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Vallejo News July 28, 2016 | Issue #247 In addition to the events listed in this newsletter, please visit artvallejo.org, VallejoEvents.Info and the Visit Sign-Up for other Vallejo to view other local happenings. City Communications National Night Out - August 2 National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community In This Issue partnerships and neighborhood National Night Out camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer places to Annie Get Your Gun live. Citizen's Police Academy National Night Out provides an GVRD First Saturdays at Blue opportunity to bring police and Rock Springs neighbors together under Relay for Life of Vallejo positive circumstances. Roberta Donnay & The Neighborhoods throughout the Prohibition Mob country host block parties, festivals, cookouts, and other community events with visits from Second Friday Artwalk emergency personnel. To All My Relation: A Four-Year Cycle National Night out will take place on Tuesday, August 2, for more Art & Concerts in the Park: information, visit the Vallejo Police Department's Facebook page. Recovered Vinyl Free Family Movie Nights 2nd and 4th Saturday Game Annie Get Your Gun: Now - August Day 14 Food Truck Mania Kai Eckhardt Band and Stanley The Bay Area Stage Broadway Theatre presents Annie Get Your Jordan Gun, from July 29 through August 14. Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and uses her skill to support her family by selling the game VCAF Gala Fundraiser she hunts. Portuguese Heritage Day Solano Food Oasis When persuaded to join Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Annie is Empress Theatre Events pulled from obscurity and Vallejo Farmer's Market becomes the talk of the town. Annie meets her match in Frank Butler, Buffalo Bill's leading marksman. She eventually falls in love with Frank, but soon surpasses him as the main attraction of the show, which creates trouble for her chance at romance. Annie Get Your Gun follows the relationship between Annie and Frank, detailing their competitive natures as they compete for being the best shot, and for each other's hearts. This play features Irving Berlin's incredible score, including songs such as: "There's No Business Like Show Business," "I Got Lost in His Arms," "I Got Sun in the Mornin," and "Anything You Can Do." Watch Annie Get Your Gun at the Bay Area Stage Broadway Theatre located at 515 Broadway Street, Suite H, click here for Empress directions. Showtimes are as followed: Sunday at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday at 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. to Theatre 10:00 p.m. Visit bayareastage.org for more information. Events Citizen's Police Academy - August 3 Wednesday Night Ramble with Jeff Tamelier - The Vallejo Police Department will be hosting the Citizen's Police August 3 Academy, which begins on August 3 and ends on October 8. Jeff Tamelier from Tower of This course offers community members with an opportunity to learn Power will be joining the about the Vallejo Police Department and highlights some of the North Bay All-Stars for an services provided by the department. Citizens will receive an exciting night of music. overview of the Police Department's functions, methods, and procedures. Police officers and staff will give a series of While spending 9 years as presentations on various aspects of policing including: lead guitarist for the legendary Tower of Power, DUI Enforcement Jeff found time to serve as Criminal Law Stephen "Doc" Kupka's Special operations and Crime Suppression musical director and co- Internal Affairs producer for Strokeland Police Use of Force and Patrol Operations Records projects, including Traffic Division and Collision Investigation the Strokeland Superband. Gang Activity Dispatch and Communications Special Weapons and Tactics He learned the Hostage Negotiations fundamentals of playing guitar at the age of 9, and The academy combines lectures, practical exercises, and joined his first band at 11 demonstrations to provide each participant with a broad overview of years old. In 1985, Jeff policing. In order to enroll in this academy, you must reside or own a joined Lydia Pense and business in the City of Vallejo, be at least 18 years of age with the Cold Blood, and in 1991 ability to attend every scheduled session, and successfully pass a Jeff joined Mickey Thomas background screening. and Starship, and toured across the country. Classes will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to Jeff will be accompanied by 9:00 p.m., with one full Saturday session on the final week of class. the North Bay All-Stars For more information, visit the Vallejo Police Department's featuring Don Bassey on Facebook page, or call (707) 651-7101. bass and vocals, Mike Emerson on keyboards, Matt Silva on guitar, Kevin GVRD First