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Artist Guide
Cal Performances Artist Guide: The Artist Guide is intended for artists and production personnel visiting the area. Cal Performances cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, nor is a listing an endorsement by Cal Performances.
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Local Hotels
Hotel Durant:
800-238-7268 or 510-845-8981; 2600 Durant Avenue (Southeast corner of Durant Ave. and Bowditch St.), Berkeley. The Durant is a charming boutique style hotel with 140 guest rooms, 10 suites, and banquet facilities. Cable TV. Daily room service is provided by Henry's Publick House & Grille, the hotel's full service restaurant and bar. Parking is available to guests for $10 a day. We recommend the Hotel Durant for easy access to Cal Performances.
Bancroft Hotel:
800-549-1002 or 510-549-1000, fax: 510-549-1070; 2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Complimentary breakfast, close to campus and Zellerbach Hall, next-door parking available, cable TV, corporate and University discounts available, 100% smoke free. A National Landmark Hotel.
The Claremont Resort, Spa, and Tennis Club:
800-551-7266 or 510-549-3335, fax: 510-843-6239; Ashby and Domingo Avenues, Oakland. Call Robert Cruickshank at 549-3335 for Claremont Advantage Club (CAC) rates: $180 Hillside, $200 Bayside. Suites and mini-suites also available. For groups, call Tim Paulus at 549-8525. Parking included. Room service is available. The Claremont, nestled in the Berkeley Hills overlooking the bay, is a majestic Victorian style hotel. Jordan's, the hotel restaurant, has an excellent menu and wine list. Nightly entertainment is presented in the Terrace Bar. Amenities include cable TV, tennis courts, a jogging course, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and a complete European-style health spa. 30 minute walk, five-minute drive to campus.
The Faculty Club:
510-540-5678 or 510-642-1993, fax: 540-5678; University of California, Berkeley. Limited availability, contact Zooey Gouget, Hotel Manager. There are 23 guest rooms. Room w/ private bath: newly renovated $77-$84, un-renovated, $64-$71, shared bath: $54-$56, based on number of people. Special rooms include the executive suite for $110 a night, and the Tower Room for $79 per night. No room service. Television; no cable. Complimentary continental breakfast. Lunch and dinner served Monday-Friday. Parking available for $7 a day. The Faculty Club was built in 1902, and is located on campus directly behind Hertz Hall.
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel:
510-547-8414, fax: 510-547-2466: 1603 Powell Street., Emeryville. Easy access to BART and over to Cal Performances with free Emery-Go-Round Shuttle. Special University rate, $99+tax. For Group Sales and special rates contact Will Jones, x. 7158. Hotel offers restaurant and bar, conference and banquet facilities, heated pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, 100% non-smoking rooms, complimentary business center. Adjacent to Bay Street Shopping Center, two movieplexes, 30+ restaurants, and minutes from Emeryville Marina. Facilities are accessible to physically challenged persons. Free Parking. 10 minutes by car to campus or less than 3 miles. Located near the interchange of Interstate 580 and 80. 15-20 minutes to/from the Oakland Airport, 20-30 minutes to/from San Francisco Airport.
French Hotel:
510-548-9930, fax and phone; 1538 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Call for University discount rates ($95 for most single rooms, $130 for larger rooms) plus 12% city tax. Excellent neighborhood, dubbed Berkeley's "gourmet ghetto" and a 20-minute walk to campus.
Holiday Inn Bay Bridge:
510-658-9300; 1800 Powell St., Emeryville. Contact UC Representative Linda Axt. Cal Performances rate $105. Modern sky-rise hotel includes a full service restaurant, lounge, fitness center, business center, Jacuzzi and free parking. Fifteen minute drive from Zellerbach Hall.
Holiday Inn Express:
510-548-1700; 1175 University Ave, Berkeley. Cal Performances rate for a basic room $109. You must mention that you are with the University. Rooms include computer data ports, coffee makers, hair dryers, iron and ironing boards. In addition the newly built hotel features refrigerators and microwaves in every room. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6-10am daily. Conveniently accessible to BART and 23 miles from San Francisco International Airport and 10 miles from Oakland International Airport.
Radisson Hotel Berkeley Marina:
800 243-0625 or 510-548-7920, fax: 510-848-1491; 200 Marina Blvd. (at the West end of University Ave.), Berkeley. Contact Graham Smith, UC Representative, extension 7101. Rates range from $99-$190 per room; 10 room minimum for group rate. Subject to availability. Room service is available. The restaurants and some guest rooms have bay views. Features in-room cable TV, a fitness room, two indoor pools, sauna, and jacuzzi. Complimentary shuttle service to and from BART provided. The hotel will also make arrangements for shuttle service (through Bayporter Express) to San Francisco and Oakland Airports. Approximately a 15-minute drive to the UC Berkeley campus.
Rose Garden Inn:
510-549-2145, fax 510-549-1085; 2740 Telegraph Ave. (between Ward and Stuart), Berkeley. Located twelve blocks from campus. Rates $89-$175, please call for updates. Breakfast and tea included. No room service available. Charming old-fashioned style inn furnished with antiques, brass beds, and handmade quilts. Many guest rooms have fireplaces. Televisions in all rooms, full complimentary breakfast buffet, wine and cheese in the evening, and free parking for guests.
Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Howard Johnson's:
800-237-5359 (outside California), or 510-845-7300 (local); 2086 Allston Way (at Shattuck Ave.), Berkeley. Contact Vivica Calagno, Director of Sales. Cal Performances' discount rates: $99 for 1 or 2 beds. Prices include continental breakfast. Group rates are available. No room service. HBO & ESPN in all rooms. The Shattuck is a renovated, European-style hotel with 150 guest rooms, banquet and meeting rooms available. Located in downtown Berkeley. Berkeley BART station, several restaurants, and a number of movie theaters nearby. New restaurant features late night dining with both smoking and non-smoking areas. Ten minute walk to Zellerbach Hall.
Lake Merritt Hotel:
800-933-HOTEL or 510-832-2300, fax: 510-832-7150; 1800 Madison, Oakland. Contact Johanna Stein, Sales Manger, for reservations. Rates run from $149 - $199 with UC discount. Suites and guest rooms, nice views, and easy access to all freeways and BART. Restaurant, valet parking, room service, cable TV, access to health club facilities.
Women's Faculty Club:
510-642-4175; University of California, Berkeley. Private club. Reservations possible if sponsored through Cal Performances, availability is limited. Rates: $85 for a single room, $95 per double (with queen size bed,); $105 per double (with two twin beds). No room service. Includes a complimentary continental breakfast, served in the lounge. Open to both women and men. The dining room offers lunch. The Women's Faculty Club is located near The Faculty Club in a pleasant and relaxed garden-like setting. Guest parking is available for $7 a day.
Woodfin Suite Hotel:
510-601-5880, fax: 510-601-5833; 5800 Shellmound Street, Emeryville. Conveniently located off Interstate 80 and Powell Street. This brand new hotel features all suites at competitive rates. Contact Peg Kelly, UC Sales Rep about the rates. Suites feature two TV's, one VCR, fully equipped kitchen including dinnerware; Iron & ironing board; Hairdryer. Service and amenities range from complimentary breakfast buffet (served daily), 24-hour business center, pool & spa, workout facility and complimentary shuttle (limited operating hours).
