The Annual Koreatown Northgate Culture Fest
Location
Telegraph Ave. from 24th-27th Street (3 blocks will be closed)
This year's CultureFest will celebrate the diverse and vibrant KoreaTown-Northgate Community Benefit District (KTO) neighborhood. This is a community that is overflowing with talented artists, musicians, great food and diverse cultures! Experience the many sights and sounds of a thriving, growing area located in between the revitalized and exciting Uptown and Temescal districts!
The event will reflect the unique character of the community's cultural and ethnic heritage and attract the multicultural population in the area.
Download a vendor application (PDF)
Partial List of Entertainers:
Prescott Circus
Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro
CultureShock/MiniShock/FutureShock
FatChance BellyDance
Elias Negash
Quest for Fire
Lovette Brown
C U Next Weekend
Aguacero
Telegraph Ave. from 24th-27th Street (3 blocks will be closed)
This year's CultureFest will celebrate the diverse and vibrant KoreaTown-Northgate Community Benefit District (KTO) neighborhood. This is a community that is overflowing with talented artists, musicians, great food and diverse cultures! Experience the many sights and sounds of a thriving, growing area located in between the revitalized and exciting Uptown and Temescal districts!
The event will reflect the unique character of the community's cultural and ethnic heritage and attract the multicultural population in the area.
Download a vendor application (PDF)
Partial List of Entertainers:
Prescott Circus
Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro
CultureShock/MiniShock/FutureShock
FatChance BellyDance
Elias Negash
Quest for Fire
Lovette Brown
C U Next Weekend
Aguacero
I Heart Art Contest
Koreatown Northgate Store Front Art
Friday, October 7th
Vote for your favorite piece of art for a chance to win a prize!
How it works:
1) Walk over to 2515 Telegraph Ave to view the art.
2) Choose your favorite art piece and rank then 1-4 (1 being your favorite)!
3) Fill in the storefront code posted in the window.
4) Bring the ballot back the table to drop it off, or mail it to 2633 Telegraph Ave #107 Oakland, CA 94612.
2011 KoNo Holiday Party
Taking place at the Atrium of the Sears Lofts on 27th and Telegraph on Wednesday, Dec. 14th, from 6pm to 8pm
Taking place at the Atrium of the Sears Lofts on 27th and Telegraph on Wednesday, Dec. 14th, from 6pm to 8pm
Who: Koreatown Northgate CBD President, Phil Porter; City official; The Koreatown Northgate Board of Directors, and many of Koreatown Northgate merchants and residents.
What: Ground-Breaking Ceremony for Telegraph Ave Tree Planting (48 Trees)
When: 11:00 am on Friday, November 18, 2011
Where: 3401Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA; Reception to follow at Taste of Denmark.
Why: Capture the ground breaking ceremony and discover the vibrant energy and future projects planned by the CBD in revitalizing this upcoming commercial district.
Up-coming Events:
Art Murmura: Galleries of the Oakland Art Murmur present a special night of art and festivities on the weekend of the San Francisco Art Fairs.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 7-10 pm
For Details: www.oaklandartmurmur.org
Grand Opening: Lucia's Health and Beauty
Ribbon cutting, champagne toast, goody bags, coupons, etc.
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 12:30 pm ribbon cutting ceremony
Indie Awards: Come out and celebrate your favorite Oakland-based businesses and artists at the 6th annual Indie Awards. Event includes awards ceremony, live drumming performances, DIY cupcake bar, People's Bazzar marketplace and much much more.
KONO businesses that were nominated are: Bee Healthy Honey Shop; Common Wealth Cafe & Pub House; Community Rejuvenation Project; Scrivani Productions; and Kristi Holohan of Rock, Paper, Scissors for her outstanding environmental actions in murals and the sewing program.
Location: Kaiser Center, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland
Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:30 - 10:30 pm
For Details: http://www.oaklandunwrapped.org/indies/
Art Murmura: Galleries of the Oakland Art Murmur present a special night of art and festivities on the weekend of the San Francisco Art Fairs.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 7-10 pm
For Details: www.oaklandartmurmur.org
Grand Opening: Lucia's Health and Beauty
Ribbon cutting, champagne toast, goody bags, coupons, etc.
Sunday, June 3, 2012, 12:30 pm ribbon cutting ceremony
Indie Awards: Come out and celebrate your favorite Oakland-based businesses and artists at the 6th annual Indie Awards. Event includes awards ceremony, live drumming performances, DIY cupcake bar, People's Bazzar marketplace and much much more.
KONO businesses that were nominated are: Bee Healthy Honey Shop; Common Wealth Cafe & Pub House; Community Rejuvenation Project; Scrivani Productions; and Kristi Holohan of Rock, Paper, Scissors for her outstanding environmental actions in murals and the sewing program.
Location: Kaiser Center, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland
Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:30 - 10:30 pm
For Details: http://www.oaklandunwrapped.org/indies/
Past KONO Events
Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Planting of 49 New Trees on Telegraph Ave in Koreatown Northgate (KoNo) District
Join us for a holiday celebration featuring food from local shops and restaurants, music, and a lively crowd.
Come meet the folks who live, work and shop in this eclectic, creative, and convenient Oakland neighborhood that stretches from 20th to 35th Street on Telegraph Avenue.
Come meet the folks who live, work and shop in this eclectic, creative, and convenient Oakland neighborhood that stretches from 20th to 35th Street on Telegraph Avenue.
Wednesday December 14th, 2011, 6 to 8pm
Atrium of the Sears Lofts
27th & Telegraph
Hosted by The Board of Directors
of the Koreatown Northgate Community Benefit District
KoNo Holiday Party: A Huge Success!
The KoNo Holiday Party was a huge success with over 50 attendees including property owners, business owners, neighborhood residents and city officials, including Mayor Quan.
Thank you to our KoNo merchants who donated food and drinks and to our volunteeer executive committee, who pulled it all together.
and to Sheila Katz for the delicious hot cider, Suk Hee Yoo for the wine, and a special thank you to Chinh for the beautiful flower arrangements, which received many compliments.
The KoNo Holiday Party was a huge success with over 50 attendees including property owners, business owners, neighborhood residents and city officials, including Mayor Quan.
Thank you to our KoNo merchants who donated food and drinks and to our volunteeer executive committee, who pulled it all together.
- Amazona's Pizza
- Koffee Pot
- Paradiso
- Phat Matt's BBQ
- Koreana Plaza
- Telegraph Quality Market
- Taste of Denmark
Photos (Click to View)
KONO May 4th Celebration; another successful event!
KONO celebrated Oakland's 160th Birthday with Mayor Jean Quan, Council member Jane Brunner and the community on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 4-6pm at Shadravan Studios (2435 Telegraph Ave).
KONO has a new logo, 83 new street trees, 50 new street banners, and 13 new original artworks on the utility boxes.
View as video from the the event by Aziz Khatri: click here
KONO celebrated Oakland's 160th Birthday with Mayor Jean Quan, Council member Jane Brunner and the community on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 4-6pm at Shadravan Studios (2435 Telegraph Ave).
KONO has a new logo, 83 new street trees, 50 new street banners, and 13 new original artworks on the utility boxes.
View as video from the the event by Aziz Khatri: click here
