One of the East Bay’s premiere galleries and arts organizations, Pro Arts, has a wonderful gift shop at the front of its gallery in the Ironworks neighborhood of Jack London Square. The shop has gorgeous housewares, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, cards, bags, t-shirts and more.
550 Second Street, Jack London Square, (510) 763-4361. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 12 -6pm and Sunday 12 -5pm. http://proartsgallery.org/gallerystore/index.html
Soulful Oasis offers a rich and sensous collection of furniture, housewares and fabrics from local to international artisans, designers and manufacturers. More than just a store, though, Soulful Oasis is a full service Design Studio, offering consultations to help you create the room that you want. Open Monday By Appointment, and Tue - Sat. 9:30am - 5pm. Located at 2006 MacArthur Blvd. in the Dimond District. 510.531.3680.
You’ve seen his beautiful platform bed on our website header for months, and now his furniture is in the November issue of Better Homes and Gardens. The issue shows how well his modern designs can complement a craftsman bungalow. From his studio in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood, Jason has created an exquisite collection of standard items and he also does custom pieces. You have to check out his elegant tables, shelves, beds, and more on his website at: http://www.jasonleesdesign.com. 1577 East 38th Street, 510-482-4321, info@jasonleesdesign.com. Showroom hours: Monday thru Saturday by appointment.
Clever and stylish are the best words to describe the collection of home accessories, gifts, and furniture at this wonderful new shop at 17th and Telegraph. Entrez! Open House is the PERFECT store to usher in the Renaissance in Oakland’s uptown. Owner Marie Deleris brings her chic style to the corner, and much energy to the community.
Entrez! offers a wide range of items for the home, including candles, wine pumps, table linens, pillows, home fragrances, greeting cards, tables, chairs, and lots more. Even the office supplies are stylish. Designers carried in the store include local Oakland designers such as Chunks Candles and sitcom furniture, classic European companies such as Alessi and Koziol, and just plain fun companies like Knock Knock.
Marie is also very involved with the community, hosting pumpkin carving contests and french conversation nights, donating raffle items to good causes, and much more!
To top it off…Marie will gift wrap your items into a masterpiece (check the one in the photo)!
1645 Telegraph Avenue, (510) 268 9101. Holiday hours through December: Mon-Fri: 10 to 8; Weekends: 16th, 17th & 23rd: 12 to 5; Sunday 24th: 9 to 2. The store will be closed on Christmas day.
In August 4, 2006, the doors opened to Oakland’s newest treasure in home décor and artistic expression: Industrielle. This urban space in the heart of the Uptown Gallery District is a tribute to all things art. Colorful original paintings, ceramic cupcake holders, punk-inspired clothing, books, notecards, candles, blow-up dolls(!) and so much more await you. Eye catching window displays and progressive French provincial ambiance provide a warm welcome.
Owner Dana Taylor is a native Oaklander and an artist in her own right. Her line of greeting cards, distributed by A Little Piece of Art ®, has been carried by Barney’s New York, Barney’s Tokyo, and in boutiques throughout the country. Don’t forget to check out Dana’s own artwork on the walls while you’re there.
While Industrielle’s focus is local artists, Dana also attempts to include merchandise that will benefit under-developed or struggling markets/countries, as well as items with a social purpose. For example clocks from New Orleans to help rejuvenate the Louisiana economy, Tooksie candles from South Africa, and “statement clothing” from Downtown Democracy out of Brooklyn, New York. Plans for the store also include an artist studio in the rear, where Dana will offer art classes to children and the local public. 33 Grand Ave., Open Tues.- Fri., 10am to 6pm, Sat 11am to 4pm.
Thanks to the Ronn Guidi Foundation for the Performing Arts and Chevron corporation, you can see the Nutcracker again this year — its 34th season — at the Paramount Theatre. The performance will include members of the Oakland East Bay Symphony, led by conductor Michael Morgan. Delight your friends and family by taking them to experience this timeless classic in our beautiful Oakland theatre. Fri, Dec 22 at 8pm, Sat, Dec 23 at 2 & 8 pm, Sun. Dec 24 at 11am. Tickets range from $15 - $50, and are available by calling the Paramount (510) 625-8497 and via Ticketmaster at 510-465-6400 or www.ticketmaster.com.
