You don't need to buy a ticket, wear fancy clothes, or sit perfectly still to enjoy this play. The Foodbank Players present "Hamlet" at Webster Park through September 21. Vivian Wolf takes a seat amongst the audience and enjoys Shakespeare as originally intended—in the open air and for everyone. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/nothing-rotten-alameda-foodbank-players-bring-engaging-hamlet-webster-park/
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St. George Spirits and Sierra Nevada are hosting a party for a new whiskey, and 25% of bottle sales will go to the food bank! "The Alameda Food Bank is an amazing resource for those in need,” said St. George head distiller and blender Dave Smith. “We're proud to support their important mission." https://alamedapost.com/news/st-george-spirits-hosts-whiskey-release-party-benefit-food-bank/
Since early 2024, two individuals have spurred a host of lawsuits regarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and leasing disputes for Building 43 Winery. Check out the timelines of lawsuits, what involved parties have to say, and what it takes to be considered a "vexatious litigant." https://alamedapost.com/news/litigation-overload-alameda-points-many-ceqa-lawsuits/
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The One Big Beautiful Bill “is impacting the equation on both sides,” Alameda Food Bank Executive Director Teale Harden tells Jean Chen. “We’re having fewer resources from the federal government, but we’re also anticipating more need because of other actions being taken.” Photo by Maurice Ramirez. https://alamedapost.com/news/one-big-beautiful-bill-affecting-alameda-food-bank/
The Foodbank Players are carefully tweaking "The Taming of the Shrew," one of Shakespeare’s most sexist plays. "The result is a fun, whimsical, absurdist romp through Padua, complete with a new character called Feminista... who addresses the misogyny of the original script," writes Kelsey Goeres. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/taming-shrew-webster-street-silly-colorful-treat/
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After a successful fundraiser at their annual Chili Cookoff, the Kiwanis Club awarded grants to 15 local nonprofits. "For the 2025 Grant Awards, the Alameda Kiwanis Club Grants Committee emphasized work to combat violence and racism, and to promote equity and equality," writes Patricia Bowen. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-kiwanis-foundation-awards-community-grants-local-nonprofits/
#alameda #AlamedaAdaptiveArts #AlamedaBoysAndGirlsClub #AlamedaEducationFoundation #AlamedaFamilyServices #AlamedaFoodBank #AlamedaKiwanisFoundation
The new Alameda Food Bank facility is officially free from a lawsuit, following allegations that the City improperly exempted the project from full California Environmental Quality Act review, and a notorious claim that the facility would be built “illegally on a historic parking lot.” https://alamedapost.com/news/court-dismisses-lawsuit-against-new-alameda-point-food-bank-facility/
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Executive Director Teale Harden explains the Alameda Food Bank's vital services, which go far beyond their wonderful Island Community Market. "Our work is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the connection and security a meal can provide, no matter their circumstances." Photo by Jenn Heflin. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/opinion-meeting-neighbors-where-they-are/
"With the intrigue of a speakeasy, we were directed... down a dimly lit alleyway to a room of bright elegance filled with hardbound books, champagne buckets, and other trappings of jazz-era elegance." Karin K. Jensen attends a decadent performance of 'The Great Gatsby' by The Foodbank Players. https://alamedapost.com/features/arts/hidden-plain-sight-foodbank-players-present-immersive-great-gatsby/
The Foodbank Players are bring "The Great Gatsby" to the stage, starting February 27. Director Gene Kahane explores the challenges of adapting the classic novel into a stage play and staying true to the complex and flawed characters. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/falling-love-daisy-jay-first-time/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #performance #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater
The Foodbank Players are bring "The Great Gatsby" to the stage, starting February 27. Director Gene Kahane explores the challenges of adapting the classic novel into a stage play and staying true to the complex and flawed characters. https://alamedapost.com/op-ed/falling-love-daisy-jay-first-time/
#alameda #AlamedaFoodBank #performance #TheFoodbankPlayers #theater
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