Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• meetings + events COnvEntiOn and EvEnt SErviCES of blues, jazz, R&B, and funky dance music to entertain private or business engagements. oAklAnd intERFAitH GosPEl cHoiR 655 13th St., Ste. 301 (510) 839-4361 www.oigc.org houses of Worship Oakland has a strong faith community and offers religious venues of all faiths. Go to www.oaklandcvb.com for details. Tea m B uilding tRAPEZE ARts 1822 Ninth St. (510) 419-0700 www.trapezearts.com audiovisual Audio visuAl consultAnts (510) 839-2020 www.avconsultants.com Mailing a nd shipping EZ sHiP PostAl cEntER 815 Washington St. (510) 832-3377, fax (510) 444-7177 This full-service mailing and shipping business offers packaging, stamps, notary public, and fax. FEdEx kinko’s 1221 Broadway, Ste. 49 (510) 465-5209, fax (510) 465-8689 www.fedexkinkos.com swAnk Audio visuAls (877) 792-6258 www.swankav.com Fifty-five members strong, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is an acclaimed multiracial and multicultural organization united in love for African American gospel music. Bond with your corporate team on a flying trapeze in a noncompetitive environment. Tra nspor tat ion/ cha r ters EAstsHoRE cHARtER linEs 2400 Adeline St. (510) 451-9042 Eastshore Charter Lines’ plush tour buses, stocked with every amenity, will suit your needs. swAnson sound sERvicE (800) 540-4944, fax (510) 638-4966 www.swansonsound.com event pla nning a nd ser vices GRAss sHAck EvEnts & MEdiA 1045 Mountain Blvd. (510) 595-6921 www.grassshackroad.com catering A. G. FERRARi Foods (800) 335-5090 www.agferrari.com Italian specialties highlight a menu suited for meetings, private parties, and receptions. MARkEt HAll cAtERERs 5655 College Ave., Ste. 201 (510) 652-4680 www.markethallcaterers.com This full-service event-planning and production company manages all the critical details. Rossi PRoductions (510) 436-7500 www.rossi-productions.com This “office on the road” offers high-speed Internet, videoconferencing, presentation support, and more. Travel agencies MAGic cARPEt JouRnEys (510) 530-8919 wAndERlust tRAvEl & EvEnts 405 14th St., Ste. 211 (510) 625-1717 www.wanderlustevents.com photography tiMotHy BucHAnAn PHotoGRAPHy 410 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 302 (510) 268-1221 www.tb-photography.com California, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisine for corporate and private events. This production company specializes in tradeshows, conferences, and special events, managing everything from exhibit design to agenda development. toP doG EvEnts llc 155 Filbert St., Ste. 245 (510) 628-0004, fax (510) 628-0005 www.topdogevents.com Capture special moments of a wedding, executive activity, or other occasion. employment agencies AdEcco stAFFinG 1000 Broadway (510) 987-7555 www.adeccousa.com SPECiaL-EvEnt and UniqUE MEEtinG FaCiLitiES tHE BEllEvuE cluB 525 Bellevue Ave. (510) 451-1000, fax (510) 832-0219 www.bellevueclub.org supplies tHE PARty wAREHousE 151 Second St. (510) 893-1951 This store offers discount prices on a wide selection of party supplies for holidays or other themed events. PiEdMont PARty REntAls 4260 Broadway (510) 601-6900 www.piedmontparty.com This full-service meeting and event-production company has extensive experience in everything from planning and design to execution. PARAdiGM stAFFinG 1970 Broadway, Ste. 305 (510) 663-7860 www.paradigmstaffing.com florist s cityBlooM inc. 500 12th St. (800) 499-3677, fax (510) 836-6449 www.citybloom.com Capacity: 175 Enjoy the seclusion and elegance of a private social and fitness club overlooking Lake Merritt. cAliFoRniA BAllRooM 1736 Franklin St. (510) 834-7761, fax (510) 834-7763 www.californiaballroom.com enter tainment BiG BElly BluEs (510) 206-4509 These Bay Area musicians perform all types lydiA's FlowERs (510) 832-6563, (800) 338-6563 www.lydiasflowersoakland.com Order and pick up just about everything you’d need for a successful party, including canopies, concession equipment, or even a dance floor. Capacity: 600 This ballroom space is conveniently located near Lake Merritt. cAl stAtE EAst BAy oAklAnd PRoFEssionAl dEvEloPMEnt And conFEREncE cEntER 1000 Broadway, Ste. 109 (510) 208-7001, fax (510) 208-0297 www.theoaklandcenter.com How Can We Help You? The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau is an invaluable resource for your next meeting, convention, or special event. Here are some of the many ways we can help. Capacity: 120 This downtown space offers several classrooms and multimedia labs that are well suited for group meetings and conferences. cAMRon-stAnFoRd HousE 1418 Lakeside Dr. (510) 444-1876, fax (510) 874-7803 www.cshouse.org photogr aph y: ge t t y im ages Services • • • • • • Locate lodging Plan your itinerary Promote your meeting Book a special event Identify business contacts Organize a site visit Materials • • • • • • • City rack brochure Downtown map Visitors Guide Local media list Oakland images and video Links to our website Welcome letter from the mayor Capacity: 300 This grand Victorian on Lake Merritt— the last of its kind—offers home and garden spaces suitable for all events. cElEBRAtions on tHE BAy 2990 Limestone Rd., Alamo (877) 499-4229, fax (925) 820-3180 www.celebrationsonthebay.com For more information on our services, call us at (510) 839-9000 or visit us on the web at www.oaklandcvb.com. Capacity: 150 Themed menus and charter packages are featured on this riverboat that cruises the Bay. 48 oaklandcvb.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com http://www.trapezearts.com http://www.oigc.org http://www.avconsultants.com http://www.swankav.com http://www.swansonsound.com http://www.fedexkinkos.com http://www.grassshackroad.com http://www.agferrari.com http://www.rossi-productions.com http://www.wanderlustevents.com http://www.markethallcaterers.com http://www.tb-photography.com http://www.topdogevents.com http://www.bellevueclub.org http://www.adeccousa.com http://www.paradigmstaffing.com http://www.citybloom.com http://www.piedmontparty.com http://www.californiaballroom.com http://www.lydiasflowersoakland.com http://www.theoaklandcenter.com http://www.cshouse.org http://www.celebrationsonthebay.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com

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Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau Contents Prologue See and Do Calendar Lodging Food and Drink Shopping Recreation Meetings and Events Flying In and Getting Around

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