Podcast appearances and mentions of jack london square

Damu Sudi Alii began his musical career playing trombone in junior high school, then switched to piano in the United States Air Force.  He went on the road in 1969 with a group called "The Mint Juleps" led by trumpeter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Clarence Pinckney. The group toured the midwest, southwest, and northwest United States.  Damu later joined a group in Los Angeles called the "Geechie" Smith Allstars" and played the B-3 organ in this group from 1975-1977.  After moving to Oakland around 1979, Damu played in several groups including eight years, 2001 to 2009 with William "Doc" Webster's group, "Jazz Nostalgia" at Les Joulins Jazz Bistro in San Francisco.  He was a sideman for many years with "Hanif and the Sound Voyagers." He also had his own group "First Edition," and occasionally performed with the "Carl Garrett Quartet".  From 1982 -1984, and again briefly in 2008 and 2010, Damu was pianist for the "Stones of Fire," a reggae gospel choir of Wo'Se Community Church in East Oakland. He was also a music teacher at Ile Omode. Damu released Serenity, Spring 2023, to great acclaim.  Damu Sudi Alii Quintet is hosting a tribute concert to two of his favorite musician friends, Kenneth Byrd and Kamau Seitu at Oaktown Jazz Workshop, 3-5 PM PT, 55 Washington Street, Jack London Square, Oakland. Suggested donation is $20.00. There will be special guests that afternoon. It will be a highlight for 2024.  Technical difficulties this afternoon, so we were not able to broadcast live. Damu was going to join me. See you Sunday afternoon. Blessings

There's a new community event venue near Oakland's Jack London Square, but it's hidden. We spend a day at Oakland Secret. Then, why are firefighters burning out? We hear about their growing mental health crisis. And, we hear from mayoral hopeful, Daniel Lurie.

In Episode 110, Scott Piehler's topics include: The annual 4th of July parade makes for a festive scene across the island. Cargo bikes make a splash year round. The Hornet helps welcome 76 new US citizens. An infrastructure bond measure fails to pass city council. Less than a year after a gruesome discovery on Bay Farm Island, a killer is sentenced to San Quentin. Getting to Jack London Square is about to get a lot easier, and cheaper. Plus, weekend events.Support the Show.• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •

There's a small stretch of Oakland's shoreline unlike any place else. Nestled between the restaurants of Jack London Square and the modern apartment blocks of Brooklyn Basin sits 5th Avenue Marina. This collection of rusty warehouses, eclectic studios, and surreal art installations recalls a bygone era, when crafty Bohemians dwelled amongst decaying shipyards. Schultz, a man who bought a chunk of this area in 1979, calls it “the neighborhood time forgot.” Although developers have attempted numerous times to dislodge the scrappy community at 5th Avenue Marina, these efforts have been stubbornly blocked, most notably in 2017 when residents formed a nonprofit called SHADE (Shadetree Historical Artisan Development Engine) and purchased the property formerly owned by Schultz. This episode traces the long history of the 5th Avenue Marina, from its days as a World War I shipbuilding facility up through its transformation into an unusual compound sometimes referred to as “Oakland's Riviera.” Our tour guide for this voyage is the legendary Schultz, who is still a feisty storyteller at 88 years old and, like Rihanna or Cher, prefers to go by a mononym. To see images related to this story, visit: https://eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/the-neighborhood-time-forgot/ Follow East Bay Yesterday's Substack for news & upcoming events: https://substack.com/@eastbayyesterday Special thanks to the sponsors of this episode: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Oakland and the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. To learn more about UCSF Benioff Oakland's new program BLOOM: the Black Baby Equity Clinic, visit: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/07/425846/new-black-baby-equity-clinic-helps-infants-and-moms-flourish To learn more about BAMPFA's upcoming exhibit, “A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration,” visit: https://bampfa.org/program/movement-every-direction-legacies-great-migration East Bay Yesterday can't survive without your donations. Please make a pledge to keep this show alive: https://www.patreon.com/eastbayyesterday

 BETSY BRANTNER SMITH JOINS DAWN LIVE.... BETSY EXPANDS ON THE NEW LEADERSHIP IN PHILA UNDER CHERELLE PARKER.... BETSY ALSO RESPONDS TO THE POLICE TRENDS NATIONWIDE... AND THE PROMPT BELOW ADDRESSING VIOLENCE AGAINST POLICE...  "The final weekend of 2023 has been a deadly one for law U.S. law enforcement officers. AP: An Oakland, California, police officer was shot and killed Friday while answering a report of a burglary at a marijuana dispensary, authorities said.Tuan Le, 36, was one of several who responded to a report of a burglary in progress at the cannabis business near Jack London Square at about 4:30 a.m., about 3 1/2 hours after an earlier burglary was reported at the same business, authorities said.The arriving uniformed and plainclothes officers saw several people leaving the business and one opened fire several times, hitting the officer, who was in plainclothes and driving an unmarked car, interim Police Chief Darren Allison said at a news conference.   AP: A Georgia sheriff's deputy was fatally shot Friday while responding to a report of a domestic disturbance at a home in Spalding County, officials said.Sheriff Darrell Dix said at a news conference that a man fired a shotgun from a window of the home as two deputies crossed the yard, hitting one of them in the head. The deputy was taken to a hospital but died. Read more.Greensboro News & Record: An off-duty Greensboro police sergeant was fatally shot around 4 p.m. Saturday at (a) convenience store...The officer had seen a crime taking place inside the store and approached the suspects when he was shot.According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 45 officers have been fatally shot in the line of duty this year.For perspective on the challenges and dangers cops are facing, turn to a retired officer with 29-years of experience, including at combating domestic terrorists.Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) is spokesperson for National Police Association, a non profit that supports law enforcement officers across the U.S. She began her career as a police dispatcher at age 17 and has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention, K-9 and field training. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years."