Other Hotels, Motels, and Bed & Breakfasts in Berkeley:
Beau Sky Hotel: 800-990-2328 or 510-540-7688
Berkeley City Club: 510-848-7800
Berkeley Travel Lodge: 800-578-7878 or 510-843-4262
Brown Shingle: 510-848-6385
Campus Motel: 510-841-3844
Elmwood House: 510-540-5123
Flamingo Motel: 510-841-4242
Golden Bear Inn: 800-525-6770 or 510-525-6770
North Berkeley Bed & Breakfast: 510-849-0649
Nura's Place: 510-841-4202
Ramada Inn: 510-849-1121
Travel Inn: 510-848-3840
The Huntington:
415-474-5400, fax: 415-474-6227; 1075 California St. at Taylor St. on Nob Hill. A preferred hotel for many performing artists visiting San Francisco. Rates run from $275 to $475, based on single occupancy.
The Phoenix Inn:
800-248-9466 or 415-776-1380; 601 Eddy Street (at Larkin), San Francisco. Call Karen Watt, Sales Rep for rates reserved specifically for artists at 415 861-1560. Artist's rates: $90 Single/ Double. Continental breakfast and free parking included. Cable TV. The Phoenix, with forty-four guest rooms, an art gallery, sculpture garden, poolside cafe, and massage therapy, is the only moderately priced hotel in San Francisco that caters to guests involved in the arts. Backflip, the Inn's restaurant and cocktail lounge are open late every night but Monday.
The Prescott:
800-283-7322 or 415-563-0303, fax: 415-771-8726 (sales office); 545 Post Street, San Francisco. For best rates, contact Ryan Sieroty, Group Sales Manager, and mention UC/Cal Performances. Rates: $205 deluxe guest room; $265 club room; $255 one-bedroom suite; $275 club suite; $1200 Mendocino Penthouse Suite. Group rates are also available. Daily room service is available. Complimentary shoeshine, coffee and tea in the morning, and wine and cheese in the afternoon. cable TV. Other available services include same-day laundry service and valet parking. A comfortable and elegant hotel within walking distance of Union Square, the City's shopping district. Postrio Restaurant, in the hotel lobby, features the culinary delights of renowned chef Wolfgang Puck.
Oakwood Corporate Housing:
800-531-1118. Leasing agents will find temporary residences in fully furnished apartments (including cable TV) in either the East Bay or San Francisco, minimum stay of 31 days.
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General Travel Information
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Call 510-817-1717 for the Bay Area's automated, 24-hour travel information system, includes information on public transportation and current traffic conditions.
Public Transportation
AC Transit: 510-839-2882. (24-hour recorded information) Information for the public bus system of the East Bay. Have writing materials and travel destination information ready before calling.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit): 510-465-2278. Information line. Transit System serves greater Bay Area, including transbay service to and from San Francisco. BART to bus service also available.
Berkeley Trip: 510-644-7665, or 510-643-7665; 2033 Center Street, Berkeley. Public transportation passes, including BART and AC Transit, can be purchased here. Timetables, schedules, maps, and information for all Berkeley public transportation also available.
Auto/Van Rental
Avis: 510-548-7363 (reservations & information), 800-331-1212 (reservations after 7pm); 1900 Oxford Street, Berkeley. Hours: 7am-6pm, Monday Friday; 8am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday. Mention U.C. Berkeley affiliation and receive a 10% discount on your rental.
Enterprise Rent-a-Car: 510-841-8300 or 800-736-2227 statewide; 3001 Shattuck Ave. at Ashby, Berkeley. Hours: 7:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday; 9am-12pm, Saturday & closed Sunday. Call for UC Berkeley discounts and rates.
Thrifty Car Rentals: 510-845-1306; 1990 Oxford Street, Berkeley. Hours: 7:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday; 8am-4pm Saturday; 9am-3pm Sunday. Contact Mickey Hayes and Mention UC/Cal Performances for discount rates: Cargo van rental is $69.99 per day. Call 24-hours ahead for discount, 15 passenger vans require a two-week advance notice.
Dougherty's Truck and Auto Rental: 510-529-2272 or 510-234-6025; 10895 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito. Hours: 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Saturday; 8am-2pm, Sunday. They often have vehicles available when other agencies are booked.
Charter Bus Services
Franciscan Lines: 415-495-7570; 300 Toland St., San Francisco. Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday for information and reservations. Dispatch office hours: 6am-8pm, Monday-Sunday. In emergencies a dispatcher can be reached 24 hours a day. Rental passenger buses, which seat 49 people, are available.
UC Charter Services: 510-642-4834. Various size vehicles.
USA Charter: 800-682-4278 or 650-583-2520, fax: 650 583-2568.
Limousine Services*
*Rates do not include gratuity or tax.
Transstar Sedan & Limousine: 650-652-5755 or 800-295-1211. Excellent service and competitive prices.
Premiere Sedan Limousine: 800-244-5466 or 510-814-8109. 24-hour service. Rates: sedan $55/hr, $70 per hour (up to 6 people), $80/hr. (8 people and above). Airport transfer service: $70 Oakland Airport; $80 SF Airport plus 20% gratuity.
Premiere Limousine: 800-546-6666 or 415-206-9999, fax 415-206-9391. Up to six people $65/hour, 3 hour minimum, 6-8 people $70/hour, up to 10 people $85/hour. Airport transport service: to SFO $85-$95/hr.
Strawberry Limousine: 800-381-5466 or 415-381-8016, fax: 415-389-0808. In business since 1978, Airport transportation ranges from: $65 San Francisco to SFO, $75 East Bay to SFO. Private Charters vary from $55 and up depending on the vehicle (3 hr minimum weekdays, 5hr weekends/negotiable) and they also offer package tours of San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Monterey.
Taxicab Service
Friendly Cab Company: 510-536-3000. Available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Ten-minute response time. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards honored ($10 minimum).
Yellow Cab: 800-644-6555, 510-444-1234, or 510-848-1234 in Berkeley. Available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards accepted with $15 minimum. 10-15 minute response time.
Yellow Cab Berkeley: 510-841-8294 or 510-528-9999.
Yellow Checker Cab: 510-527-8294. Will pick up 5 passengers maximum. Ask about flat rates from UC Berkeley to the Oakland($28) or San Francisco($45) Airports. Price includes gratuity.
To the San Francisco & Oakland Airports
Airport Commuter:
510-841-0150. Call for reservations and departure times. Individual and group reservations must be made in advance. 24-hour service, seven days a week. Shuttle service in Berkeley from local hotels is available. Rates for private shuttle (direct service, no stops): $65 for up to three people, $10 each additional person. Cash, local checks, traveler's checks, and credit cards accepted.
Bay Porter Express:
415 467-1800 or 510-864-4500, 800 287-6783 (only from airport). 24-hour reservation service, seven days a week. Picks up passengers every half hour, 4:30am-12:00am. Can be chartered to pick-up at any hotel or private residence. Rates from Berkeley private residences to Oakland or SF Airports: $19 per person, $10 each additional person. From Berkeley hotels: to SF $19 per person, to Oakland $19 per person.
BART to Oakland Airport:
510-562-7700. - Take Fremont train to the Oakland Coliseum station and transfer to AirBART shuttle. Call BART for departure times. $1.65 BART fare from Berkeley to Coliseum station (20 minutes). AirBART fare is $2 and commute time to the airport is 5-10 minutes.
BART to SFO Airport:
From the East Bay, take the S.F./Daly City train across the bay to the Powell Street Station. Walk
up Powell Street to Union Square (~1.5 blocks from BART). The Airporter shuttle services various hotels in the area. See "SFO Airporter" for details. Or take the same line to the Daly City or Colma stop and board the appropriate SamTrans bus to SFO airport. From Daly City take SamTrans 3B (days and early evenings only). From Colma take SamTrans 3X.
East Bay Airporter: 925-671-7846 or 925-853-2624.
