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Best of the East Bay 2010
The East Bay Express is excited to offer an exclusive VIP option to guests at our Best of the East Bay Party on August 6. This tantalizing offer is available for just $50 (general admission to the party is still free!), but space is limited so act quickly.
Exclusive VIP benefits include:
• Take in Main Stage bands from the deck of the USS Potomac, Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidential Yacht, between 5-9 PM. Enjoy food and drinks by Back to Earth Organic Catering.
• Relax in style in the Blues Pavilion VIP lounge between 5-11 PM.
• In and out privileges at both locations all night!
• Get four drink tickets redeemable at any Best of the East Bay Party bar (valid for any drink)
• Take home an East Bay Express tote bag filled with goodies, including the official 2010 Best of the East Bay Party CD featuring tracks from performing bands and a limited edition event poster.
VIP SPACE IS LIMITED. RESERVE YOUR VIP EXPERIENCE TODAY.
Follow this link to get your tickets: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/BOEBParty/VIP
For more information on the event, visit our blog: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/blogs/eLerts/
0 Comment(s)Rad new music & Free stuff
The best things we do are free... As a matter of fact, almost everything we do is free. Anyway, here is an upcoming free thing that we are super excited about:
May 7 * The Uptown Nightclub * 6-9 PM * 21+ * FREE
A week before their street release, you can hear upcoming albums by The Dead Weather and The Black Keys. "Sea of Cowards" is the second release by supergroup The Dead Weather, and The Black Keys serve up their sixth studio album "Brothers".
The event is in conjunction with an art reception for Tim Dean Tolle and Todd Earl Tolle.
Don't be late! The first 50 attendees will receive Freebie Giveaways and a chance to win a Monster Bundle raffle basket. Prizes include works by The Kills, The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The Black Keys and more.
This FREE 21+ event is brought to you by the East Bay Express, Warner Bros. Records, Amoeba Music and The Uptown Nightclub.
Best of the East Bay Party 2009
East Bay Express
Best of the East Bay Party
August 7, 5 p.m.-midnight
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street, Oakland
All ages, free admission
To celebrate the winners of the Best of the East Bay, we are throwing the biggest performing and visual arts party in the East Bay. Join us!
Amoeba Music Main Stage
Featuring Superfinos VTO, The Thrill of it All, Mystic Rage, Swann Danger, Souls of Mischief, C U Next Weekend (Shampu), Dizzy Balloon, Social Unrest, Fracas, and Goapele
DAI Style Lounge
Exhibiting over 30 local, independent designers including fashion shows, make overs and salon services
Chabot Space & Science Center Kids Party Zone
Live music from BandWorks, entertainers, magic shows, art projects, learning and hands-on activities for 10 and under
Eight stages featuring a wide range of live music
Film screenings, dance, theatre, and live art making
Tattoo art exhibition
Classic car and Harley show
Contact sports and professional wrestling ring
Outdoor village of food, drinks, artists, retailers, and nonprofits
Subterranean all-star DJ party
Spectacles galore
All proceeds benefit OneCalifornia Foundation
Bike Valet parking available
One block from Lake Merritt BART station
For more event information, visit www.EastBayExpress.com/eLerts.
For vendor or sponsorship information, call 510-879-3700.
Best of the East Bay Party - Call for Art
Friday, August 7, 5pm — Midnight
Oakland Museum of California
We're pulling out all the stops for this year's Best of the East Bay Party, and one of the most exciting additions to the event is our Gear Head Garage in the upper level of the Museum's parking garage. In addition to live engine demonstrations by Godspeed, a Harley Davidson exhibit, and a tattoo parlor, we'll be lining the walls with local art to fit the theme of the garage.
Art submissions may include paintings, prints, silk-screens and photos of tattoos, pin-up girls, rock posters, album cover art, and more. Use your imagination!
The deadline for submissions is Friday, July 10. Please submit art samples to: marie.ortega@eastbayexpress.com
Diva Dan's Wicked Gorgeous Pride Party
Friday, June 19
Doors 8pm; Show 9:30pm
The White Horse, 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Join the East Bay Express and The White Horse for Diva Dan's Wicked Gorgeous Pride Celebration! The evening will feature Diva Dan along with Rusty Hips, Suppositori Spelling, and Holatta Tymes. Twilight Vixen Revue will take the stage for a sexy burlesque show headlined by Jealous, Holly McGrail, Fella Fem, and Lady Lana. Don't miss the kings, queens, and prizes galore!
