Oakland Unwrapped! Shopping Hot Spots http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org Putting Oakland's Best Goodies in Your Inbox Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:29:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0 en The New Face of The Oakland Unwrapped! Newsletter and Oakland Shopping Blog http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/08/04/the-new-face-of-the-oakland-unwrapped-newsletter-and-oakland-shopping-blog/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/08/04/the-new-face-of-the-oakland-unwrapped-newsletter-and-oakland-shopping-blog/#comments Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:04:40 +0000 ekn Goods & Services Unwrapped! News http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/07/28/the-new-face-of-the-oakland-unwrapped-newsletter-and-oakland-shopping-blog/ Unwrapped OneCalA quick update to let everyone know that the Oakland Unwrapped! Newsletter will be switching over to the OneCalifornia Foundation Newsletter. There will still be updates on what is happening in the Oakland Community, info about shopping locally, highlights of Oakland Unwrapped! businesses, small business issues, and more. In the next newsletter, there will be an option to unsubscribe if you do not want to receive news about Oakland Unwrapped! and OneCalifornia Foundation.

The archives of the OneCal Foundation newsletter will be located online at http://onecalfoundation.org/blog/  and you can subscribe to the RSS feed here.  Between newsletters we also keep this blog updated to inform our community of local events, economic issues, socially responsible business practices, and more!

For more information on supporting Oakland’s economy by shopping locally, you can also become a fan on the Oakland Unwrapped! Facebook page and Oakland Grown Facebook page.

]]> http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/08/04/the-new-face-of-the-oakland-unwrapped-newsletter-and-oakland-shopping-blog/feed/ Party (and maybe volunteer) with the Best of the East Bay! http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/08/03/party-and-maybe-volunteer-with-the-best-of-the-east-bay/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/08/03/party-and-maybe-volunteer-with-the-best-of-the-east-bay/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:34:34 +0000 ekn Goods & Services Events http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/08/04/party-and-maybe-volunteer-with-the-best-of-the-east-bay/ Best of the East BayOneCalifornia Foundation is the non-profit beneficiary of the party proceeds from this year’s Best of the East Bay – a huge party put on by the East Bay Express. Many of Oakland’s small businesses and artists will be celebrating at this party on Friday August 7th at the Oakland Museum of California. 

More than 10,000 people are expected to come experience  great bands, food, drinks, sports demonstrations, dancing, comedians, drag shows, a kids’ zone, and more! Admission is free and all ages are welcome to join the party from 5:00pm until midnight.

Seeking volunteers - OneCalifornia Foundation will be running the bar and we are still welcoming volunteers to help.  It’s easy and fun: no experience required. 

Contact awalker@onecalfoundation.org or call 510.663.2253 if you want to help out.

Either way, you don’t want to miss this party!  Details and updates at http://www.eastbayexpress.wordpress.com/.

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Indies Photos

Hi Everyone!

The Indie Awards are this Friday, May 15th at 5:30pm! We hope to see you there!

Join us at The Crucible as we celebrate Oakland’s innovative, socially- and environmentally-responsible businesses and artists.

Winners will be announced at the event—come help us celebrate! You’ll get to taste Oakland wine, beer, chocolates, teas, baked goods, dips, sauces, tapas and so much more! Talk to hundreds of other Oakland lovers, and chill to Oakland tunes.

The CrucibleParty Details

May 15, 2009
5:30 - 8:30pm
The Crucible
1260 7th Street, Oakland
 

Click here to get tickets
$20 each

*Sponsorships for starving artists, entrepreneurs and others for whom ticket price is a barrier. Contact us for details.

