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Hours
Friday and Saturday 6 PM to Midnight
Sunday 4 PM to 8 PM
Contact
Phone (510) 205-9793 or Email
Address
713 Santa Clara Ave Alameda, CA 94501
Directions
Enter via the parking lot behind Tillies at Santa Clara and Webster
Admission
$10/Adult $5/Kids under 12
What is Lucky Ju Ju?
Juju (joo'joo) noun:
- An object used as a fetish, charm or amulet
- The supernatural power ascribed to such an object
Lucky Ju Ju is a place where Magic, Karma, Zeitgeist and Skill are infused into a collection of Vintage Pinball Machines for all to enjoy. If you are interested in Pinball, this is the place.
Lucky Ju Ju is also a 501 c 3 non profit pinball museum/art gallery under the umbrella of the Neptune Beach Amusement Museum.
2nd Annual Pacific Pinball Expostion Oct 3,4,5 2008
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Vera Tour at the Lucky Ju Ju!
July 03, 2008
Come to the 4th of July opening of “Little Imperfections”
A show of Paintings
by Vera Tour
Opening Reception
Friday July 4th, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 10:30pm at
Pacific Pinball Museum's
The Lucky Ju Ju Pinball Art Gallery
713 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, Ca 94501
Runs from July 4th to July 30th, 2008
“Little Imperfections”
Each painting doesn't happen by itself. It happens when somebody is on the verge of passing, when somebody else is on the way to recovery, when someone laughs and another cries, when sun rises and sets... Each painting has a story to tell... A story of Life. At times Life seems to be full of imperfections. But these little imperfections make the whole picture perfect.
- Vera Tour
Notes from the Curator
This show, like her paintings, is Cosmic. I was in an Alameda restaurant when I noticed Vera’s paintings. I was looking for new artists for the gallery and her work jumped off the wall and shouted “Show Me!” I love this kind of work, seemingly influenced by Albert Hoffman’s philosophy of nature, life and love in balance, a fitting tribute to the man who recently passed away. Vera’s work touches a part of me that I thought was gone. We are so glad to have her work grace our walls for a month.
The Gallery
The Lucky Ju Ju Pinball Gallery is a unique underground arena for vintage pinball machines and a showcase for artists. We are in our sixth year and this is the 47th art show presented since the opening of the “Trans –View” gallery. The art shows are always free but we hope you will support the NBAM by paying the admission to the pinball arcadium and enjoy our fine selection of vintage games. Since it is well hidden and many are not adept with map quest, here are directions: Come to Alameda via the Alameda Tube (Webster St/Oakland) and continue on Webster. After 4 signal lights, turn left onto Santa Clara. Take the first Left into the parking lot, we are in the door that opens into the lot. Although the Pinball Arcadium is open only on Friday and Saturday nights, the Gallery, in the foyer, is always viewable from 9am to 9pm daily. The Neptune Beach Amusement Museum is a 501 c 3 non profit dedicated to preservation of the memory of Neptune Beach and all things Pinball. www.nbam.org
Official Notice
The Neptune Beach Amusement Museum is also doing business as a non-profit entity as the Pacific Pinball Museum. The office location and information are the same as NBAM’s. The Pacific Pinball Museum’s goal is to establish a center for pinball scholastics.
©2008 by Michael Schiess
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Ju Ju Videos from Pete and Tom & CNET
June 08, 2008
WOW!
The Ju Ju?NBAM/PPM has been getting a lot of attention lately! Pete and Tom showed up for the opening and shot a great Video which posted on U Tube yesterday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0LQ5rFuEpw
and Kara Tsuboi and her posse from CNET paid a vist last Wednesday.
Story and video link here:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-9962194-7.html?tag=nefd.riv
Thanks to all who are helping put the fun back on the planet!Comments: 0
Clay Harrel Interview with Michael Schiess
May 28, 2008
The world renowned pinballogist Clay Harrel aka "Shaggy", sans sidekick Norm from the "This Old Pinball" series of DVDs http://marvin3m.com/top/ has interviewed Lucky Ju Ju Pinball's owner Michael Schiess aka Professor Ju Ju. This will be airing on Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 6pm Pacific Time. Go to the TOPCAST website and check it out: http://marvin3m.com/topcast/ This is one you won't want to miss, find out about the most expensive EM Pinball machine ever made, about the people behind the Pacific Pinball Exposition, the worlds first Visible Pinball Machine and some funny stories that have nothing to do with pinball.
