The Brazilian Room (Building) is located in Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, on Wildcat Canyon at the intersection of Shasta Road.
The simplest thing is to type "Brazilian Room" into Google Maps and it will take you right to the parking lot.
Otherwise, if you're coming from Highway 80, take University Avenue exit in Berkeley. Follow University up (east) to Oxford, take a left on Oxford to Rose, a right on Rose to Spruce, a left on Spruce on the top of the hill, cross the intersection, and Spruce becomes Wildcat Canyon Road. Continue for two miles and the Brazilian Room will be on your left.
If you're coming from Highway 24, at the East end of Caldecott Tunnel, exit Fish Ranch Road up to Grizzly Peak Boulevard. Turn right and continue to Golf Course Road. Turn right again and continue to the stop sign. Turn right on Shasta Road. Shasta dead-ends into Brazilian Room parking lot.
Where should I park?
There is a parking lot just outside the venue as well as nearby street parking, but we recommend taking an Uber or Lyft so you can fully enjoy the libations!
What should I wear?
The dress code is semi-formal. For men, this could mean anything from a blazer and dress pants to a suit and tie. For women, this could be a sundress, cocktail dress or a dressy skirt and blouse, but wear what you feel comfortable in! Please avoid overly bright/neon colors.
Will food and drinks be served at the reception?
Yes! We are very excited for you to try the food prepared by our amazing caterer, Cafe Soleil. There will be a fully vegan buffet and an open bar with beer and wine.
Is the wedding going to be inside or outside?
The ceremony will take place outdoors. Dinner and dancing will be inside, but the patio will be open throughout the night so you may want to bring some layers.
Where should I sit during the ceremony?
Feel free to sit on either side of the aisle!
Is it ok to take pictures?
We would love for you take photos (and share them with us!), but please refrain from using your phones/cameras during the ceremony itself.
How does the Higgs field generate fermion mass?
That's a pretty specific question, but we'll give it a shot! As explained in this great blog post (https://www.quantumdiaries.org/2011/06/19/helicity-chirality-mass-and-the-higgs/), the Higgs field allows left-handed and right-handed fermions (like the electron) to mix when propagating through space leading to an effective mass!
In effect, the electron keeps bumping against the Higgs field and switching to its mirror version over and over again as it tries to move through space, and that slows it down and takes energy!