SFO Airporter: 650-624-0500 (schedule information); 54 Tanforan Ave., San Francisco. The dispatch office is open evenings and weekends. Provides shuttle service from several downtown San Francisco hotels around Union Square to SF Airport. Buses depart every 20 minutes from Westin St. Francis Hotel and the Hilton. Other hotels, the Park 55, and the Sheraton Palace are serviced every 30 minutes. Airporter buses start at 5:20am. $12 one-way. Call for current, recorded listings and schedule information.
Parking
Parking reservations and other special arrangements must be made in advance. For artist loading and unloading arrangements, reservations, or other parking inquiries, please contact Jane Goodwin at Cal Performances: 510-642-3276. Metered parking and two hour limited parking is available on city streets surrounding the campus. Free street parking Sunday. Paid public parking is also available in the lot located underneath Zellerbach. Entrance to this lot is located on the right side of Bancroft Way just before Dana Street. We also recommend parking in any of the many reasonably priced city parking lots located on the south side of campus near Telegraph.
Capezio Dance-Theater Shop: 510-655-3608;
5900 College Avenue (at Chabot), Oakland.
Hours: 10am-6pm, Monday-Saturday; 11am-5pm Sunday.
Tupper & Reed: 510-841-1832; 2277 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. Hours: 10am-7pm, Monday-Thursday; 10am-6pm, Friday-Saturday; 11am-5pm Sunday. Rental department closes 1-hour before the store.
Ifshin Violins: 510-843-5466; 1633 University Avenue, Berkeley. Hours: 10:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday; 10:30am-4pm Saturday; closed Sunday. Repairs violins, violas, cellos, and basses; sells accessories.
Accompanists
Carol Eisenberg, Piano: 510-642-3280 (dance studio), 510-642-1677 (Center for Theater and Performance Studies), 510-654-8806 (home). Carol accompanies dancers, vocalists, and instrumentalists.
Chris Houston, Piano: 510-595-7842
Cara Marcus, Piano: 510-339-6886 (home), 510-642-3280, or 510-642-1677 (Center for the Theater and Performance Studies)
Ralph Peet, Percussion: 510-653-7079
Judy Rosenberg, Piano: 510-420-1314
San Francisco Conservatory of Music: 415-564-8086
Harpsichord Tuners
Victor Gavenda: 510-524.2178 x.126
Andrew Lagerquist: 510-450-0639
Rehearsal Space
Alice Arts Center: 510-238-7217 (front desk); 1438 Alice Street, Oakland. Four rehearsal studios with barres and mirrors, some with sound systems. Discount rate is $15-$20 per hour. Proof of nonprofit status & insurance is required for discount. Please call for available times.
Hearst Gym (UC Berkeley campus): 510-643-9262; 510-642-9262 (fax). Two studios, and two gyms ( Availability is limited by pre-scheduled activities. Space must be reserved four weeks, in advance by Cal Performances, contact Jane Goodwin at 642-3276. After 5pm contact Sandy Camillos for scheduling and rental info.
* Room 251-75'x3O', with hardwood floors and mirrors. Some pillars break up the space, ballet shoes OK. Check for piano availability.*Room 234-79'x37', hardwood floors, mirrors, barres, ballet shoes OK. Check for piano availability.
Julia Morgan Center for the Arts: 510-845-8542 (Administration Office); 2640 College Avenue (at Derby), Berkeley. Stage: 31'x4O'. Call for rates and availability. Studios: One studio is 20'x24' and has wood floors. Piano available. No barres or mirrors. $15-$25 per hour. The other studio is 850 sq. ft., with barres and mirrors. No piano. Ballet shoes OK in both studios. Available some evenings and weekends. $15-$25 per hour. A nominal deposit may be required for rental. Availability is limited, so call ahead.
Recreational Sports Facility (RSF): 510-643-9262, contact Sandy Camillos; 2301 Bancroft Way (between Dana and Ellsworth, directly west of Zellerbach Hall). Dance studio has hardwood floors, barres, mirrors, and a high quality sound system. One large curtain can divide this room into two rehearsal areas. $75 per hour for the whole room. Ballet shoes OK. No piano. Two-four week advance notice required.
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center: 510-654-5921;
2704 Alcatraz (at College Avenue), Berkeley. Hours: 9am-9pm, Monday-Thursday; 9am-7pm, Friday; and 9am-2pm, Saturday & Sunday. Four dance studios with mirrors, barres, piano, cd/stereo, and turntable. Rates are as follows: $10 per hour for 1-3 dancers, $12 per hour for 4-8 dancers, $20 per hour for 8 or more dancers. Call for a reservation (up to two weeks in advance).
University YWCA: 510- 848-6370; 2600 Bancroft Way (at Bowditch), Berkeley. Contact Charlene VanNess for reservations. Large studio with grand piano, mirrors, barres, and wood floors. The rate is $75 per hour. The studio is available 9am -5pm, Monday-Friday (and some evenings when there is no program scheduled). Required pre-payment for facility.
Health Services
Emergency: 911 In an emergency, police, fire, paramedic, or ambulance service can be obtained by dialing this number. If calling from a campus phone, dial 9-911.
Alta Bates Medical Center: 510-204-4444 (general information), 510-204-1303 (Emergency-24 hours); 2450 Ashby Avenue (between College and Telegraph Avenues).
University Health Services (Tang Center): 510-642-2000 (for appointments and general information); 2222 Bancroft Way (between Ellsworth and Fulton). Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday; 9am-4:30pm, Saturday. Urgent care: 8am-8pm, Monday-Friday. Some units close at noon for lunch. (Note: hours change in summer, late May-August). They will accept emergencies Monday-Friday only (times above), call urgent care at
510-642-3188.
Medical Advice: 510-644-6500. Provided by the City of Berkeley. Hours: 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, Monday-Friday. Advice nurse can refer you to an MD in the Bay Area.
Ashby Center of Complementary Medicine: 510-843-5000; 2615 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. Marti Kennedy, O.M.D. Acupuncture.
Acupressure Institute: 510-845-1059; 1533 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. An excellent resource that has been used by Cal Performances artists in the past.
Back in Action - Chiropractic Center: 510-843-2584, fax: 843-2591; 2500 Martin Luther King Way (at Dwight Way), Berkeley. Director, Ethan Feldman, D.C., a multi-disciplinary group of therapists — chiropractic, neuro-muscular, massage, orthopedic — who for the most part are former professional musicians and dancers. If Dr. Felman is not available, ask for his associate, Bruce Rizzzo who works in an advanced form of musclework and sports injuries.
Berkeley Physical Therapy: 510-549-2225, 2041 Bancroft Way & Shattuck Ave.
Elizabeth Larcam: 415-353-6410. Dance Medicine Specialist. Hours: 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday.
General Practitioners
Dr. Alan L. Greenbaum: 510-845-2150; 2435 Webster Street, Suite A, Berkeley. Phone Hours: 9am-4pm, Monday-Thursday; 9am-12pm, Friday. Appointments from 8am. No HMO's.
Dentists
Dr. Don Lenzi: 510-848-5618; 3010 Colby Street, Suite 217, Berkeley. Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday; 7am-2pm, Tuesday-Thursday. Office visit fee: $44-$100; Emergency visit: $68.
Dr. Robert Perry: 510-548-0570, Medical Arts Building 3000 Colby St. #300, Berkeley.
Dr Thomas Roeder: 510-526-1411; 914 The Alameda, Berkeley. Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Thursday. Other doctors are available for Saturday appointments.
Ear Nose and Throat
Dr. Christopher Isdebsky: 415-476-2792. Specializing in speech pathology. On call on weekends.
