Thursday, May 9th was the annual “Bike to work day” and Old Oakland hosted the popular after party! Hundred’s of people rode their bikes to Old Oakland to celebrate this fun event!
Old Oakland's Bike to Work Day
Bike to Work day
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Please join us in saying farewell to two of our popuphood tenants, McMullen Boutiques and Piper & John Goods. We will miss them greatly and appreciate their participation and dedication to the neighborhood and community.
We are very excited to continue working with popuphood whom is finalizing plans for two more new retail tenants and anticipate an early spring opening!
Please visit popuphood’s website for more information about this program at www.popuphood.com.
BORGO ITALIA’S GRAND OPENING – Tuesday, 9/18/12
Old Oakland is getting a splash of Italy, courtesy of Paul Ferrari and his Borgo Italia partners — Chef Franco Camboli and General Manager Fabio Dalle Vacche.
With the official opening date set for tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 18. Borgo Italia, in the old B Restaurant space, will feature regional Italian cuisine, with house-made pastas and entrees ranging from Zuppa di Pesce (clams, mussels, squid, shrimp, tomato, onion, garlic and peperoncino) to Brasato di Manzo (red wine braised beef and vegetables).
Franco is a native of Tuscany and grew up working in his parent’s bakery. He’s also a certified sommelier. Speaking of which, Borgo Italia’s wine list will feature about 35 Italian selections, with about half available by the glass.
There will also be Italian coffee and pastries for breakfast, and a quick-serve lunch menu.
Please stop in and say hello to our newest addition to Old Oakland and enjoy some delectable food!
Old Oakland welcomes two more tenants to the neighborhood!
We are pleased to announce that Cohen Law Firm and Brilliant Ink have joined our family of office tenants at Old Oakland!
Both tenants are moving into the Arlington Building on 9th Street, filling the last of the available office space in the building.
Cohen Law Firm out of San Diego has opened a satellite office in Oakland and represents professional athletes in California. They are a “boutique” law firm able to handle small and large cases with special attention to every client. Please visit their website at www.thecohenlawfirm.net
Brilliant Ink, relocating from San Francisco, has chosen Oakland as their new home! Brilliant Ink is an internal communications consulting firm with a simple yet mighty mission: to help their clients inspire their employees to do their best work. Please visit their website at www.brilliantink.net for more information.
Exciting Retail Changes in Old Oakland!
As summer arrives, we are thrilled to announce some exciting new changes in Old Oakland!
Long time tenant, B Restaurant has closed for business in Oakland. Although we are sad to see them leave, we are looking forward to welcoming a new Italian Bistro, Borgo Italia! We are VERY excited for this new venture and look forward to delicious, authentic food. Two of the three owners, along with Paul Ferrari of Ferrari Foods, arrive straight from Italy and will create delectable, tasty dishes. They will be working in the space over the next 2 months, changing decor and creating a new atmosphere. Borgo Italia will open in late summer and serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We are also excited to announche that three out of four of the popuphood tenants will remain on in Old Oakland! We are happy to welcome Crown Nine, Marion and Rose’s workshop and Piper John Goods, all of which were part of popuphood revitalization project!
We also have the honor in welcoming Sherri McMullen and McMullen Boutique. Sherri has a current location on Grand Avenue, specializing in savvy pieces for the modern woman. She will sell stylish, feminine frocks that are unique and timeless. A shop filled with beautiful jewelry, handbags, unique gifts, and, of course, clothing. Impeccable customer service, personal attention, and community. You can visit her website at http://www.shopmcmullen.com/. Sherri is scheduled to open July 1st.
Old Oakland will also welcome UNAMIMART mid-summer. Kayoko and Yoko launched the Unamimart shop online in 2010 selling high-quality kitchen and barware from Japan. They also write a weekly column on UNAMIMART.com called “Japanify” which teaches readers how to make Japanese food in an American kitchen! More information about their products can be found at http://www.umamimart.com/.
We are also happy to welcome Art House which has landed in Oakland from Brooklyn for the month of June in the old Chronicle space. The entrance is located in the main parking lot and Art House is an independent Brooklyn-based company that organizes global, collaborative art projects. Their flagship endeavor is the Sketchbook Project: an evolving library that features more than 18,000 artists’ books contributed by creative people from 130+ countries. Please be sure to visit them this month before they leave! http://www.arthousecoop.com/
We are looking forward to the new tenant mix and the vibrant energy it will bring to Old Oakland!
Old Oakland’s popuphood retailers celebrate six months of success!
Please join us on Friday, May 4th from 5pm – 10pm as we close 9th Street and celebrate six months of popuphood success with Music and free visual art displays.
MUSIC
DJ Hakobo is the owner of Som Bar and co-creator Wonder-Full. Hakobo has an open ear to emergent electronic styles.
The John Brother’s Piano Co. playing an upright in the street with old time-y jams.
LIVE VISUALS AND ART
Howard Wong a visuals projection artist and mostly known as Public Works’ resident VJ.
<.o’> A vet on the scene noted for impressive live visuals
Cuco Vega 3D animated visuals
Crown Nine: C A L I F O R N I A P O L A R O I D special Guest Philipp Striebe.
Manifesto Bicycles: Major Taylor Presentation. Copies of Major Taylor: The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World will be available for purchase and book signing by the author,
Andrew Ritchie. Extras: FREE Posters + Refreshments + Prizes!
