[sudoroom] Fwd: 2147 Broadway

[Matthew Senate]

Personally, I would be most comfortable taking a stance once we have a
formal relationship with the owner and have taken over the rent contract.
Plus, of course, deciding collectively.

That being said, I appreciate that the Sound Room has reached out to ask
for direct support that may be valuable during the City Planning Commission
meeting.

What do other folks, perhaps who know more/other details, think?

// Matt

On Fri, Aug 24, 2012 at 4:54 PM, Eddan Katz <eddan at oaklandlocal.com> wrote:

> I received this email from the Sound Room jazz folks and thought to
> forward it along to anyone interested in the state of things regarding the
> building.
>
> -Eddan
>
> sent from +1(415) 728-5800
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* "Karen A Van Leuven" <kavanleuven at usfca.edu>
> *Date:* August 15, 2012 3:23:00 PM PDT
> *To:* robert bradsby <secondsaturdaysalon at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* *2147 Broadway*
>
> Hello. I am the President and Founder of Bay Area Jazz & Arts (AKA The
> Sound Room). We are slated to move into 2147 Broadway. Our goal was to be
> in before June 1, however, EBMC continues to occupy the space for which we
> have a lease.
>
> We are a charitable nonprofit organization that nurtures music, art, and
> creative ventures through live performance and educational programs. BAJA
> was created to support the community of artists and musicians by providing
> a network for collaboration and fostering community interaction with the
> arts. We support live music and visual arts and believe that communities
> are enriched by creative people and art. Our home location will be known as
> The Sound Room.
>
> Our work initially began through collaboration with Oaktown Jazz Workshop.
> We hosted performances for their students and provided pro bono assistance
> for generating a mobile outreach truck known as the Groovemobile. Later, we
> launched a successful gallery and house concert series which has been
> ongoing for almost 4 years. The loss of funding for music and arts programs
> in schools galvanized our desire to do more outreach for students of all
> ages. We selected 2147 Broadway as a home for BAJA because of its proximity
> to public transportation, seismic and energy efficiency upgrades, handicap
> accessibility, and location within an area that currently hosts artistic
> and creative events on a regular basis. In short, we want to be part of the
> cultural renaissance of Oakland.
>
> Our goal is to provide musical and art events on a regular basis. Funds
> received through sales of tickets, beverages and food will be funneled back
> into the program to provide educational programs for the community, conduct
> outreach, and provide artist in residence stipends. For example, we had
> planned a summer series for children. This series would involve music
> education, interaction with professional musicians, and attendance at live
> performances. A similar program was planned focused on painting.
> Unfortunately these programs were canceled due to our inability to access
> our site. We will be collaborating with the School for the Arts and the
> Oakland Conservatory of Music to provide a small performance venue for
> their students. In addition, we are collaborating with Bay Area Community
> Services to provide music and art programs for frail elders.
>
> EBMC is protesting our tenancy. They expressed concern about noise and
> change in the character of the building. At our own expense we conducted a
> Noise Study that demonstrates negligible noise transmission from 2147 to
> the space that they supposedly rent - 2141 upstairs to the left. We are
> unable to get all of our clearances because of their protest. Our issue is
> coming before the Planning Commission on 8/29. If you would be willing to
> write a letter of support for our occupancy, it would be most appreciated.
> You can submit letters to me at this address. I need to turn in the
> materials to Planning by 5P on 8/24.
>
> Thank you,
> Karen Van Leuven
> 510.499.7031
>
>
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