The Temescal and Telegraph Avenue Business District is a vibrant place with a rich history and evolving demographics. The architectural charm, the street ambiance, access to the freeway and BART, are all assets which make this an attractive and desirable business district.

The Temescal Telegraph District represents a diverse and eclectic mix of Bay Area businesses and residents. With its unique location and cultural environment, residents and patrons can expect a vibrant cultural experience from a visit to the Temescal area. From the landmark Genova Delicatessen to the innovative Tumble & Tea indoor playground, businesses located in this district service a wide array of markets and provide invaluable offerings to the Oakland, Calif., community.

2ND ANNUAL TEMESCAL STREET CINEMA

The Second Annual Temescal Street Cinema returns to 49th and Telegraph this summer for another year of great, free, locally made films! The only film festival in the Bay Area to exclusively feature Bay Area filmmakers, TSC considers itself part of the local, sustainable, slow food movement of celebrating our region—minimal greenhouse gases were emitted to get these great movies here, some of which were shot mere blocks from Temescal. With a mix of local luminaries like Sam Green ("Weather Underground") and Judy Irving ("Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill") presenting new films, as well as a host of up and comers and classics, there's no other film festival quite like TSC. There'll be live music and free popcorn at every show, with events getting started at 8 PM every Thursday from June 11-July 16. Movies will start when it gets dark, no sooner than 8:30 PM. Come early or bring a chair! More information

TEMESCAL MURAL PROJECT

The Temescal Mural Project at Shattuck / 51st St. is sponsored by the Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District (BID) and is a collaborative effort of PG&E and California College of Arts (CCA) with support from the Laney College Art Dept. The murals reflect the diverse creativity of CCA's art students and their relationship to the Temescal community. The initial mural installation focuses on a "Title Mural" crediting participants, a welcoming "gateway" message, and a depiction of historic Temescal and our diverse community. These murals will be supplemented by four additional murals in July, 2009 and the Temescal Mural Project will continue until all of PG&E's building's panels are filled with artwork.

A dedication ceremony will be held Wednesday, February 11 from 9:30–10:30 AM at the corner of Shattuck and 51st St. The ceremony will include remarks from Council President Jane Brunner, PG&E and the BID Board. Special thanks will be bestowed upon the gifted student-artists from the Center for Art and Public Life at California College of the Arts, also located in North Oakland.

 

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