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Making Noise: The Evolution of Music Making Start Date: Thursday 3/3/2022 — End Date: Thursday 4/7/2022 Admission:$25/Single class; $125/6-week series; $225/two 6-w A 6 Week Online Course with Mark Montgomery French Join us for Making Noise: The Evolution of Music Making, a humorous, highly immersive, and historically accurate course that uncovers the instruments and inventions that created your favorite recordings. Featuring: Prince, St. Vincent, Lee “Scratch” Perry, The Beatles, Les Paul, Aphex Twin, Herbie Hancock, Björk, Public Enemy, Gene Krupa, Van Halen, Yes, DJ Screw, Kraftwerk, Stevie Wonder, Suzanne Ciani, P-Funk, Jaco Pastorius, The Police, Mutt Lange, and more! Your favorite songs are the playful results of musical inspiration and cutting-edge technological leaps. From the howls of the first electrified guitar to the shock of the first iPhone-recorded hit song, this course will reveal the histories and mysteries of these record-making innovations and how they continue to influence each other. Plus, there will be jokes. Thursdays, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm MARCH 3 – APRIL 7, 2022 Tickets: https://rhythmix.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F1K00000J2kEeUAJ Location: Everywhere Everywhere Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/making-noise/

Mardi Gras Magic with CHELLE! & Friends Start Date: Saturday 3/12/2022 — End Date: Saturday 3/12/2022 Admission:$25 Advance; $30 Day-of-Show Laissez les bon temps rouler! “Let the good times roll” at Mardi Gras Magic Mask-erade Dance Party with CHELLE! and Friends. Experience a mix of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, gospel, swamp pop, rock and Mardi Gras Indian music in a stewpot of musical gumbo that is sweet, spicy, aromatic and definitely intoxicating. So, dust off those feathers, bust out your beads, and succumb to your sequins, for this one-of-a-kind outdoor “mask-erade” and costume dance party as we celebrate the magic of Mardi Gras. CHELLE! and Friends is made up of some of the most distinguished and accomplished musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area, including New Orleans native, and Oakland’s own “Queen of New Orleans Music”, Michelle Jacques. As artistic director and founder, Chelle brings together some very special friends to perform music that is vibrant and alive with the driving voices of Rhonda Crane, Jay Lamont and Bryan Dyer, Donna Viscuso on woodwinds, Eric Swinerman on guitar, Kevin Scott on bass and Michaelle Goerlitz on drums. Doors open at 2:30pm. Please have your vaccination card and photo ID ready at check-in. *For the health and safety of our community, ALL guests are required to show physical proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination (including booster) or Negative COVID-19 test (PCR only, taken within 72 hours of the event) along with a photo ID for entry. All guests will be asked to remain masked while on the premises. Performers may not be masked, but are also required to be fully vaccinated. Tickets:https://rhythmix.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F1K00000J2vKcUAJ Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/mardi-gras-magic/

Essence: A contemporary view of nature by two California artists Start Date: Saturday 1/22/2022 — End Date: Saturday 2/19/2022 Admission:FREE RSVP Recommended Opening Reception: Saturday, January 22nd | 2:30 – 4:30pm | RSVP recommended Open Gallery Hours: January 29th, February 5th, February 12th, February 19th | 2:30-4:30pm Essence brings together the work of artists Kim Cheselka and Jan Watten. Both artists are engaged with unique approaches to image-making using analog film photography and painting. With nature as their inspiration, these tranquil observations express the importance of exploring and celebrating the beauty of our world. For the health and safety of our community, Rhythmix requests that ALL guests to the K Gallery be fully vaccinated and remain masked during the opening reception and exhibit viewings. For Rhythmix complete COVID-19 Safety Guidelines, visit https://www.rhythmix.org/covid-19-safety/ Location: 2513 Blanding Avenue Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/essence/

