More than 850 guests comprising of business leaders, politicians and attorneys gathered at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco on June 17 to celebrate the 36th Annual Luncheon of Equal Rights Advocates.
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Nancy Pelosi visits the Mission
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)Ā toured Mission Neighborhood Centers in San Francisco and held a press conference on Monday, July 12. Pelosi was at the center to raise support for Jobs Now, a program established in 2009 that gives federal stimulus money to local businesses and nonprofits to hire local residents. [nggallery id=5] Photos […]
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Scenes from Oakland July 8, 2010
Francisco Barradas photographs from Oakland’s 14th and Broadway the night of the Johannes Mesherle verdict.
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Fire at El Farolito Taqueria
After a kitchen fire early Friday morning, El Farolito on 24th St and Alabama is back in business for the day.
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Avotcjaās 69th Birthday Bash
Sun. 25 July ā¢ 7 pm La PeƱa Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berk $10 Avotcjaās 69th Birthday Bash Musicians & poets celebrate Avotcjaās 69th Birthday. Avotcja is an award winning poet, multi-instrumentalist and a celebrated DJ at KPFA & KPOO. See www.lapena.org for list of musicians & poets. Info: (510) 849-2568 ext. 15
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Orquesta la Moderna TradiciĆ³n
Sat. 24 July ā¢ 9:30 pm La PeƱa Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berk $14 Orquesta la Moderna TradiciĆ³n An 11-piece Afro-Cuban charanga orchestra, with violins and woodwinds interlocking with a mix of contemporary timba-infused arrangements and traditional danzĆ³nes that transport you back to the Havana social clubs of the 1950s.
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Alfonso Maya in concert
Sun. 18 July ā¢ 7 pm Coda Jazz Supper Club, 1710 Mission St @ Duboce St., SF $10 Alfonso Maya in concert Mexican singer-songwriter Alfonso Maya presents his unique fusion of contagious and poetic lyrics with a carefully crafted blend of jazz, blues, and Latin folk. With: Mamacoatl & Alejandro Chavez. Contact: Carlos Disdier or […]
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La PeƱa 35th Anniversary Latin Jazz Concert
Sat. 17 July ā¢ 8pm La PeƱa Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley $14 adv/$16 door La PeƱa 35th Anniversary Latin Jazz Concert Featuring John Santos Sextet. With John Calloway, Saul Sierra, Melecio Magdaluyo, Marco Diaz & David Flores ā¢
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Berta Olivia y su Mariachi Mexicanisimo
Fri. 16 July ā¢ 8 pm. La PeƱa Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berk $20/2 for $35 adv/$25 door Berta Olivia y su Mariachi Mexicanisimo ā¢ www.bertaolivia.com Two hours of phenomenal cultural tradition. Born in Tijuana, Mexico, Berta Olivia is a gifted ranchera vocalist who is passionate about Mariachi music. She has been performing mariachiās […]