'FESTAVAL
Get ready for 'Festaval, a two-day event to celebrate Manifesta's grand launch! On the 24th and 25th of October, we will be partying our hair off from 10am to 4pm, offering you discussion panels, games, activities, and contests with prizes that tie together everything that Manifesta is about: Beauty, Wellness, Oakland, and of course, You!
If you're not already as pumped as we are about this, here's a little teaser of what's to come...
Friday: A Day Focused on Beauty and Wellness
At Manifesta, we promote beauty and wellness as a result of maximizing healthy habits and practices, rather than minimizing unhealthy ones. Beauty and wellness should come from within you! But don't' take our word for it…
On Friday, October 24th, there will be 2 discussion panels on beauty and wellness. Here you will have the chance to learn from experts in all different fields of the industry. These discussion panels will be supplemented with a special, local beauty expert as our midday guest speaker. Come listen in on the conversation!
Towards the end of the day, the salon will host a BARBERING BATTLE, where we will ask YOU, the audience, to vote on who cut it best!
Saturday: A Day Focused on Local Business and Community
You may have noticed that Oakland has been heating up in the media in the past year. That is in part thanks to all of the business owners (like us!) and community members (like you!) that make this city a wonderful place to live and work. Let's celebrate all of that together!
On Saturday, October 25th, we're excited to host 2 discussion panels featuring local business owners and political figures. We hope this will be a day for you to find out more from valuable members in the community about local issues and happenings in Oakland.
Meanwhile, bring your A-game for the Manifesta Mile, a treasure hunt and foot race around Old Oakland neighborhood with all kinds of prizes involved! The day will end with a prize ceremony and 'Festaval raffle giveaways. What could be better than that?!
More information about 'Festaval is coming soon, so stay tuned to our blog, social media, and monthly newsletter!
'FESTA NEWS
Much has been happening on the 'Festa front lately! We just had another one of our splendid Crafts and Cookies events last Sunday. If you haven't seen pictures of all the fun that went down by now, here's a few for your viewing:
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| English Paper Piecing by Nana |
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| Crochet by Ben |
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| Sunday Crafternoon! |
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| Woop Woop Cookies and Granola? Yes Please! |
Don't worry if you missed out, we have another Crafts and Cookies Sunday coming up September 14th. In the meantime, jump on the opportunity to get involved in some of the other 'Festa events we have coming up…
'FESTA SCHEDULE
Sunday, September 7th: Watercolor Techniques
On the first Sunday of September, come learn basic watercolor techniques with Ilah! This is a great class for beginners, where you can learn how to create your very own masterpiece out of beautiful gradiations and sharp edges. Watercolor painting is one of those great art skills that isn't too hard to pick up and makes for a great hobby to take your mind off things. The class begins at 1pm and costs $8 for materials. See you there!
Sunday, September 21st: Sock Monsters
Perhaps the most adorable day of crafting you'll ever experience - we bring you Sock Monsters! In this class, Ilah will teach you how to turn your old socks into adorable little creatures that make for a great gift or just a couch pillow! Bring 1-2 clean, adult-sized socks in any color that you want, and Ilah will teach you the rest. All other materials will be provided.
Please note that a full 'Festa schedule will be coming soon to the 'Festa section of our website. Until then, you can find information about upcoming classes and events on our blog, social media, and monthly newsletter.
NEW TO 'FESTA
Say "Hello!" to our newest 'Festa partner, Holy Sponge!
Holy Sponges are all natural and free of rayon, dioxin, and pesticide-ridden cotton.
Ladies, Sea Sponges? For Menstruation? YES! This unique, local retailer specializes in alternative feminine hygiene products that are more comfortable, convenient, and environmentally friendly. What are these so-called miracle period products? Two words: sea sponges. Holy Sponges are all natural and free of rayon, dioxin, and pesticide-ridden cotton. Not only that, but they offer other alternative products for your lady issues, such as tea for cramps. Find out how Holy Sponge can help your body by shopping their kiosk, which will be shared with Fat and the Moon.
OAK PRIDE
This month is Oakland Pride, to celebrate the cultures and diversity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community in Oakland and the East Bay. We can't think of a better way to end the summer! On Sunday, August 31st, come out to watch the First Annual Oakland Pride Parade - kind of a big deal! The parade kicks off at 10:30am just down the street from Manifesta, on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street. Shortly afterwards, from 11am to 3pm, keep the celebrations going at the Oakland Pride Festival. Attendees can expect to enjoy local food, drink, and live music.
This event is family friendly! The "Family & Children's Garden" offers a safe space for parents to let their children partake in activities such as pony rides, story time, bubble zone (bubbles!), and more. Join in on the fun and support the darn good cause of social equality.
ONE MORE THING…
Before we go, stop what you're doing right now and start following OaklandLocal.com! Oakland Local is a non-profit news source on all things Oakland, founded in part by Manifesta client, Susan Mernit. "Like" them on Facebook, "follow" them on Twitter - however you get your local news, do that!
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