Futures Without Violence & The Representation Project Use “The Big Game” as Backdrop for Innovative Public Campaign: #BeAModelMan

Obscura Digital Teams Up with Bay Area Nonprofits to Use Mobile Projector Mounted on a Tesla To Inspire Healthy Images of Masculinity

NFL Legend Ronnie Lott Offers Support: “A real man knows real respect.

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1 February 2016 — San Francisco, CA: Don’t call it the “Big Game. ” For two Bay Area nonprofits working to end violence against women and children and promote healthy definitions of masculinity, this isn’t a game, but serious business. During the height of Super Bowl 50 celebrations, Futures Without Violence (www.futureswithoutviolence.org) and The Representation Project (www.therepresentationproject.org) are taking their message to the streets — and the façades of buildings — via a mobile, high tech projection system from Obscura Digital to provoke the question: what does it mean to #BeAModelMan www.BeAModelMan.org

“We’re challenging the NFL, sports associations, and fans to encourage boys and men to embrace a healthier definition of masculinity, ” says Jennifer Siebel Newsom, founder and CEO of The Representation Project and filmmaker of the acclaimed documentary The Mask You Live In. “Imagine how we could uplift the call to ‘Be a Man’ in the world. ”

“With Super Bowl 50 here in our town, we want to raise awareness about the critical role that men must play in raising a healthy, less violent future generation,” says Esta Soler, Founder and President of Futures Without Violence. “How do you coach boys into men? By talking to them early about respect for women.”

Newsom and Soler are making their point through an innovative campaign that will be, literally, in your face. At various times throughout Super Bowl Week, a one-of-a-kind Tesla electric car equipped with a state-of-the-art mobile projector, will pop up at sites around the Bay Area using the sides of buildings to display a variety of images and messages that promote healthy masculinity and violence prevention. The technology and creative engine driving the campaign is San Francisco’s Obscura Digital (www.obscuradigital.com), internationally known for such efforts as projecting powerful images of endangered species onto the façade of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican and on the Empire State Building to raise awareness of species threatened by extinction.

“Our job is to project change,” says Travis Threlkel, Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of Obscura Digital. “The #BeAModelMan effort is a unique, immersive, and mobile experience that will change the way you think about how to be a man in the world At Obscura, we are passionate about collaborating with visionaries and proud to help The Representation Project and Futures Without Violence advance this dialogue.”

The effort has garnered championship support.

“A real man knows real respect,” said NFL legend Ronnie Lott who is adding his name to the effort. “We have to do a better job providing positive role models, on and off the field. With adults modeling healthy masculinity, it shows boys that winning isn’t everything, and treating women and girls with respect is part of being a man. I’m proud to stand up and call on men to do more with Futures Without Violence and The Representation Project. ”

About Futures Without Violence:

For more than a decade, FUTURES has worked in partnership with the Advertising Council to educate and engage men in positive solutions to end and prevent violence against women and girls. We are a health and social justice nonprofit known for our public policy initiatives, public education campaigns, leadership training, and community mobilization efforts. We continue to reach new audiences and improve the way health care providers, coaches and teachers, law enforcement, employers, and others respond to violence and abuse. Providing leadership from offices in San Francisco, Washington D.C. and Boston, we have established a state-of-the-art Center for Leadership and Action in the Presidio of San Francisco to foster ongoing dialogue about gender-based violence and child abuse. To learn more, www.futureswithoutviolence.org.

About The Representation Project:

Using film as a catalyst for cultural transformation, The Representation Project inspires individuals and communities to challenge and overcome limiting stereotypes so that everyone, regardless of gender, race, class, age, sexual orientation, or circumstance, can fulfill their human potential. Jennifer Siebel Newsom founded The Representation Project (a 501c3) in 2011 in response to the overwhelming public demand for ongoing education and social action in support of her first film, Miss Representation. Since then, The Representation Project has released Newsom’s second directorial film, The Mask You Live In, and become well known for creating popular campaigns such as #NotBuyingIt and #AskHerMore. Learn more at therepresentationproject.org.

About Obscura Digital:

Founded in 2000, Obscura is a creative studio located in San Francisco that creates one-of-a-kind immersive experiences across the globe.  Obscura works with the world’s most forward-thinking companies and public institutions to reimagine how they interact with their audiences.  Obscura’s diverse team of 65 artists and technologists collaborates to produce award-winning experiences that transform physical spaces and deeply engage audiences.   For more information, visit www.obscuradigital.com.