In Episode 79, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Alameda Food Bank gets the go-ahead for their future location, and welcomes a major donation from Alameda Scouts. Dignity Village provides a 6-month update. Alameda Municipal Power introduces a program aimed at installing chargers in multifamily dwellings. FAAS makes it easier to adopt your new best friend. With the holidays approaching, The Tap Dancing Christmas Trees are busy. Getting to Jack London Square is going to get a lot easier in 2024. Plus holiday and weekend events of interest.Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •

It's Founder Friday! Leaving a legacy and making an impact on the industry is something we all want for our businesses. Few companies get to the place where they can say they have not only achieved this but done so it a way that stays true to their values and traditions, while also artfully evolving with the changing landscape of coffee. Mr. Espresso in Oakland, CA is one such company.  Established in 1978 and now celebrating 45 years in business, Mr. Espresso is a specialty coffee roasting company that has stayed true to the Italian coffee culture and roots of founder Carlo Di Ruocco while embracing innovation to inspire the next generation of coffee drinkers. In keeping with the sensibilities of the modern coffee consumer, Mr. Espresso is committed to responsible sourcing, sustainable production and investment in community. Offering wholesale beans, premium commercial brewing equipment, and service and training support, Mr. Espresso made its mark as one of the first full-service, coffee roasting retailers in the U.S. and has since become a trusted supplier to noteworthy restaurants, cafes, bakeries and coffee houses around the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally. Additionally, Mr. Espresso has expanded its online presence and grown its retail customer base well beyond the Bay Area.  Mr. Espresso uses traditional wood-roasting methods over oakwood. This technique results in high moisture content and an increased retention of natural oils, producing a complex and full-bodied coffee with less acidity. Mr. Espresso has received numerous high-scoring reviews and accolades over its long history, and is a two-time Good Food Awards winner for its organic single-origin coffees. Founder Carlo Di Ruocco was awarded the 2015 Alfred Peet Passionate Cup, one of the Specialty Coffee Association's most prestigious awards. In early 2023, Mr. Espresso will open a cafe in downtown Oakland, not far from its roastery in Jack London Square. Today we are talking with Carlo DiRuocco's sons, John and Luigi DiRuocco, who Co-Own and run Mr. Espresso.    Luigi Di Ruocco is Co-owner and Sales & Marketing Vice President of Mr. Espresso, and Co-owner of The Caffè by Mr. Espresso. An alumnus of Saint Mary's College, Luigi earned a double major in Business Administration and Economics, followed by two years in portfolio accounting. However, in 2001 at age 24, Luigi returned to the family business, drawn by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the family enterprise. Currently, Luigi is at the helm of the newly opened – The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, in the heart of Downtown Oakland. John Di Ruocco is Co-owner and Vice President of Coffee for Mr. Espresso, and Co-owner of The Caffè by Mr. Espresso. After earning an undergraduate degree in architecture from UC Berkeley. After receiving his degree, he returned to the family business, learning the art of wood-roasting coffee from his father. John went on to become roastmaster in the early ‘90s, and eventually Vice President of Coffee. John has moved the company forward as a leader in both single-origin and blended coffees. John has been instrumental in expanding the offerings to reflect changing coffee preferences, adding distinguished lighter-roasted coffees, most often organic and fair trade in origin. In this conversation we discuss the rich history of this iconic company, their values, traditions, and how they have grown and evolved over the past 45 years! We discuss: The beginning of Mr. Espresso  The importance of tradition and craft Creating an authentic product and brand Why wood roasting is unique in method and outcome How they source coffee and approach QC Evolving with the industry  Knowing what to say no to and trusting your gut Advice for impact and longevity in coffee Offering a product that appeal widely but keeps tradition Links: www.mrespresso.com Instagram: @mrespressooak    @thecaffeoak     Listen to these episodes next! 081 : Founder Friday w/ David Schomer of Espresso Vivace

The PatMan cycles through Oakland, to Alameda and Jack London Square, giving talks about living and evolving a healthy lifestyle in 2022 & beyond --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intelligenthumanvoice/message

A visit with Taj Tashombe to discover what's new in Oakland's Jack London Square and Elliott Myles, at the historic Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon—Jack London's favorite watering hole.

Visit Oakland CEO Peter Gamez and Taj Tashombe, Jack London Square Improvement District President share tales of Oakland's trailblazing Cannabis Trail and Jack London Square's rebirth.

We're back in Jack London Square, this time with Oakland mayoral candidate Seneca Scott, who minces no words about the state of his city and why labor is backing an opponent, among other insights. 

