3rd Annual Oakland Indie Awards May 15, 2009

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We are excited to welcome you to our 3rd Annual Oakland Indie Awards! This best of Oakland event celebrates small businesses and artists in Oakland that have a positive social or environmental impact on our community!

May 15, 2009

The CrucibleIndustrial & Fine Arts Training Facility1260 7th StreetOakland, CA 94607http://thecrucible.org

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Come help us celebrate with:Tastings of Oakland Food, Wine, Beer, Tea, and more! Award Presentations Fire Exhibitions DJ spinning all-Oakland tunes Displays from Unwrapped! vendor artists and businesses!

And the 2009 Award Winners are...Over the next couple of months individuals like yourself are nominating their favorite businesses and artists in Oakland in eight different categories:Oakland SoulRipple EffectNewbieGreenieNeighborhood DynamoYouth EmpowermentPillarInnovatorOn the evening of May 15, an artist or business from each category will be crowned the winner! So start nominating today!! There is no limit to how many businesses you nominate, and don't forget home-based businesses.

The only requirements to nominate are that it is:An independent for-profit business in OaklandORA visual artist/artisan who lives or has a studio in Oakland
Nominate your business or artist

Early Bird Special Until April 1

Individual Ticket
$15

Pairs
2 for $25

After April 1 all tickets are $20 each*Sponsorships for starving artists, entrepreneurs and others for whom ticket price is a barrier, contact us for details

Want to Get Involved?
Be a food or drink vendor. Musicians - get on the set list. Spread the word to your list-serves, blogs, and anywhere else Oakland-lovers congregate.Or volunteer!

Be a Sponsor!
Be a sponsor and get in front of hundreds of small businesses, artists, civic leaders, community organizations, and Oakland residents!See sponsor packet for details

For more information about the event or to get involved contact Andrea Walker or Erin Kilmer-Neel at (510) 663-2253.Last year's winners and photos



Organized by OneCalifornia Foundation

Engages in charitable and educational activities thatprimarily support the banks communitydevelopment mission and activities.Included are programs and sponsorships to increase financial literacy, stimulate community development,help eliminate discrimination, encourage affordable housing, andalleviate economicdistress in disadvantaged communities throughout California.

1438 Webster Street, Suite 101
Oakland, CA 94612
(510)663-2253

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Ticket Info:  

• Early Bird -Individual Ticket - $15, $15.99
• Early Bird - Pair - 2 for $25, $13.49
• Regular-Individual-Ticket- $20, $20.99

Official Website: http://indieawards-upcoming.eventbrite.com