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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•June 4, 2008 • No Comments
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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JULY 3-6: GERALD ALBRIGHT
Performing at Yoshi’s San Francisco. Tickets are $24-30
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JULY 3-6: KENNY LATTIMORE
Performing at Yoshi’s Oakland. Tickets are $35-40
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JUNE 28: 15TH MEADOWVIEW JAZZ FESTIVAL
Headlined by Cameo and the Bar-Keys. A host of talented local bands and performers will also provide entertainment, including Capitol City Band and Cynthia Douglas.
Tickets will go on sale at City Hall and the Samuel Pannell Community Center starting June 2nd, between 9AM and 5PM. The ticket price is $10 in advance and $20 at the gate.
Parking will be $5.
For more information, please call 916-808-7337.
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JUNE 28: OLD SCHOOL FUNKFEST
The 7th Annual Old School Funk featuring Teena Marie, Gap Bankd, Brick, Slave and Zapp @ 2PM at the Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord. Tickets are $30.75-$69.75. Four pack is $99. Tickets are available at www.livenation.com and www.ticketmaster.com
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JUNE 28: SMOKEY ROBINSON
Performing at Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino. Tickets are $45-$55
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JUNE 27-29: D.C. CURRY
Performing at Pepperbelly’s in Fairfield. Tickets are $25-$40
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JUNE 27 & 28: EDDIE GRIFFIN
Performing at Tommy T’s in Pleasanton. Tickets are $40-$50
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JUNE 26: TALKING CIRCLE
League of Mexican American Women & Black Women Organized for Political Action
Talking Circle
June 26, 2008 5:30 -7:30,
556 E. Yale Ave
(Behind the Big Red Church at Yale and Van Ness Blvd. )
Please attend and share your thoughts, ideas and concerns about issues that impact our families and communities.
Light refreshments will be served
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JUNE 23-JULY 3: SAINT REST SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Full Day Schedule: 9AM-3PM. Breakfast and Lunch provided.
Saints Rest Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Summer Enrichment Program where Education is the Passport to Our Future, inviting children that will be in grades Kindergarten to 6th in the Fall. This summer, retired, current and new educators along with college interns will come together and enrich our children with fundamental instruction to help develop them, intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially.
Focus Areas: Language/Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, African American History, Art, Fitness
The program is looking for Teachers and College Interns. Please see attached http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/tishasc22/Signupsheet.jpg
Courtesy of Saint Rest Summer Enrichment Program
Cherella Nicholson, Director
•May 23, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 23-27: CELEBRATING NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY
BMC will have several events to encourage community members to get tested including a concert with Smokie Norful.
Purchase tickets and info @ www.beebeonline.org
Event will take place at 3900 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94809.
For more information call 510-655-6114.
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•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 21-22: JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL (SACRAMENTO)
Juneteenth Festival (Sacramento) A Celebration of Freedom will take place June 21-22 at William Land Park, 10AM-5PM on Saturday and 11AM-5PM on Sunday. Free admission, two stages of live entertainment, vendors, children’s activities, contests, gospel extravaganza and much more! For details contact Gary Simon @ 916-808-8983. www.discovergold.org
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JUNE 21: THE LADIES OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC PRESENTS DELTA ‘N’ FRIENDS LUNCHEON
12-2:30PM. Ramada Inn (324 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710). Tables seat 10: $240.00, children 10 & under: $15.00, single tickets: $30.00. Double/two tickets: $50.00.
For additional information and tickets contact Kimberly, Co-chair DNF @ 559-246-0494 or you may contact Deborah Napoleon @ 559-288-5653.
Proceeds will fund scholarships for graduating seniors and future community events sponsored by San Joaquin Valley Alumnae Chapter.
Courtesy of Deborah Napoleon
•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 20: LIL WAYNE IN FRESNO
Selland Arena
Tickets on sale this Saturday 10AM
www.ticketmaster.com or Selland Arena Box Office
First 1000 tickets for $20
Don’t sleep on this show
Fresno represent for this one…………….PLEEEEEEASE!
CALL MONIQUE @ B95 FOR HIP HOP CLASS HOOK-UP
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JUNE 17: TCCBCC MIXER
Come enjoy a networking event at Big Ced’s BBQ (1342 Tulare Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706) where you can enjoy good food, good company, and meet other minority business owners as well.
For more information, contact Siggie Moore @ 559-908-7570
Big Ced’s (559-233-2337).
Courtesy of The Central California Black Chamber of Commerce
•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 16: DEF COMEDY JAM NORCAL AUDITIONS
Punch Line, San Francisco. Join Host Daniel Dugar for another round of the hottest up and coming comics to grace the stage.
Tickets are $15 and on sale now at www.livenation.com!