Media Advisory: Crab Harvest Safety Update

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Dear Colleagues:

Undoubtedly many of you have been following the press reports about the algae bloom that is negatively impacting this season’s crab harvest. Hopefully soon, all California harvested crab will be completely free of this naturally occurring, but nonetheless dangerous, toxin. Until such time, no local crab fishermen are fishing for, catching or selling crab. As a service to this vital coastal business, David Perry & Associates, Inc. is assisting the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations and the San Francisco Crab Boat Fishermans’ Association. Both these groups are working in concert with the State of California Department of Fish & Wildlife and the California Department of Public Health to ensure the health and safety of all consumers.

Please note the following online resources for the most up-to-date information.

Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to our offices to arrange interviews or backgrounders regarding this issue.

Very best,

David Perry
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Online Resources:
The Institute for Fisheries Resources
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facebook.com/PCFFA

IFR crab updates:
www.ifrfish.org/programs/daupdates/

10 Percent celebrates its historic 300th Episode

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Monday, 12/14 — 5pm to 9pm

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WHO: David Perry’s 10 Percent TV

WHAT:
Celebrates its historic 300th Episode
— LGBT TV Show is Longest Running in California History

WHEN:
Monday, December 14: 5pm – 9pm

WHERE:
Catch Restaurant: 2362 Market Street (at Castro), San Francisco

WEB:
http://www.chnlivestreaming.tv/

WHY:

In 2009, David Perry created a new LGBT centric TV show. His premiere guest was the Right Rev. Otis Charles – first openly gay bishop on earth. Since then, Perry has interviewed artists, activists, politicians and priests in long-form conversations in the style of Charlie Rose: people, stories and issues of interest to the LGBT Community. Airing throughout California on Comcast Hometown Network channel 104 and internationally live-streamed online, David Perry’s 10 Percent is the longest running LGBT TV show in California history.

“It has been my honor to bring so many stories to the screen,” said Perry, 54, a San Francisco resident and media professional for almost 30 years. “Our issues are society’s issues and TV is still the public forum where those issues are aired and discussed.”

In a contrast with past shows, the landmark 300th episode features Perry in the hot-seat: being interviewed by Comcast Upside host Karli Mullane. In addition, the 300th episode will take a look back at some of Perry’s most memorable interviews including conversations with Tales of the City author Armistead Maupin, famed attorney and marriage equality advocate Kate Kendell, Yigat Pura of Top Chef Desserts, the original “Catwoman” from Batman Julie Newmar, X Factor sensation Jason Brock and Bobby Rivers of VH-1 fame.

The 300th episode debuts on Wednesday, December 16 at 7pm on Comcast Hometown Network Channel 104 and can also be watched live streaming at http://www.chnlivestreaming.tv/. A party at San Francisco’s historic Catch restaurant will mark the occasion with a special preview showing. San Francisco Board of Supervisors President London Breed will present Perry with a special proclamation to mark the occasion.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Richmond is Poised for the Holidays!

Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau Highlights Seasonal Offerings

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12 November 2015 — Richmond, CA: Ho! Ho! Ho! The Holidays are here, and the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.visitrichmondca.com) puts on a festive and artful face for the end-of-year celebrations in the Bay Area’s most diverse city.

“Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years all bring something special and unique to Richmond,” said Beth Javens, Executive Director at Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau. “For the next six weeks, the focus is on arts, crafts and culture as Richmond will welcome kids of all ages as 2015 comes to a close and a new year beckons.”

More city-wide Holiday events in Richmond: In addition to the every-day activities along Richmond’s trails and waterfront, there are a number special events taking place throughout the city this Holiday season: November Opening Month for Kaleidescope (109 Park Place, Point Richmond) Storyteller Cassie Cushing brings to life traditional stories for adult and young adult audiences. She finds the personal in the traditional and creates unique retellings for the contemporary audience, entering the world of “Once upon a time” to go beyond happily ever after. Welcome to Cassie’s storytelling coffee shop – Kaleidoscope Coffee – in the quaint, artistic neighborhood of Pt. Richmond. www.kaleidoscopecoffee.com

