US Airways - January 2014 - (Page 69)

Culture Jam In Oakland, artistic opportunities abound. O akland, with its international port, expansive culinary scene, diverse population, and captivating culture, is experiencing a renaissance. So it's no surprise that music venues, theaters, galleries, and studios of every variety are thriving in this artistic haven. American Steel Studios A community of art, innovation, and industry where artists and entrepreneurs can create and inspire Fox Oakland Theater Built in 1928 and restored in 2009, this spectacular venue, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, hosts some of the biggest names in music. Kinetic Arts Center Inspiring circus arts, performance theater, and training center New Parkway Theater Communitycentered cinema and pub offering local beer, wine, eats, and comfy sofas top-notch comedy shows Paramount Theatre of the Arts World-class art deco theater since 1931 with top talent from symphony and ballet to concerts and comedy BY ELLIE BALDINI Below: Oakland's more than 200 annual cultural festivals and events are a big draw for residents and visitors; Paramount Theatre of the Arts Pro Arts Gallery Regional hub for contemporary art exhibits and annual open studios The Crucible One-of-a-kind fire and industrial arts center with performances, craft fairs, and classes Trapeze Arts Full-time circus school with exhilarating performances and classes Uptown Arts & Entertainment District Recently opened: two major public art venues - Mario Chiodo's Remember Them monument commemorating 24 famous humanitarians, and Uptown ArtPark, the city's first 24-hour public gallery of works by Oakland/ Bay Area industrial artists Arts and Culture For more arts and culture, go to visitoakland.org. Oakland Metro Opera House Cool, contemporary music venue in a converted warehouse space PHOTOS BY DAMON TIGHE AND MARCIA NOWAK Oakland Nights Live Quirky late-night live talk show every second Saturday in downtown Oakland Pan Theater The East Bay's oldest improv theater, offering usairwaysmag.com JANUARY 2014 69 http://www.visitoakland.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - January 2014

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Hot Spots: Winter Festivals
Wine & Dine: Pastries
Style Spotlight: Carry-On Essentials
Diversions: ArtistWorks
Great Escapes: Hotel Zetta
Great Escapes: Quintero Golf Club
Gear Up: Smart Kitchen
Travel Feature: Vail and Beaver Creek Ski Resorts
US Airways: The Airline's Fleet
Winter Warriors: Olympic Athletes
Celebrate Oakland, CA
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Cactus League
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - January 2014