Season 5 Premiere Episode! We're back and well-rested after a grueling June primary season and ready for the November election. Shawn Wilson vacationed in Mexico, Steve Tavares became a fan of ASMR. Recorded in Oakland's Jack London Square, we talk about the city's chronic problems, the Foot Massage Special Tax, in addition, to an in-depth look at gaffe-prone San Leandro mayoral candidate Bryan Azevedo. 

#020 - Today we talk with Oakland resident and entrepreneur Aram Cretan of Federation Brewing, a producer of award winning craft beer.  Aram created Federation with his childhood friend and then roped in his retired “banker” dad to keep the books. What started as a home brewing project over 10 years ago grew into brewing for friends' weddings.  I asked Aram when he thought he had business:“You start to realize that you have the germ of a business here when all of a sudden you're spending every weekend on something.  That's not, you know, more than a hobby, but less than a profession.”Before the pandemic, Federation was selling kegs to restaurants and pints to customers in their Jack London tasting room.  When the pandemic hit, they lost 95% of their business.  The pandemic required Federation to pivot to a manufacturing and canning business, selling through distributors - a much different business.  The result was they grew 3x."When COVID started, we were just driving our kegs around Alameda and Contra Costa. That's what we were doing. We were a little East Bay brewery.  Now you can get our beer in cans from Paso Robles up to Redding.  We signed on with two distributors. We produced three times more beer by volume in 2021 than we did in 2020.” You can visit the brewery and tasting room at 420 3rd St. in the heart of Oakland's Jack London Square district.  This is NOT your neighborhood sports bar, however.  When you visit, be prepared to put your phone away and engage with other patrons.Be sure to stick around until the end to hear how Federation's mascot “Keg Bot” is fighting to keep the Town safe for independent beers. 

The City Council votes Thursday on whether to certify the environmental review of the A's $12 billion waterfront ballpark project near Jack London Square. The development has raised community concerns around displacement and environmental impacts. Chronicle reporter Sarah Ravani joins host Cecilia Lei to talk about the Howard Terminal project, which would be one of the largest developments in state history. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the archives, MLK Jr. Special Programming 2009 and 2021. Visit wandaspicks.com for 2022 Dr. King events.    1. We begin this morning in conversation with Charles Curtis Blackwell, poet, playwright, artivist, subject of film: "God Given Talent" and Rev. Clarence Johnson, a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, join us to talk about the legacy of Dr. MLK Jr. who would have been 92 in 2021.    2. We speak to Marcus Shelby, who is participated in the MLK Music Tribute in 2009. He premiered an excerpt of a new work honoring Martin King. Ms. Faye Carol, featured in Marcus' new work, joined the musician/composer in the studio and then stayed on when Melanie DeMore joined us. We had a fun conversation, so much so, I could barely get a word in to welcome Clifford Brown Jr., into the studio. The three then had a great time conversing until Ms. Carol had to sign off. Okay, I am trying to let out my breath...whew!    3. Miko Marks and Kev Choice came into the studio after this segment, to talk about their work, Miko as a country western singer, and Kev as a rap artist whose work seeks to uplift the community, his listeners. They both performed, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, 8 PM, at the Oaktown Jazz Workshop fundraiser at Yoshi's in Jack London Square in Oakland.    4. We close with a conversation with Hodari B. Davis and Mike Turner. Mike is a student at Encinal High School, and Hodari is director of National Initiatives for Youth Speaks.   

Laura Windsor, investigative reporter gives the latest from the Jan 6th committee. Then, Chip gets excited about the possiblity of the new A's ballpark in Jack London Square. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Windsor, investigative reporter gives the latest from the Jan 6th committee. Then, Chip gets excited about the possiblity of the new A's ballpark in Jack London Square. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new A's stadium may be facing yet another setback...one the team says could cause a "potentially insurmountable" financial gap. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will NOT vote in September on the Oakland A's $12 billion-dollar plan to build a waterfront ballpark and development at Howard Terminal in Jack London Square. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Holly Quan and Dan Mitchinson were joined by KCBS Insider Phil Matier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Special; Tarrytown Chowder Tuesdays!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, according to Washington Post reporters Leonnig and Rucker, Trump “gleefully” watched his supporters attack the Capitol on January 6, while Mike Pence didn't trust some of his Secret Service detail.Then, on the rest of the menu, a seventy-five year old Colorado man hit by a taser says the officer also choked him with a knee on his neck; former US Senator Barbara Boxer was assaulted and robbed in the Jack London Square neighborhood of Oakland, California; and, water levels at the Great Salt Lake in Utah have dropped to a historic low.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Samoa's first female prime minister has finally been able to take office after a three month constitutional crisis; and, Bosnian Serb politicians decry a resolution outlawing genocide denial. All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” - Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/7/27/2042200/-West-Coast-Cookbook-amp-Speakeasy-Daily-Special-Tarrytown-Chowder-Tuesdays