Festivities

- Tastings of Oakland Food, Wine, Beer, Tea, and more! Lots of veggie-friendly food options.
- Award Presentations
- Fire Exhibitions
- DJ spinning all-Oakland tunes

Food & Drink Tasting
Banyan 14
Brown Sugar Kitchen
La Borinquena Mex-icatessen
Linden St. Brewery
Catered to You
Prospect 772 Winery
Premier Organics
Thighbones Catering
Cock-a-Doodle Cafe
Vice Chocolates
New Orleans Bill Creole Cuisine
Blue Heron Organic Catering
Kaia Foods Granola
L’Amyx Tea
Seison
Rainbow Italian Ice
No Worries Philippino Vegan Cuisine
Bellanico Italian
The Full Plate
Neldam’s Danish Bakery
Numi Organic Tea
Shashamane Ethiopian Cuisine
Enat Winery
Nieves Cinco de Mayo Ice Cream

and more…

Oakland Authors
Serena Bartlett of GrassRoutes Travel
Bryant Terry of Vegan Soul Kitchen

Arts & Media
East Bay Express - Co-Host
The Crucible
Pro Arts Gallery
Red Cake Gallery
The Present Group
OAKBOOK
Oakland Magazine
Art Esteem 

Oakland Products & Services
Mangosteen Fair Trade Gifts
Mariposa Baby
Fwrap - Eco Gift Wrap
Cara Lyndon Jewelry
Little Luxuries
Nancy Overton
Bridgland Studios
Senses & Scents
Spiritjoy Designs
Hayden Burri Lane Kids Books
Crackerjacks Kids Clothing
K’Ren’s Interiors
One Brown Girl Clothing
82nd & Zeal Eco-Wear
Arttography
Compassionate Cooks
Nailphoria Day Spa
Peek-a-Green Eco Kids Products
Float - Floatation Center & Gallery
Jackie’s Wellness & Fitness

 

Local Sustainabilty & Small Biz Leaders
MIO - Made in Oakland Sewing Coop
Community Alliance with Family Farmers
US Small Business Administration
City of Oakland Business Development
Oakland Merchants Leadership Forum
Alameda County SBDC
OBDC Small Business Finance
People’s GroceryDetails
http://oaklandunwrapped.org/indies

Sponsorships Available
Be a sponsor and get in front of hundreds of small businesses, artists, community organizations, and Oakland residents!
See sponsor packet for details
Want to get involved?


Volunteer - Help us set up, work the registration table, help us keep the event green, and more. Free tickets, a chance to meet fabulous people, taste great food, and discover new shops - what more could you want?

- Help us set up, work the registration table, help us keep the event green, and more. Free tickets, a chance to meet fabulous people, taste great food, and discover new shops - what more could you want?
Spread the word to your list-serves, blogs, Facebook, and anywhere else Oakland-lovers congregate. Thanks!

 

Contact Andrea or Erin at 510.663.2253 to get involved.

Don’t forget to walk, bike or BART to the event, if you can!
Bring a BART Ticket and get discounts from Oakland authors Bryant Terry (Vegan Soul Kitchen) and Serena Bartlett (GrassRoutes Travel Guides).

     

A Program of OneCalifornia Foundation
OneCal Foundation

Sponsors and Supporters
   
Thank you! 

Co-Host

East Bay Express Logo

 

Major Sponsors 

 

Shop Oakland
Jack London Square
East Bay Community Foundation
Shorenstein
OAKBOOK 
Premier Organics
OAKBOOK
BART
]]> http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/02/24/2008-oakland-indie-awards/feed/ 100 Oakland Stores Online http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2008/12/07/100-oakland-stores-online/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2008/12/07/100-oakland-stores-online/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:02:47 +0000 ekn *Online* Gifts Health & Beauty Food & Drink Clothing Goods & Services Household Events Unwrapped! News Oakland Pride Art & Artists Party Supplies Conscious Shopping Books & Music Kids, Toys, Games & Hobbies Jewelry Greeting Cards & Invites http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2008/12/07/100-oakland-stores-online/ Oakland Unwrapped Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Oakland Lovers,

I am happy to announce that Oakland Unwrapped! now includes over 100 places to shop with locally-owned independent Oakland businesses online.

