AUGUST 22-24: ARNEZ J
Performing at Pepperbelly’s in Fairfield. Contact www.pepperbellys.com for ticket information.
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AUGUST 20, 2008: KKSF PRESENTS GIPSY KINGS
KKSF presents the Gipsy Kings on August 20 at the Mountain Winery. Tickets go on sale April 27th @ 10AM at www.mountainwinery.com
AUGUST 16: ROCK THE BELLS
Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountainview.
Featuring A Tribe Called Quest, Mos Def, Nas, Rakim, Method Man & Redman, Raekwon & Ghostface, Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Murs, Spank Rock, Wale, Jay Electronica, B.O.B., Kidz in the Hall, Amanda Blank, with special guests: The Pharcyde and Hosted by: Supernatural & Scratch, DJ Green Lantern.
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AUGUST 16: THE JVC JAZZ FESTIVAL
Starring George Benson, Boney James, Ramsey Lewis, and Norman Brown’s Summer Storm with Chante Moore, Paul Taylor, and Alex Bugnon. Performing at the Concord Pavilion. Tickets are $19-63. Four pack is $57.
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AUGUST 14-17: BILL BELLAMY
Performing at Cobb’s Comedy Club. Tickets are $20.50-25.50
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AUGUST 9: YES WE CAN WHITE LINEN AFFAIR
4-8PM.The Stafford House (9031 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA). Featuring Live Entertainment, Hors D’oeuvres, Fine Wines and Special Guests. $100 per person. Attire: White Linen.
To RSVP and obtain an electronic contribution invoice, please send email to: YesWeCan@thestaffordhouse9031.com. Pls submit name(s) of attendees. A portion of proceeds will go to the Obama campaign. Call 916-686-7661 for more info.
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MAY-AUGUST 2008: FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS IN THE PARK
This free outdoor concert series is the hottest summer spot for Friday nights downtown. The shows feature local artists, representing several music genres including rock, pop, blues and folk. Music addicts and happy hour junkies fill up Cesar Chavez Plaza @ 10th and J Streets to enjoy live music, fresh air, good food, and the famous beer garden. Admission is FREE to all ages. 916-442-8575 or visit www.downtownsac.org
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JULY 29-AUGUST 5, 12 & 19: AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN-CHILD WORKSHOP SERIES
Hamilton & Associates will be conducting four 2 1/2-hour workshops for males ages 12-18 from 9am-11:30am. This workshop will center on leadership, decision-making, critical thinking, and African/African American history. There is a $20 fee for each class.
Space is limited and you must RSVP by July 26th. (No walk-ins)
Man-child must participate in at least three series/workshops.
Location: New Wave Education Center (3140 Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305)
(One block west of Crenshaw)
Please call (323) 309-2502 or email us at Johnphamilton@aol.com for this workshop series to receive more information. A registration form can be downloaded from our site.
For more information about us and to purchase our new journal/workbook The Elevator is Broken, visit our website at: www.hamiltonandassociatesconsulting.org
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The Central California Black Chamber of Commerce
‘Summer Gospel Explosion’
July 5, 2008
Doors Open @ 6pm, Show Begins @ 7pm
Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
2425 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
For more information
559.709.0440 or 559.360.5962
- Ticket Donation -
$15 in Advance, $20 @ the Door
$25 Reserved Seating
(Limited seating available)
Come enjoy an evening celebrating with us!
Hosted by Bishop David Hartfield
An explosive performance
starting with
Men of Promise
Jackie O
Keysha
Unleash the Revival U.T.R.
Praise Dance (rose of Sharon)
Ice 4 Christ
and concluding with
The Stovall PK’s
We give thanks to the excellent job that
‘The High Desert Diamonds’
have done to bring out such a fine event.
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BEMONTHLY ANNOUNCEMENT
Click here to win VIP tickets to Cameo and the Bar-Kays at the Meadowview Jazz Festival this weekend
The 15th Annual Meadowview Jazz Festival: June 28 @ the Cosumnes River College Stadium (Bruceville Road & Cosumnes River College Blvd)
Gates open @ 12NOON. Tickets go on sale @ 1PM. Entertainment begins @ 2PM. The Bar-Kays perform @ 5PM. Cameo performs @ 6:30PM
Advance ticket admissions: $10; At the gate: $20
Advance tickets available at: Pannell Meadowview Community Center(2460 Meadowview Road) and at Sacramento City Hall Revenue Office (915 I Street, First Floor)
Advanced ticket sales end June 27 @ 4PM. For more information please call 808-7337 or 808-7008.
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BEMONTHLY ANNOUNCEMENT
1st 25 people to email oldschool@bemonthly.com will win tickets to the 7th Annual Old School Funk Festival featuring The Gap Band with Charlie Wilson, Teena Marie, Brick, Zapp, Slave, The World Famous Rick and Russ Show and more!
Old School Funk Fest happens on June 28 @ 2PM @ the Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord.
Tickets are available at www.livenation.com and www.ticketmaster.com.
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JUNE 27: MUSIC & MARGARITA’S @ Q’s LOUNGE
Free before 9PM ($5 cover charge); $5 Margarita’s ALL NIGHT
Happy hour starts @ 6PM; Live Music starts @ 8PM
Kitchen is open late
For bottle service or table reservations please call 510-663-2350 .
