El Museo de Oakland de California presenta Ziggurat, una innovadora recaudación de fondos que capta el espíritu de Oakland con comida, estilo, música, cine y arte

(Oakland, CA)-El Museo de California de Oakland (OMCA) presentará Ziggurat, un evento de recaudación de fondos único en Oakland que destaca la comida de Oakland, el estilo, la música, el estreno de una película, el arte y la comunidad, todo ello en apoyo del OMCA el sábado 4 de junio, a partir de las 18:00 horas en el Museo y los jardines. Antes de la fiesta del 4 de junio, una visita exclusiva a las obras de la legendaria artista del Área de la Bahía Ruth Asawa y un evento familiar de "construye tu propio zigurat" en el OMCA aumentarán la emoción y la diversión. Para más información, visite museumca.org/ziggurat y para obtener una invitación, póngase en contacto con [email protected] o llame al 510-318-8502.

Ziggurat features a garden cocktail reception beginning at 6 pm with performances by SambaFunk!, a 7 pm dinner in the Great Hall, music by DJ Russell E.L. Butler, access to OMCA exhibition Altered State: Marijuana in California; a live auction and fund-a-need and more. The 9 pm After Party features the world premiere of a new short film by YAKfilms featuring a uniquely Oakland art style, special guests, award-winning DJ J. Espinosa, cocktails, and dancing. Fancy, Oakland-inspired style attire is encouraged. Tickets for Ziggurat are priced $125-$1,000 with full evening and Party/After Party options and lounge/table sponsorships beginning at $5,000. Ziggurat supports the Museum’s innovative programs that impact more than 320,000 children, families, and adults each year.

Build Up to the Big Party
Leading up to the Sábado, Junio 4 Ziggurat event will be two additional program opportunities to celebrate Oakland and support the Museum.

Build Your Own Ziggurat Sábado, Mayo 21, from 1 to 4 pm, families can take creative play to the next level by building their own ziggurat in the OMCA gardens. Families will come together and partner with OMCA’s professional exhibitions team to use construction tools and materials as they rotate through different hands-on building stations to add a personal touch to a 12-foot high, walk-in ziggurat sculpture. Tickets are priced $100 per adult + one child and $40 for each additional family member. For tickets, visit museumca.org/ziggurat.

It’s Material Domingo, Mayo 22, 10 am to 5 pm, will explore the genius, legacy, and art of legendary Oakland artist Ruth Asawa (1926-2013), who fused techniques of fiber art and metal sculpture into dynamic, signature forms. The day-long event will feature visits to exclusive destinations including the OMCA private collections facility and the artists’ private family home. Asawa’s granddaughter, artist Lilli Lanier, will lead the tour with artists and scholars Mark Johnson and Carin Adams joining in along the way. Each stop will provide an intimate look at the artist’s novel methods, connections to community, and international influence. Tickets are $350, visit museumca.org/ziggurat.

 “We were inspired by the architecture of our building, and that like an ancient ziggurat, OMCA is the heart of the city and the keeper of culture and history,” says Ziggurat Event Chair Rachelle K. Sessions. “Ziggurat will be the must-do party this spring—it’s much more than just another sit-down dinner gala.”

Ziggurat Honorary Chair is Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and the Ziggurat Event Chair is Rachelle K. Sessions. The Events Committee includes Rachel Benham, Mary Corley, Valerie Corvin, Sheila Duignan, Karen Eichler, Laurie Johnson, Yvonne S. McCredie, Jennifer Walker, Sandra N. Wolfe, Penelope Wong, and Carina Wong. The Corporate Committee includes Mary Corley, BRIDGE Housing; Karen Eichler, Karen Eichler Fine Art; Silvia Fernandez, First Republic Bank; Joy Jacobs, Deloitte LLP; Tim Johnson, UPRAISE; Ibi Krukrubo, Ernst & Young; Estrella Parker, Satellite Healthcare; Rachelle K. Sessions, RKS Interiors; Mark Slater, Wells Fargo; Hilliard C. Terry, III, Textainer; and Ann Thompson, Bank of America.