Jack London Jack London is known as a writer, journalist and a proud socialist. He was born - John Griffith Chaney, on January 12, 1876 in San Francisco California, in the United States. He died November 22 1916, in Glen Ellen, California. He grew up in a working-class area in the city of Oakland, California. While very young, he observed the inequalities in American society and the struggles of the poor. He was internationally famous for his books -The Call of the Wild (1903), The Sea Wolf (1904) and other literary and journalistic accomplishments. He wrote passionately about the great questions of life and death and the struggle to survive with dignity and integrity. His stories of high adventure were based on his own experiences at sea, in the Yukon Territory, and in the fields and factories of California. His writings appealed to millions worldwide. As a schoolboy, London often studied at Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon, which was a port-side bar in the city of Oakland, California. At 17, he confessed to the bar's owner, John Heinold, his desire to attend university and pursue a career as a writer. Heinold lent London tuition money to attend college. London desperately wanted to attend the University of California in Berkeley. In 1896, after a summer of intense studying to pass certification exams, he was admitted. Financial circumstances forced him to leave in 1897, and he never graduated. While at Berkeley, London continued to study and spend time at Heinold's saloon, where he was introduced to the sailors and adventurers who would influence his writings. Today in the year of 2021, tourists enjoy Jack London Square, which is an entertainment and business destination on the waterfront of Oakland, California,named after Jack London, and owned by the Port of Oakland, it is the home of stores, restaurants, hotels, an Amtrak station, a San Francisco Bay Ferry dock, and the historic Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uirapuru/message

Derreck Johnson, a son of Oakland, business owner and newcomer to Oakland politics as candidate of the 2020 Oakland City Council At Large discusses some of the issues in same question format as opponent Rebecca Kaplan. As a business owner of The Home of Chicken and Waffles in Jack London Square, he shares his ideas and visions he has to move Oakland forward. Some of the topics discussed are housing issues, universal wages, Oakland police and more...

Our tenth episode of On the Fly is with one of my dear friends and my homie, chef Rob Lam of Perle Wine Bar in Montclair, Town Square Eats in Jack London Square, and his upcoming pet project, Lily, which was on track to open on Clement Street in SF in mid-March, but remains in a state of suspense. I originally called to just check in on him, catch up, hear what was the latest, and how he was doing, but as I was listening to everything he's trying to figure out, I realized that I should actually be recording our conversation. Rob covers a lot of ground, from the role of technology in helping them rise to the current challenge of converting three restaurant concepts to takeout and delivery, to the brutal finances, to looking ahead and mulling over ideas on how to format happy hour, the dining experience, the menu, even what kinds of drinks will work best. He also talks about how they're looking at launching their new restaurant through takeout, and how that experience will tell the story of Lily. I was impressed with his positive mindset about how to approach all these business challenges, and how he believes it's all making him a better restaurateur. But, like any true hospitalitarian, Rob is concerned about what hospitality will look like in this new world—what will be left behind in the guest experience as we knew it, and what’s to come? Thanks for listening in. Perle Wine Bar: https://www.perlewinebar.comTown Square Eats: https://www.townsquareeats.comLily: https://www.instagram.com/lilyonclement/Two-Top: 1. WesBurger 'N' More: https://www.wesburgernmore.com2. Roam: https://www.roamburgers.comIf you’re a Bay Area business or individual and want to be featured in On the Fly, please fill out the form at bit.ly/ontheflyguest.Support the show (http://www.venmo.com/Marcia-Gagliardi)

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's president Dave Kaval talks about the the latest vote in the effort to secure a new ballpark at Jack London Square for the Oakland A's.

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's president Dave Kaval talks about the the latest vote in the effort to secure a new ballpark at Jack London Square for the Oakland A's.

The 10th Annual American Cider Association trade conference CiderCon will be held in Oakland California, January 28th through to January 31, 2020. This episode provides an overview on the following topics: Oakland weather in winter & What to wear How to get to CiderCon via public transportation and using BART to get around Oakland and San Francisco Where to find morning coffee and bagels Madison Park’s morning Tai Chi session in Oakland The Bay Area Cider Week Oakland graffiti on the Marriott Hotel where CiderCon will take place Oakland Marriott City Center where CiderCon is held 1 block from the 12 Street/City Center BART stop. 7 blocks (0.4 miles) to Crooked City Cider Tap House. 9 blocks (0.6 miles) to Jack London Square. Oakland Weather in late January Low 60s Fahrenheit, 15 Celsius Dress in layers and always bring a cap to wear as it usually drops down to the 40s in the evening. Transportation options BART or Ferry Service Via BART - aka the metro line Oakland Airport to CiderCon is 30 minutes - $2.60 one way San Francisco Airport to CiderCon - expect an hour ride - $2.60 one way Use Bart to San Francisco and to Redfield Cider Bar get off at the Rockridge stop. Redfield is a 500 foot walk from the Rockridge stop. Crooked City Cider And Taphouse is an 11 minute walk and there will be evening events through the week Jack London Square archway, within view of Crooked City Cider. Go here to board the San Francisco Bay Ferry Take a ride on the San Francisco Bay Ferry from Oakland to the SF historical Ferry Building The commuter ferry leaves form jack London Square, which is about a 12 minute walk from CiderCon. $7.20 one way $5.40 with Clipper Card - but you need to keep a balance of $5.40 on your card. Clipper Card https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperWeb/getTranslink.do Order online: https://www.clippercard.com/ClipperCard/order.jsf Buy in-person: Need a card right away? Get an adult card in person at: Many Walgreens, and Whole Foods Market stores and other participating retail locations Transit agency ticket offices and Clipper Customer Service Centers Muni Metro and Golden Gate Ferry ticket machines and SMART fare machines (minimum value required) There is a ticket machine at the Coliseum station, and at 12th St / City Center station. There is a Walgreens at the 12th St / City Center station. [ Looking back at San Francisco via the SF Bay Ferry. Morning Coffee and Bagels 5 min walk from the Marriott/CiderCon location to Awaken Cafe which opens at 7:30am to 3pm 10 min walk to Beauty Bagels Shop - opens at 8am - 3pm 16 min walk to Farleys Coffee Monday - Friday 7am-8pm, Saturday- Sunday 8am-8pm Clear you cider palate with some bitters via craft beer Along the way, 1/2 block off Broadway is The Trappist (Belgian & specialty beer cafe), Beer Revolution (bottle shop and tap house), Federation Brewing (brewery). Chat with Michelle McGrath, the Executive Director of the American Cider Association Michelle provides an overview of key speakers at CiderCon Get the Conference App - Attendify This app provides contact info for speakers, sponsors, and fellow attendees Check your reservation to CiderCon to get the code for the Attendify CiderCon program Check out cider events happening all week long during CiderCon Bay Area Cider Week begins January 25 and run through to February 1, 2020 Bonus Sightseeing Tip: If you have a car, take a drive to Almeida about 15 minutes from the Marriott and visit the USS Hornet. This is a fantastic place to catch the sunset with San Francisco in the background. The big battleships are quiet and you will find yourself right on the water with barely a person around. USS Hornet museum in Almeida, California. San Francisco can be seen in the distance. This is a powerful spot to catch the sunset, but you will need a car to get to this little know battleship area. It is super cool and puts you right on the bay with spectacular views. Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat YouTube