November 13 – December 12: Masquers presents The World Goes ‘Round, a musical smash by Kander & Ebb, the men who created Cabaret and Chicago. www.masquers.org

Saturday, November 14 Point Richmond History Hike led by Karen Buchanan 2pm – 5pm. Start and end: Point Richmond History Museum, 139½Washington Street at West Richmond Avenue, next to the Library and Community Center Karen will lead a 4.5-mile hike through historic downtown Point Richmond, up to the top of Nicholl Nob, down some trails to Miller-Knox Shoreline Park and Keller Beach, then out to the northern neighborhoods of Point Richmond. Learn some local history, get some exercise (there’s a fairly strenuous section going up to the top of the hill) and see some fabulous panoramic views. Hope you can join us! RSVP: kgb.sf63@gmail.com

November 13-December 23* Deck The Walls 3: Holiday Show; Classic Drawings From Sylvia Fragoso; Kiss My Grits: Recent Work Of Alice Sampson and Holiday Lounge 4 at NIAD Art Center. Admission is free. All work (regardless of size, medium or artist) in “Deck The Walls 3” will be only $40. Holiday Lounge 4. The studio has been busy as elves creating loads of craft objects and filling the storefront with seasonal items and unique gifts: quilts, coloring posters and books, baskets, monographs, wall hangings, tree ornaments, hats and scarves and mittens, ceramic animals and more. The comfy chairs will be back, so will the turntable spinning Christmas records. * Opening reception is November 21.

Saturday, November 14, 10am – 4pm: Richmond Arts Center presents Jogakbo: Patchwork Bojagi. Bojagi, Korean wrapping cloths, are used to wrap, cover, or carry things in daily life from precious ritual objects to everyday clothes, household goods, and food. Jogakbo refers to a colorful patchwork bojagi that is strikingly contemporary and was historically made with remnants of fabrics from leftover cloths. Learn the basics of bojagi, including hand-stitching techniques such as gamichiljil, homjil, and settam sangchim and create a jogakbo wall hanging using beautiful Korean silk fabrics and threads. $30 materials fee due to instructor includes fabric; additional materials list online. Bring a lunch. Taught by Youngmin Lee. Cost: $150. Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave (510) 620-6772

Saturday, November 14, 1pm – 5pm: Richmond Arts Center presents Wrap It Up! Give your holiday gifts individual flair by screen printing wrapping paper with seasonal motifs. Come play in the studio in this light-hearted, “no mistakes” workshop and leave with paper – or fabric – that you can use to wrap up gifts and wow your friends and family. Screens, ink, and rolled paper provided, or bring your own paper or fabric if you’d like. Prior screen-printing experience not required. Taught by Monica Gyulai. Cost: $50. Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave (510) 620-6772

Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26, 9am: Richmond Bay Trails sponsors the Nitro Turkey Thanksgiving Run at Point Pinole, Richmond. 5k/10k and Little Turkey Run supporting the holiday food drive for Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Thanksgiving-themed costumes (for children & adults) highly encouraged. Walkers welcome. http://brazenracing.com/nitroturkey.html

Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26, 10:30am. Make it a Point Richmond Thanksgiving by “Shooting the Wild Turkey” and heading up to the First United Methodist Church for a short service and a community Thanksgiving Dinner. Meet in front of the Plunge! Bring noise makers including animals and kids! The arrival of Thanksgiving means it’s time for the annual Turkey Shoot in Point Richmond. The morning procession will meet at the Richmond Plunge at 10:30am for a trip through the business district to the front of The Spot, a local watering hole where celebrants will listen to the ceremonial reading of the Turkey Shoot poem. Monroe Benschop has the honor of reading the poem, which gets an additional verse each year. The celebration concludes with the “Gobble, gobble, gobble” cry and a toast consisting of a shot of Wild Turkey. Organizers advise those who join the parade to bring a musical instrument or other noisemaker. See Our Neighbors: Gobble! Gobble!

Friday, November 27, 7:30pm: Point Richmond Jazz presents Solene Le Van. This 18 year old prodigy is originally from France, but now lives in L.A. She has toured the world as part of the La Van Family Band, led by her classical pianist father, Eric Le Van. She is “breaking out” on her own as a jazz violinist and singer. She is currently attending Princeton and majoring in voice and violin. Don’t miss this new talent. See her first right here in the Point! Tickets are $18 online at prjazz.org or $25 at the door. Bring the whole family. First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina St., Point Richmond.

