Vallejo News

August 2, 2019 | Issue #402

Vallejo Admirals August Events Sign-Up for other City The Vallejo Admirals will Communications play a total of 12 home games. The team will hold multiple special event nights, including, "Cal In This Issue Maritime Night," "Salute to Labor Night," and "Fan Vallejo Admirals August Events Appreciation Night." The first home game of the National Night Out month will be held on Iscah Uzza Foundation Inc. Cancer Awareness Friday, August 2, at Fundraiser Wilson Park. To view the schedule and purchase Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Out at the tickets, click here. Kingdom

Annual Planning Meeting Topic: Lake National Night Out - August 6 Dalwigk Vallejo Soup

National Night Out VCAF Gala Fundraiser will take place in multiple locations Fifth Annual Social Justice in Public Health on Tuesday, Lecture Series August 6, from Empress Theatre Events 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. National Night Art Show Debut out is an annual community-building Poetry by the Bay campaign that Children's Wonderland Events helps promote police community McCune Collection Graphic Arts Group partnership and neighborhood Vallejo Food & Art Walk, August 9 camaraderie to make Vallejo a safer, more caring place to live. National Kids n Film Workshop Night Out strengthens the relationship between law enforcement and neighbors and aids in the sense of true community. It provides a great Paint Night opportunity to bring the residents of Vallejo and the police department together under positive circumstances. McCune Collection Summer Event Madame Butterfly For more information on hosting a National Night Out in your Vallejo neighborhood, e-mail [email protected]. Clear the Shelters

Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum Family Iscah Uzza Foundation Inc. Cancer Free Day Awareness Fundraiser - August 10 Vallejo Farmers Market Community Coffee Tasting

Iscah Uzza Foundation Inc. is an organization whose vision is to provide Input & Suggestions supplemental services to male and female cancer survivors who do not have the means. On August 10, the organization will host a golf Art Show Debut - August 3 tournament to raise funds for breast cancer awareness from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Blue Rock Springs Golf Course. To register, click here. The fee is $125 per golfer. Registration is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., shotgun starts at 8:30 a.m., and there will also be a luncheon, raffle, and awards. For more information, click here. The public is invited to an opening reception for "The First Year is Paper" new collage mosaic by Sherry Tobin- Haney and "34 Series" thirty-four new interconnected abstract paintings by Laura Noel. The reception will be held Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Out at the on August 3 at the Mare Island Art Studios, formerly Coal Shed, from 1:00 Kingdom - August 10 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The artwork can be Join the fun at LGBTQ Night seen on August 4, August 11, August on Saturday, August 10 17, and August 18 from 11:00 a.m. to from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom! Enjoy thrill rides, Poetry by the Bay every dance parties, and special live performances from Soju 2nd and 4th Thursday from RuPaul's Drag Race and host Sister Roma from the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. The park will be closed to the general public during this special event from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Tickets also allow guests to attend the park during public hours from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. To purchase a ticket or for more information, click here.

Poetry by the Bay is a Spoken Word/Open Mic event bringing artists together to share their work every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Acapella performances are encouraged. Poetry by the Bay focuses on the importance of the messages Annual Planning Meeting Topic: Lake being said. Come through and share your work, located at Odd Fellow Dalwigk - August 17 Lodge. Heading into the second planting season of the Lake Dalwigk restoration project, the Vallejo Watershed Alliance will be hosting a planning Children's Wonderland meeting at Dan Foley Cultural Center on Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Events p.m. Guest presenter, Sarah McKibbin from the Solano Resource Conservation District Free Movie night at Children's (RCD), will share accomplishments to-date and Wonderland volunteer assistance will needed this winter. The presentation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Members of the public are invited to come for the presentation or stay the entire meeting. Free refreshments and parking will be provided at this event.

The Vallejo Watershed Alliance is a group of interested residents who, along with representatives from local public agencies and non-profits, work together to protect and enhance Vallejo's waterways. Encouraging community participation in habitat enhancement projects, creek cleanups and planning processes. Their mission is to raise awareness, GVRD hosts free movie nights at create local partnerships and promote sustainable management of Children's Wonderland throughout the Vallejo's watersheds. Local partners have grown to include the City of summer. Food, snacks, and popcorn are Vallejo, the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD), the Solano available to purchase. Upcoming movies Resource Conservation District, the California Native Plant Society, and are Annie (2017), on Saturday, August 3, many more. and Teen Titans Go! To the Movies, on Saturday, August 24. Gates open at For information regarding this event, click here. Information on the 7:30 p.m. and movie begins around Vallejo Watershed Alliance can be found here. sundown. Arts and Concert in the Park-July 13 Vallejo Soup -August 22

Vallejo SOUP will be at the USA World Classics Event Center, August 22 at 6:00 p.m. Vallejo SOUP is a microgranting potluck celebrating community projects in Vallejo. At the event, there will be a local artist's work, community project presentations, lively conversations, and democracy in action as the participants vote to fund their favorite community projects. Everyone is welcome at SOUP, at whatever price they can afford. Donations (suggested $5 to 20) will help Join the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) as they continue their fund community projects in Vallejo. To learn more about this event, arts and concerts in the park series on Saturday, August 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Children's Wonderland, click here. located at 360 Glenn Street. Admission is free. This event will host GTS Band, one of the premiere Latin Funk Soul bands in the San Francisco Bay Area. Food and snacks will be available for purchase with cash only. For more information regarding this event, please click here. McCune Collection Graphic Arts Group - August 9

VCAF Gala Fundraiser - August 24

Join a group of graphic artists practicing a wide array of visual media on August 9 On August 24 at 5:00 p.m., the Vallejo Community Arts Foundation will from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the host their annual gala fundraiser at Mare Island Waterfront. This year's McCune Room, lower-level of JFK theme is USO Tribute, with live music with Swing & Jitterbug dancer, Library. Bring work to show off and work dinner with full table service, and a live and silent auction. Dress is with local artist Noah Dove. People of all black tie optional, 40's period dress, or Military Uniform. Gala tickets skills and talent levels are invited to build are $125 and $1500 for a table that seats 8. To buy a ticket or for more their love of visual arts together. For information, click here. more information about this even, click here.