Andrew Moyce and Group: 510-465-0941; 2961 Summit, Berkeley. Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Alta Bates: Emergency Only:
Marvin Adam: 510-452-9213
Kedar Adour: 510-596-7660
Raymond Hilsinger: 510-596-6402
Massage, Saunas, Hot Tubs and Spas
The Berkeley Sauna: 510-845-2341; 1947 Milvia Street (at University Avenue). Hours: 12pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday; 12pm-11pm, Friday; 10:30am-11pm, Saturday, and 10:30am-10pm, Sunday. Hot tub and sauna rates: $8 per person per half hour, $12 per hour. Sunday-Thursday, before 5pm, 1 hour: $8. Also features good massage by various practitioners experienced in Swedish/ Esalen massage, Acupressure, shiatsu, deep tissue, sports massage, and reflexology, $55 per hour.
Claremont Resort & Spa: 510-549-8566; Ashby and Domingo Avenues, Oakland. Full European-style health spa in a beautiful and historic Victorian hotel, featuring aromatherapy, reflexology, shiatsu, sports, and Swedish massage. Call for current rates. Other services include herbal baths, wraps, facials, sauna, steam, pool, and whirlpool.
Ineke Anderson: 510-582-7112. Former professional dancer. Deep tissue and neuro-muscular massage.
Charlotte Burkhart: 510-847-5400. Massage therapist - travels.
Veronica Dare: 510-531-8041. Massage therapist, deep tissue - travels.
Marina Eglevsky: 510-524-2227. Specializes in massage therapy for dancers.
Minoo Hamzavi: 510-848-4133. Certified Pilates Instructor/Practitioner. Classes on UC campus. Please call for private appointment.
Hot Tubs
The Hot Tubs: 510-843-4343 or 510-843-4344; 1915 University Ave. (at MLK Jr. Way), Berkeley. Hours: 11am-Midnight, Sunday-Thursday (last client taken at 12 midnight); 11am-12:30am, Friday and Saturday (last client taken at 12:30am). Private suites include redwood hot tub, sauna, shower (with soap and towels), music, rest area and juice bar. Rates are $15.50 per person per hour, $5.35 each additional half hour. One half hour is free before 5 pm. Cash only. Reservations are not accepted.
Pam Sebestyn: 510-654-1822 or 703-821-6840. Massage therapist and dance specialist. Speaks French.
Amir Wasserman, N.M.T.: 510-869-2533. Neuromuscular Pain Relief Therapy, somatic movement education, general deep tissue and sports massage. Local office, will travel.
Recreational Facilities
Edwards Field: 510-642-3867. Next to Harmon Gymnasium, on campus. Track and Field facility. Open daily, dawn to dusk. Availability sometimes varies due to pre-scheduled activities. Call for open times.
Golden Bear Pool: 510-642-9821. Outdoor, heated pool, located at Dwight and Prospect on campus. $5 for a single day pass.
24 hour Fitness: 510-548-4653; 2072 Addison (near Shattuck), Berkeley. Complete workout facilities: free weights, stair master, aerobic classes (high and low impact, step classes), martial arts & Tae Kwon Do. $10. daily pass.
Recreational Sports Facility (RSF): 510-642-4048 or 510-643-8038; 2301 Bancroft Way (at Dana, down the block from Zellerbach Hall), Berkeley. Hours: 6am-11pm, Monday-Friday; 8am-7pm, Saturday; 8am-11pm, Sunday. Contact Jane Goodwin (642-3276) about artist special rates and information about day passes for access to the weight room, gym, tennis, racquetball and squash courts, combative room, locker room facilities (which include showers, and towel service), and Hearst Pool, a heated outdoor pool designed by Julia Morgan, built in the early 1900's.
The Works Exercise Studio: 510-841-1373; 2566 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. Class schedule changes daily, please call ahead. High and low-impact aerobics, contour, weights, and step. $8-10 per class.
Touchstone Climbing Center: 510.981.9900, Fax: 510.981.9901, e-mail ; 800 Potter St., Berkeley.
Thallasa: Billiards and bar, 510-848-1766; 2367 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Open till 2am 7 nights a week. Walk back to your hotel.
The Broken Rack: Billiards, 510-652-9808; 6005 Shellmound in the Emeryville Public Market Complex.
Bicycle/Rollerblade Rental
Karim Cyclery: 510-841-2181; 2800 Telegraph Ave. (North of Ashby), Berkeley. Bicycles and rollerblades: $20 per 24-hour period; $10 for half-day rental (return before closing time). Rentals include all protective gear. Credit card deposit required for rentals (Visa or MasterCard only). Hours: 11am-6pm, Mon.-Sat.; 12pm-5pm, Sunday.
Public Golf Courses
Lake Chabot Municipal Golf Course: 510-351-5812. Located at the end of Golf Links Road, in Oakland. From Berkeley, take Ashby Avenue to Highway 13. Next, take 580 freeway towards Hayward. Exit at Golf Links Road and turn left. Proceed for three miles to the course. Open dawn to dusk, 7 days a week. Rates are as follows: Oakland residents: $12 weekdays; $15 weekends. Non-Oakland residents: $17 weekdays, $20 weekends. Cart and club rentals.
Tilden Park Golf Course and Driving Range: 510-848-7373. Open dawn to dusk, 7 days a week. From Campus: Drive east on Channing. At the top of Channing, make a left onto Rim Road. Follow this behind Memorial Stadium. Make a right onto Centennial Road. Take this until you reach the first stop sign past the Lawrence Hall of Science. This is the intersection of Centennial and Grizzly Peak Blvd. Centennial turns into Golf Course Road. Stay on Golf Course Road to entrance on the right side of the road. Fees to play: $26 Monday-Thursday, $38 Friday, $44 Saturday, Sunday & holidays. Cart and club rentals are $15 per person.
Tennis Courts
RSF daily visitor's fee for reservations and access to tennis courts is $10. Call 510-642-8345 for court reservations. There are five tennis areas on campus (Scenic Tennis Courts, La Loma Courts, Hellman Courts, Channing Courts, Hearst Courts). The Scenic Tennis Courts and the La Loma Courts are located in North Berkeley on Hearst Ave. The Hellman Courts are located centrally within the campus, just a five-minute walk from Zellerbach Hall. Channing Courts are located at the intersection of Channing and Ellsworth. Hearst Courts are located on Bancroft Ave. between the Hearst Museum of Anthropology and Hearst Gym.
Near Berkeley and San Francisco there are a number of parks and other nature areas to visit, less than an hour away. Some highlights are the wine country in Napa Valley, just an hour north of Berkeley, the Marin Headlands, Stinson Beach, and Point Reyes, 75-90 minutes northwest of the Bay Area. Below are some areas closer to Berkeley, or call the East Bay Regional Park District, 510-562-7275, for more detailed information.
Berkeley Marina: 510-849-2727 (sports center). 225 University Ave. Located at the west end of University Avenue in Berkeley. Go over the overpass at the end of University Avenue until you reach the water. Turn left, first building on your right.
Mt. Tamalpais: 415 388-2070; 801 Panoramic Highway, Mill Valley. A sacred site for California Native Americans. Extensive redwoods and wildlife. Provides a spectacular view of the Bay Area on a clear day. Plenty of hiking trails. Approximately 3.2 miles from Stinson Beach. There are also some picnic tables and barbecues. Call for directions to the park.
Muir Woods: A beautiful redwood forest with extensive walking and hiking paths. See Mt. Tamalpais directions, following signs to Muir Woods from Highway 1 North.
Tilden Park: 510-562-7275 (general information), in Berkeley. Hiking trails, swimming, picnic areas, golf course, botanical gardens and a carousel. From Berkeley: Take Oxford Ave. to Hearst. Turn right on Hearst, left on Spruce. Stay on Spruce until the four-way intersection of Spruce, Grizzly Peak Blvd., Canyon Road, and Wildcat Canyon Road. This is the main entrance to the park. Signs will give further information. AC Transit bus #67 also provides access to the park. Call 510-839-2882 for information.
