Jack London Square presents the first annual Latin Music Festival on August 11, 2007 from 11 AM – 7 PM with a full day of live music and dancing, a diverse musical line-up, traditional dance including Maestros del Folklor Mexicano, ethnic foods and Hispanic arts & crafts. Dance to hot Latin pop, jazz and rock, sizzling samba and salsa. Bring your dancing shoes and join us at the Pavilion Stage at Broadway and Water Streets. Admission is free.
Published: August, 2007
Musical line-up includes:
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Brisa Dulce - Brazilian
12:45 - 2:00 PM: Milagro - Latin Pop
2:15 - 3:15 PM: Ojada - Latin Jazz
3:15 - 4:15 PM: Maestros del Folklor Mexicano - Ballet Folklorico
4:30 - 5:45 PM: LAVA - Latin Rock
6:00 - 7:00 PM: Orquesta Salsa Dura – Salsa Finale with Dancers
Back to the Schoolhouse at Jack London Square
With summer nearing its end, parents, guardians and children are readying themselves for the start of the new school year. Jack London Square is offering a free community event on Saturday, August 25 from 11AM to 3PM with helpful health and safety information, and all-day family entertainment.
Partnering with Jack London Square are:
l The Oakland Police Department with fingerprinting services
l The Oakland Fire Department with fire safety tips
l Pacific Gas & Electric with energy saving tips for families
l The Boys and Girls Clubs with after school activities
l The Museum of Children’s Art for arts and crafts activities
l Cooking demonstrations for healthful eating
l Children’s Fairyland with entertainment
l Barnes & Noble storytellers
l Martial arts and kickboxing demonstrations
l Drum corps performances
l Taiko performances
l Magicians
l Treasure Hunt
Visit www.jacklondonsquare.com for a complete listing of special events.