There are three great gift shows this weekend featuring independent artists and designers! Click the links below for more information about each event.
1) afterglow boutique, in Temescal, will host a dozen designers on Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 7. Oakland Unwrapped! will be there all day on Sunday.
2) I {heart} Independent is hosting its first gift sale at Pro Arts in Jack London Square on Saturday from 11 to 4. Unwrapped will be here on Saturday.
3) Montclair Artists Group’s holiday art sale is Saturday and Sunday from 11-4.
Also see our complete printable list of Oakland holiday gift events this month.
Several neighborhood shopping districts are hosting holiday festivals this week and weekend. Click on the links for more information about each event.
Thursday, Dec. 7
Montclair Village Holiday Stroll - 5-7pm
Temescal Holiday Open House Stroll - 6-9pm
Saturday, Dec. 9
Dimond Winter Festival - 10am-3pm
Laurel District Holiday Stroll - 1-4pm
Also see our complete printable list of Oakland holiday gift events this month.
Come check out the fabulous and creative clothing, jewelry, bags and accessories by local Oakland designers at *afterglow* in Temescal on December 9th and 10th!
afterglow is a boutique, design studio, and gallery owned and operated by Amy Cools, whose own funky and fresh fashions are sweatshop-free and made in Oakland. The designers featured at afterglow and at the Oakland Independent Designer Holiday Show share Cools’ commitment to promoting quality, creativity and independence in clothing design.
4233 Telegraph Ave., Sat. & Sun. Dec 9th & 10th, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, (510) 654-7514, amy@acclothingandbags.com
www.acclothingandbags.com
i {heart} independent is a unique shopping event open to the public. Local artists and designers showcase one-of-a-kind apparel, accessories, jewelry, handbags, stationery and more at discount prices. Come shop and enjoy a fabulous time at this premiere Bay Area event!
Pro Arts Gallery www.proartsgallery.org, 550 Second Street @ Jack London Square, Sat. Dec 9, 11-4 pm, Free admission, credit cards accepted. Support independent – buy local!
Second Annual Holiday Open House Stroll. Displays, Holiday Wrap, Santa, Music, Treats, Friends. Presented by the Temescal Merchants & Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District. December 7th from 5pm-7pm. On Telegraph Ave. from 46th to 51st. http://www.temescalmerchants.com
Ice skating rink (10 and under), Street Entertainment, Wagon & Motorized Cable Car Rides, Store Sales and Receptions. December 7th; From 6 pm - 9 pm; www.montclairvillage.com
Holiday Gifts from Local Artists & Merchants * Craft-Making for Kids * Free Photos With Santa * Pancake Breakfast * Native American Jewelry* Christmas, Kwanzaa & Hanukkah Activities Saturday, December 9th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Fruitvale Presbyterian Church, 2735 MacArthur Blvd. at Coolidge Ave. $5.00 donation or canned food donation appreciated. http://www.shopdimond.com
Come see Santa and stroll through the various store receptions throughout the district!
Dec 9, 1-4pm, MacArthur Boulevard between 35th Avenue and High Street, www.laureldistrictassociation.org/
Celebrate the Season on 17th Street! Twinkling Lights in Storefront Windows; Hot Cider, Cookies and Eggnog Inside Family Favorite Restaurants; Holiday Music. Enhance the holiday season shopping experience. Visit the SOBO shops on 17th Street and see why we’re the talk of the town! 17th Street between Franklin and Webster, just one block from Broadway. December 15th until 9 p.m. http://www.soboshops.com
blankspace Art Gallery presents Holiday Land Gift Sale and More! Small works for art, cards, crafty things and accessories by local artists. Also, artist-donated ornament sale benefitting Destiny Arts Center. Christmas music with Kittinfish Mountain! Saturday, December 16. 1-7pm; 6608 San Pablo Ave, Oakland; 510.547.6608; http://www.blankspacegallery.com/
Check out Dan Reilly’s marbles and many more creative gift ideas at the Crucible’s Gifty Holiday Art Sale and Winter Open House December 16 & 17. The most fun you can have doing your holiday shopping. Unique and beautiful gifts for everyone on your list. Check out our Featured Artists and skip the mall this season. Dec 16 & 17, 10am-4pm, The Crucible, West Oakland, 1260 7th Street, 510-444-0919. www.thecrucible.org