5月 31 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
We are excited to welcome over 500 community members to our annual fundraiser, Gathering in the Garden.
Taking place in our seven-acre urban garden, W. Kamau Bell will lead a powerful conversation with filmmaker and artist Adrian L. Burrell, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation Carolyn Johnson, and New York Times bestselling author of Nightcrawling, Leila Mottley. These Oakland-born artists and community leaders will set the OMCA Garden stage with an engaging dialogue on the power of art and social change. We’ll then celebrate under the stars with entertainment, dancing, food, and drinks.
Gathering in the Garden is a sliding scale event, with tickets ranging from $75 to $1,000. All proceeds support OMCA’s exhibitions and programs, serving hundreds of thousands of school groups, families, and community members. Thanks to our generous sponsors, local teachers and community partners will receive complimentary access.
This isn’t just another gala; it’s a celebration of the OMCA community, and we want you to be a part of it! Join us in fostering belonging and connection at OMCA.
Entertainment
DJ Lady Ryan is a Bay Area favorite – inspiring a sense of safety, joy, and belonging. Her passion for music can be heard throughout the Bay Area and beyond, whether she’s energizing the crowd at Warriors games, hosting one of her celebrated parties, or gracing the airwaves of San Francisco radio.
Light Bites & Libations
Chef Michelle McQueen’s cuisine pays homage to her Southern family roots and Oakland upbringing, bringing together flavors from the diverse cultures within the local community. Last year’s favorite dishes included fried chicken and waffle cone, low country shrimp and grits, and key lime pie tarts. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes will also be available. Complimentary drinks include cocktails, wine, and beer.
无障碍设施
加州奥克兰博物馆 (OMCA) 致力于为我们的社区提供无障碍、温馨和包容的活动。售票处提供辅助听力设备和轮椅，先到先得。如需其他便利服务，如美国手语 (ASL)、粤语、西班牙语或其他语言翻译，请至少在活动开始前三周发送电子邮件至 [email protected]。了解我们的无障碍选项。
关于演讲者
W. Kamau Bell is a stand-up comedian, director, and producer. He was the host of the Emmy nominated docu-series United Shades of America for seven seasons, and is also the co-author of Do the Work: An Anti-Racist Activity Book with Kate Schatz. He is an ACLU Celebrity Ambassador for Racial Justice.
Adrian L. Burrell is a filmmaker and artist whose work explores the intersections of race, class, and intergenerational dynamics. His work has been featured at the Minnesota Street Project, in The New Yorker, and in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Crocker Museum.
Carolyn Johnson is the founding CEO of the Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation, which works to build power, secure land, and direct funds to allow Black neighborhoods in East Oakland to thrive.
Leila Mottley is The New York Times bestselling author of Nightcrawling, which was nominated for numerous awards, including the Booker Prize, making her the youngest author to have been nominated for the award. In 2018, at age 16, she was named the Youth Poet Laureate of Oakland, California.
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介绍
Simpson Family
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首映式
Kaiser Permanente
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贡献
Beth Sawi
George Cassel and Peter Pervere
Katherine and Lance Gyorfi
Sean Shih K. Chang
Warren Breslau and Frances Hellman
支持
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Dena Watson-Lamprey and Wayne Lamprey
Dorine Holsey Streeter and Jon B. Streeter
Eileen Ash & Frank Arthur, Ash Family Foundation
F. Noel Perry
Janet Cohn
Rhonda and Jack Morris
Rosemary Chang in honor of Ted Buttner
Sheryl and Robert Wong
Townsend Public Affairs
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