Lucille Poskanzers Berkeley Restaurant Guide
Ann's Kitchen
2498 Dwight Way
510-548-8885
Asuka, Donburi House
2525 Bancroft Way
510-649-0258
Bancroft Cafe
2512 Bancroft Way
510-486-0296
Blondie's Pizza
2340 Telegraph Ave.
510-548-1129
Cafe Strada
2300 College Ave. at Bancroft Way
510-843-5282
Coffee Source
2404 Telegraph Ave.
510-644-3045
Eat A Pita
2511 Durant Ave.
510-841-6482
Greg's Chicago Style Pizza
2311 Telegraph Ave.
510-845-2721
Gypsy's Trattoria Italiano
2519 Durant Ave.
510-548-4860
Intermezzo
2442 Telegraph Ave.
510-849-4592
Jamba Juice
2514 Bancroft Way
510-549-3002
Le Petit Cheval
2600 Bancroft Way
510-704-8018
Mediterranean Caffe
2475 Telegraph Ave.
510-549-1128
Milano
2522 Bancroft Way
510-644-3100
Noah's Bagels
2344 Telegraph Ave. at Durant Ave.
510-849-9951
Peet's Coffee & Tea
2124 Vine St. at Walnut St., up from Shattuck Ave.
510-841-0564
Smart Alec's Intelligent Food
2355 Telegraph Ave. at Durant Ave.
510-704-4000
Blake's: 510-848-0886; 2367 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley. A full service bar and restaurant upstairs, a cabaret style bar and music venue downstairs. Restaurant hours: 11:30am-12am, Monday-Friday; Saturday and Sunday open at noon. The bar remains open until 2am. Varied menu features burgers, burritos, pasta, and salads. Daily happy hour, pool tables, and diverse entertainment offered including live bands. Inexpensive to moderate prices. Very convenient, less than five minute walk from Zellerbach.
Henry's Pub House and Grille: 510-845-8981; 2600 Durant Ave., Berkeley. Located in the Hotel Durant. Bar Hours: 11am-1am, daily. American-style meals served 7am-10pm. Moderate prices, very convenient, five-minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Raleigh's: 510-848-8652; 2438 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. Hours: 11am-11pm, Sunday-Thursday; 11am-12am, Friday-Saturday. Serves lunch and light fare in a pub atmosphere. Inexpensive to moderate prices, five minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Soul Brothers Kitchen: 510-655-9367; 5239 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (near 51st St.), Oakland. Hours: 8am-10:30pm, daily. Breakfast served until 1pm. Monday-Friday special: All you-can-eat red snapper. African-American dishes, Cajun food, and fried chicken. Inexpensive, ten-minute drive from campus.
Mel's Diner: 510-540-6351; 2240 Shattuck Ave. at Kittredge, Berkeley. A great location for an old fashioned favorite, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and one of the very few places in downtown Berkeley open late.
Poulet: 510-845-5932; 1685 Shattuck Ave. (at Virginia), Berkeley. Hours for lunch and dinner: 9:30am-8pm, Monday-Friday Saturday to 7pm. Features healthy cuisine: green salad, organic chicken, low fat chicken salad. Inexpensive, 20-minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Triple Rock Brewery: 510-843-2739; 1920 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. Hours: 11am-1am, daily. A selection of house-brewed ales on tap, plus homemade soups, sandwiches, chili, and vegetarian dishes. Inexpensive, 15-minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Á Cote: 510.655.6469; 5478 College Ave. Delicious tapas, entrees, lunch and dinner. A nice outdoor eating patio in the back. Late night bar and food in lively atmosphere. They own Citron a few doors away.
Bay Wolf Restaurant: 510-655-6004; 3853 Piedmonown Á Cote a few doors away.
Downtown: 510-649-3810; 2102 Shattuck, corner of Shattuck & Addison. Dinner Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 5:30pm-10pm; Bar open 'til 10:30-11pm; Fri. & Sat., 5:30pm-11pm; Bar open 'til 12am; Sun., 5pm-9pm; Bar open 'til 10pm. Lunch Hours: Tues. - Fri. & Sun. 11:30pm-2pm. Cuisine includes seafood, and a full service bar. Live music on Fridays & Saturdays. A private dining room, The Addison Room, can be rented and holds up to 35 guests.
Grasshopper: 510-595-3559; 6317 College Ave. at Alcatraz Ave. - 10 minutes from campus. Hours: 11:30-3pm & 5pm-10:30pm, Tuesday-Saturday; 4pm- 10pm, Sunday. California cuisine as this is sort of a California/Asian fusion place with really tasty items; grilled behind the counter where you can eat as well. Full bar. Open late for Berkeley!
Santa Fe Bistro: 510-841-4047; 2142 Center St., between Oxford and Shattuck. In the heart of downtown, close to campus and theaters is this delightful French bistro, a branch of the Santa Fe Bar and Grill. Moderately priced. Atmosphere is informal, although the decor is sophisticated. At lunch you order at the counter, dinner brings friendly and competent table service.
Cambodiana: 510-843-4630; 2156 University Ave. (between Shattuck and Oxford), Berkeley. Hours:
11:30am-3pm (lunch), Tuesday-Friday; 5pm-9:30pm (dinner), Tuesday-Thursday. Dinner until 10:30 pm. Friday and Saturday, and until 9:30pm Sunday. Cambodian cuisine with French nuances. Moderate prices, five minute walk from Zellerbach
Sun Hong Kong: 510-841-2288; 91 Shattuck Square (Shattuck and Addison), Berkeley. Hours: 11am-2am, daily. Hong Kong style food, including many vegetarian dishes. Inexpensive, ten-minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Great China: 510-843-7996 2115; Kittredge St. above Shattuck, Berkeley. A small Chinese restaurant with many choices, unusual special items and moderate prices. But you will find dishes here that you cannot find elsewhere, so be patient and understanding and you will be rewarded.
Long Life Vegi House: 510-845-6072; 2129 University Ave. Vegetarian and fish.
Taiwan: 510-845-1456; 2071 University Ave. below Shattuck, Berkeley. Chinese, with some unusual country dishes on the large menu. Open late every night. One of the few places to go when everything else has closed. Also, weekend Chinese brunch is a specialty. This is a popular place for takeout food, with convenient parking out the back door, in the city lot.
Asmara: 510-547-5100; 5020 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. Hours: 11:30am-11pm, daily except Tuesdays, 5pm-11pm. Authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Spicy or mild meat and vegetarian dishes. Full bar, honey wine. Inexpensive; ten-minute drive from campus.
The Blue Nile: 510-540-6777; 2525 Telegraph Avenue (at Dwight Way), Berkeley. Hours for lunch: 11:30am-4pm, Monday-Saturday. Dinner served until 10pm, Monday-Saturday. Open 5pm-10pm, Sunday Ethiopian cuisine. Accommodates large groups, and food can be ordered as a family-style platter. Ethiopian beer and honey wine are available. Inexpensive; ten-minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Le Bateau Ivre: 510-949-1100; 2629 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. Combination coffeehouse/bar and restaurant. Open for breakfast (9am-11:30pm), and lunch (11:30am-2:30 pm), Tuesday-Friday. Dinner served until 9:30pm, Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday; until midnight Friday and Saturday. Open for brunch on weekends. The coffeehouse/bar remains open weekdays 10 am-11 pm and until midnight during the weekend. Closed Monday. A good place for coffee and dessert. Moderate prices, ten minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Fondue Fred: 510-549-0850; 2556 Telegraph Ave. in the courtyard. Informal, inexpensive, with many different choices of fondue, including chocolate. Best to go with a crowd of 6 or more for unlimited fondue, salad, and cheesecake. A good place for families and children.