Ziggurat Sponsors

Sustainers: Bank of America, Quinn Delaney and Wayne Jordan; Benefactors: Peter Pervere and Georgia Cassel, Mike Wilkins and Sheila Duignan; Directors: Clars Auction Gallery, Karen and David Eichler, Ernst & Young LLP, Kaiser Permanente, First Republic Bank, Hanson Bridgett LLP, H+L Partners, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Satellite Healthcare, Rachelle and Andrew Sessions, Penelope Wong and Tim Kochis; Patrons: Barney & Barney, a Marsh & McLennan Agency company; Derek and Rachel Benham, Susan and Steve Chamberlin, Matson, Union Bank, Wells Fargo Bank; Supporters: Andrea Alfano and Charles Freiburg, William Anderson and Ronald Clancy, Jeff and Karen Banks, Raquel Baldocchi and Alexander Reyes, Jeff and Karen Banks, Jim and Deborah Castles, Cahill Contractors, Clif Bar & Company, Scott and Valerie Corvin, Deloitte LLP, Claire and Vincent Faughnan, Joy Fauvre and Greg Coplans, Rachelle and Michael Hebrard, Rudlandra Hodges and Delvin Washington, Arthur and Jody Hoffman, Beth and Joe Hurwich, Liz Isono, Diana Larson, Anita Martinez and Ray Marshall, Ojo Technology, Inc., Eddie and Amy Orton, Albert and Pam Palitz, Straty and Mary Lou Righellis, Katherine McKenney Shea and James Shea, Jean Simpson, Robert and Ann Spears, Robert and Linda Spencer, Peter Rossi, Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Suffolk Construction, Mindy Sun, Dirk ten Grotenhuis and Lisa Fuller, Townsend Public Affairs, Shelby Putnam Tupper and Erich Tupper, Jennifer Walker and Michael Keenan, Kathleen Welsh and Bill Plautz, Dina Wolkoff and Galen Hoskin, Carina Wong and David Chai, Frank and Lesley Yeary; Official Spirits Sponsor: St. George Spirits; Official Wine Sponsors: Calista Wines, Raeburn Winery; Official Beer Sponsor: Lagunitas Brewing Company; Valet parking generously provided by Douglas Parking.

SOBRE EL MUSEO DE OAKLAND DE CALIFORNIA  

El Museo de California de Oakland (OMCA) reúne colecciones de arte, historia y ciencias naturales bajo un mismo techo para contar las extraordinarias historias de California y su gente. Las innovadoras exposiciones del OMCA cuentan las numerosas historias que componen California con muchas voces, a menudo recurriendo a los relatos en primera persona de personas que han dado forma al patrimonio cultural de California. Se invita a los visitantes a participar activamente en el Museo mientras aprenden sobre las fuerzas naturales, artísticas y sociales que afectan al estado e investigan su propio papel tanto en su historia como en su futuro. Con más de 1,9 millones de objetos, el OMCA es una de las principales instituciones culturales del Área de la Bahía y un recurso para la investigación y la comprensión del dinámico patrimonio cultural y medioambiental de California.   

INFORMACIÓN PARA VISITANTES

El Museo de Oakland de California (OMCA) está en el 1000 de Oak Street, en la calle 10, en Oakland. El precio de la entrada al museo es de 15,95 dólares en general; 10,95 dólares para personas mayores y estudiantes con carné de identidad válido; 6,95 dólares para jóvenes de 9 a 17 años; y gratis para socios y niños de 8 años o menos. El OMCA dispone de aparcamiento subterráneo y está convenientemente situado a una manzana de la estación de BART de Lake Merritt, en la esquina de 10th Street y Oak Street. La rampa de acceso se encuentra en la entrada principal del museo, en el número 1000 de Oak Street. museumca.org.

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