Friday, November 27, 9am – 12noon. Santa’s Arrival at Hilltop Mall –Santa Set, JC Penney wing, lower level. www.shophilltop.com

Sunday, November 29, 11:30am – 2:30pm (and every last-Sunday-of-the-month) Assemble Restaurant at the Craneway: Outside Oyster Bar. A casual experience where we will offer fresh oysters on the half shell, oyster shooters, wine and beer to enjoy on our outside patio. You can also purchase unshucked oysters to take home and enjoy!

Tuesday, December 1, 5pm – 8pm, Hotel Mac Sparking Wine Tasting. The Hotel Mac always has something exciting on the horizon. From their regularly scheduled wine and spirit tastings, to our beloved Winemaker Dinners, to our half price bottled wine specials on Fridays, you will always find a good reason to visit us at 50 Washington Avenue, in historic Point Richmond, California. Live music seven nights a week

Saturday, December 5, 11am – 3pm: Holiday Arts Festival. This annual event is the go-to place for buying local holiday gifts. Peruse a marketplace of local arts and crafts vendors, our famous ceramics sale featuring hundreds of plates, mugs and objects made by the Art Center’s ceramic enthusiasts, and so much more. Enjoy delicious food and wine from our holiday cafe, fun art-making activities for the kids, musical entertainment and both a silent and live auction with fine art by Bay Area artists, East Bay experiences and much more. The Holiday Arts Festival Live Auction will follow the day-time free event, the admission price is: $25 for Richmond Art Center Members, $35 for non-members.

Saturday, December 5, 11am – 4:30pm: Arts of Point Richmond (AOPA) 2015 Holiday Fair. Fine arts and crafts by local artists. Point Richmond Community Center, 139 Washington Avenue, Richmond, CA. www.artsofpointrichmond.com

Friday, December 11, 7:30pm. Point Acoustic Christmas At the Oasis show with Maria Mauldaur. Point Richmond. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. www.pointacoustic.org

Saturday, December 12, 3pm: Holiday Movie Magic at the NIAD Art Center (551 23rd Street, Richmond). Screening of Art And Craft, directed by Sam Cullman, Jennifer Grausman, and Mark Becker, and starring art forger Mark Landis. Preceded by a short show of the conjuring arts by magician Nick Magick. Running Time 90 minutes. Sponsored by PBS’ POV. Admission is free. Food and drinks — from the NIAD Food Initiative — available. Perfect for the whole family

Saturday, December 12, 10am – 3pm: Gingerbread House & More (ages 6 – 12) at the Richmond Art Center. Create wonderful, imaginative, and delicious gingerbread houses using cardboard, foam core, and beautiful tasty treats! Make cards and presents for friends and family using a variety of materials, too! Bring a lunch. Taught by Lisa di Prima. 2540 Barrett Avenue, $ 80 registration. Call (510) 620-6772

Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13, 7pm: East Bay Center for the Performing Arts “Sharing the Spirit.” (339 11th Street at MacDonald Avenue, downtown Richmond.) East Bay Center presents a FREE Winter showcase of the Center’s Fall performing arts group classes. Share the accomplishments of our students and invite friends and family. The day will feature our youngest new performers as well as experienced pre-teens and teens with eclectic music and dance. This is a FREE event!

Saturday, December 19, 9am – 3pm: Annual Bake and Crafts Sale, Point Richmond Community Center. Bring your baked goodies by 9am for sale. Donations for the crafts can be given any time.

Saturday & Sunday, December 19 & 20, 10am – 5pm: Craneway Pavilion KPFA Winter Crafts Fair. Admission is $12; $8 for seniors 65 and over and disabled people; Under 17: FREE https://kpfa.org/event/45th-annual-kpfa-winter-crafts-fair/

Thursday, December 31, 8pm – 12:30am: Playland-Not-at-the-Beach A Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Party! Playland-Not-at-the-Beach throws a New Year’s celebration the entire family can enjoy! Play pinball, carnival games, and arcade games all night long along with our New Year’s-themed treasure hunt. We will have a “quiet room” for sleepy young partiers and countdowns for each American time zone (Eastern through Pacific) with sparkling-cider provided as well as a few live magic shows. Join us for this unique chance for all generations to ring in 2015 together. Guests pay one low price to enter and play all night: $30 for everyone ages 3 and up (no reservations required). Sorry, no coupons or discounts accepted for this event. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages (Playland-Not-at-the-Beach will provide sparkling-cider and coffee). Please contact us for additional information or to reserve a private party room (alcoholic beverages are permitted with party room rental). Also, throughout December a myriad of family friendly Holiday activities. For more info go online to www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org

Established as a 501c-6 tourism business improvement district established in 2004, the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing organization for the City of Richmond, California.

