Usually in October ..it's mid September in 2011. The Spice of Life web page tells what's happening - cooking demonstrations, beer and wine, local musicians (Berkeley High School Jazz Band is terrific), art, jewelry, clothing, massages ...a nd more! Click on the video below Continue Reading
Solano Stroll celebrates Unsung Heroes on 9/11/2011 in Berkeley’s Thousand Oaks Neighborhood and Albany
Every year in early September (usually the 2nd Sunday) Berkeley and Albany celebrate the Solano Stroll ... a mile long block party with a parade, music, food, dance and community organizations. It's one of my favorite events of the year. The parade starts about 10 am ... Continue Reading
Himalayan Fair is in Berkeley’s Live Oak Park this weekend
One of the most colorful fairs in town, this is a particular favorite of mine. Last year I saw a Bollywood Presentation ... hope they have it again. Live Oak Park is at 1301 Shattuck Avenue in North Berkeley, just north of all the restaurants and cafes of Berkeley's Continue Reading
365 Things To Do In Berkeley #17 – Attend North Shattuck/Gourmet Ghetto’s Annual Spice Of Life Festival!
Sunday 17 Oct 2010 is North Shattuck's 8th Annual North Berkeley Spice of Life Festival. It's so much fun, I created a youtube video to give you a sneak preview of the cooking demonstrations, music, food, kids' rides, crafts and special events in store for you! Click on Continue Reading
Thousand Oaks Berkeley/Albany Solano Stroll is Sunday 12 Sep 2010!
The Solano Stroll is this weekend. It's an incredible event.... attracting 100,000 people or more every year.Wonderful Ambience, great food, pleasant music in the background. Music, neighborhood groups, food, performers and more! It's a delightful, mile long block party on Continue Reading
Festivals – Thousand Oaks Spring Carnival, North Shattuck Chocolate & Chalk, and Temescal Street Fairs this weekend
Saturday 5 Jun 2010 Thousand Oaks Spring Carnival - Noon to 4:00 PM The Thousand Oaks Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is sponsoring the Spring Carnival Today 840 Colusa Avenue - Just north of Solano Avenue North Shattuck Association - 10 AM to 5 PM Eat Chocolate, Make Continue Reading