For those of you who want to support Oakland when you shop, please consider supporting your locally-owned stores and artists, in the neighborhoods, at art galleries, and at shopping fairs.  And if you want to shop online (or just get inspired by the sheer volume of wonderful things created and sold in Oakland) please check out www.oaklandunwrapped.com

Another great thing about shopping locally online: shipping.  Shipping is often cheaper and faster, and many times you can pick up the item yourself, since it’s here in town. 

Some things you can find listed on Oakland Unwrapped:

   - Kids stuff - toys and clothing

   - One-of-a-kind clothing boutiques

   - Fine art, photography, and art subscriptions

   - Books from independent booksellers

   - Fun housewares and décor items

   - Tickets, memberships and subscriptions to the museum, symphony, observatory, and more

   - Chocolate, Wine, and Coffee of the Month Clubs

   - Tons of Oakland and activist t-shirts

   - Classes for mosaics, dance, and more

   - Unique jewelry in all price ranges

   - Bags and purses

   - Fair trade and sustainable items

It’s an inspiring collection that really showcases the creativity here in Oakland.

On that note… here’s a fun video from Jody Colley, the Publisher of the East Bay Express, to get you in the indie holiday shopping spirit… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp1pjyrSCoA

I hope you enjoy discovering some new businesses and artists wherever you live, and have a wonderful holiday season.

How to Shop Locally-Owned and Indie in Oakland

Neighborhoods, Events, Art Galleries
http://shopoakland.com

Online
http://oaklandunwrapped.com

How to Find Your Local, Indie Networks Wherever You Live
http://livingeconomies.org/netview/local-networks-map
http://amiba.net/find/international_index.html

Erin 

Erin Kilmer Neel
Program Officer, OneCalifornia Foundation
Program Manager, Oakland Unwrapped!

]]> http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2008/12/07/100-oakland-stores-online/feed/ Last Email - 10 Last-Minute Online Gift Ideas http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/last-email-10-last-minute-online-gift-ideas/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/last-email-10-last-minute-online-gift-ideas/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:47:13 +0000 ekn Goods & Services http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/last-email-10-last-minute-online-gift-ideas/ If you’re like me, you may have read this subject line and thought “Last minute?! I haven’t even started shopping yet!” But, to many people, this REALLY is last minute. And these are the last gift ideas we have for you for the holidays.

We look forward to continuing next year with our semi-monthly emails, highlighting all kinds of interesting Oakland stuff (not just our vendors) and more conscious shopping tips. Until then, we hope you enjoy these ideas. And remember that many of our vendors allow for local pickup, which means faster delivery and no shipping fees!

If you want to do offline shopping, don’t forget to check out our Oakland Shopping Guide for other local shopping ideas, including neighborhood events, and the gifty fair at The Crucible!

Happy Holidays from the gang at Oakland Unwrapped!

]]> http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/last-email-10-last-minute-online-gift-ideas/feed/ Gift Card from Entrez! - $20,$50, $100 http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/gift-card-from-entrez/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/gift-card-from-entrez/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:47:05 +0000 ekn *Online* Gifts Goods & Services Household Oakland Pride Woman-owned Downtown Books & Music Kids, Toys, Games & Hobbies Greeting Cards & Invites Uptown http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/gift-card-from-entrez-open-house/ Know you want to get something super fun and original for a friend, family or co-worker, but not sure exactly what they want? You can’t go wrong with a gift card from Entrez! Open House. Your card recipient will be psyched to wander around this Oakland wonderland, finding gorgeous housewares, and clever accessories from brands like Alessi, Koziol, and Oakland’s Jenny Hurth. There are items that fit every budget, and the cards are available online in $20, $50, and $100 denominations.

]]> http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/gift-card-from-entrez/feed/ Accent Pillows from Industrielle - $35 http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/accent-pillows-from-industrielle-35/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/accent-pillows-from-industrielle-35/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:44:12 +0000 ekn *Online* Gifts Clothing Goods & Services Household Art & Artists Woman-owned Downtown Books & Music Jewelry Greeting Cards & Invites Uptown http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/accent-pillows-from-industrielle-35/ Joom! Accent Pillows at Industrielle Gallery and Boutique in OaklandSuper cute accent pillows in a variety of colors from Industrielle, the hot urban chic boutique and gallery on Grand near Broadway. Pillows are by local designer Joom! Available for $35 on the Industrielle website.