Words That Made the Difference: BROWN vs the BOARD OF EDUCATION, A play written and directed by Dr. Start Date: Saturday 2/26/2022 — End Date: Saturday 2/26/2022 Admission:$25 advance / $30 day-of-show Words That Made the Difference: Brown vs. the Board of Education is based on actual events in the fight to end school segregation and is set in the courtrooms of history, capturing the real words in court cases that culminated in Brown vs. The Board of Education. The script draws from trial transcripts of the five cases that were brought together in front of the Supreme Court and from Chief Justice Earl Warren’s memoirs. The words of Brown took effect years after the legal ruling. As California has faced a recent court order to desegregate a school district (Marin County, 2019), Brown vs. the Board of Education has continued meaning as the nation struggles with the need to be an anti-racist society. *This event will be held in-person in Rhythmix theater. For the health and safety of our community, ALL guests are required to show physical proof of Full COVID-19 Vaccination (at least 2 weeks after your last shot) or Negative COVID-19 test (PCR only, taken within 72 hours of the event) along with a photo ID for entry. All guests will be asked to remain masked during events and classes. Performers may not be masked, but are also required to be fully vaccinated. Location: 2513 Blanding Avenue Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/brown-vs-the-board-of-education/

Bay Area’s Best Singles NYE Bash! Start Date: Friday 12/31/2021 — End Date: Saturday 1/1/2022 Admission:35-65 The #1 New Years Eve Singles Party in the Bay Area! Come celebrate New Years Eve this year at the beautiful Champagne Ballroom (2nd Floor) at the 4 Star-hotel Sonesta San Jose! Adults of all ages welcome. Friday, Dec 31, 2021, 8pm-12:30am. * FREE Parking * Complimentary Party Favors * VIP Area with VIP Seating * Drawings and Raffle Prizes * Complimentary Champagne Toast at Midnight in The Champagne Ballroom! * Watch the live Countdown on Large Screen * Talented Professional Photographers * Coat & Tie/Dressy Attire Required Why pay $100 or more for a New Year’s Eve party when ours is more reasonably priced and likely to be the best one? AGENDA: 8:00PM – 9:00PM Hors d’oeuvres with VIP Seating 9:00PM – Midnight – Dance Party, Live Countdown and Champagne toast Midnight – 12:30AM – More Dancing and Raffle Prize giveaways! TICKET PRICES: NYE Dance with Hors d’oeuvres & VIP Seating: (8:00PM to 12:30AM) – $65. Includes VIP seating, Hors d’oeuvres, Coffee and Tea. NYE Dance Advance Special: (9PM to 12:30AM) -$35 NYE Dance at the Door: (9PM to 12:30AM) – $45 LOCATION: Sonesta San Jose, (formerly Crowne Plaza), 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas CA 95035. Especially convenient for our East Bay and Silicon Valley singles, because it is located at the junction of Hwy 880 and Hwy 237. Free parking! SPECIAL ROOM RATE: Block of rooms at a special discounted rate of only $109. Treat yourself to the ultimate in convenience and Four Diamond excellence at Sonesta San Jose, walk to our ballroom! PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED: Limiting the party to fully-vaccinated singles. Please bring proof of vaccination. Complimentary face masks will be provided at the check in table. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Dec 18, Christmas Dinner Dance, Exclusive East Bay Estate •Dec 19, Christmas Mixer, East Bay •Dec 19, Young Single Professionals Speed Dating, Sunnyvale •Dec 26, Pre-New Years Mixer, Napa •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Dec 31, New Years Eve Bash, San Jose/Milpitas •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure Location: 777 Bellew Dr Milpitas Milpitas Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