The Musical Offering Classical Record Shop & Cafe: 510-849-0211; 2430 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Both a cafe and a classical music store (CD's). Hours (for Cafe):, 8am-8pm, Monday-Friday; 10am-8pm Saturday; 11:30am-5:30pm, Sunday. Good for lunches. Special "Zellerbach Dinners" offered on show nights. Moderate prices, across the street from Zellerbach Hall.
Chez Panisse: 1517 Shattuck Ave. (between Cedar and Vine), Berkeley. The one, the only...superb dining created by Alice Waters, matriarch of California Cuisine. Downstairs restaurant dining is by advance reservation only. The cafe upstairs will accept reservations for lunch only.
Downstairs Restaurant: 510-548-5049. Presents a unique prix fixe menu each night of the week with a single entré each night. 1 month in advance reservations must be made in accordance with fixed dinner times: 6pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm, or 9:30pm, Monday-Saturday. Expensive, one mile from campus.
Upstairs Cafe: 510-548-4796; Contact Woody Biggs. Features a la carte lunch and dinner, with a small choice of entrées. Lunch available Monday-Saturday. Dinner is served from 5pm-10:30pm, Monday-Thursday, and until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday. Special consideration for pre & post performance reservations extended to visiting artists. Otherwise same day reservations. Moderate to expensive, one mile from campus.
Crepes-A-Go-Go: 510-841-7722; 2125 University Ave. at Shattuck, Berkeley. A creperie, very close to campus, offering French crepes, with a variety of tasty fillings, both sweet and salty. Espresso and other drinks are available, but no wine or beer. You order at the counter, and there is table seating, but many people order crepes "to go". Service is throughout the day. This is a wonderful place for a quick lunch or even a light dinner. Prices inexpensive.
La Note: 510-843-1535; 2377 Shattuck Ave. south of Durant, Berkeley. A charming provincial cafe, open for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch, with dinner on Friday and Saturday. Sandwiches and main entrees are moderately priced. A small wine list, fairly priced. A peaceful sunny patio out back is ideal for lunch or brunch. Worth a try!
Panini: 510-849-0405; 2115 Allston Way above Shattuck, Berkeley. Somewhat hidden away in Trumpet vine Court, this is a popular downtown cafe serving fantastic sandwiches from 11am until 3pm, weekdays only. The courtya9:30sund.; M-F-5:30p-10p; Sat 5-10. Good food - traditional and new; fun, warm atmosphere.
Caffe Giovanni: 510-843-6678; 2420 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. Hours: 11:30am-11:30pm, Sunday-Thursday, until 12:30am Friday and Saturday. Typical Italian food. Full bar and an extensive wine list. Late night dinners available. Close to Shattuck hotel. Moderate prices, ten minute walk from Zellerbach.
Phoenix Pastaficio: 510.883.0783; 1786 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Hours:
Great fresh pasta, sauces, parmesan cheese, bread and desserts are sold here as well.
Asuka Donburi House: 510-649-0258; 2438 Bancroft Way. Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-6pm. This new café directly across the street from Zellerbach Hall serves a full array of good Japanese donburi dishes, lunch specials and sushi. Stay or take away.
Joshu-ya: 510-848-5260; 2441 Dwight Way, Berkeley. Near Telegraph. Hours: 11:30am-2:30pm(lunch), Monday-Saturday; 5pm-9:30pm(dinner), Monday- Thursday; 5pm-10pm Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday. Japanese cuisine with a sushi bar. There is a small garden area available for dining. Inexpensive to moderate prices, ten minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Kirala: 510-549-3486; 2100 Ward St. at Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Hours: 11:30am-1:45pm(lunch) Tuesday-Friday; 5pm-9:30pm(dinner) Monday-Saturday, 5-9pm Sunday. Upscale Japanese cuisine in a modest setting. Moderate prices, five minute drive from campus.
Sushi A' Float: 510-649-1861; 2016 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Open daily 11:30am - 9:30pm; Friday & Saturday until 10pm. Floating sushi bar serving over 50 freshly made varieties of sushi. Also serves hot dishes. Inexpensive to moderate prices, fifteen minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Cafe de la Paz: 510-843-0662; 1600 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Open for lunch weekdays, dinner until 9:30pm Sunday-Thursday, 9:30pm Friday-Saturday. Saturday and Sunday brunch 10am-2:30pm. Latin American, multi-regional dining with vegetarian and vegan choices available. Inexpensive to moderate prices, twenty minute walk or five minute drive from campus.
La Fiesta: 510-848-2588; 2444 Telegraph Ave. (at Haste), Berkeley. Hours: 10:30am-10:30pm, daily. Authentic Mexican food at inexpensive prices. Very convenient, less than five-minute walk from Zellerbach.
Cancún: 510-549-0964; 2134 Allston Way, btw. Oxford and Shattuck, Berkeley. Downtown favorite, this extremely informal Mexican cafe offers a wide variety of generously portioned inexpensive food.
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill: 510-548-4444; 2237 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. Open 11am-10pm Monday-Thursday; 11am-11pm Friday-Saturday; 11am-10pm, Sunday. Delicious Mexican food that is inexpensive. Features a savory selection of salsas at the salsa bar and friendly service with a smile.
Picante Cocina : 510- 525-3121, Fax:510-526-7486; 1328 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1404. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 8:00am-11:00pm, Sun 8:00am-10:00pm. Award winning restaurant serves traditional dishes from Mexico's capitals of cuisine: Veracruz, Yucatan, Puebla, and Oaxaca. Breakfast served Sat. and Sun. 10:00am- 3:00pm.
La Méditerranée: 510-540-7773; 2936 College Ave. north of Ashby, Berkeley. Middle Eastern food, inexpensive, friendly atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner. There is a street-side patio, which is heated and can be very pleasant in the evenings or late mornings. Despite a recent expansion, this can still get very crowded at peak dining times and weekend nights, so there is often a wait.
Berkeley Thai House: 510-843-7352; 2511 Channing Way east of Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. Hours: 11:30am-4pm(lunch) and 5pm-9:30 pm (dinner), daily; until 10pm Friday and Saturday; 5pm-9pm, Sunday. Thai cuisine, outdoor seating available. Inexpensive to moderate prices, five minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Cha-am: 510-848-9664; 1543 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Open for lunch Monday-Saturday, 11:30 am-3:30 pm, and dinner Sunday-Monday, 5 pm-9:30 pm, until 10 pm. Friday and Saturday. Excellent Thai cuisine. Inexpensive to moderate prices, twenty minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Plearn: 510-841-2148 2050 University Ave. below Shattuck, Berkeley. Thai cuisine, large menu, well spiced, moderately expensive for dinner but inexpensive for lunch and good for groups. Often crowded, very popular.
These restaurants are approximately a 10-20 minute drive from the theater.
T.G.I.F. : 510-451-3834; Broadway & Water Street, Jack London Square, Oakland. Great selection of food & fun
El Torito: 510-835-9260; Franklin & Water Street, Jack London Square, Oakland. Champagne Sunday brunch buffet, Fiesta Zone Happy Hour. Outdoor dining.
Tony Romas: 510-271-1818; 55 Washington & Water Street, Jack London Square, Oakland. Menu features tender, juicy world-famous ribs, seafood, chicken, steaks, prime rib, and salads.
Chevy's: 510-653-8210 1890 Powell, Emeryville, just off interstate 80. Serving daily fresh fish specials, mesquite grilled fajitas, traditional Mexican favorites and their famous homemade tortillas made fresh right before your eyes. Also features full service bar and beautiful view of the San Francisco bay.
