Oscar Grant Ribbon Mural has a Home

The Oscar Grant Ribbon Mural will be unveiled today. Created by the "Soul of the City Campaign," the mural was made by the residents of Oakland FreshFest that took place in Mosswood Park some time ago. Everyone was invited to tie ribbons on the mural with prayers for the memory of Oscar Grant, his family, and hopes for a better Oakland.

Today's unveiling and celebration is sponsored by "Soul of The City" and the "Field of Dreams" and will be taking place at the Revolution Cafe' in West Oakland from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Revolution Cafe' is located at 1612 7th Street
Oakland.

If you'd like to attend this event you must RSVP online at action.ellabakercenter.org/site/Calendar

Yummy Bites Your Mother Would Love

It's another beautiful Friday in the Town and we have been promised gorgeous throughout the weekend. So, what are your plans? What about your mommy have you picked up her Mother's Day present yet? Well you can start things off by taking her out to eat...Tonight! Oakland's first recurring food pod, Bites Off Broadway is gearing up for year 2 of their Food Truck Extravaganza. Produced by, Karen Hester, she created as a way to highlight Oakland's growing mobile food scene. Located right in front of Studio One, it has actually helped to revitalize Broadway as a popular Oakland destination. Just like last year, Bites Off Broaday will take place every Friday night and will feature over 15 food trucks including, Tina Tamale, Docs of the Bay, Nick's Breakfast Truck, as well as many newcomers in the industry. Reveled as community event, this neighborhood block party will also feature face painter, hula hoopers, and family friendly movies.You can catch it from May 11th thru October 12th every Friday 5:30pm until 8:30. Studio One is located at 465 45th Street between Lawton and Broadway. For more information visit www.bitesoffbroadway.com or look for them on Facebook or Twitter.  

If a party in the street isnt what you think your mother would enjoy, head on out to  James and the Giant Cupcake where the party in your mouth can commence. Tonight they are sponsoring, "Flores de Mayo - A Spring Art Show," which will feature work by local artists Liz Ramsey, Erin Crawford, and Yaminah Abdur-Rahim. Mmmm Mmmm...Good music, delectible cupcakes, and beautiful art! Is always a good combination. James and the Giant Cupcake is located at 6326 San Pablo Avenue. For information visit http://www.jamesandthegiantcupcake.com/ 

I'm not gonna argue with you because there are oodles of Mother's Day brunch and dinner specials happening all around the Town this weekend. Of course legendary restaurants like Kincaids or Scotts are what makes Jack London Square so popular especially on Mother's Day. But the guys over at www.visitoakland.org are making suggestions that will offer you and your mother stunning views and esquisite ambience of the city I like to call home. You can head up the hill to the Skyline Bistro at Chabot Space & Science Center where they will be serving Creme Brulee French Toast along with many other sweet treats for brunch. Or check out the Toast Wine Lounge located at 5900 College Avenue for their Spiced Rum French Toast and House Smoked Salmon. Two places the I would have never thought to consider. You can get a more thorough view of Mother's Day brunch and dinner specials in happening around Oakland, by visiting  www.visitoakland.org/calendar

Happy Friday, Happy Birthday, and Happy May 5th!

Happy Friday Friends and what a Friday it is. With Cinco de Mayo landing on a Saturday this year it shouldn’t be too hard to find something to do around the town this weekend. But let us start with a birthday party. Its Oakland’s birthday and today would be great day to join in on, “Celebrating 160 Years of Oakland Love.” There’s gonna be cake involved! And what would an office lunch on Friday be if there wasn’t any cake around.

Today just happens to be the last day of the weeklong celebration. This morning gets started with the birthday cake cutting being done with Mayor Jean Quan and City Administrator, Deanna J Santana.The party will be accompanied by music featuring Redwood Day School Activities Rock Band and the Bay Area Blues Society Caravan. The winner of the “Inspire Oakland,” billboard contest will be revealed and an unveiling of a giant birthday card from the community illustrating what we locals love most about, "The Town." Check it out today! 11:30 am -1:30 pm at Frank Ogawa Plaza. By the way, there are birthday activities happening all day all around town today. Go to http://www.oaklandnet.com/ for a detailed schedule of events.