FREE Speed Dating Party! Start Date: Sunday 12/19/2021 — End Date: Sunday 12/19/2021 Admission:0-35 Find someone to spend Christmas and New Year with! Sunday, December 19, 2021, 2-5pm. LOCATION: Off the Rails Brewing Co, 111 S Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale CA 94086. Free parking in back. Limiting the party to fully-vaccinated singles and doing it outdoors is prudent! Please bring proof of vaccination. 2:00-3:30pm – Asian to Asian Young Single Professionals Speed Dating, ages 24-40 3:30-5:00pm – Young Single Professionals Speed Dating for all races and ethnic groups, ages 28-40 TICKETS: WOMEN: First 20 Ladies sign up for FREE (except for $2 registration fee). $10 for second 20 ladies. MEN: $25/Advance. $35/Door (If Space Permits) for both men and women. We recommend you prepay, as some sections are likely to sell out. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Dec 18, Christmas Dinner Dance, Exclusive East Bay Estate •Dec 19, Christmas Mixer, East Bay •Dec 19, Young Single Professionals Speed Dating, Sunnyvale •Dec 26, Pre-New Years Mixer, Napa •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Dec 31, New Years Eve Bash, San Jose/Milpitas •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure Location: 111 S Murphy Ave Heritage District Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Writers With Drinks with Tongo Eisen-Martin and Shruti Swamy! Start Date: Saturday 12/11/2021 — End Date: Saturday 12/11/2021 Admission:$5 to $20, NOTAFLOF San Francisco’s longest-running spoken word variety show is back IN PERSON. (Vaccination and masks required!) Featuring SF poet laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin, plus queer icon Brontez Purnell, literary mastermind Shruti Swamy, science fiction scribe Cat Rambo and queer raconteur Stephen van Dyck! Charlie Jane Anders hosts. Location: 912 Cole St # 247 San Francisco Contact: Charlie Jane Anders charlieanders2@gmail.com URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-with-drinks-shruti-swamy-tongo-eisen-martin-brontez-purnell-tic

Christmas Mixer! Start Date: Sunday 12/19/2021 — End Date: Sunday 12/19/2021 Admission:10 Celebrate Christmas with new single friends at one of our favorite East Bay venues! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome. Festive holiday attire recommended. Santa Rich will be your host. Bring proof of vaccination. Sunday, December 19, 2021, 3-5pm. LOCATION: Forli’s at Stone Valley Shopping Center, 3160 Danville Blvd, corner of Stone Valley Road, Alamo CA. From Hwy 680 take Stone Valley Road exit. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Nov 27, The Thanksgiving Ball, San Jose/Milpitas •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 5, Holiday Speed Dating, Sunnyvale •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 18, Christmas Dinner Dance, Exclusive East Bay Estate •Dec 19, Christmas Mixer, East Bay •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Dec 31, New Years Eve Bash, TBA •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn’t reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles. Location: Suite B 3160 Danville Blvd Alamo Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Napa Singles Holiday Party! Start Date: Sunday 12/12/2021 — End Date: Sunday 12/12/2021 Admission:10 Celebrate the holidays with new single friends at Napa’s most beautiful boutique hotel! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome. Festive holiday attire recommended. Santa Rich will be your host. Bring proof of vaccination. Sunday, December 12, 2021, 3-5pm. LOCATION: Archer Hotel, 1230 First Street, Napa CA 94559. Enjoy both outdoors and indoors at the Rooftop Bar, with terrific views of the Napa Valley! Lots of free parking on the street and nearby garages. Our party before the pandemic was the subject of a major feature story in The Napa Register! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Nov 27, The Thanksgiving Ball, San Jose/Milpitas •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 5, Holiday Speed Dating, Sunnyvale •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 18, Christmas Dinner Dance, Exclusive East Bay Estate •Dec 19, Christmas Mixer, East Bay TBA •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure Location: 1230 1st St Napa Napa Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Marin Singles Holiday Mixer Start Date: Friday 12/10/2021 — End Date: Friday 12/10/2021 Admission:10 Celebrate the holidays with new single friends at a fun downtown restaurant! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 6pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome. Bring proof of vaccination. Festive holiday attire recommended. Santa Rich will be your host. Friday, December 10, 2021, 6-9pm. LOCATION: Bogies Too, 1335 Fourth St, San Rafael CA. From Hwy 101 take Central San Rafael exit. Lots of free parking after 6pm in the area, including parking structure at 3rd & C! Dinner available at additional cost. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Nov 20, Thanksgiving Mixer, East Bay •Nov 27, The Thanksgiving Ball, San Jose/Milpitas •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 5, Holiday Speed Dating, Sunnyvale •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 18, Christmas Dinner Dance, Exclusive East Bay Estate •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Dec 31, New Years Eve Bash, TBA •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure Location: 1335 4th St San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com