Au Coquelet Café Restaurant: 510-845-0433; 2000 University Ave. Berkeley. Hours: 6:30am -1:30am daily. Food includes: sandwiches, pasta salads, desserts, espresso, pastries, omelets, and beverages.
Beckett's: 510-647-1790; 2271 Shattuck Ave., between Kittredge Ave. & Bancroft Way in Berkeley. Hours: 11:30am-1:30am, daily; 5pm-10pm dinner. Wonderful pub atmosphere with great food. Irish cuisine featuring fish & chips, and bar.
Downtown: 510-649-3810; 2102 Shattuck, corner of Shattuck & Addison. Dinner Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 5:30pm-10pm; Bar open 'til 10:30-11pm; Fri. & Sat., 5:30pm-11pm; Bar open 'til 12am; Sun., 5pm-9pm; Bar open 'til 10pm. Lunch Hours: Tues. - Fri. & Sun. 11:30pm-2pm. Cuisine includes seafood, and a full service bar. Live music on Fridays & Saturdays.
Grasshopper: 510-595-3559; 6317 College Ave. at Alcatraz Ave. - 10 minutes from campus. Hours: 11:30-3pm & 5pm-10:30pm, Tuesday-Saturday; 4pm- 10pm, Sunday. California cuisine as this is sort of a California/Asian fusion place with really tasty items; grilled at a counter where you can eat as well or tables. Open late for Berkeley!
Mel's Diner: 510-540-6351; 2240 Shattuck Ave. at Kittredge. Hours: 6am-11pm Sun-Thursday; 6am-12:30am Fri. & Sat. A great location for an old fashioned favorite, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Spats: 510-841-7225; 1974 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley. Hours: 4pm-1am, Monday-Thursday; 4pm-2am, Friday & Saturday. Dinner and cocktails in a unique atmosphere of antiques and nostalgia.
Sun Hong Kong: 510-841-2288; 91 Shattuck Square (Shattuck and Addison), Berkeley. Hours: 11am-2am, daily. Hong Kong style food, including many vegetarian dishes. Inexpensive, ten-minute walk from Zellerbach Hall.
Andronico's Market: 510-845-1062; 2655 Telegraph Ave. (and Derby), Berkeley and 841-7942; 1550 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Hours: 7am-11pm, seven days a week. Large, upscale supermarket with a salad bar and gourmet deli, containing pastas and many other international items. There are other stores located in Berkeley, on University Ave., and at Shattuck and Cedar Avenues.
ASUC - The Bear Student Store: 510-642-9000. On the bottom floor of the UC Berkeley Student Union building, across the plaza from Zellerbach Hall, on campus. Hours: 9am-6pm, daily. Sundries (over the counter drugs, toiletries, snacks, beverages), clothes, books, and souvenirs sold in various departments.
Berkeley Bowl: 510-843-6929 (general information/ produce); 2020 Oregon St. Berkeley. Hours: 9:00am-8pm, Monday-Saturday; 10am-6pm, Sunday. Great selection of regular and organic fruit, vegetables, produce, bulk whole grains, health foods, and various ethnic/culturally specific food products. There are extensive cheese, meat, deli and seafood counters as well. Inexpensive produce, good quality, and large selection draw a constant crowd of shoppers.
Berkeley Market: 510-848-4736; 2369 Telegraph Ave. between Durant and Channing, Berkeley. Hours: 9am-11pm daily. Deli closes one hour before the rest of the store. Medium-sized grocery store with deli counter for meats, cheeses, and sandwiches.
Campus Vitamin Company: 510-841-2700; 2380 Telegraph Ave. (between Durant and Channing), Berkeley. Hours: 10 am-7pm, Monday-Friday, until 6:30 Saturday, and 11am-6pm on Sunday. Small store dedicated to health foods (foreign and domestic) and vitamins.
Safeway: 510-654-6992; 6310 College Ave. (at Claremont), Oakland. Open 24 hours. Large chain of supermarkets. Second location: 526-3086,1444 Shattuck Place, Berkeley.
Wild Oats: 510-549-1714; 1581 University Ave., Berkeley. Open daily 8 am-10 pm. Natural Food Store. Specializes in organic meats, vegetables, cosmetics and household items.
Whole Foods: 510-649-1333; 3000 Telegraph Ave. at Ashby Ave. Natural food, all-purpose store. Telegraph Ave. at Ashby Ave.
Pharmacies
Long's Drugs: 510-849-0832, 849-0484 (prescription department); 1451 Shattuck Ave. at Rose St. (across from Safeway), Berkeley. Store hours: opens daily at 7am and closes at midnight Monday-Saturday, Sunday 9am-9pm. Pharmacy hours: same as store on weekdays, and Sunday 9am-8pm. Over the counter and prescription drugs, as well as cosmetics, household items, etc.
Walgreen Drug Stores:
2187 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley; 510-849-4286, 510-849-4691 (pharmacy); Monday-Sunday, 8am-9pm.
5055 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley; 510-595-3440, 595-3605 (pharmacy);
15500 Washington Avenue at Lewelling Boulevard in San Leandro; 483-2146, 483-3917 (24-hr. pharmacy) Closest 24-hour pharmacy to Berkeley.
3201 Divisadero at Lombard St. in San Francisco; 415 931-6415; 415 931-6417 (pharmacy); Open 24-hours a day, seven days.
AL Cleaners: 510-849-2944; 2531 Telegraph Ave. (between Dwight and Blake), Berkeley. Hours: 7:30am-7pm, Monday-Saturday, 9am-7pm Saturday. Closed Sunday. Same-day cleaning, and alteration service available. Call for details.
Central Laundrette: 841-1787; 2462 Shattuck Berkeley. Hours: 7am-11pm, 7 days a week.
Frank's Cleaners/Tailoring: 510-848-4232;
2615 Telegraph Ave. Hours: 8am-6pm, weekdays, excluding Tuesday; 9:30am-3:30pm,
Saturday & Sunday
Book Stores
Barnes and Noble: 510-644-0861; 2352 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Hours: 9am-11pm, Monday-Saturday; 10am-11pm, Sunday. Popular chain bookstore with a wide variety of books, magazines and small café.
Cody's Books: 510-845-7852; 2454 Telegraph Ave. at Haste, Berkeley. Open 10am-10pm, daily. Very large collection of new books on countless disciplines and subjects; extensive collection of children's books as well.
Half Price Books: 526-6080; 1849 Solano Ave. Open 10am-10pm daily. New and used books, compact discs and magazines. Half Price buys, sells, and trades with the general public. All material in good condition and sold at reduced prices.
Moe's Books: 510-849-2087; 2476 Telegraph Ave, a Berkeley landmark. Open 10am-11pm, Sunday-Thursday; until midnight Friday and Saturday. New and used books bought and sold. Also sells some sheet music. Extensive collection, occupies a multi-leveled building with a notable history in Berkeley.
Serendipity Books: 510-841-7455; 1201 University Ave. (near San Pablo), Berkeley. Open: 9 am-5 pm, Monday-Saturday. Distinguished establishment with a treasure trove of rare and hard-to-find books.
Shakespeare & Co. Books: 510-841-8916; 2499 Telegraph Ave. (at Dwight), Berkeley. Hours: 10 am-9:45pm, daily. Related to the bookstore of the same name in Paris. The majority of books for sale are used and make for some excellent finds. Also sells used sheet music.
University Press: 510-548-0585. Located across the street from Zellerbach Hall, on Bancroft Way, next to Musical Offering. Hours: 10 am-8 pm, Monday-Friday; 10 am-6 pm Saturday; 12 pm-5 pm Sunday. Quite distinguished and uniquely eclectic.