Crooked City Cider Tap House is located in the Jack London Square area of Oakland California. A mere stone's throw away in the Square you can take the fast speed ferry to San Francisco and other nearby ferry hops, making the neighborhood surrounding Crooked City a very happening scene. The owner of this spacious tap house is Dana Bushouse, who has been bound and determine to open a cidery in Oakland ever since she made her first batch of cider in the basement of her home. She decided to go commercial when she became gluten free and couldn't find ciders that she enjoyed drinking. The name Crooked City Cider is a “tip of the glass” to her two Uncles Peter and John, who were both busted by the Feds during Prohibition for bootlegging. Giant photos of their mugshots flanks the walls of the tap house. Crooked City Ciders Juice sourced from pacific northwest and Apple Hill in California Sulfites Free No sugar added Contact Crooked City Cider and Tap House Website: http://www.crookedcitycidertaphouse.com Address: 206 Broadway Oakland, California 94607 Mentions in this Chat February 9, 2020 New York International Cider Competition January 28-31th - CiderCon 2020 Oakland California Interested in a UK Cider Tour with Ria, the host of Cider Chat in 2020 send me an email to get you name on the list mailto:ria@ciderchat.com Below is the link to watch the video of the Founder's Panel for Franklin County CiderDays - on the Cider Chat YouTube Channel Help Support Cider Chat Please donate today. Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio , Spotify and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on Cider Chat's blog, social media and podcast Twitter @ciderchat Instagram: @ciderchatciderville Cider Chat FaceBook Page Cider Chat YouTube

Oakland A's President, Dave Kaval, discussed new progress towards the A's new ballpark at Jack London Square. Kaval discussed new concepts for the design of the stadium in addition to upcoming legislature.

Oakland A's President, Dave Kaval, discussed new progress towards the A's new ballpark at Jack London Square. Kaval discussed new concepts for the design of the stadium in addition to upcoming legislature.

Hosted by Chris Townsend, A's President, Dave Kaval, discussed potential new technology in the game of baseball, as well as updates towards the progress of a new ballpark at Jack London Square for the Oakland A's.

Hosted by Chris Townsend, A's President, Dave Kaval, discussed potential new technology in the game of baseball, as well as updates towards the progress of a new ballpark at Jack London Square for the Oakland A's.

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's president Dave Kaval talks about the importance of building a strong relationship with potential neighboring businesses in Jack London Square. Kaval also discusses similar ballpark projects that have occurred in the state of California.

Hosted by Chris Townsend, Oakland A's president Dave Kaval talks about the importance of building a strong relationship with potential neighboring businesses in Jack London Square. Kaval also discusses similar ballpark projects that have occurred in the state of California.

In the fourth episode of The Build, Chris Townsend chats with A's president Dave Kaval about the current progress toward securing a new ballpark at Jack London Square in Oakland.

In the fourth episode of The Build, Chris Townsend chats with A's president Dave Kaval about the current progress toward securing a new ballpark at Jack London Square in Oakland.

During the launch of A's Cast Live, A's President, Dave Kaval, joined Chris Townsend to discuss the new developments toward the A's new ballpark at Jack London Square.

During the launch of A's Cast Live, A's President, Dave Kaval, joined Chris Townsend to discuss the new developments toward the A's new ballpark at Jack London Square.

Chris Townsend and the A's President, Dave Kaval, discuss the progress towards the building of the A's new ballpark at Jack London Square.

