Month: December 2018

MLK Day of Service – Volunteer Opportunity Start Date: Monday 1/21/2019 — End Date: Monday 1/21/2019 Admission:Free Join us for a day on, not a day off! Each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, volunteers across the nation donate their time and energy towards helping others and strengthening their local communities. Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks is hosting a clean-up at MLK Park (1208 Hendley St.) 10am-1pm, where volunteers can help beautify this neighborhood park through tasks such as litter pick-up, spreading mulch, weeding and more. Tools and light refreshments will be provided. Bring your family and friends – we’ll see you there! Sign up here: https://srcity.volunteerhub.com/event/index/7341537 Note: this event will be held rain or shine! Location: 1208 Hendley St. Santa Rosa Contact: Jeffrey Tibbetts volunteer@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.volunteerhub.com/event/index/7341537

The Big Fat Year End Comedy Show Start Date: Thursday 1/3/2019 — End Date: Thursday 1/3/2019 Admission:$28 Advance / $35 Day of Show Pucker up and kiss 2018 goodbye on Thursday, January 3rd, when political satirist Will Durst brings his irreverent tribe of merry pranksters back to the Rhythmix stage. Bay area favorite Johnny Steele along with Debi Durst, Michael Bossier, Mari Magaloni, and Arthur Gaus join Will for a hilarious evening of stand-up comedy, improvisation, and sketches riffing through the major news stories of 2018. The troupe vows to lampoon, satirize, mock, scoff, scorn, taunt, tease, rib and ridicule the people and events of the past year and do it with a modicum of taste. Presenting “comedy for people who read, or know someone who does,” Will makes a point of puncturing the pomposity of sacred cows on both sides of the aisle. A five-time Emmy nominee and a regular commentator for audible.com, CNN, and NPR, Will is as current as today’s headlines, as accurate as a sharpshooter, and in the words of the New York Times, “quite possibly the best political satirist working in the country today.” The annual Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show features an uproarious collection of riotous skits, songs, sketches, and stand- up, all based on the wacky events that made up 2018. Some calendars are less conducive as subjects of humourosity, but this one gave us Megyn Kelly, Brexit, the Zika virus and bad hombres grabbing nasty women. Lush like a tropical rain forest… Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Tina Blaine info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/big-fat-year-end-comedy-2019

Fairytale Ball Start Date: Saturday 2/23/2019 — End Date: Saturday 2/23/2019 Admission:$35 per couple Come dance to fun tunes, meet a real princess and enjoy fun activities and light refreshments! This whimsical event is sure to delight and create lasting memories for children (ages 4-12) and their favorite adult chaperone! WHERE Finley Community Center TIME 5-7pm PRE SALE TICKETS ONLY $35 per couple Additional Chaperone – $10 Additional Child – $10 Must purchase in advance here: https://srcity.perfectmind.com/23508/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=46fcbb49-69b9-43af-b23b-067fb8272c0c&embed=True&redirectedFromEmbededMode=True&courseId=83e247bb-6d99-4b80-a341-db63d4683027 Location: 2060 West College Avenue Santa Rosa Contact: Kristi Buffo kbuffo@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=742

Fishing Derby Start Date: Sunday 2/24/2019 — End Date: Sunday 2/24/2019 Admission:$3 Ready, set, FISH! Join Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks at Lake Ralphine for an exciting, fun-filled morning of fishing! Prizes will be awarded for different age groups! SIGN UP NEAR THE BOAT LAUNCH AREA OF LAKE RALPHINE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT! Fee: $3 per person Age: 15 and under Time: 7:30-10:30am Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must bring their own equipment! No boat fishing for contest participants. Co-sponsored by Santa Rosa Firefighters, Mary’s Pizza Shack and Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks. Location: 630 Summerfield Road Santa Rosa Contact: Jeff Tibbetts howarthpark@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=744

Fishing in the City Start Date: Saturday 2/23/2019 — End Date: Saturday 2/23/2019 Admission:Free Join Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks and Santa Rosa Firefighters at Lake Ralphine for a morning, 9-11am, of fishing! Learn a fun and inexpensive way to spend quality time outdoors with your family and friends! Thirty minute, ‘Learn to Fish’ clinics will be offered which will cover all the basics. Loaner rods will be provided. SIGN UP NEAR THE BOAT LAUNCH AREA OF LAKE RALPHINE ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. Children should be 5 years and older and must be accompanied by an adult. Licenses are not required to assist your child. Fishing licenses are required for adults 16 years and older who are wishing to fish. Co-sponsored by Santa Rosa Firefighters, Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks, Mary’s Pizza Shack and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Location: 630 Summerfield Road Santa Rosa Contact: Jeff Tibbetts howarthpark@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=743

CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP (Starting January 2019) Start Date: Tuesday 1/1/2019 — End Date: Tuesday 1/1/2019 Admission:0 Deadline December 1, 2018 Join our great team and get hands-on experience learning how to convey concepts in a museum-quality exhibition space with sculpture and new media works. Work with us for 9 months, 5 hours a week, and then curate one of ASG’s eight annual exhibitions in August 2019! The gallery will provide materials and full support for your final exhibition, bellow is some of the highlighted support: -Printed exhibition card for promoting your show -Access to projectors and monitors, sound equipment, media players -Full support for installing the show you always dreamed to curate! -paint -360 virtual reality documentation Regular DSLR High-Quality Documentation Video Documentation Your Artist Talk will be live as well vinyl Responsibilities: – Fluency with contemporary art – Attend Openings, First Friday events, Second Saturday Artist talks and be ready to help – Open and close gallery on agreed upon times, usually 12:30-5: 15 pm (turn the exhibition on and off) – Converse with public enthusiastically about the exhibitions – Meet with exhibiting artists – Work with others to update the database – Author and edit exhibition materials for Mailchimp, social media, and press outreach – Prepare major press outreach to promote exhibitions and special events – Consistent Social Media messaging – Post the exhibitions and events on event websites – Minor cleaning and vacuuming before events – Setup the bar and keep it organized before and after events – Manage the bar during the event – Encourage donations – Count visitors to ensure we aren’t over capacity – Check bathroom and perimeter of the building periodically for things that need attention – Congenial, professional representative of the institution Desired Skills and/or Characteristics: – A background in art and/or art history with two years minimum of an undergraduate degree – MFA, MA or VCS in Fine Arts, curatorial studies and visual critical studies is a plus – The desire to work with the public and learn the ins and outs of nonprofit management – Experience with both Mac OSX and Windows 10 operating systems – Basic knowledge of MailChimp and Google Apps. – A sincere interest in and/or experience working with nonprofit art organizations – Good verbal communication skills – Flexible availability, with at least 4 hours/week on Fridays and Saturdays. Some evening hours are required to cover events and gallery openings. Wishlist Skills: – Photoshop/Illustrator for assistance in designing signage – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign for designing and producing web optimized graphics and basic HTML – Social media sites experience (Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) – Photography, videography, graphics and web design skills are a huge plus APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: – Cover letter detailing why you want this fellowship – Resume Please email all materials with “Curatorial Fellowship” in the subject line to willis@aggregatespacegallery.org Interviews with selected candidates are by appointment only. No phone calls, please. Position open until filled. More information: https://aggregatespacegallery.org/fellowship Location: 801 W Grand Ave Oakland Contact: Sophie Feuer sophie@aggregatespacegallery.org URL: https://aggregatespacegallery.org/internship/

CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP (Starting January 2019) Start Date: Tuesday 1/1/2019 — End Date: Tuesday 1/1/2019 Admission:0 Deadline December 1, 2018 Join our great team and get hands-on experience learning how to convey concepts in a museum-quality exhibition space with sculpture and new media works. Work with us for 9 months, 5 hours a week, and then curate one of ASG’s eight annual exhibitions in August 2019! The gallery will provide materials and full support for your final exhibition, bellow is some of the highlighted support: -Printed exhibition card for promoting your show -Access to projectors and monitors, sound equipment, media players -Full support for installing the show you always dreamed to curate! -paint -360 virtual reality documentation Regular DSLR High-Quality Documentation Video Documentation Your Artist Talk will be live as well vinyl Responsibilities: ? Fluency with contemporary art ? Attend Openings, First Friday events, Second Saturday Artist talks and be ready to help ? Open and close gallery on agreed upon times, usually 12:30-5: 15 pm (turn the exhibition on and off) ? Converse with public enthusiastically about the exhibitions ? Meet with exhibiting artists ? Work with others to update the database ? Author and edit exhibition materials for Mailchimp, social media, and press outreach ? Prepare major press outreach to promote exhibitions and special events ? Consistent Social Media messaging ? Post the exhibitions and events on event websites ? Minor cleaning and vacuuming before events ? Setup the bar and keep it organized before and after events ? Manage the bar during the event ? Encourage donations ? Count visitors to ensure we aren’t over capacity ? Check bathroom and perimeter of the building periodically for things that need attention ? Congenial, professional representative of the institution Desired Skills and/or Characteristics: ? A background in art and/or art history with two years minimum of an undergraduate degree ? MFA, MA or VCS in Fine Arts, curatorial studies and visual critical studies is a plus ? The desire to work with the public and learn the ins and outs of nonprofit management ? Experience with both Mac OSX and Windows 10 operating systems ? Basic knowledge of MailChimp and Google Apps. ? A sincere interest in and/or experience working with nonprofit art organizations ? Good verbal communication skills ? Flexible availability, with at least 4 hours/week on Fridays and Saturdays. Some evening hours are required to cover events and gallery openings. Wishlist Skills: ? Photoshop/Illustrator for assistance in designing signage ? Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign for designing and producing web optimized graphics and basic HTML ? Social media sites experience (Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) ? Photography, videography, graphics and web design skills are a huge plus APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: ? Cover letter detailing why you want this fellowship ? Resume Please email all materials with “Curatorial Fellowship” in the subject line to willis@aggregatespacegallery.org Interviews with selected candidates are by appointment only. No phone calls, please. Position open until filled. More information: https://aggregatespacegallery.org/fellowship Location: 801 W Grand Ave Oakland Contact: Sophie Feuer sophie@aggregatespacegallery.org URL: https://aggregatespacegallery.org/internship/

Palo Alto Festival of the Arts Start Date: Saturday 8/24/2019 — End Date: Sunday 8/25/2019 Admission:Free Celebrate the 38th Annual Palo Alto Festival of the Arts on University Avenue in beautiful downtown Palo Alto, August 24-25, 2019 from 10am-6pm, hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. Highlights include 300 talented artisans from all over the country, as well as throughout the Bay Area, bringing hundreds of one-of-a-kind art pieces and artisan crafts presented in an awe-inspiring display of creativity and talent. Witness the amazing street artists use vivid chalk pastels to create impressive works of art on the pavement. This multifaceted arts celebration also features artists-in-action, entertainment, and a kids’ art studio. Then stroll the festival enjoying a tempting assortment of tasty foods, fine wines and microbrews. Public transit and free parking make visiting the free-admission festival easy and convenient. Location: University Avenue Palo Alto Contact: Mary Lou Atkins marylou@mlaproductions.com URL: http://www.mlaproductions.com

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Start Date: Saturday 12/29/2018 — End Date: Saturday 12/29/2018 Admission:$12-$17 Live cast Amber’s Sweets would like, if they may, to take you on strange journey. Come witness the long-running cult film the way it was meant to be experienced: in a theater with a cast, friends and audience partici … pation! Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: carolyn august info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www/pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com

Pre-New Years Eve Singles Dance Extravaganza Start Date: Saturday 12/29/2018 — End Date: Saturday 12/29/2018 Admission:15-20 Celebrate New Years Eve two days early and avoid the crazies on the road on NYE! 180 singles attended last year’s Pre-New Years Eve Dance! $15/advance (by Dec 28) or $20 at the door includes dancing to your favorite hits at a beautiful and exclusive tennis club by the water. Adults of all ages welcome. Festive attire requested. Saturday, December 29, 2018, 8pm-Midnight. LOCATION: The Club at Harbor Point, Lighthouse Grill, 475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley CA. From Hwy 101 take Tiburon Blvd east; right on Strawberry Dr. Go appx. one mile and turn left into Harbor Point. Free parking. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; Singles2Couples; and by many singles meetups. DISCOUNTS & more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Single Mingle, Nov 3, Alamo •Singles Night Out, Nov 8, Sausalito •Wine Tasting Party, Nov 18, Sonoma •Thanksgiving Ball, Nov 24, Burlingame •The Cougar Ball, Dec 8, Walnut Creek •New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, TBA Location: 475 E Strawberry Drive Mill Valley, CA Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepar;tyhotline.com