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Neptune Beach Amusement Museum Exhibit Wing Opens
May 22, 2008
Grand Opening Friday June 6th 2008 at the Lucky Ju Ju "Art of Pinball, Pinball as Art" Opening.
A brand new room is about to debut at the Lucky Ju Ju! The Neptune Beach Amusement Museum Exhibit Wing. This is what we've been planning and working on for so many months. This will set the standards on game rooms for a while. There are Pinball Backglass Murals by Dan Fontes and Ed Cassel. Custom one of a kind pinball machines by Wade Krause, Dirty Donny and Michael Schiess. We have been bestowed the honor of displaying the late Russ Jensen's "Metro" and it is in good company with the Visible Pinball machine and the Pinbowl chaos generator. There's even more to mention but you'll just have to come down and see it for yourself!Comments: 0
JU JU CLOSED for PIN A GO GO MAY 16,17 and 18.
May 11, 2008
We only close for 2 weekends a year and this is one. We are all going up to Dixon for the Pin A Go Go and you should too! Help support the Boys and Girls Club of Sacramento and have a great time with the whole family! Play pinball and hang with your crew at California's friendliest Pinball Show! The Lil' Ju Ju will be up there spreadin' the love and the Oakland Pinball Mafia Posse will be representing. Here is a link for more information: http://www.pinagogo.com/
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Ju Ju goes to Maker Faire May 3 and 4th, 2008
April 21, 2008
Professor Ju Ju and his posse of pinheads will be representing at the 3rd annual Maker Faire in San Mateo May 3rd and 4th. http://www.makerfaire.com/
We'll have the Lil' Ju Ju Mobile Pinball: http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/1021
The Visible Pinball Machine: http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/1020
And the Pinbowl Chaos Machine: http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/1022
Plus all the other fantastic stuff that makes this an event you do not want to miss!Comments: 0
Ju Ju and "Tilt" on Mahalo Daily with Veronica Belmont
April 16, 2008
This online Tech TV show "Mahalo Daily" with Veronica Belmont features an episode with your favorite pinhead Michael Schiess and gives a quick glance at the Ju Ju innards. Also Greg Maletic is interviewed about his Pinball Documentary "Tilt!".
Here's the link: http://daily.mahalo.com/2008/04/07/md094-pinball-at-lucky-ju-ju/
Thanks Veronica!Comments: 0
Twilight Zone, Addams Family and more at the Ju Ju
April 07, 2008
We never announced it, but in our formerly "Private Room" we have stashed some newer DMD pinballs. The current lineup is Flipper Football, Addams Family, Pinball Magic and Twilight Zone. These are joined by some older but unique machines; Evel Knievel, Orbitor One, Paragon and Embryon. We have 3 rooms and 3 dozen machines to play. More is on the way when we open our 4th room soon. Stay tuned!
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PIN A GO GO Call for Pins and Pinheads!
April 07, 2008
Pin A go go is coming up soon so it's time to dust off your Pin Dolly and get 'er ready to haul pins up to Dixon!
The Dates are May 16th, 17th and 18th in Dixon, CA. South of Sacramento.
Here is the website: http://www.pinagogo.com/
This is a great show that is fun for everyone and helps raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Sacramento. It's also a good time to see all your old friends and play pins to your fingers are numb! The Lil' Ju Ju Pinball Trailer will be there this year along with some custom pins. Let's make this a PAGG to remember and get everyone to pitch in and show the rest of the nation that California still knows how to A Go Go!Comments: 0
Joe Satriani's Robot Rocks out at Lucky Ju Ju!
April 07, 2008
The latest Video by Master Guitarist Joe Satriani is now online!
"I JUST WANNA ROCK" Written and Directed by Ned Evett was shot mainly on location at the Lucky Ju Ju Pinball Gallery in Alameda, CA.
You gotta see this! Go to:
http://www.satriani.com/2004/site.shtml
Click on "I Just Wanna Rock"
Then Click on "Play Video"
The Ju Ju seen from the eyes of a small robot is interesting indeed!
Thanks Ned, Joe Rice, Sherry Sakamoto and Mr. Satriani!Comments: 0