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0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Jul 31, 2008 | by BAY AREA NEWS GROUP

Submissions to the Community Calendar must be received Thursdays, one week prior to publication. Listings are on a space-available basis. For a complete listing, visit ContraCostaTimes.com/Berkeley. The calendar for El Cerrito, Albany and Kensington can be found at ContraCostaTimes.com/thejournal. Mail submissions to Christie Harrington, 1516 Oak St., Alameda, CA 94501; e-mail them to ccnvoice@bayareanewsgroup.com or fax them to 510-748-1680. Call 510- 748-1683 if you have questions.

MUSIC

Downtown Berkeley Association -- Summer Concerts, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 7, Aug. 14, Aug. 21. Features upbeat local artists. Upcoming: BART plaza, Center Street at Shattuck Avenue. Free. info@downtownberkeley.org, www.downtownberkeley.org.

-- Midsummer Mozart Festival -- through Aug. 3. First Congregational Church, 2345 Channing Way. $30-60. Details: 415-627- 9141, amadeus@midsummermozart.org, www.midsummermozart.org.

-- Jewish Community Center of the East Bay -- "The Brew" monthly music series at 8 p.m. Nice Guy Trio and Jessica and Ramon, Aug. 30. 1414 Walnut St. $10-$15. Details: 510-848-0237, www.jcceastbay.org.

-- Cal Performances -- Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley campus. $28- $56. Tickets: 510-642-9988, www.calperformances.org.

-- St. John's Presbyterian Church -- concert series at 4 p.m. San Francisco Renaissance Voices present work of Hildegard von Bingen, Aug. 17. Leon Chisholm presents "Baroque Inventions and Re- inventions," Oct. 19. Elizabeth Blumenstock performs works of J.S. Bach, Dec. 7. 2727 College Ave. $10-$20. Details: 510-684-7563, www.stjohns.presbychurch.net/concertseries.htm.> COMMUNITY

St. Mary's College High School -- Reunion, Class of 2008. Alumnae Volleyball Game, 4 p.m. Aug. 1. Panther alumnae volleyball players match up in the school auditorium. College-Bound Barbecue and Farewell. 1 p.m. Aug. 8. Saint Mary's High School campus. RSVP to Joanne Howe, 510-559-6227 or jhowe@stmchs.org.

-- Berkeley City Club -- Docent-led tours 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m. fourth Sundays monthly. "Little castle" is fine example of architect Julia Morgan's legacy. Upcoming: Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23; no December tour. 2315 Durant Ave. Free; donations welcome. Reservations/details: 510-883-9710, lhfjmorgan@earthlink.net.

-- Bay Friendly Gardening Program -- Host gardeners from Alameda County wanted. Looking for gardens that build healthy soil, protect local watersheds, create wildlife habitat and conserve water. Participate as host gardener in 2009 Bay-Friendly Garden Tour. Receive compost bin, tote bag, t-shirt, and more. Apply online at www.BayFriendly.org. or call 510-444-SOIL for application. Deadline Aug. 4, 2008. Tour date April 26, 2009. Details: Jeanne Nader jnader@stopwaste.org or 510-891-6500.

FILM/DANCE/STAGE

Twenty One Plus Productions -- Musical, "The Wild Party," 8 p.m. Aug. 1-3. New theater company Twenty One Plus Productions out of Oakland will perform Andrew Lippa's "The Wild Party." $12-17. Tickets available the day of each performance, starting at 4 p.m. Order advance tickets by emailing BWLEM@aol.com. The Black Repertory Group, 3201 Adeline St. Berkeley. Details: 510-499-2796.

-- Shotgun Players -- "Ubu for President," 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Aug. 2 - Sept. 14. Adapted from the plays of Alfred Jarry. We invite you to jeer at the candidates, throw some rotten cabbages, and stand up for what you believe in. Free. John Hinkel Park, Southampton Ave. Details: 510-841-6500 or www.shotgunplayers.org.

-- Julia Morgan Center for the Arts -- Ballet Afsaneh performs "Safar-e Bienteha -- Eternal Journey" 8 p.m. Aug. 2. Evening of dance, live music, and poetry drawing on the rich traditions of the Silk Road. $24, VIP $100. Ethiopian Arts Forum, 3 p.m. Aug. 3. An afternoon of Ethiopian poetry in the Amharic language, and traditional and modern music with Ethiopian instruments. Tickets $12, available at the door. Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Ave. Details: 800-838-3006 or www.juliamorgan.org.

-- Subterranean Shakespeare Theatre -- "The Merry Wives Of Windsor," Thursdays-Saturdays through Aug. 9. Directed by Katja Rivera; Music by performers on the critically acclaimed "Shakespeare's Greatest Hits CD."

-- The Berkeley Art Center, 1275 Walnut. $12-17. Tickets: 510- 276-3871 or www.brownpapertickets.com.

-- Jewish Community Center of the East Bay -- Documentaries about LGBT people grappling with religious doctrines on sexual orientation. "A Jihad for Love," Sept. 18. 1414 Walnut St. $8-$15. 510-848-0237, www.jcceastbay.org.

-- Jewish Community Center of the East Bay -- CineMingle Summer Film Series at 7:30 p.m. "Sidewalk," Aug. 21. 1414 Walnut St. $5- $8. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com. Details: www.jcceastbay.org.

-- Jewish Community Center of the East Bay -- Comedy show. "The W. Kamau Bell Curve," 8:00 p.m. Aug. 16, 17, 23, 24. Kamau's solo show is a critique of rampant celebrity racism. $15 JCC members, $20 general, $10 each with a friend of a different race. JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St. Details and tickets: 510-848-0237 or www.jcceastbay.org.