Saturdays at Blue Rock Frazier on saxophone and vocals, and T Moran on Springs - August 6 drums. Show starts at 7:00 p.m., The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) along with Kaiser tickets are $9 and free for Permanente, Solano Public Health and others will host "First Empress Members. Click Saturdays" on August 6. here for more information. Participants will enjoy a low impact hike which will be led by a knowledgeable representative, receive Dan Ashley and PUSH - free information from August 6 health care professionals, and San Francisco news anchor enjoy the beautiful Dan Ashley and PUSH scenery of Blue Rock send audiences "back to Springs. the future" with their energetic live show and Participants will meet at 9:00 a.m. and are encouraged to wear classic-rock vibe. comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes. Pre-registration is Whether performing original preferred and can be completed online. For more information, songs or covering blasts contact Eddie Behle at [email protected] or call (707) 648-5317. from the past, PUSH gives classic rock with original roll! Relay for Life of Vallejo - August 6 Band members include: Dan Ashley, Gregg The American Cancer Solomon, David Society's Relay for Life McCullough, Tim movement is the world's Marconett, Patrick largest fundraising event Vaucheret, with Maria dedicated to ending Donges Barley, Rhonda Joy cancer, and unites Taylor, Reese Paras, and communities across the Melina Diaz. globe to finish the fight. Show starts at 8:00 p.m., click here for tickets. Money raised by more than four million Relay participants in more than 20 countries help the American Cancer Society save lives by supporting education and Purple Haze - August 13 prevention efforts, funding groundbreaking cancer research, and providing free information and services for people with cancer. If you never got the chance St. Patrick - St. Vincent High School will be hosting the Vallejo Relay to see Jimi Hendrix live, this for Life Event, and teams of participants will take turns walking or is your chance to running around the track. experience his music as if he were playing it. There will be live entertainment, track activities, informational booths, games, a free breakfast and ceremony honoring survivors, Ralph Woodson is an raffle prizes, and much more! The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. on experienced guitarist and August 6 and will run through 10:00 a.m. on August 7. Relay for Life his showmanship and is a family-friendly, alcohol and tobacco-free event. To register, click command of the Hendrix here. material is second to none. With assistance from Pete Roberts and Leo Vigil, this is a show you will not want Vallejo Jazz Society Presents: to miss. Roberta Donnay & The Prohibition Pete Roberts on bass has been inspired by influential Mob - August 7 bassists such as Chris Squire, John Paul Jones, The Vallejo Jazz Society presents and Geddy Lee. His Roberta Donnay and The remarkable bass playing Prohibition Mob Band on August 7 makes this band sound at the Empress Theatre. quite larger than a trio. Award-winning singer/songwriter Hailed as one of California's Roberta Donnay has a classic premier drummers, Leo voice which takes listeners to the Vigil can drum fast double 1920's and 1930's. On their latest bass rhythms or accent with release, Bathtub Gin, Donnay and subtle tones and sounds on her band swing mightily with this the drum set. Leo has authentic collection of vintage played with countless artists jazz, blues and swing that including Eddie Money introduces listeners to the swing- Elvin Bishop, Three Dog era with rhythmic horn sections Night, and Boz Skaggs. and dances. Show starts at 8:00 p.m., Donnay's Prohibition Mob Band features John R. Burr, piano; Sam and tickets are $15. Click Bevan, bass; Michael Barsimanto, drums; Rich Armstrong, coronet, here to buy tickets. trumpet, flugelhorn; Sheldon Brown, saxophones, clarinet; and Wayne Wallace on trombone. Show starts at 5:00 p.m., and tickets are $15 and $7.50 for Vallejo Hot House Blues with Jazz Society members. Tickets can be purchased at the box office Kenya Baker - August 24 or online. Get ready for some danceable grooves and amazing guitar solos, as Second Friday Artwalk - August 12 Kenya Baker takes the stage on August 24. Don't miss the Vallejo Art Walk on August 12! Located in the Downtown Vallejo Arts and Entertainment District, this event occurs Oakland-based guitarist on the second Friday of every month, and encourages the sale of art Kenya Baker has been a and celebrates the growth of artists moving to the area. touring musician for most of his life having begun his Most businesses and career as a teenager galleries are located within touring on the gospel the central area of the quartet circuit.He soon downtown district, and easily became immersed in the accessible by foot.