by the El Reportero’s staff
Carlos Mejía Godoy in SF in concert
Come celebrate the rich culture of The Fillmore District with a Latin twist!
This Saturday marks the very first Salsa Festival on the Fillmore. There will be salsa played at the neighborhood’s top restaurants, clubs and art galleries. Yoshi’s will present the infamous Louie Romero and his group Mazacote. Rasselas Jazz Club will present West Coast Premium Salsa Band, Avance. Free performance by Gary Flores at Shieba’s Piano Lounge.
The night kicks off with dance lessons & free dancing on The Fillmore Center Plaza, followed by a DJ and a free performance by Los Boleros.
Saturday, July 24, 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. At The Fillmore District, Fillmore St. (between Eddy & Geary). Tickets are just $18!
Stern Grove Festival is also revolting with its own Festival
Colombian electrocumbia group Bamba Estéreo. On Sunday, July 25, at Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Ave. and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco.
‘Celebrating a Legacy’ Dolores Huerta’s 80th Year!
It will be an intimate night in sharing and recognizing achievements, memorable walks and love for the people in saluting a woman who is “Legend” and known throughout our lands and abroad. Having shared with Governors and Presidents, this beautiful and powerful woman has led and fought for rights of individuals and more. Co- Founder with the late Legendary, UFW Leader, Cesar E. Chavez, she has inspired and touched thousands upon thousands if not millions of people from every stretch of our land. This of course is “Dolores Huerta!”
Come and enjoy with others from Latino Employees Associations like LERG of PGE, AT&T Hispa, Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, to name a few and other non-Latino groups, coming together here in the small town of Lodi, Ca., which is not far from Stockton, Ca., from where she is from. Hear and meet Dolores in person as we celebrate her 80th Birthday and her Legacy.
Special Guest Emcee: Television’s News Anchor of FOX TV 40 in Sacramento, Ca. “JAIME GARZA”.
Saturday, July 24th, 2010, at The Merlot Hall” – 23 West Elm Street, Lodi, Ca. 95240 ( enter address on www.mapquest.com for address and or visit www.themerlot.info
Afro-Cuban charanga at La Peña and more
Orquesta La Moderna Tradición. From the first note, you’ll want to jump out of your seat! Orquesta La Moderna Tradición bursts with the sweet yet driving sound of the Afro- Cuban charanga orchestra, which features violins and woodwinds interlocking with driving Afro-Cuban rhythms. The 11-piece group has thrilled audiences across the country with a mix of contemporary timba-infused arrangements guaranteed to get you on your feet and traditional danzónes that transport you back to the Havana social clubs of the 1950s. On Saturday, July 24, at 9:30 p.m. $14 cover.
And on Sunday, July 25, Mexican Tardeada. Jam session in La Peña’s Café Lobby. Traiga su acordeón, guitarra y las ganas de pasar una tarde de buena música con la familia. 3-6 pm Free
Lovingly Made Story of Growing Bond Between Father and Son
Alamar (Mexico 2009, SFIFF 2010), Pedro González-Rubio’s effortlessly beautiful film about a Mayan father and young son spending a summer working (and playing) along Mexico’s Caribbean coast, opens Friday, July 30 on SFFS Screen at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas.
40TH Anniversary Show presents Malo
The Legendary Malo (Suavecito). And very Special Guests TBA.
On July 31, 2010 7PM At the GREAT AMERICA MUSIC HALL, Advance $22, at the door $25. For tickets 415-225-8788 or Dr. Rock @ 415- 285-7719.