3rd Annual Oakland Running Festival – March 25th
Please join the neighborhood for the 2012 Oakland Running Festival!
Below are all the details:
WHAT:(Distances: Marathon, Half-Marathon, Hawaiian Airlines 4-Person Team Relay, Oakland Tribune 5K and Lucky Kids Fun Run)
3RD ANNUAL OAKLAND RUNNING FESTIVAL WHO:
9,000 runners of all ages and abilities from 40+ states and 6 foreign countries WHERE:
(All races start and finish at the same place)
Snow Park/Lake Merritt WHEN:
Sunday, March 25th Itinerary
7:30am Marathon and Hawaiian Airlines 4-Person Team Relay start
7:45am Oakland Tribune 5K start
9:15am Half Marathon start
9:20am Lucky Kids Fun Run start
Noon Awards Ceremony
8am-2pm Finish Line Celebration Open
WHY:
In two years, the event has generated nearly $5 million in economic impact for the city of Oakland and close to $500,000 for local charities.
3RD ANNUAL OAKLAND RUNNING FESTIVAL WHO:
9,000 runners of all ages and abilities from 40+ states and 6 foreign countries WHERE:
(All races start and finish at the same place)
Snow Park/Lake Merritt WHEN:
Sunday, March 25th Itinerary
7:30am Marathon and Hawaiian Airlines 4-Person Team Relay start
7:45am Oakland Tribune 5K start
9:15am Half Marathon start
9:20am Lucky Kids Fun Run start
Noon Awards Ceremony
8am-2pm Finish Line Celebration Open
WHY:
In two years, the event has generated nearly $5 million in economic impact for the city of Oakland and close to $500,000 for local charities.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Below is the link to the newsletter the Downtown Community Benefit District puts out each quarter. Old Oakland’s popuphood is mentioned and we had a very successful holiday season! If you have not had a chance to visit the new retail shops, please stop in when you have a chance!
Greetings from Downtown CBD,
The holiday season is coming to an end and the new year is
almost upon us. 2012 promises many opportunities to enjoy Downtown Oakland with new restaurants, great shows and inspired retail shops. Be sure not to miss the 10th annual musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Paramount Theater on January 15th and check out Old Oakland’s new PopUpHood. Remember that shopping locally supports our communities and supports Oakland’s economy!
Warm regards,
CBD Staff
Working with OPD for the Business Community
Introducing Old Oakland’s “popuphood”
PSAI Old Oakland is excited to announce Old Oakland’s newest addition “popuphood”. Popuphood has curated multiple retail shops to open in Old Oakland for a Grand Opening on December 9th, just in time for the Holiday shopping season. This critical mass benefits the already thriving restaurants and bars by increasing the neighborhood profile and positions Old Oakland as a destination location! This local urban initiative creates a dynamic neighborhood where folks can stroll, dine, drink, and shop, while exploring the neighborhood, discovering its historic charm, and investing locally. Please see some of the new exciting shops slated for move in over the next month:
Marion and Rose’s Workshop
461 9th Street
Cherish traditions, not trends. It’s simple ideas like this that are behind Marion & Rose’s Workshop. We believe in high craft, good design and fine art for everyone. The shop features a well-edited collection of objects, clothing, and uncommon home and personal accessories from all over the world. The name Marion and Rose is a tribute to our grandmothers who lived in a time when things were built to last. Items they acquired withstood a lifetime, to be passed down for us to treasure. Marion & Rose’s Workshop is a place where people gather, ideas are exchanged, and traditions are born.
Owners: Kerri Johnson and Alissa Goss
Manifesto Bicycles
831 Broadway Street
Manifesto bikes, with one location already in Oakland, promotes customization, recycling, and the spread of urban bike culture.
www.wearemanifesto.com
Owners: Christina Mackay and Sam Cunningham
Piper and John General Goods
465 9th Street
Market gallery space that will serve to showcase a variety of artisanal, local goods ranging from vintage clothing, jewelry, Art, paper merchandise and a variety of novelty items .
www.piperandjohn.blogspot.com/2011/10/gettin-goods-for-you.html
Owners: Nicole Buffett and Jake Bagshaw
Sticks + Stones Gallery
815 Broadway
Fine Art Gallery with an addition of retail sales of small artistic items.
SS-Gallery.com
Owners: Melisa Galvan and Jason DiBari
Crown Nine
461a 9th Street
An assortment of accessories, and home accents and hand made Jewelry.
www.crown-nine.tumblr.com
Owner: Kate Ellen
Grand Opening December 9th, 2011
Press:
Business Times
CBS Interview
popuphood is curated by:
Alfonso Dominguez + Sarah Filley, Co-Founders
info@popuphood.com
Plinio Hernandez, PR Manager
pr@pouphood.com
It’s snowing in Old Oakland!
For one night in October, it snowed in Old Oakland….. well, technically it was biodegradable bubbles that were designed to look like snow!
Park Place pictures returned again to Old Oakland this year to shoot a new holiday Lincoln car commercial. They love the Old Oakland buildings and the large sidewalks that mimic New York and are a rare find in California.
They filmed for two days and incorporated the ground floor tenants into the shoot, decorating their windows as storefronts and restaurants.
With the funds they provided Old Oakland we will be upgrading the tree lights to new soft white LED lights just in time for the holidays. Keep an eye out for the holiday decorations coming in November!