On Tuesday the A's announced their plans for a brand new 35,000 seat stadium at Howard Terminal, just North of Jack London Square. Construction would begin in 2020, and the venue would be ready for action in 2023. Team President Dave Kaval gives details about design, planning, and what happens to the current Coliseum site. YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read Twitter ➡️ http://brodie.bz/TW Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG Facebook ➡️ http://brodie.bz/FB

On Tuesday the A's announced their plans for a brand new 35,000 seat stadium at Howard Terminal, just North of Jack London Square. Construction would begin in 2020, and the venue would be ready for action in 2023. Team President Dave Kaval gives details about design, planning, and what happens to the current Coliseum site. YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read Twitter ➡️ http://brodie.bz/TW Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG Facebook ➡️ http://brodie.bz/FB

A's President Dave Kaval's first interview since the "Peralta Site" suffered a huge setback, in hopes of building a new Oakland Ballpark next to Laney College. Kaval discusses how the A's are regrouping, what the options have become, and what they're planning next for a new stadium. This interview was conducted at the A's new Headquarters in Jack London Square, which officially opened yesterday. YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read Twitter ➡️ http://brodie.bz/TW Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG Facebook ➡️ http://brodie.bz/FB

A's President Dave Kaval's first interview since the "Peralta Site" suffered a huge setback, in hopes of building a new Oakland Ballpark next to Laney College. Kaval discusses how the A's are regrouping, what the options have become, and what they're planning next for a new stadium. This interview was conducted at the A's new Headquarters in Jack London Square, which officially opened yesterday. YouTube ➡️ http://brodie.bz/YouTube Features ➡️ http://brodie.bz/Read Twitter ➡️ http://brodie.bz/TW Instagram ➡️ http://brodie.bz/IG Facebook ➡️ http://brodie.bz/FB

This episode features Comedian, Lyall Behrens, host of Laugh City at the Layover in Oakland, CA. He has performed with a number of big-name comics like Paul Mooney, Ali Wong, Neal Brennan, and Todd Glass. You can see Lyall on Hulu and touring the nation. I had the great experience of hanging out and talking with Lyall in the beer garden of Oakland's Plank in Jack London Square. Join the conversation as we talk about touring, getting booked at clubs, and Hulu; along with finding the balance of being an "audience's comic" and "comic's comic." Plug in your earbuds, this is how Comedian Lyall Behrens Lives Uncontained.Connect with Lyallhttp://lyallbehrens.com/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/lyall.behrensInstagram@lyallbehrensTwitter@lyallbehrensYoutubeLyallComedy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lynn Mabry, born in a musical family & raised in church, singing was as natural as breathing. In 1975 she audition for Latin artist Coke Escovedo at the suggestion of a friend. To her surprise, she was hired as one of his lead singers and began performing weekends at the historic King Richards Night club in Jack London Square in Oakland CA., and opened for Earth Wind & Fire. The rest is musical history. A few months later, seeing her professional potential, her cousin Sly Stone (of Sly & The Family Stone) hired her to sing on his solo project “Heard You Missed Me” album, and followed with a promotional tour opening for Parliament Funkadelic and Bootsy Collins. During the tour, George Clinton enlisted Lynn with the other back up singers for many of his production projects. By 1977, she and the other singers were asked to join the band. She toured & recorded with the funk family P-Funl for over 4 years. Through this, Clinton launched and produced her first album as one of the original Brides Of Funkenstein, entitled “Funk or Walk” that topped Billboard’s Top 10 dance charts in 1978. She became a proud parent of her daughter Akasha born in December of ’79. Although she took a 2-year break from touring, Lynn was being sought after, and eventually returned back to the scene in 1981. Touring internationally with Rita Coolidge, and immediately following, became a member of the Talking Heads (’82 - ’84). Starred in their highly acclaimed hit feature film “Stop Making Sense” and video “Naive Melody”. Went on to appear in other musically driven motion pictures such as “Tape Heads” & “The Night Before”. Also appeared in and co-wrote the opening track for “Chasing Popi”. In 1988 she was hired as featured vocalist for George Michael’s ‘Faith” tour & “Cover to Cover” tour in 1991, and on to other tours with Don Henley, Feetwood Mac, and Stevie Nicks. From ’92 thru’94, performed as featured vocalist on tour with Bette Midler and appeared in Midler’s HBO Special “Diva Las Vegas”. Frequently appearing on many variety & award shows including The Tonight Show, David Letterman, Pat Sajack, Grammy, American Music and Image Awards among many others. 2013 appeared on Jimmy Kimmel, and Ellen backing up Kenny Rogers and The Killers. Over the years Lynn has also recorded, toured, and or appeared in videos with artist such as Mick Jagger, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Celine Dion, Eric Clapton, Dave Stewart, Sheila E., Ernie Isley, Chris Isaac, Neil Shawn, and many more, including some of the mega A-list Japanese artist like Namie Amuro, Ichiki Yazawa, Ruichi Sakamoto, Minako Yoshida, and Masayoshi Takanaka. In 1995 retired from touring and ventured into the music business by partnering with world-renowned performing artist & entertainer Sheila E., by becoming Vice President & Executive Director of their newly formed music production company Heaven Productions Music. Shortly after, she began managing Sheila exclusively in 1997 thru 2012. In 2011 launched her new management company White Rose Entertainment & Investment Group and adding to her management roster, songwriter & performer: Havis, Image Producer & Wardrobe Stylist: Roni Burks, and her newest client pop and R&B Artist: Justin Avery. She was featured in the Academy Award winning documentary “20 Feet From Stardom” 2014. In addition to Lynn’s extensive previous music business involvement, she embraces her passion for children as a philanthropist. She is Co-Founder of the Elevate Hope & Elevate Oakland Foundations, promoting music and arts education for at risk youth in public and private institutions, as well as an alternative form of therapy for children with special needs. Music and the arts continue to be her main focus to assist in making a substantial difference in the world. At present, she has returned to the stage performing with Sheila E., as well as being a proud grandparent of 2 lovely grandchildren.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Mabry