For comedians wanting to enter the competition please email Daniel Dugar on myspace at www.myspace.com/danieldugar
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•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 16: HEALTH COMES AT A PREMIUM
KFCF
“HEALTH COMES AT A PREMIUM”
How about a holistic conversation on our physical, emotions, spiritual, and economic health? Join me and my special radio guests for both informative and delightful conversations
…..“Each one of us can fight Global AIDS and Poverty”
Tonight’s guests will include discussions on: The crime of poverty –guests Dr. Salvador, and the AIDS Walk, with Mr. Mendoza & team – We hope to hear from some of the walkers, as well as voices from our African American Community at large.
Radio listener –your calls are welcome –ph#266-8888 (KFCF)
Show Produced and Hosted by
Dr. Jean Kennedy, Psy.D O.D.
(Mark your calendar)
Are you involved with an organization dealing with health issues?—I invite you to be one of my guests on this show. Guest Speakers are always welcomed–(559)-270-1023 to schedule your appearance on Valley Bk. Talk.
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•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 15: FATHER’S DAY JAZZ GOLF TOURNAMENT & CONCERT
Enjoy golf, dinner, and a smooth jazz concert on the beautiful greens at Lake Chabot Golf Course, featuring the Oakland School for the Arts Neo-Jazz Combo and Saxophonist Matt Morrish and his Quartet.
The Father’s Day Jazz Golf Tournament & Concert is a fundraiser to benefit the 2008 U.S. Youth Games, a non-profit event hosted by the Oakland Office of Parks & Recreation. Space is limited, so make your reservations today.
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JUNE 15: SNOOP DOGG’S WEST FEST
Featuring Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound, Mistah F.A.B. and Westurn Union performing at the Fillmore. Tickets are $50
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JUNE 14-15: SAN JOSE JUNETEENTH
The 29th Annual Juneteenth in the Park Festival will take place at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park in downtown San Jose.
This free event will feature two enjoyable days of great performances from featured artists Case, Martin Luther, TQ, and much more. For more information log on to www.bayareajuneteenth.com
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•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 14: ALLENSWORTH 100 YEAR CELEBRATION
Come celebrate the 100th year of Allensworth. This is now a national park and come enjoy a leisure afternoon. Train ride is $10 roundtrip.
For more details call Lindsey Daniels from North Point Christian @ 559-226-5619.
Courtesy of The Central California Black Chamber of Commerce
•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 13: MADDBACKER CELEBRITY BASKETBALL
6th Annual Celebrity Basketball Game @ Arco Arena starts @ 7:30PM. Halftime performance by Goapele. Silent auction of official sports memorabilia at Center Court Restaurant starts at 4PM.
Tickets available now!!! @ Arco Arena Box Office through www.ticketmaster.com or call 916-928-6900.
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•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 13: EARTH, WIND & FIRE
Performing at the Silver Legacy in Reno. Tickets are $65-$85.
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JUNE 13-15: GUY TORRY
Performing at Pepperbelly’s in Fairfield. Tickets are $20-$35
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JUNE 13 & 14: FRESNO’S JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
This year’s event will take place on June 13th (7-10) and 14th (10-6) at the Hinton Center/Edison High School Gym. The theme is “Peace in the Streets”
Courtesy of Fresno State’s Black Students United
•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 12: WILDJAM CONCERT
Flo Rida, Colby O’Donis, Danity Kane, Ray J, Jesse McCartney, Sean Kingston, Pitbull, The Dey and Lil Wayne performing at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Tickets are $20-$65
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•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 12: MAYOR’S FORUM ON POVERTY
At the Saroyan Theatre from 5-8PM. FREE ADMISSION!!!
The forum will provide a thoughtful discussion to help determine which candidates are capable and willing to provide the leadership required to make amelioration of poverty a top priority.
The public is invited and there is no charge for admission.
The forum will be moderated by Dr. Manuel Pastor, author and professor at the University of Southern California, where he directs the program for Environmental and Regional Equity.
Refreshments will be served and the audience will have the opportunity to meet with the candidates following the question answer component.
Courtesy of Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development
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JUNE 12-15: JOHN WITHERSPOON
Performing at Tommy T’s in Pleasanton. Tickets are $25-$45
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•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 11: THE BIRTHING PROJECT: A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION FOR KATHRYN HALL-TRUJILLO
2595 Capitol Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA (enter from West El Camino) 6-9PM.
To celebrate Kathryn’s 30 years of Community Service and Leadership, National and International expansion of the Birthing Project, and Induction into Ashoka, the Global Fellowship of Social Entrepreneurs (www.ashoka.org). Join us for food, fun and fundraising.
RSVP to Sharon Broughton @ 916-452-5712 or email Sharon@clear-focus.com
Make your donation by sending your check to: The Birthing Project: 1900 “T” Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
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•May 22, 2008 • No Comments
JUNE 11: HAVING OUR SAY BUDGET UPDATE & STRATEGY SESSION
Having our Say coalition is sponsoring a lunch and budget strategy discussion from 12:30-2:30PM @ United Way of Fresno (4929 E Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA 93727). Lunch will be provided.
Courtesy of California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
Jennifer Hernandez