Record Stores
Amoeba Music: 510-549-1125; 2455 Telegraph Ave. at Haste Street, Berkeley. Hours: 10:30am-10 pm,
Monday-Saturday; 11am-9pm Sunday. Thousands of new and used compact discs, tapes, and records. Collections, rare items, posters, and more.
The Musical Offering: 510-849-0211; 2430 Bancroft Way (across the street from Zellerbach Hall), Berkeley. Extensive collection of classical music on compact disc. The store also has a cafe. The latter opens at 8 am. The music store's hours are 10 am-8:00pm, Monday-Saturday; 11:30am-5:30pm Sunday. Please note: Weekday hours may be added when there is a Cal Performances event. Call ahead for possible extra hours.
Rasputin's Records: 510-848-9004; 2401 Telegraph at Channing Berkeley. Open 10am-11pm Monday-Saturday; 11am-11pm, Sundays. Extensive new and used compact discs, LP's, tapes and videos. Music bought and sold.
Tower Records: 510-841-0101; 2518 Durant Ave. (just east of Telegraph Ave.), Berkeley. Store is open Sunday-Thursday 10am-11pm, and Friday and Saturday 10am-midnight. Part of a major chain of music and video stores.
Nightclubs
KSFO AM (560): Talk.
KNBR AM (680): Talk, Sports, and News.
KCBS AM (740): News, Talk.
KGO AM (810): News, Talk, and Sports.
KNEW AM (910): Sports.
KMKY AM (13 10): Children Variety.
KQED FM (88.5): National Public Radio. All day news, special programs, and interviews. "Fresh Air," "All Things Considered," etc.
KUSF FM (90.3): University of San Francisco's student-operated station. Diverse programming daily; emphasis on alternative and cross-cultural music and affairs.
KALX FM (90.7): UC Berkeley student-operated station. Non-commercial, alternative, and independent-label rock, as well as local and world music, every conceivable genre.
KALW (91.7): News talk, National Public Radio.
KCSM FM (91. 1): Jazz.
KYCY FM (93.3): Young Country.
KPFA FM (94.1): Public radio; listener sponsored. Emphasis on world music and public affairs.
KYLD FM (94.9): Urban Top 40.
K101 FM (101.3): Classic 80's music.
KDFC FM (102. 1): Classical music. Supports Cal Performances.
KBLX FM (102.9): Adult Contemporary. Supports Cal Performances.
KKSF FM (103.7): New Adult Contemporary, Smooth Jazz.
KFOG FM (104.5): Classic and Contemporary Rock.
KLDZ FM (104.9): Modern Rock.
KITS FM (105.3): Known as "Live 105": Modern/ Alternative Rock.
KMEL FM (106): Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Rap.
KSAN FM (107.7): Classic Rock that Rocks. The BONE
San Francisco Bay Guardian/ Best of the S.F. Bay Area
East Bay Express/ Best of the East Bay
The Daily Cal/ Best of Berkeley
S.F. Gate: San Francisco Chronicle
Banks
Bank of America: 2347 Telegraph Ave. (and Durant St.); 2129 Shattuck Ave. (at Center), Berkeley. Hours: 9am-6pm, Monday-Thursday; 9am-6pm Friday; 9 am-2 pm Saturday. 24-hour ATM machines (Plus, Star, Interlink systems).
Citibank: 510-843-0600; 2323 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley: 525-1145; 1377 Solano Avenue, Albany. Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday; 9am-5pm, Fridays. Only the Albany branch is open Saturday, 9am-1pm.
Wells Fargo, Berkeley branches: 2460 Bancroft Way (across the street from Zellerbach Hall);
2144 Shattuck Ave. (NW comer of Center St.) Check Cashing at main branch on Shattuck Avenue only. Hours: 9 am-6 pm, Monday-Friday; 9 am-4 pm, Saturday. 24-hour ATM machines (Plus, Star, and Interlink systems).
Hair/Skin Care
Alexander Pope: 510-601-5220; 5413 College Ave., Oakland. Appointments recommended. Open: 9am-8 pm, Monday-Saturday. Hours are somewhat flexible, depending upon availability. Full service salon, offering facials, lash tints, manicures, waxing, hair cutting/styling, and full body massage.
Panache: 510-841-5555; 2305 Telegraph Ave. (off Bancroft), Berkeley. By appointment or drop-in. Hours: 9:30am-6:30pm, Monday-Saturday; 11 am-6 pm Sunday. Last appointment taken one half hour before dosing.
Peter Thomas: 510-843-0697; 1700 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Very popular. Open 7 days a week, 9:30am-6:30pm.
Clothing Stores Nearby
ASUC Complex: 510-642-3361. Lower level, Student Union Building, on campus across from Zellerbach Hall. Open 8am-7pm, Monday-Friday; 10am-5pm Saturday; 12pm-5pm Sunday UC Berkeley sportswear, stationery, books, souvenirs, cards, candy.
Bancroft Clothing Company: 510-841-0762; 2530 Bancroft Way (east of Telegraph Ave.), Berkeley. Hours: 10am-6pm, Monday-Saturday, 11:00am-5:30pm, Sunday. Large selection of women's and men's sportswear, casual clothing, shoes, and accessories.
The Gap: 510-540-0667; 2310 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. The store extends around the corner to Bancroft Way. Hours: 10am-7pm, Monday-Saturday; 10 am-6 pm, Sunday. Classic, basic, casual, and semi-formal clothing and accessories for women and men.
Limited Express: 510-848-5030; 2576 Bancroft Way (above Telegraph Ave.), Berkeley. Hours: 10am-7:30pm, Monday-Friday; 10am-7pm, Saturday; 11am-6pm, Sunday. Clothing and accessories for women. Contemporary fashions ranging from casual to semi-formal.
Ross Dress for Less: 510-549-9761; Shattuck Ave. at Allston Way
Flowers
Flower stands abound throughout the campus area. Most are outdoors, reasonably priced, and offer similar selections of fresh cut flowers and potted plants. All are within very close walking distance. For example: Bancroft and Bowditch; Durant just below Telegraph); and Telegraph and Haste at Cody's Books.
Moe's Flowers: 510-849-9039; 2450 Durant Avenue, Berkeley. Highly recommended.
Darling Flower Shop: 510-843-7044; 2008 University Ave., Berkeley.
Freshly Cut: 510-525-3751; 1301 California Street, Berkeley. Hours: 10am-6pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Local (Berkeley, Albany, Kensington, Oakland, Piedmont) delivery charge: $12 with a $50 minimum purchase.
The Meadows: 510-653-3322; 6301 College Ave., Berkeley. Hours: 8am-8pm, daily. Beautiful and unusual arrangements.
University Flower Shop: 510- 848-5320; 1900 University Ave. (near MLK Jr.), Berkeley. Open 8 am-6 pm, Monday-Saturday. Although the shop is closed on Sundays, Sunday delivery is available.
Shoe Repair
Durant Shoe Repair: 510-644-2040; 2432 Durant Ave. (in the Sather Gate Mall), Berkeley. Open 9:30am-6pm, Monday-Saturday. Repairs can be done while you wait.
Paul's Shoe Repair: 510-843-1570; 2281 Shattuck Ave. (between Bancroft and Kittredge), Berkeley. Hours: 8am-6pm, Monday-Saturday.
Local and International Newsstands
Dave's Smoke Shop: 510-883-0325; 2444 Durant Ave. (in the Sather Gate Mall), Berkeley. Open: 9 am-10 pm weekdays; 10am-10 pm Saturday and 10am -7pm Sunday. Huge Variety.
De Lauer Super Newsstand: 510-451-6157; 1310 Broadway, Oakland. Open 24 hours. A full selection of newspapers and magazines from around the world.
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