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Young Artists Recognized as “Rising Stars” in Marin,

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February 28, 2017

“Rising Stars,” the 26th annual Marin county high school art show, opens Sunday, March 5, at the Youth in Arts (YIA) Gallery at 917 C Street in downtown San Rafael.

The juried exhibit will feature over 150 two- and three-dimensional works by students from 17 Marin public, private and alternative high schools. The exhibit will be on display through March 31.

Admission is free.

The opening reception for artist, teachers and families will be Sunday, March 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Art teachers from each school curate the show, selecting entries to represent their programs.

Prizes are awarded by a panel of local art experts: Kay Carlson, Jay Daniels, Melissa Woodburn and Stacey Kamp.

Youth in Arts has hosted the popular local event for three years. YIA Gallery is one of just a few galleries in the U.S. dedicated to showing work by youth artists.

“Rising Stars is a great fit for our gallery’s mission of amplifying and sharing young people’s creative voices,” said Youth in Arts Executive Director Miko Lee.

The art show was established in 1992 by Marin artist Susan Doglione, who passed away in 2000. YIA Board Member Sheila Tuffanelli has been a leader in keeping the show alive for 26 years.

“I was amazed when I first saw the work of the young high school artists 14 years ago,” said Tuffanelli. “I resolved to support this fine community event.”

The exhibit will be open at Youth in Arts through March 31, with regular hours Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery will also be open for a free public reception on Friday, March 10, from 5 p.m. -8 p.m. as part of second Fridays Art Walk Downtown.

Most of the work in the show will then travel to Bartolini Gallery at the Marin Center, where it will be on view through April and May. The gallery is located at 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael.

Visit Marin Center for more information.

“Rising Stars” is supported by Star Sponsor Bank of Marin, as well as Perry’s Art Supplies & Framing in San Anselmo, the San Anselmo Arts Commission, RileyStreet Art Supply, Marin Open Studios and Il Davide Restaurant in San Rafael.

Founded in 1970, Youth in Arts provides students with experiences and instruction in the visual and performing arts and enriches the community with cultural events. Our vision is to help youth of every background and ability develop the creative skills, compassion, confidence and resilience they need to share their voices and achieve their goals. More information here.

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Richmond Preps for Full Weekend of Cinco de Mayo Festivities

Cinco de Mayo festivities in Richmond and San Pablo are some of the bests in Bay, and organizers say that tradition will be alive and well at this weekend’s annual parade and festival. The action kicks off Saturday, May 4, with the 16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Richmond/San Pablo Peace & Unity Parade. The parade of floats, performances, and community organizations starts at 10 a.m. at 24th Street and Barrett Avenue and Richmond and ends at 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 1845 Church Lane in San Pablo.

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Scene from the 2023 Cinco de Mayo parade from Richmond to San Pablo. Photo courtesy The Richmond Standard.

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Cinco de Mayo festivities in Richmond and San Pablo are some of the bests in Bay, and organizers say that tradition will be alive and well at this weekend’s annual parade and festival.

The action kicks off Saturday, May 4, with the 16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Richmond/San Pablo Peace & Unity Parade. The parade of floats, performances, and community organizations starts at 10 a.m. at 24th Street and Barrett Avenue and Richmond and ends at 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 1845 Church Lane in San Pablo.

The parade’s Grand Marshall this year will be community organizer Diego Garcia, owner of Leftside Printing.

The festivities continue Sunday with the Cinco de Mayo Festival along 23rd Street, which last year drew over 100,000 people, according to the 23rd Street Merchants Association. This year’s festival will again run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. between the intersections of Rheem Avenue and Clinton Avenue. It will feature two entertainment stages, one sponsored by La Raza 93.3 FM at 23rd and Rheem, and another sponsored by Radio Lazer FM at 23rd and Clinton.

Both events are important for the city and the region’s Latino community.

San Pablo Mayor Genoveva Calloway, who co-chairs the parade alongside John Marquez, president of the Contra Costa Community College District Board of Trustees, says Saturday’s festivities are about bringing the Richmond and San Pablo communities together in unity.

“This truly connects the spectators and people in the parade as one,” Calloway said. “The parade showcases the real communities of Richmond and San Pablo – our nonprofits, schools, horse riders, classic cars and trucks, our local businesses. All of these people represent the heartbeat of our community.”

Rigo Mendoza, vice president of the 23rd Street Merchants Association, said that at its heart, Richmond’s Cinco de Mayo Festival celebrates the date the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

But John Marquez started up the popular festival to bring the community together and also to exhibit the community’s businesses and culture to visitors, Mendoza said. The gathering was also a way to promote peace in the community.

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Mario Van Peebles’ ‘Outlaw Posse’ Screened at Oakland’s Grand Lake Theatre

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Film director Mario Van Peebles, who also stars in “Outlaw Posse,” appeared at a press conference held at RBA Creative on MacArthur Boulevard hosted by the Oakland International Film Festival. Photo By Carla Thomas.

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Kedrick Armstrong: New Music Director for the Oakland Symphony

The Oakland Symphony Announced Kedrick Armstrong as its Next Music Director. In addition to conducting the orchestra’s public concerts, Armstrong will also actively participate in the Oakland Symphony’s many education and community engagement programs, designed to inspire a love of music in people of all ages.

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Kedrick Armstrong is the new music director for the Oakland Symphony. Photo credit Scott Chernis.

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The Oakland Symphony Announced Kedrick Armstrong as its Next Music Director.
In addition to conducting the orchestra’s public concerts, Armstrong will also actively participate in the Oakland Symphony’s many education and community engagement programs, designed to inspire a love of music in people of all ages.

Armstrong is the successor to previous music director and Conductor Michael Morgan, who passed away in 2021 after a 30-year tenure at the Symphony.

Armstrong will open the Oakland Symphony 2024-2025 season on October 18.

Armstrong, who is 29 and hails from Georgetown, South Carolina, is currently the creative partner and principal conductor of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony.

The Chicago Tribune has praised Armstrong for his ability to “simply let the score speak for itself.” He enjoys a wide range of repertoire, spanning early music to premiering new works, using his joy and curiosity for all music to cultivate understanding and collaboration within diverse communities.
“I am deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the new music director of the Oakland Symphony,” Armstrong said. “As a Black conductor, I find it humbling to stand on the shoulders of both Michael Morgan and Calvin Simmons,” the most recent and the first African American music directors of the Symphony, respectively.

Armstrong led three programs at the Symphony between 2022 and early 2024, which showcased his broad knowledge of the classical repertoire and enthusiasm for spotlighting diverse voices.
On his Oakland Symphony subscription debut on Feb. 16, Armstrong led the world premiere of “Here I Stand: Paul Robeson,” an oratorio by Carlos Simon on a libretto by Dan Harder, commissioned by the Oakland Symphony.

Armstrong was selected unanimously by the Oakland Symphony’s board of directors and musicians after an extensive two-year search. “The search committee was overwhelmed by Kedrick’s scholarship and curiosity about all kinds of music, from classical and jazz to gospel and hip-hop,” said. Dr. Mieko Hatano, executive director of the Oakland Symphony. “We are thrilled to have him join us at the Oakland Symphony.”