Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton is on Quest to be the Best

By AsianWeek.com Staff-

Three-time World Champion and the Bay Area’s own “Female Fighting Pride of Filipinos worldwide,” Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton recently announced the Bay Area Boxing Event of the Year on February 25, 2011 at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, California. Multiple belts are on the line when she fights one of her toughest challengers to date, World Contender Franchesca “The Chosen One” Alcanter, from Kansas City, Missouri.

The fight “The Return of the Hurricane” is presented by Orion Sports Management, 37 Entertainment, CP Presents/Cage Combat and Philippine News, in association with the The Luna Co, 600lbs and the Philippine network giant TV5.

“The Return of the Hurricane” will be broadcasted live in the Philippines by TV5 with special guest commentator/analyst, two-time former Champion Glenn “The Filipino Bomber” Donaire. This unique event will be an exposition will featuring professional boxing, amateur kickboxing and performances by the AJ Rafael Band and Sway Penala, among others. The evening will be hosted by MYX TV’s Joey Guila and Freska from 99.7 NOW.

“The expo features 22 rounds of professional boxing, 9 rounds of kickboxing, 3 stages of entertainment featuring national recording artists, dancers and comedians. The exhibit hall features food, beverages, arts and apparel. Most exciting is that Ana Julaton and her coach Freddie Roach are defending several World Titles. ” said Brandon Cruz of 37 Entertainment
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Julaton is considered to be the fastest rising star in female boxing and is considered the most popular Filipina athlete worldwide.

Tickets for “Return of the Hurricane” are now on sale at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/154328

Original Article From: www.asianweek.com/2011/01/25/ana-%E2%80%9Cthe-hurricane%E2%80%9D-julaton-is-on-quest-to-be-the-best/

Chocolate and Beer Fest at the Craneway: Sat Feb 19, 2 to 6pm

Do you like Chocolate? Do you like Beer? Enjoy both at the 2nd Annual Chocolate and Beer Festival. The Craneway teams up with local chocolatiers, breweries and bands to benefit local non-profits.

Photos and recap from last year:
www.cranewayblog.com/2010/02/chocolate-beer-yes-please.html

Info and tickets for 2011:
www.craneway.com/chocolatebeer

Facebook Event Page:
www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=143520572370665

Vote for the Craneway

VOTE FOR CRANEWAY PAVILION


What:
Event Site of the Year


When:
Vote by Jan 31


Where:
http://www.event-solutions.com/spotlight/voting/index.php


Help us WIN!
We are excited and proud to announce that the Craneway Pavilion has been named as a Finalist for the prestigious 2011 Event Solutions Spotlight Award for the Event Site of the Year!VOTE for the Craneway Pavilion!How to cast your vote:Go to the Voting Page, select the category for Event Site of the Year and then select the Craneway Pavilion. THANK YOU for your support!

http://www.craneway.com/Current events schedule athttp://www.cranewayblog.com/For booking opportunities: events@craneway.com

The Ford Assembly Building; Richmond, California by Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architects

The project converted a crumbling historic icon into a model of urban revitalization and sustainability. Now, Albert Kahn’s 1931 car factory for Henry Ford houses an acre-sized public event venue, restaurant/retail, and tenants including SunPower and Mountain Hardwear. The 500,000-squre-foot waterfront building was awe-inspiring even as a quake-ravaged, brick, steel and concrete ruin. Hence, the project design objective to reflect our current century led to the integration of modern architectural elements for today’s diverse building program while complementing and enhancing the edifice’s powerful forms. The restoration and preservation of the Ford Assembly Building on the San Francisco Bay waterfront, saved an historic architectural icon from the wrecking ball, and converted a long-vacant auto plant into a current-day model of urban revitalization and sustainability. The 525,000 square foot building had been designed by Albert Kahn for Henry Ford, and constructed in 1931. Following the facility’s initial car factory function, the Ford Building had many incarnations, including the famous World War II tank factory "manned" by Rosie-the-Riveters.

In 1989, the Loma Prieta Earthquake's devastation of the structure rendered it dangerous and unusable. Finding a way to revive the magnificent but crumbling 500,000 square foot industrial hulk was challenging; multiple attempts had failed to create a financially viable way to adaptively reuse the building, while adhering to the preservation standards of the National Park Service and the State of California Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The current owner, who acquired the property in 2004, and his architect successfully completed the building in 2009.

The design of the Ford Building restoration allows the considerable mix of uses at Ford. The west side of the original car "assembly" portion of the building is two stories, the east side is one story. Typically the second floor is office, and the first level is a mixture of manufacturing, R&D labs, support space and retail. Along the east side are loading docks, while the west side has the official front doors of several companies. The Craneway, a 40,000 square-foot room for a wide variety of events and The BoilerHouse Restaurant are welcome amenities for both tenants and visitors to the Ford campus. Design excellence for the Ford Assembly Building meant instilling new purpose and function by revitalizing an already rich historic architectural icon while respecting its existing industrial aesthetic, cultural and community.
The project has received one of AIA's 2011 Institute Honor Award for Architecture. The Jury for the Awards had the following comments: "The envelope is intact despite years of neglect and functioning in a fashion of research and design fabrication not dissimilar to Khan's original intentions. This renovated facility has improved the region by saving an older building and its embodied energy. (The project) provides a large space for the community to bring various diverse groups of the area together."
Project Credits: Architect: Marcy Wong Donn Logan ArchitectsEngineer: Charles M. Salter Associates (Acoustical); Mechanical Design Studio, Inc. (Mechanical); The Crosby Group; Gregory P. Luth & Associates (Structural) General Contractor: Dalzell Corporation Historic Preservation: Preservation Architecture Landscape Architect: SWA Group Lighting Design: Architecture + Light

Photography © Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architects

Original Article From AU Archinnovations:

http://www.archinnovations.com/featured-projects/mixed-use/marcy-wong-donn-logan-architects-ford-assembly-building-richmond-california/

2nd Annual Chocolate and Beer Fest Fundraiser

For tickets and event info:

www.craneway.com/chocolatebeer

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