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The East Bay is composed of a tremendous diversity of talents and energies squeezed into little corners and cubbyholes, and we want to give all of them a place to come and play.
Upcoming events include dance and theatrical performances, concerts, film screenings, music jams and other unique events.
Gallery exhibitions will change from month to month, and during certain events will feature artwork created by the performers.
Go to the EVENT PHOTOS page to see an archive of web ads from previous FLUX53 events.
VOLUNTEER at FLUX and help us to make this space even better!
Submit your information HERE! to be contacted and thanks for your support!
$10 online tickets on sale soon! $12 at the door
LAWSON
Jacob Zimmerman (sax) http://www.jacobrexzimmerman.com
Drew Cecatto (sax) http://www.myspace.com/drewceccato
Matt Nelson (sax) http://www.8leggedmonster.com/theband
Cory Wright (sax) http://www.myspace.com/corywrightmusic
Rob Ewing (trombone) http://www.myspace.com/robewing
Michael Coleman (keys) http://www.myspace.com/michaelpcoleman
Dan VanHassel (keys) http://www.danvanhassel.com/
Dan Good (electronics & trumpet) http://dandroid.org/
LAWSON
With special guest the Shelton/Nordeson Duo opening
Friday April 2, 8pm / Suggested donation $5-15
Doors 7:30pm
Hiss & Moan Records celebrates the release of three EP’s from up-and-coming Seattle bands - AVAILABLE ONLY ON THIS TOUR!
PEARLS deliver a danceable, catchy yet morbid assault for the mind and body.
http://www.myspace.com/webepearls
SHAKES combine emotional vocal delivery with pounding punk rhythms so heavy it's hard to sit still.
http://www.seattlepunkaudiozine.com/index.php?post_id=566420
SAME-SEX DICTATOR bring the hammer down
with their spacey, looming swords of audio.
THE LIKE A VIRGIN NORTHWEST SPRING TOUR
SUNDAY, MARCH 21 8:00PM
Kjell Nordeson (Drums)
Stockholm via San Francisco www.kjellnordeson.com
Shelton Nordeson Duo
“Improvised music dealing with rhythm, space, sound and dialogue...”
“A specialized pitch system forms a common language of sustained sounds and improvised counterpoint.”
- Jacob Zimmerman -
Friday, February 26, 2010
9:00 - 11:00 PM / doors 8:30 PM
RETURNING TO FLUX53!
FOUR SUNDAYS IN MAY
2ND – 9TH – 16TH – 23RD
The Deconstruction Orchestra
Josh Allen returns for a four-week residency with his monster avant-improv ensemble. BIGGER and BADDER than ever!
Workshops & Outreach
FLUX53 is developing one-time, weekly, monthly and multi-day educational workshops, as well as outreach programs aimed at encouraging youth in our community to learn, enjoy and flourish. Those interested in teaching who can develop a quality workshop in any field listed below should fill out an EVENT INFO SHEET and contact us to talk about bringing your knowledge to FLUX.
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-clowning / juggling
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-creative writing
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-digital photography
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-e-business planning
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-fire spinning
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-health & healing
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-improv theater
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-music promotion
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-small metal design
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-theater production
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-website design
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-welding
THE FABULOUS MOSTLY EAST BAY ARTS CALENDAR
Other local events to keep your eye on outside of FLUX53
RECURRING EVENTS
The kids from Boys 2 Men Youth Outreach show off their work from FLUX53’s art mentor program.
REGIONAL COMMUNITY ACTION
BALANCE THE BUDGET YOURSELF
Got better ideas than cutting funding for social services and the arts? Work out your own California budget and send it to the Legislature.
http://www.next10.org/budgettool/site/thesim/flashcheck.html
And while we’re at it, let’s do the same for Oakland!
http://www.oaklandbudgetchallenge.com/
SAVE THE PARKWAY THEATER!
For nearly twenty years the Parkway was Oakland’s funky movie spot, offering theme nights, raffles, couches, beer, and pizza. Join the action group to bring it back!
The Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council is open to all who are interested in revitalizing the historic Melrose district. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ncpcbeat27x/
http://www.jeanquan.org/communities.htm
FLUX53 is actively engaged with the surrounding community in putting together cultural and political meetings, lectures, and workshops, as well as informal get-togethers, Dedicated to the prosperity of our Oakland community, FLUX53 members have regularly attended local NCPC meetings over the last six months and look forward to become a more integral part of the NCPC.
For further information contact Preston Turner (510-693-9899)
Melrose High Hopes NCPC MEETING
Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council
Every 3rd Thursday at Horace Mann Elementary School
Next Meeting : THURSDAY March 18, 7:00PM
FREE & open to the public
LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION
SATURDAYS 7:30 PM
SILENT FILM SHOWCASE
Classics and obscurities shown (with live piano accompaniment, natch) in a funky little 1920s theater in Niles, Charlie Chaplin’s base before he went all Hollywood.
Third Mondays, 9:00 PM
IVY ROOM EXPERIMENTAL/IMPROV HOOTENANNY AND SOCIAL CLUB
Monthly avant-noise evening – three ensemble sets overlapping with interstitial solo sets – in a cozy bar at Solano & San Pablo in sleepy Albany. And next door there’s coffee till midnight.
First Fridays, 6–10 PM
OAKLAND ART MURMUR
A leisurely stroll through downtown Oakland’s gallery district.
First Fridays
LIVE MUSIC NIGHT AT LAM-TORO RESTAURANT
Senegalese everything: music, instruments, players, and chef. (2432 Telegraph, Oakland)
Second Fridays, 6–9pm
ESTUARY ART ATTACK
Club/cafe/gallery crawl on both ends of the Park Street Bridge: Alameda and Jingletown.
On display through January 31, 2010
THEN AND NOW: PHOTOGRAPHS BY SEBASTIÃO SALGADO
Inaugural exhibition of the David Brower Center for environmental and social action.
Site design by Perpetual Projects © 2010
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