From a grandpa who recalls seeing his first toy train under the Christmas tree to a 9-year-old who would visit weekly if he could, Golden State Model Railroad Museum visitors are enamored.
Tag: Point Richmond
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New mural on Cutting Boulevard captures Richmond’s waterfront history
Muralists are transforming a warehouse wall in Point Richmond into a large public artwork featuring Ohlone history, Rosie the Riveters, Betty Reid Soskin and present-day community heroes.
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Meet the man making alien-like sand art at Keller Beach
Point Richmond residents were mystified when Brighton Denevan’s crop circle-like work began appearing on the beach.
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‘A life with no limits:’ Hugh Shurley joins 90 artists for Richmond Open Studios
Shurley, who works with natural materials and “abandoned memories,” will welcome the public into his studio for the first time.
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6 things to do in Richmond this week
Also: Theater group brings “A Chorus Line” to El Cerrito High; unique wooden art show at NIAD; and an open mic night downtown.
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5 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: North Richmond celebrates the grand reopening of Shields-Reid Park; Little Shop of Horrors opens at Masquers Playhouse; Point Richmond Music Festival returns.
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4 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: Two ways to celebrate Independence Day in west Contra Costa County; a new waterfront-inspired art exhibit at ar-ti-fact; and the return of Music on the Main in downtown Richmond.
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7 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A photographer discusses his 50-year career; teens build pop-up books at the Richmond library; The RYSE Center opens free summer programs.
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Point Richmond Music’s silver summer of concerts offers golden lineup
The popular outdoor concert series turns 25 with a lineup drawn from the Bay Area’s deep well of original talent — including Los Cenzontles, Miko Marks, and Those Darn Accordions — and all of it is free.
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Point Richmond fairy house artist sprinkles some magic around his neighborhood
What started as a surprise gesture for Jimmie Robinson’s neighbor has become an ever-evolving public art project that delights children and adults and draws visitors from around the bay.
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9 things to do in Richmond this week
Highlights include: A May Day rally for workers’ rights; an AAPI Heritage Month celebration; and an early Cinco de Mayo festival along 23rd Street.
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Low-cost mobile spay/neuter clinic now stops at 2 Contra Costa shelters
A volunteer fundraising effort helped bring the SNIP trailer to local animal shelters to help ease overcrowding.
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Mom & Pop Art Shop, ‘beating heart’ of Point Richmond art scene, is closingÂ
Quirky shop selling art, jewelry and vintage gifts is shutting down in April after a decade, owners say, due to a 44% rent increase.
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Man charged in Point Richmond sexual battery attacks
Ronald Bryant of Richmond faces multiple charges, including sexual battery and false imprisonment, in connection with three incidents near the Point Richmond Tunnel in June and July.
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Point Richmond fire was arson, not illegal fireworks
One of the 2 men who set the July 5 Nicholl Knob fire was arrested after crashing his vehicle into a fire truck that was responding to the blaze.
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A choir robe fundraiser led to a community theater that’s been staging plays for 70 years
Masquers Playhouse was founded in 1955 at Hillside Community Church in El Cerrito and moved to Point Richmond in 1960. It attracts theatrical talent from all over the Bay Area.
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‘It feels like a street party!’ What it’s like to go to a Point Richmond summer concert
What to expect when you go to one of Point Richmond’s monthly summer concerts. The next one is on Fri., July 11.
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6 things to do this week in Richmond
Where to find a Trump protest in Richmond; The Plunge swimming pool is closed all summer; Father’s Day breakfast.
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Sweet on Richmond: Coffee cake recipe reveals stories of city and Peres family
Family spins tales of city’s history while baking a cake once enjoyed by Richmond Hospital patients. The recipe was included in the library’s first community cookbook, published last year.
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Richmond neighborhoods added to wildfire hazard map
May Valley and East Richmond Heights are now listed on the state wildfire hazard map while Point Richmond is no longer included.
