Comments on: Friday movies at the Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate this summer

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:02:45 +0000

I would love to try the Grand Bakery, but they are only open when I am on my way too, at, or on my way home from work. I’ll put it on my vacation to-do list.

By: Quercki M. Singer

Quercki M. Singer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:08:25 +0000

Patrick and len, have you tried the rugalach from the Grand Bakery at 3264 Grand Avenue? Strictly kosher.

len: Wikipedia has an entry for Books about Oakland, California
I don’t know how well it covers the pre-1920s, but try this one. Walden Pond might have it.
1976 Free to Choose: The Jews of Oakland, Fred Rosenbaum (Berkeley: The Judah L. Magnes Memorial Museum).

By: Karen Smulevitz

Karen Smulevitz — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:49:16 +0000

Sunday night, recovering from too much sun, but the Bluegrass for the Greenbelt was beautiful, as was the setting. Interestingly, Warren Hellman was there himself, singing and playing banjo, and relating a little family history. I don’t know if he was being truthful or facetious, but his sister is writing a new book on the Hellman Family, called “Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves in Four Generations”.
And the cause is good. I will never enjoy the Regional Parks, or Point Reyes, or any open space in California, without breathing a thank you to Alliance for the Greenbelt.

By: Ken

Ken — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:00:10 +0000

v-
thanks for pointing out the dunsmuir $5 movie night. it was all fun and good until the speakers blew out about 1/3 of the way into the movie. then everywun had to go home. better luck next time! (the place is really beautiful and quiet, can’t wait to go back.)

By: len

len — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:26:07 +0000

Add rugalach to the list of good food missing from Oakland. Gotta go to Junior’s in Brooklyn.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:05:33 +0000

@das88 I have to say, your “tasty bake-goods” comment to annoyed had me laughing until I hurt. Love the reprise. I recommend almond rugalach for a Jewish person in need of cookie solace.

By: len

len — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:54:58 +0000

As long as we’re talking about race, religion, and politics, almost in the same postings, can anyone point me to a history of Jews in Oakland pre 1920′s?

-len raphael
temescal

By: das88

das88 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:51:10 +0000

@SF2OAK, I am sorry to hear that you will not be able to attend tonight’s showing of My Fair Lady because of a conflict with your observance of the sabbath. While it does not have the same festive air, I did search the library catalog and found several copies of the movie you can enjoy at home.

In regards to the differences between the upcoming Bluegrass events in San Francisco and the Dunsmuir. The one at the Dunsmuir is a benefit for the Greenbelt Alliance which is why the tickets cost money. Even still, I believe $40 is fairly inline with most festivals these days (certainly cheaper than Outside Lands!).

I also do not think it is really right to lambast Warren Hellman for doing something good just because you think he might have done more or done it in a different way. Too many wealthy individuals do not do anything for the community, when someone does I think they should be applauded.

If you are still not happy with events, you might try a cookie. I hear they are great for bringing a sense of joy to people. I believe there are many kosher varieties.

By: SF2OAK

SF2OAK — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:57:17 +0000

Isn’t this great, the Hellman Estate, named for the Jew who financed CA, has movies on shabbat at his former estate so practicing Jews cannot actually go to the movies. I’m pretty sure he was reform so he could go to the movies…why go to the Hellman estate and pay for bluegrass when you can get Warren Hellmans Not Strictly Bluegrass in SF for free? Warren your roots are here too, why not give a little- $40 a ducat?

Until Oakland gets the murder of 4 police officers off the front pages and frontal lobes you will not hear about good stuff in OAK.

OK the rose garden is beautiful and for a wedding you don’t have to buy flowers (and it is sooo green to actaully have flowers planted rather than grow, cut, ship, drive but the rose garden is not a park, kids can’t play- maybe in another iteration the waterfall will become hot tubs…

By: Ramona Dennis

Ramona Dennis — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:04:01 +0000

Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate will also have live jazz performances before the classic movie. Bring your family, warm blankets and picnic supper for a great night of music and movies. It all starts at 6:30p.m.