Touchjet Promotes Education at Bay Area Science Festival Saturday, November 7:
Demonstration for Students, Teachers & School Leaders 10am – 4pm at AT&T Park

Innovative Product Turns Any Flat Surface into a Touch Screen Instructor
#PondForTeacher promotes “Nominate Your Teacher for a Pond” Contest

www.touchjet.com

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6 November 2015 — San Francisco, CA: Science, technology, education and math equals what every teacher knows by their acronym: STEM. These four leaves form the educational clover of the fifth annual Bay Area Science Festival (www.bayareascience.org) and the goals of an innovative San Francisco company, Touchjet (www.touchjet.com), that will showcase a new way to teach at an interactive display at Saturday’s Discovery Day at AT&T Park, 10am – 4pm. Saturday’s demonstration calls attention to Touchjet’s Teacher Giveaway campaign, during which students nominate a favorite teacher to receive a free Touchjet Pond Projector™ ($599 Value) using the hashtag #PondForTeacher. Five teachers will receive a Touchjet Pond™ in the campaign set to end on December 1.

“To paraphrase the great Edward R. Murrow discussing the invention of TV, Touchjet can teach,” said Helen Thomas, CEO of Touchjet. “For the first time, there is an affordable, portable and efficient device that allows school room interaction, and living room interaction, between students and teachers and between parents and their children. Plus, if you know a hardworking teacher or education professional in your life, Touchjet wants to hear from you. This month, we’re offering five teachers the chance to win a Touchjet Pond™ Projector. ”

The innovative Touchjet Pond is a tool that makes learning fun and collaborative for students of all ages. The projector turns any flat surface into an 80” touchscreen with which students can interact using a stylus.

“Imagine practicing math problems or learning a foreign language together on an interactive whiteboard,” explains Thomas noting that the Touchjet Pond has a built-in Android operating system, so students and teachers can download all Android apps to the device itself – including Dr. Seuss’s ABC reading app, Khan Academy, PBS Kids and more. “This is an incredible way to make classroom and at-home learning a truly interactive and enjoyable experience. It’s already being used in classrooms across the nation, as well as in several after school programs for additional learning.”

To call attention to Pond’s educational assets, Touchjet is asking students to write in and tell the company why a favorite teacher or education professional deserves a Pond using #PondForTeachers on Facebook or Twitter. The deadline to enter is December 1.

“We hope that Touchjet becomes the centerpiece of the classroom,” said Thomas, noting that the devices allows students and instructors to draw, annotate and edit documents together on a screen everyone can see. “Touchjet makes collaboration easy at a more compelling price than competitors. Swiping through lesson plans on the Pond quickly becomes collaborative and second nature.”

Led by UC San Francisco, the Bay Area Science Festival is designed to showcase the region’s catalytic role in scientific progress and provide innovative opportunities to build community around science, technology and engineering. The festival brings together the Bay Area’s leading academic, scientific, corporate and nonprofit institutions with the collective aim of providing accessible science programming to every Bay Area resident. By celebrating science in the same way society celebrates music and art, the Festival’s goal is to showcase how vital science is to Bay Area culture and help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Featuring more than 50 fun and mostly free, interactive science and technology events at local venues from Santa Rosa to San Jose, the Bay Area Science Festival includes provocative lectures, hands-on activities, exhibitions, tours of cutting-edge facilities, and unique adult oriented science entertainment. The culmination of the annual event, now in its fifth year, is the AT&T Park Discovery Day in San Francisco. It is the largest such event of its kind in the United States.

“We are so honored to take part in the Bay Area Science Festival,” said Thomas. “As a parent myself, I understand the importance of making our classrooms truly innovative and creative spaces for our children. Touchjet helps do that.”