]]> http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/accent-pillows-from-industrielle-35/feed/ Pink Fuzzy Cuddle Blanket - $45 http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/pink-fuzzy-cuddle-blanket-45-2/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/pink-fuzzy-cuddle-blanket-45-2/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:43:34 +0000 ekn *Online* Gifts Clothing Goods & Services Fair Trade Woman-owned Kids, Toys, Games & Hobbies http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/pink-fuzzy-cuddle-blanket-45-2/ Keep the little ones in your life cozy and warm with a cuddle blanket from Mariposa Baby! This pink one ($45) is so soft that many of my friends wish it came in adult size. And there are lots more to choose from on the Mariposa Baby website.

]]> http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/pink-fuzzy-cuddle-blanket-45-2/feed/ Oaktown Cranes Babydoll Tee - $19 http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/oaktown-cranes-babydoll-tee-19/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/oaktown-cranes-babydoll-tee-19/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:41:06 +0000 ekn Gifts Clothing Goods & Services Oakland Pride http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/oaktown-cranes-babydoll-tee-19/ Oaktown Cranes t-shirt from Got Oakland?Give your Oakland-lovin’ girlfriend a yellow babydoll Tee that sports her pride and flatters her figure for $19. Lots of other Oakland tees and hoodies for men and women available on the Got Oakland? website.

]]> http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/oaktown-cranes-babydoll-tee-19/feed/ Oakland Eco-Travel Guide - $16.95 http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/oakland-eco-travel-guide-1695/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/oakland-eco-travel-guide-1695/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:37:10 +0000 ekn *Online* Gifts Goods & Services Oakland Pride Woman-owned Enviro-Conscious Books & Music http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/oakland-eco-travel-guide-1695/ GrassRoutes Travel Guide to OaklandOne of our favorites, and a great gift for Oakland-lovers, this guide is perfect for people who want to travel sustainably, and those who love to explore the true soul of cities, not just the typical tourist spots. The first in the sustainable travel series by GrassRoutes Travel. Available for $16.95 on the Oakland Pride store and in lots of local stores around the city.

]]> http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/oakland-eco-travel-guide-1695/feed/ Earth-Friendly Gift Wrap by Fwrap - $8-12 http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/earth-friendly-gift-wrap-by-fwrap-8-12/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/earth-friendly-gift-wrap-by-fwrap-8-12/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:36:12 +0000 ekn *Online* Gifts Goods & Services Woman-owned Minority-owned Enviro-Conscious Books & Music http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/earth-friendly-gift-wrap-by-fwrap-8-12/ Fwrap Holiday Fabric Gift WrapWe announced Fwrap as one of our newest marketplace members last week, and we can’t let a holiday gift list go by without another mention of these clever eco-friendly gift wrap ideas. Save trees and time by tucking gifts into this beautiful fabric wrap instead of paper! Available on the Fwrap website!

]]> http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/earth-friendly-gift-wrap-by-fwrap-8-12/feed/ Hand Made Jade Branch Necklace - $75 http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/hand-made-jade-branch-necklace-75/ http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/hand-made-jade-branch-necklace-75/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:32:29 +0000 ekn *Online* Gifts Goods & Services Woman-owned Enviro-Conscious Jewelry http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/hand-made-jade-branch-necklace-75/ Jade Branch Necklace from Ear to Ear Jewelry in OaklandThis gorgeous asymmetrical Jade Branch necklace is just one of many playful and compelling original designs at Ear to Ear Jewelry. Each design is unique, made from a variety of materials including precious stones, antique and found charms, leather, silver, and more. Available for $75 on the Ear to Ear Jewelry website.

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