Q’s Lounge is located at 126 Broadway in Oakland
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JULY 25-27: PARTY BUS TO PALM SPRINGS
Only $150 (Price includes: Accomodations, Meals, Day trip to the outlets, 2 pick-up locations, etc)
Hotel rooms only $74.99/night
Contact palmsprings@bemonthly.com and let us book your room today
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JULY 25: Q’s LOUNGE
Free before 9PM ($5 cover charge), $5 Margarita’s ALL NIGHT Live Music
We offer FREE and discounted admission for your entire group, booth and bottle service, express entry and much more. Drop us an email at jusmonn@sbcglobal.net or eandjbbq@gmail.com and get hooked up.
Q’s Lounge is located at 126 Broadway in Oakland.
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JULY 25-27: MIKE EPPS
Performing at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco July 25-27. Tickets are $40.50.
JULY 20: KOCI ENTERTAINMENT & CAVALLEYJAZZ.COM PRESENTS SACOTUS LAUGH LOUNGE COMEDY SHOWCASE
Starring Alex Thomas, also starring Damon Williams, Kimmie Kay, Jason Resler, Mae Gee and Chris Jones
Inside the Sheraton Grand (1230 J Street: Downtown Sacramento, CA)
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JULY 20: BERKELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL
The KBLX Berkeley Jazz Festival returns to the Greek Theatre in Berkeley. It stars an original jazz superstar Kenny G, and the very funky Brian Culbertson, the latin jazz sounds of The Escovedo Family featuring Pete Escovedo, plus special guest Sheila E with her brothers Juan and Peter Michael Escovedo. Plus the Berkeley Jazz Festival Super Band with Najee, Maysa of Incognito and the Bay Area Return of Will Downing…plus much more!!!
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JULY 19 & 20: BLACK EXPO 2008
The Expo kicks off with the 13th Annual African American Excellence in Business Awards and Scholarship Gala presented by Citibank. This year’s Gala will honor 101+ Champions for Our Youth. Visit the Expo and discover small businesses and major corporations ready to do business with you. don’t miss Midnight Star @ 1PM and Phil Perry @ 5PM. Black Expo takes place at the Oakland Convention Center. For more info, log on to www.blackexpoltd.com or call 510-839-EXPO.
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JULY 17-20: RAHSAAN PATTERSON
Performing at Yoshi’s Oakland. Tickets are $24-32
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JULY 17-20: LAVELL CRAWFORD
Performing at the Punch Line Sacramento
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JULY 14: LYFE JENNINGS
Performing at the Fillmore. Tickets go on sale June 15th. Visit www.livenation.com to buy tickets.
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GROWN & SEXY SUNDAYS
Come check out Grown & Sexy Sundays at the Touch of Class! A new headliner every weekend and the show is free!!! Hope to see you there!!!
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
On behalf of the Fresno Works for Better Health Advocacy Center, we are disappointed to announce that the Worlds Apart, Futures Together Mayoral Forum on Poverty is being postponed until Fall 2008.
A new date will be scheduled soon. We will hold to our promise for a serious debate and pursue cohesive, holistic solutions toward the goal of ameliorating poverty in this community.
More information will be announced as it becomes available. We regret any inconvenience this change may have caused.
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Amy Chubb, Executive Director
JULY 11: KEITH SWEAT
Performing at Solano County Fair in Vallejo. Tickets are $10-$20
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JULY 11-13: KYM WHITLEY & GINA YESHIRE
Performing at Pepperbelly’s in Fairfield. Tickets are $25-35
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JULY 10-13: TRACEY MORGAN
Performing at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco. Tickets are $25-$35
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THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE IN OLD OAKLAND
1st and 3rd Thursdays June through October. The series features live music and DJ’s on main stage in the heart of Old Oakland, beverage tent offering specialty cocktails, wine and beer garden, local artisans, non-profits and merchants, booths, art installations and A Taste of Old Oakland Passport. Admission is free.
Historic Old Oakland is located on 9th St between Broadway and Washington. Contact 510-301-3122 for more information.
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EVERY SUNDAY: CARIBBEAN NIGHTS AT THE AMERICAN SPIRIT
Join the American Spirit as the DJ’s spin the latest in Reggae, Dancehall & Hip Hop.
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JULY 6: JAZZ @ LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
KKSF presents the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis on July 6 at the Mountain Winery. Tickets go on sale April 27th @ 10AM at www.mountainwinery.com
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JULY 5 & 6: FILLMORE JAZZ FESTIVAL
One of the largest FREE jazz festivals on the West Coast returns to San Francisco. Join KBLX for the 24th Annual Fillmore Jazz Festival located on Fillmore Street between Jackson and Eddy Streets from 10AM-6PM each day. Come celebrate a prosperous tradition of jazz, culture and cuisine in the picturesque and historic Fillmore district. See some of the best talent from around the nation showcased on the festival’s 3 main stages. For more info visit www.fillmorejazzfestival.com
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JULY 4, 5 & 8: STEVIE WONDER
Stevie Wonder is coming to the Bay Area and Reno on July 4th (Reno), July 5th (Mountainview) and July 8th (Concord). Visit www.livenation.com to purchase your tickets now!
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JULY 4: JACK LONDON SQUARE 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Beginning @ 4PM, enjoy live musical entertainment featuring R&B, Soul, Latin Pop, Big Band and more. Children can enjoy free games and activities. Purchase great barbeque from the festival food vendors. Browse Oakland’s Artisan marketplace. The day ends with spectacular fireworks show beginning at 9:15PM. For more information, visit www.jacklondonsquare.com
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