Join Us! Thursday April 11 at 7pm
To preview a documentary “The Waiting Room”
Stories from the ER at Oakland’s Highland Hospital
Elmwood Movie Theater, 2966 College Avenue, Berkeley
Q & A with doctors, nurses and Producer Bill Hirsch
This Special Screening Benefits LifeLong Medical Care’s
West Berkeley Capital Campaign
Tickets $25 per person at Elmwood Box Office
or www.rialtocinemas.com/elmwood click Special Events
Questions? 510.981.4113 or development@lifelongmedical.org
Bittersweet Chocolate Cafe
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“We can also do special packages, etc for company or client gifts,” says co-owner Penny Finnie. She suggests contacting David at david@bittersweet.com
“He can make awesome gifts to fit any budget.”
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A unique store, located at 2950 College Avenue in the Elmwood, is turning heads. It’s called “Collector,” and offers affordable original art at prices ranging from $5 to $1000. Collector’s mission is to fill the niche between high-end fine art galleries and artist-run open studios. “It is a great concept and a wonderful venue for local artists to show their work” explained Kristen Jensen, a local artist who grew up in Berkeley and specializes in abstract, landscape and figurative paintings. Below (left) is a photo of three of her playful and colorful Pears.
My husband Fred and I attended an art opening at “Collector” last month with friends of the artists and residents of the Elmwood neighborhood. We were amazed that there is something fore every taste, pocketbook and purpose. The selection included: original paintings, drawings, illustrations, prints, ceramics, jewelry noteboods, textiles and various mixed media items.
Kristen happens to be our long-time neighbor, who lives accross the street with her family. She’s also a lawyer — how does she ever find time to paint? We’re lucky she does, because we love her work. We showcase several of her paintings, including Central Park and Sonoma in our home. To see more of her work, visit www.kristenjensenstudio.com Kristen is pictured below (left,center) with Fred and me.
“Collector” was opened in October 2011 by two friends, Skye Sullivan and Christina Begley. Their idea was to make original art more accessible to everyone. Visit “Collector” on Facebook www.facebook.com/collectorartshop make a personal visit to:
2905 College Ave, Elmwood.
Monday-Thursday * 11 – 6
Friday-Saturday * 11 – 8
Sunday * 11 – 5
Walk score 95 — Imagine a gracious 1906 home with an over-sized yard — just three blocks below College Avenue and the Elmwood shopping district. The address is 2905 Regent in Berkeley. The first floor features beautiful architectural period details and a separate family room, remodeled kitchen and full bath. The second story has four generous-sized bedrooms, sun porch and second full bath. Outside, beyond the deck, is a secret garden, lush and wild. It’s quite unusual to find such a large and relatively private backyard. Come see for yourself!
OPEN Thursday 9/1 TOUR 11-1
OPEN Sunday 9/4 OPEN HOUSE
Visit for photos www.2905regent.com
My new favorite place to meet clients and friends is The Elmwood Café www.elmwoodcafe.com (510) 843.1300. The old days at Ozzie’s Soda Fountain are born again, complete with marble counter and little red stools. The restoration looks and feels very much like the lunch counter Ozzie first opened in the 1950’s only better. The Elmwood Café’s wood-roasted coffee tastes rich and the delicious gourmet menu changes daily. It’s open every day of the week 7am till 10pm. That should get you through breakfast, lunch, dinner and all snacks in between! It’s another wonderful reason to stroll in The Elmwood Shopping District www.elmwoodshop.com
Elmwood Café Owner Michael Pearce is a CAL graduate who remembers hanging out at Ozzie’s while a student, tending his laundry at the Laundromat across the street. When the pharmacy closed a few years ago, Michael felt the place was too special and historic to be lost forever. Pearce always wanted to own a restaurant, so he became committed to bringing the corner soda fountain back to life – and then some. Pearce partnered with the adjacent bookstore that needed more room, Mrs. Dalloway’s Literary & Garden Arts http://www.mrsdalloways.com Pearce met with Mrs. Dalloway’s owners, Marion Abbott and Ann Leyhe. They divided up the old pharmacy space so it worked well for both small businesses.
The restoration took five months and is impeccable, thanks to the excellent work of two contractors: Ron Butier, Butier Construction, and Leif Loe, Leif Loe Construction (510)501.8131 leifloe@comcast.net Michael Pearce has taken his good will one step further. Patrons at The Elmwood Café may use their receipt as a ballot, to vote for a favorite charity. Half of the profits from the café will be donated to the charity with the most votes!
