau
8 p.m.
Bluesman Hideo Dare
10 p.m.
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$5
Saturday, Nov. 30
Classic Jazz Singer Vicki Burns
8 p.m.
Donald “Duck” Bailey & “Distones Jazz Sextet”
Anna’s Jazz Bistro, 1801 University Ave.
$5
“Shove Off to Birthday Island”
Through Nov. 30
Reception Nov. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Tue. through Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ardency Gallery, 709 Broadway, Oakland
A collaborative exhibition of Tonya Solley Thornton and Frank Haines including video and sculptural installations.
836-0831
Children of the Gulf War Photo Exhibit
Through Nov. 30
Mon. through Thurs., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St.
Featuring works of Takashi Morizumi
Information: www.savewarchildren.org
“Recent Acquisitions”
Through Dec. 14
Thurs. through Sat., 1 to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Historical Society, Veterans Memorial Building, 1931 Center St.
848-0181
Free
Threads: Five artists who use stitching to convey ideas
Through Dec. 15, Wed. through Sun., noon to 5 p.m.
Berkeley Art Center
Live Oak Park, 1275 Walnut St.
Information: www.berkeleyartcenter.org, 644-6893
Free
Peaceable Kingdom
Through Dec. 22, Weekends, Nov. 30 to 22, Weekdays, Dec 16 to 20
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Berkeley Potters Guild, 731 Jones St. & 4th St.
The Potter Guild celebrates its 31st year with its Annual Holiday Sale. Hot punch and cookies served.
Free