This week on The Main Course, Patrick Martins checks in on the Eat Real Festival on the west coast with festival organizers Renato Sardo and Anya Fernald, formerly of Slow Food International. Renato and Anya discuss what it took to get real, healthy and delicious food to the fourth annual Eat Real Festival in Jack London Square in Oakland. Later on in the show, Nicolette Manescalchi, sous chef at A16 Restaurant, checks in and gives some insight into back of the house culture. Learn more about processing, butchering, pasta making and ordering schedules. Finally, host of The Mike & Judy Show Mike Edison previews his upcoming Fifth Annual Banned Book party and talks politics, censorship, hot librarians and more! This program was brought to you by Tekserve. “I want somebody to be able to walk around and feel safe with whatever their kids want to eat.” —Anya Fernald of Eat Real Festival on The Main Course “Having to saw through all the limbs on a pig is a workout!” “I like the cuisine of Southern Italy because it focuses on using fresh ingredients and letting those flavors shine through.” — Nicolette Manescalchi, Sous Chef of A16 restaurant. “The real heroes are the librarians – they are the ones who keep [banned] books on the shelves.” –Mike Edison on The Mike & Judy Show

Carmen Lundy is in town Thurs.-Fri., June 16-17, 2011, with her trio featuring Anthony Wonsey on piano, Corcoran Holt on bass, and Jamison Ross on drums. I have tickets for her 10 PM show at Yoshi's Jack London Square. If you are interested drop me a line at wanda@wandaspicks.com Here's the plan, but as with all things, stay loose just in case something changes (smile):Carmen Lundy, composer/singer, "Solamente," 8 AM, Ms. Lundy will be performing at the Culver City Club, lobby, Radisson Hotel, 6161 W.Centinela Avenue, Culver City, August 22, 7 PM. The cover is $15, (310) 649-1776 x4137. Visit www.carmenlundy.com Next in the studio is Mary Monroe, author of God Ain't Blind. She will be at Marcus Books in Oakland, 3900 MLK Jr. Way, (510) 652-2344, Aug. 21, at 6:30 PM. and Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, 12:30 PM, at the Alexander Book Company, 50 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, (415) 495-2992.Visit www.marymonroe.org and email her at authorauthor5409@aol.com. She answers all mail. Black August honors the memory of Comrade George Jackson, so this morning his friends, comrades, and admirers, Sundiata Tate, Kiilu Nyasha, Shaka AtThinin, and Nadra Foster, will talk about his legacy and work. Walter Rodney's tribute, piece written 30 years ago sheds light on what happened and puts into then current political and social context: http://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/rodneyjackson.html We close with director Jennifer Grausman, "Pressurer Cooker," the story of a wonderful teacher who cares, Mrs. Stephenson, Culinary Arts faculty, a program she started in 1999, at Frankford High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she has been teaching this and other courses, like the current cheerleading, for the past 40 years. The film director's father founded the C-CAP awards program. Visit http://www.ccapinc.org

Today we will speak to the wonderful photographer, Howard Bingham, who has documented the Black Panther Party in his book: Howard L. Bingham's Black Panther's 1968, just released on AMMO (www.ammobooks.com) Unfortunately his exhibit, by the same title, just closed last week at the California African American Museum (CAAM).Visit http://www.caamuseum.org/past32.htm and http://www.justseeds.org/blog/2009/02/a_moment_in_time_binghams_blac.html and http://www.wavenewspapers.com/community/calendar/46131142.html. An interview with director Johnny Symmonds follows. His film: "Ask Not," airs on the PBS Series, Independent Lens, Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at 10 p.m. The film is about the U.S. Military's controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Visit http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/asknot Our next guests are storytellers: Linda Gorham and Kirk Waller who are performing stories of Freedom, Change and Hope at the Storytelling Association of Alta California, Saturday, June 13, 7-9 PM at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, in Oakland. Visit www.storySAAC.org and also www.LindaGorham.com and www.kirkwaller.com Anna Maria Flechero, singer/songer writer, closed the show. She shared stories about being Filipina and African American and how music has been a way for her to discover her roots. Today is also Filipino Independence Day, the date of a wonderful fundraising benefit concert tonight @ Club Anton, 428 3rd Street (at Broadway) in Jack London Square. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert is from 8-10 p.m., with a raffle at 9:30 p.m. DJ music closes the evening from 10-12 midnight. The event is a preview and features besides Flechero: Little Brown Brother, Raquel and Ann Marie Santos. Tickets are $12—  Anna Maria Flechero is also headlining the 2nd Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival Sunday, August 8, 2009, 5-9 p.m. at The Forum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street.

