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Community Crush: A Neighborhood Winemaking Project

Posted by Andria on August 19, 2009 at 10:09am

There's an old joke: how do you make a small fortune in the wine business? Start with a large one. Having said that, many folks still dream of making wine, or at least learning more about the process in a hands-on way. Fortunately for us, Crushpad c

San Rafael contemporary Eichler renovation featured in "Metropolitan Home"

Posted by Andria on August 19, 2009 at 8:16am

Metropolitan Home magazine has featured the San Rafael Eichler home of Marika Sakellariou, a ballerina with the San Francisco Opera company. It's a very contemporary, clean update; lots of photos including one of the original kitchen (it's a 1960 mod

Mid-Century Modern gems on YouTube

Posted by Andria on August 12, 2009 at 6:30am

Our friends over at AtomicIndy recently dug through YouTube to find some fantastic Mid-Century Modern relevant videos on YouTube, some from the period, others more recent, but all definitely worth viewing. Included are a promotional video for the St

FREE Kids Coloring & Activity Book from East Bay Regional Parks

Posted by Andria on July 20, 2009 at 9:02am

Ah, summer in the East Bay - swimming at Cull Canyon, paddling around Lake Chabot, visiting the mini-zoo at Tilden, enjoying our own Greenridge Park. But what to do when the weather's not cooperating, or it's just time to be home & quiet for a littl

RIP Julius Shulman, Famed Modernist Architectural Photographer

Posted by Andria on July 16, 2009 at 12:30pm

Julius Shulman, who documented the Southern California modernist movement for over seven decades and was most famous for his iconic photo of the Stahl House cantilevered over the sparkling lights of LA (also known as the Koenig Case Study House #22)

Renegade Craft Fair at Fort Mason this weekend - FREE

Posted by Andria on July 14, 2009 at 9:30am

One of the highest-quality craft fairs hits San Francisco for its second year: the Renegade Craft Fair, happening July 18 & 19 at Fort Mason in San Francisco. Unlike many similar fairs, admission is FREE, and the overall quality of vendors is much h

Atomic Graphic Design: David Paul Seymour

Posted by Andria on July 14, 2009 at 9:00am

David Paul Seymour creates some fantastic modernist & Tiki graphics out of his design studio in Eden Prairie Minnesota. Themes ranging from classic home furnishings & atomic patterns, to activites like fishing, golf, bowling or darts, to the requisi

Marin County Eichler Tour 2009 coming in September

Posted by Andria on July 13, 2009 at 2:00pm

At least 10 Eichler homes in Lucas Valley will be open for a self-guided tour (plus vintage car exhibition!) on Saturday, September 19 from 11am-4pm for the "Open Hearts, Open Homes" event benefitting the Hospice by the Bay. Tickets are $50 per pers

TED Talks: Eames Demetrios provides insight into his grandparents' design sensibility

Posted by Andria on July 10, 2009 at 2:30pm

Any design buff, not just mid-century modern aficionados, knows the Eames name. Here's a presentation by Charles & Ray's grandson, Eames Demetrios, which is a little disjointed but still provides some interesting deep insight into the thought process

FREE summer movies outdoors!

Posted by Andria on July 9, 2009 at 11:30am

The East Bay Parks series of outdoor family-friendly movie screenings continues Saturdays this summer including "The Sandlot", "Neverending Story", "The Pink Panther" and "Chicken Run". Screenings are free, and are preceded by other activities like f

580 Eastbound access changes tomorrow (Tuesday July 7)

Posted by Andria on July 6, 2009 at 11:30am

Just a reminder that starting tomorrow, there will be a change (for the better for us Greenridge dwellers) in our off-ramp from 580 East. Instead of getting off at Center Street, the exit will now be at Grove Street, across the street from where the

Look! Up in the sky - it's a red tail... no, it's a Swainson's Hawk

Posted by Andria on June 4, 2009 at 10:02am

Birdwatchers of Greenridge, keep an eye out for a rare raptor with the longest migration of any of them: the Swainson's Hawk. The Contra Costa Times reports that these birds which have just fledged, may be most likely spotted in the East County aroun

East Bay Open Studios June 6 & 7, 13 & 14

Posted by Andria on June 3, 2009 at 11:05am

This weekend and next, you have a rare opportunity to not only survey some wonderful original artwork created by over 400 local artists, but also to visit the studios & spaces where they create, and chat with them about their work, inspiration & meth

Maker Faire - May 30 & 31 at San Mateo Fairgrounds

Posted by Andria on May 26, 2009 at 10:44am

The 4th Annual Maker Faire is coming up this weekend, May 30 & 31 at the San Mateo Fairgrounds. This family-friendly event is entertaining & educational for all ages, with robots and moving artwork roaming the fairgrounds between the different pavili

Summer means swimming & fresh produce!

Posted by Andria on May 26, 2009 at 10:31am

Hope everyone had an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. Although summer doesn't officially start for almost another month, for all intents & purposes it's arrived here in the CV! This year's Rowell Rodeo was a rousing success, the Farmer's Market @ Cast

Help a kid go to summer camp!

Posted by Andria on May 20, 2009 at 12:42pm

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Summer is coming, and there are many kids in our greater East Bay community who are not fortunate enough to be able to pay for summer camp and learn about the wonderful & important natural resources offered so close by. The Regional Parks Foundation

Frank Lloyd Wright in Legos!

Posted by Andria on May 20, 2009 at 12:30pm

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Lego Architecture has announced the first 2 in a planned series of classic Frank Lloyd Wright buildings to be available as playsets: the Guggenheim Museum in New York City and Falling Water. The sets contain booklets that feature traditional building

GPS Scavenger hunts in East Bay Parks

Posted by Andria on May 15, 2009 at 10:00am

EBRPD is hosting a series of GPS Scavenger Hunts (sometimes known as "geocaching") events over the summer. Appropriate for ages 5+. GPS units and instructions are included, but you must pre-register and there is a $12 fee for East Bay residents. Full

Free Outdoor Movie Saturday, May 16

Posted by Andria on May 12, 2009 at 12:00pm

There's not really anything quite as lovely as watching a movie outside on a nice evening. The EBRPD continues the tradition of drive-ins and public screenings this Saturday, May 16. Come enjoy a free outdoor movie at Las Trampas park over the hill i

EBRPD Wildflower guides

Posted by Andria on May 4, 2009 at 5:00am

It seems as if every wildflower in creation is blooming this week! The East Bay Regional Parks District has graciously provided free, downloadable wildflower photo guides to help identify what you're seeing. Last week on a Bay Area Ridge Trail hike (

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