It didn’t rain! We actually got the clear skies and full moon we were hoping for Saturday night.

Thanks to everyone who came, including our repeat visitors who decided after Fri. night that they wanted to see the show again and bring their friends. Cool! We’re so glad you had a good time.

Thanks also to our [...]

Our Art Show in the Dark is off to a great start with over 150 people stopping by for opening night.

Everyone has their own favorite piece/artist but the consensus seems to be that using a flashlight brings you into an active relationship with the art.
You and the artist create your experience together. What do you [...]

Well, we ordered clear skies, a full moon, compelling and thought-provoking art and amazing musicians to add sound to our art + community experience for the latest Frisbie St. Art Show: Illuminating Shadows.
We can’t promise the clear skies or that you will be able to see the full moon – but the art and music [...]

Where to Eat?

Posted January 28th, 2010 by FrisbieSt.. Comment (0).

As previously mentioned for other shows – Frisbie St. is in a fab location for eating good food. Oakland has a ton of great restaurants. Here are just a few suggestions.
We always mention our friends at Z Cafe and Bar – as they help promote our shows and are 5 min. away on Broadway. Plus [...]

Where to Drink?

Posted January 28th, 2010 by FrisbieSt.. Comment (0).

Frisbie St. is a drug and alcohol free community space. For libations there are many options. Here are a few of the closest – located just up Broadway a few blocks (less than a mile.)
Franklin Square Wine Restaurant & Bar
MUA Restaurant & Bar
Shashamane Bar & Grill
Luka’s Taproom and Lounge
Enjoy!

Inspiring review of Mercy Calman’s artwork

Posted January 28th, 2010 by FrisbieSt.. Comment (0).

We have a lot of great artists in the upcoming show and if we get a sec in between getting ready for the opening we’ll write more about them.
For now, check out this great post on Postdiluvian by Michael Singman-Aste about Mercy Calman. You’ll see her work at the show this weekend.
“Mercy and I got [...]

You know you want one!

Posted January 20th, 2010 by FrisbieSt.. Comment (0).

Get ready! The flashlights are here. Free for the Illuminating Shadows, Art Show in the Dark – while supplies last.
Coming up soon, only nine more days to wait: January 29, 30 or 31.

HarriOak Neighborhood Events

Posted January 20th, 2010 by FrisbieSt.. Comment (0).

This is post for everyone in the HarriOak neighborhood – or anyone who wants to attend one of the free community events listed below.
All events will be held and hosted by the First Christian Church – 111 Fairmount Avenue (up the hill from the Grocery Outlet, at the corner of Fairmount and 29th.)
And if you’re [...]

Martin Luther King Jr. on Illuminating Shadows

Posted January 18th, 2010 by FrisbieSt.. Comment (0).

Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at Frisbie St. for our upcoming Art Show exploring shadow & light on January 29, 30 & 31. Here’s a link to the show schedule & exhibiting artists.

Making Sacred Masks to Keep New Years Resolutions
led by Nicki Koethner
Sunday, January 17
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
at Frisbie St. Art in Oakland, CA
$45
Please R.S.V.P to lanell (at) frisbiest.com
Reflecting on the past year we will be focusing on the positive, letting go and releasing the negative influences and setting intentions for the year to come.

Making masks [...]

Creation of a Leather Mosaic by Philip Long

Posted January 7th, 2010 by FrisbieSt.. Comment (1).

The video is 4 min. – the leather mosaic took 600 hours. Amazing piece of art honoring four Oakland police officers by Philip Long.

(Poster Design by Eli Jenkins)
Thanks to everyone who submitted their artwork for our upcoming show. We had some great stuff to choose from. Here’s the line up of artists. Spread the word and see you at the end of January.
Myles Boisen
C. Brooks
Mercy Calman
Lanell Dike
JJ Fryzel
Kamran Golriz
Kristen Hoard
Happy/L.A. Hyder
Becky Jaffe
Eli Jenkins
Carrie-Andrea Kaye
Cheryl Laube
Courtney McCutcheon
Elisa Salasin
Styrous ®
Illuminating [...]

Happy New Year from Frisbie St.

Posted January 3rd, 2010 by FrisbieSt.. Comment (0).

Hello all you art + creativity = community lovers. As 2009 ends and we welcome in 2010 I just want to say a huge thank you to all of you for supporting Frisbie St. this year and making this new alternative art space in Oakland come alive.
It was fun to get a letter from Google [...]

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