Around the bay in August 2010

The 3rd Annual Outside Lands will be held August 14 – 15 in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco to benefit SF Recreation & Parks.

Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead will perform with Furthur at the Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, August 14. Photo by Mike Mahoney

Published: August, 2010 

Furthur Rises from the Dead to Perform at Outside Lands Festival

The 3rd Annual Outside Lands will be held August 14 – 15 in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco to benefit SF Recreation & Parks. Not just your typical music festival, Outside Lands transcends the genre with its staggering fusion of music, food, wine and art. This year’s stellar lineup includes Furthur, featuring Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead had a long history of playing in Golden Gate Park dating back to the 1960s. The band broke up after Jerry Garcia’s death in August 1995 (see page 8 for more Dead/Garcia news). Other major acts performing include Kings of Leon, Al Green, My Morning Jacket, Levon Helm Band, the Strokes and dozens of more popular bands over the two-day festival. Local food available includes delectable ahi tuna poke and baja shrimp ceviche (Pacific Catch), portobello mushroom skewers (Asqew Grill), farm to spoon soups (Split Pea Seduction), Korean tacos (namu), crepes (Ti Couz), BBQ pulled pork sandwiches (Maverick), samosas and chicken curry (New Ganges), organic smores (Charles Chocolates), fried chicken and pecan pie (Farmer’s Brown Little Skillet), ice cream sandwiches (It’s-It), grass-fed beef hot dogs (Let’s Be Frank) and cupcakes (Mission Minis). Gates open at 10:30 a.m. both days. For detailed information on ticket options and schedules visit www.sfoutlands.com.

All Star Lineup of Local Greats at Art & Soul Oakland Festival

A dazzling array of talent highlighting the musical all-stars that call or have called Oakland home has been announced for the 10^th Anniversary Art & Soul Oakland Festival. Running from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, and Sunday, August 22, in Oakland’s happening downtown, Art & Soul will deliver non-stop, home-grown music sure to please every musical taste. Thanks to its stellar musical lineups, abundant parking, easy BART access and the bargain price of just $10 per day ($15 at the door), Art & Soul has been named the Bay Area’s “best cultural event” by Oakland Magazine and “Best Festival” by East Bay Express. The off-beat humor and catchy melodies of CAKE headline Saturday’s show at the Art & Soul Main Stage and Saturday’s Oakland Jams Stage will feature a wide variety of music produced by Oakland jazz great Kahlil Shaheed. Closing out the Oakland Jams Stage is the one-and-only MC Hammer. Loved as a flamboyant dancer and showman, MC Hammer is the man who brought rap to a mass pop audience. Sunday is a true Oakland R&B homecoming and it’s all Oakland, all day long with D’Wayne & Friends House Party. Other groups include Oakland artists En Vogue, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Pete Escovedo, Martin Luther and Silk-E. A family paradise, the festival boasts the largest Family Fun Zone of any festival in the Bay Area, complete with kiddie rides, children’s entertainment and free festival admission for ages 12 and under. Art & Soul Oakland also features hundreds of artisan and vendor booths as well as a mouth-watering array of food reflecting the rich cultural diversity found in Oakland. For more information, visit www.ArtandSoulOakland.com or call (510) 444-CITY.

Summer Days Come Alive at Jack London Square with Free Concert Series

Jack London Square is hosting Lunchtime Live, a free summer concert series continuing through August 27. The series of live performances offers live local bands, free-of-charge every Tuesday and Friday from noon until 2:00 p.m. The series features an array of talented local artists from all genres including jazz, oldies, Latin, Hawaiian, blues, and more. The warm weather and cool breezes off the water make Jack London Square a perfect place to enjoy a summer afternoon with free live music and delicious cuisine. Grab some lunch at one of the great Jack London Square restaurants and enjoy the tunes under the shade of palm trees. Catch the Alameda/Oakland Ferry from San Francisco or jump on the “B” (the free downtown shuttle) on Broadway in Oakland to Jack London Square every Tuesday and Thursday this summer to catch the free entertainment! Visit www.jacklondonsquare.com for more information and scheduled acts.

Tune Out the City and Tune In To Your Soul

Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts from beginners to experts will participate in Yoga for Hope in Union Square on Saturday, August 7, to benefit City of Hope, one of the nation’s leading cancer research and treatment centers. The event will be led by renowned Bay Area instructors, Stephanie Snyder and Darren Main, with music provided by DJ Eric Monkhouse. There will be a yoga demonstration by Acro Yoga and a message about City of Hope’s complementary and alternative medicine between sessions. Registration is at 9 a.m. with one-hour yoga sessions starting at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for $35 and raise funds prior to the event by visiting www.yogaforhope.org/sf or calling 415-369-0370. Those participants who raise a minimum of $50 will receive a fantastic gift bag from Yoga Journal. Online registration closes August 3. Registration at the door is $40.

Volunteers Needed for Golf Champions Tour in San Francisco

Tournament officials from the Charles Schwab Cup Championship are calling on Northern California residents to support their community by volunteering at the Champions Tour’s season-ending event, the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, being held this year at Harding Park in San Francisco, November 1-7. Featuring the top-30 money leaders of the season, the Charles Schwab Cup Championship is the culminating event in the Champions Tour’s (formerly the Senior PGA Tour), a year-long competition for professional golfers age 50 and over that awards points to top-10 finishers and ties in 26 official money events. Both a winner of the tournament, as well as the year-long Charles Schwab Cup winner, will be crowned Harding Park Golf Club on November 7. Golf knowledge is not required and families and friends are encouraged to participate. The tournament is searching for 450 volunteers across the San Francisco Bay area to donate their time and energy to ensure a successful event. There are a number of different committees with a variety of responsibilities available including marshals, transportation, caddie services, corporate hospitality and more. Training will be required for all committees. The volunteer fee is $75 and includes a jacket, golf shirt, headwear, a volunteer credential valid for week-long tournament access, one invitation to the annual volunteer appreciation party as well as meals and beverages during assigned shifts. Volunteers may register online at https://events.r2it.com/volunteer/cscc/2010/ or by calling (415) 566-7287. Tickets to the 2010 Charles Schwab Cup Championship are now on sale and may be purchased by visiting the tournament’s web site at www.charlesschwabcupchampionship.com or calling (888) 401-8000.