We are joined by Don Reed, whose "East 14th: True Tales of a Reluctant Player," at the Marsh Theatre, 1062 Valencia Street @ 22nd Street in San Francisco. Visit www.themarsh.org. Halifu Osumare,Ph.D., whose seminal work "The Africanist Aesthetic in Global Hip-Hop: Power Moves, she is sharing at Barnes and Nobles in Jack London Sq., in Oakland, Friday, May 23, 7 p.m. Ana Mitra and Andrew Woods, San Francisco International Arts Festival 2009; we close with a conversation with Khalil Shaheed, composer, musician, educator, about the Miles Davis Birthday BASH: Birth of the Cool, May 25, at Yoshi's Jack London Square, in Oakland. For information call (510) 206-4509 or oaktwnjazz@aol.com

Today we feature Randy Weston, phenomenal musician, composer, historian, humanitarian and scholar; this one hour special is followed by an interview with Soulive producer Nicole Hankton, and Chuck Lounge, with "Farenhyte 5150," which has a concert tomorrow, 1/31 at Club Anton in Oakland's Jack London Square, 428 3rd Street, (510) 924-2044 and www.chucklounge.net. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. If you mention Wanda's Picks, you get the $12 price! We close with a conversation with composer, scholar Anthony Brown and playwright, Philip Kan Gotanda, whose work "Yohen," debuted at the Durham Theatre at UCB, 1/29. It was his first bilingual Japanese/English reading of this play and featured excerpts with actors: David Moore and Ayako Nagamine. Featured music during this segment is from Anthony Brown's Asian American Orchestra's TEN, an album celebrating the band's 10th Anniversary last year. Visit www.anthonybrown.com

This morning was quite challenging in a good way. I started at 6 AM with David Hardiman, whose Big Band is in its 34th Anniversary Season being celebrated Monday, Jan. 19, in concert, two shows, 8 & 10 PM at Yoshi's San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore. I wanted to have Melanie Demore on also, but I had technical difficulties so I included her in my regular, 8-10 AM show with Clifford Brown Jr., emcee for the “7th Annual Musical Tribute to Dr. MLK Jr.,” Sunday, January 18, at the Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive, in Oakland. Visit www.mlktribute.com I opened the program this morning with Marcus Shelby, who is also participating in the MLK Music Tribute Sunday. He will be premiering an excerpt of a new work honoring Martin King. Ms. Faye Carol, featured in Marcus' new work, joined the musician/composer in the studio and then stayed on when Melanie joined us. We had a fun conversation, so much so, I could barely get a word in to welcome Clifford Brown Jr., into the studio. The three then had a great time conversing until Ms. Carol had to sign off. Okay, I am trying to let out my breath...whew! Miko Marks calls in on time for her interview at 9 AM, and so do her fans who share with her their appreciation of her work. It was really cool having the live audience. Things were finally moving along well. Miko was joined by Kev Choice, and the two to them spoke about their work, Miko as a country western singer, and Kev as a rap artist whose work seeks to uplift the community, his listeners. They are both performing on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 8 PM, at the Oaktown Jazz Workshop fundraiser at Yoshi's in Jack London Square in Oakland. Visit yoshis.com Wanda's Picks closed this morning with a conversation with Hodari B. Davis and Mike Turner. Mike is a student at Encinal High School, and Hodari is director of National Initiatives for Youth Speaks. They were speaking about "Bringing the Noise for MLK Jr.." the annual tribute on MLK Jr. Day at the Herbst Theatre, 7 PM.

Today, if the Wu Tang interview doesn't happen, we might actually pull something from the archives, maybe my interview with Dr. Lonnie Smith or Donald Harrison. It didn't happen. Instead we spoke to Robert H. King, former political prisoner, Angola 3, and author of the new autobiography, "From the Bottom of the Heap" (PM Press). We also spoke to Gail Shaw, MD, co-founder of itsabouttimebpp.com, an archive and educational organization dedicated to the preservation of Black Pather Party history. They updated us on Herman Wallace and Albert Woodfox's cases. Plus Herman's health. I was to speak to Christian Scott, musician currently in town at Yoshi's Jack London Square, and we'll have to reschedule during his California Tour. The New Orleans native, is on tour with a new CD/DVD "Live at Newport," wonderful product! We closed the show with a track dedicated to Scott's dear friend, who was killed on his wedding day, "Died in Love." Friday, Dec. 5 is still up in the air. What I know for sure is we'll be speaking to someone from ASCAC regarding the conference, maybe Cecil Brown about his Pen Oakland Award. Tune in, it's always fun. I would love to have Sister Souljah on the air. She's here this weekend. We'll also be speaking with honorees and devorah major, who will deliver the key note address at Pen Oakland Awards; other guests include Peter Fitzsimon, who is curator of the Jazz Heritage Center, and the Lush Life Gallery in San Francisco, along with John Handy, muscian and scholar, Lewis Watts, photographer and professor, and Raja Rahim, vocalist. The morning show concludes with a conversation with Boots of the Coup.