Events
Concert: Estelle with Elle Varner, Stacy Barthe, and Luke James
February 7th, 2012 | by niema | published in Events, Featured, Music
What are you doing this Friday? Oh. you don’t know yet? Well, Estelle is hitting the stage at The New Parish as part of the BET Music Matters Tour. This London girl will be singing some of the tracks that got her U.S. buzz and promoting her new album [...]
Event: Valentine’s Day with Martin Luther
February 4th, 2012 | by niema | published in Art, Events, Featured, Music
Have you made plans for February 14th? Did you remember to include a night at Museum of the African Diaspora with Martin Luther? If not, you still have time to grab your tickets for the unplugged session co-presented by the museum’s young professionals [...]
Event: Community Thrift at East Oakland Youth Development Center
February 3rd, 2012 | by niema | published in Art, Events, Featured
“Environmental and social degradation is the battle that I am trying to fight,” explains Dominique Drakeford, an Oakland native pursuing her masters in Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Fashion. “However, the war is really in changing attitudes. [...]
Tonight At The Theater: A Movie Classic & the Oakland Premier of Red Tails
January 20th, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured, History
There are many who long for a bygone era. A time when ladies and gentlemen stepped into the streets of a glistening downtown adorned in dresses, suits, trench coats and fedoras. An era when there was a certain air of class that made urban Oakland feel [...]
Event: Cre8tive Class Apparel Design Contest
January 15th, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Art, Events, Featured
Local apparel company Cre8tive Class launched on Black Friday and has been bubbling worldwide ever since. C8C’s branding and social media expertise had the label buzzing before anyone had even seen a t-shirt, but their Fall 2011 line solidified their [...]
Event: What is Your Dream? Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
January 14th, 2012 | by niema | published in Art, Events, Featured, History
Most folks love a holiday weekend. That extra day off to chill, sleep or play catch up is one that we anticipate. But we here at 38th Notes are hoping you use Monday as more of a day on than a day off. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the good [...]
Events: East Bay New Years Eve Options
December 31st, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured
New Years is always full of pressure and dollars spent. Your friends are in town and they want to have a good time. Your girl wants a romantic spot to share that midnight kiss. You don’t want to deal with crowds. Or perhaps you want to get Native American [...]
Video: Kev Choice Ensemble Live at Yoshis
December 30th, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured, Music
Last night as I sat at the storied Yoshis Jazz Club watching Oakland natives Mara Hruby and Chris Turner bless the mic, it hit me how amazing it is that young local musicians are showcasing their chops on the same stage that bonafide legends have for [...]
Event: Wine & Bowties presents The Homecoming
December 28th, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured
We consider the folks over at Wine & Bowties to be kindred spirits. W&B and 38thnotes are both arts & culture blogs started by Bay Area natives in big cities (LA & NY) three years ago. Our scopes are different, but our vision is the same. [...]
Video: Mistah FAB Puts On For His City
December 28th, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured
A lot of rappers rep for they’re city, but few invest in it. A lot of rappers exploit their turf’s criminal imagery, but few work to curb the symptoms of poverty that lead to its criminality. Mistah FAB has been a welcome exception to the rule. His musical [...]
Event: A Night With Chris Turner
December 19th, 2011 | by niema | published in Events, Featured, Music
He’s been compared to D’Angelo and Maxwell. He’s been in the studio with Esperanza Spalding. He sings backup for Bilal. He was a featured artist on this year’s BET Music Matters Showcase. And on December 28th Chris Turner will make his Oakland debut at [...]
Event: Help Jazz Get To The Philippines
December 18th, 2011 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Art, Events, Featured
Oakland artist, educator and mother Jasmine “Jazz” Hudson has been a staple in the local spoken word scene for many years now. She’s hosted and performed for notable artists and to benefit a myriad of positive community efforts. Early next year she is [...]
