Compiled by the El Reportero staff
Youth Jazz Ensemble.Local organizations Eviction Free San Francisco and Our Mission No Evictions are going to stage a protest against the Ellis Act eviction of Tom Rapp and Patricia Kerman, who live in a building owned by Dattani. This is to draw attention to public outcry over this action and other no fault evictions that have been hitting the neighborhood.
This demonstration follows a series of other visible protests hosted by the these organizations, including recent rallies at the home of Castro resident Jeremy Mykaels, a protest last week at the office space of real estate firm Urban Green (called “Urban Greed” by the group), and a 1,000+ person demonstration at Mission and 14th during Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) honoring the displacement of long-time residents from the neighborhood with San Francisco’s largest Latino community.
Tom Rapp, who is being evicted by Dattani Realty expressed his dismay.
“I’m tired of seeing the city I love turn into a place for only millionaires and billionaires.”
The demonstration is expected to have over 100 hundred participants, and will feature speakers in English and Spanish.
Next Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 12 p.m., at the offices of real estate offices of Dattani Realty on 3232 22nd Street @ Mission Street.
SJJF brings Latin Youth Jazz Ensamble
San Jose Jazz, the producer of the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, presents dozens of concerts in San Jose year-round.
The concerts feature well-known musicians and talented “gems” of San Jose’s music scene playing jazz, Latin jazz, blues, R&B, folk, Americana and related genres. The programs offer a diverse set of genres and venues, but share the quality and sense of discovery for which San Jose Jazz is known.
Mid December, the Latin Youth Jazz Ensemble (Dec 13) and our 2013- 14 High School All Stars (Dec 20) are focusing on the Holidays, with Christmas- inspired repertoires.
Enjoy the rest of our December performance schedule below, and visit sanjosejazz.org for the latest information on artists, venues, and times.
Mittens and Mistletoe: A Winter Circus Cabaret
Sweet Can Productions is proud to announce the 4th Annual Mittens and Mistletoe: A Winter Circus Cabaret! Now a holiday tradition, ‘Mittens’ is back with more comedy, music, spectacular circus feats, and holiday high jinks. This year’s cast includes veterans from Teatro Zinzanni, Circus Bella, Vespertine Circus, The Pickle Family Circus, and will be hosted by Bay Area performing legend, Joan Mankin. Come see the holiday show that everyone will love.
Friday, Dec. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets $15-$60. www.brownpapertickets.com. Produced by Sweet Can Productions presents.
San Jose Jazz High School
All Stars Now in its 15th season, the 2013-14 San Jose Jazz High School All Stars feature some of the Bay Area’s most gifted young musicians. Representing ten high schools and led by Dr. Aaron Lington, the audition-based big band challenges students to gain a mastery of improvisation techniques while advancing their knowledge of music theory, arranging, composition, performance, and Jazz history.
This will be one of the first concerts with the 2013- 2014 High School All Stars. Friday, Dec.20, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free Admission.