Fifth Annual Social Justice in Public Vallejo Food & Art Walk Health Lecture Series: Environmental - August 9 Justice and Public Health - August 26

The Vallejo Art Walk and Food Truck Mania by SactoMoFo and in partnership On Monday, August 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Touro University with Cal Maritime Anchor Center, occurs California (TUC) will host the first lecture for their fifth annual Social on the second Friday of every month. Justice in Public Health Lecture Series. This year's focus is on The event, located in the Downtown environmental justice and public health. In the first of this six-lecture Vallejo Arts and Entertainment District, series, guests will hear from Oakland-based, green economy advocate encourages the sale of art and Vien Troung. The lecture will be held at Touro University, Lander Hall celebrates the growth of artists moving to Room A-164. Lectures will be on the following dates: the area. Most businesses and galleries September 9: Water Justice for All: Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, are located within the central area of the MPH downtown district, and easily accessible September23: Energy Infrastructure: Climate Change and by foot. A map of the area highlights Indigenous Health stores participating in the art walk. October7: Climate Justice & Resilience: Jacqueline Patterson, Artists set up and sell art on the MSW, MPH sidewalks and indoors. The Vallejo Food October28: Environmental Justice Struggles from the Frontlines and Art Walk will be held from 5:00 p.m. November 11: Community Action for the Environment: Equity to 10:00 p.m. on August 9. For more and Economy information, visit the Vallejo Art Walk website. This event is free and open to the public with a mandatory registration. To register or to learn more about the events, click here. Kids n Film Workshop - Empress Theatre Events August 24

The Boys of Summer-Eagles Tribute- August 2

The Boys of Summer, a Eagles cover band, will perform at the Empress Theatre. With well over 100 high profile shows throughout the U.S. in 2012, the Students practice on-camera acting Boys of Summer have become the top techniques designed to spark touring Eagles Tribute Band in America. imagination, enhance self-esteem and Tickets are $20 online and $25 over the build confidence. They will get hands-on phone and box office. Doors open at experience by rotating working in front of 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 the camera, behind the camera, and as p.m. For more information or to the director, and will be introduced to purchase your tickets, click here. improvising techniques, working with short scripts, and creating Skynnyn Lynnyrd- August 3 characters. Sessions are August 10 & August 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Skynnyn Lynnyrd includes Larry $35 for residents and $42 for Woodruff, Curt Posthuma, Chris Durham, nonresidents. To register or for more Jason Miller, Brad Andersohn, Wade information, click here. Olson, Mike Klepic, Debra Lee Andersohn and Heather Rose. These outstanding musicians and talented Paint Night at Blue Rocks artists have joined to play tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. The group is committed Springs Golf Course- to carrying on and performing the original August 15 music in the exact manner it was played and performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Tickets are $20 online and $25 over the phone and box office. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. For more information or to purchase your tickets, click here.

Akira Tana and Otonowa- August 4

The Vallejo Jazz Society presents five guests to perform at the Empress Theatre:

Akira Tana- drums/Leader Art Hirahara- Piano Masaru Koga- Reeds, Percussion, Ken Okada- Bass Special guest Shoko Hikage- koto

Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and the Come to Blue Rock Springs Golf show starts at 5:00 p.m. Tickets Course for a Paint Night Party, a are $20 for general admission and partnership with Lets Paint Bay Area. $10 for Vallejo Jazz Society This even will be held Thursday, August Members. To learn more about the 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the artists or to purchase a ticket, Sunset Room. It is $40 per person, click here. which includes appetizers, some drinks, and 12x16 canvas to paint on. For more Too Slim & The Taildraggers with opener Red's Blues Band-August information or ticket sales, please 7 contact Ashley Thomas at (707) 643- 8477 x 3116. Tim "Too Slim" Langford, with his band the Taildraggers, have created an eclectic style of blues and rock McCune Collection that has become a genre all its own. The eclectic nature of the band Summer Event: Vallejo allows Too Slim and the Shakespeare presents Taildraggers to easily crossover and appeal to audiences of various HENRY V - August 16 musical tastes. Red's Blues Band is a blues revue veteran musicians playing mighty fine blues with lots of traditional blues, Chicago shuffles, New Orleans-delta, West Coast blues, acoustic and electric. Tickets are $20, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. To learn more about the artists or to purchase a ticket, click here.

The Biggest Little Farm- August 8

Empress Theatre Film Club presents The Biggest Little Farm. The Biggest Little Farm chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. Film starts at 7:30 p.m. and A special presentation of Henry V tickets are $10, free for Film Club performed by Vallejo Shakespeare will Members and guests 18 years and be shown in the courtyard area of the younger. For more information or to JFK Library on August 16 starting at purchase a ticket, click here. 8:00 p.m. There is a $25 ticket donations that can be purchased, here. Madame Butterfly -

Mirage- Tribute to Fleetwood Mac- August 10 August 17, 18, 24, 25, 31

Mirage - Visions of Fleetwood Mac celebrates the classic lineup of the legendary superstar band. Mirage focuses on Fleetwood Mac and their greatest hits in the five piece authentic concert. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 online and $25 over the phone & box office. To learn more about the band or to purchase a ticket, click here.

West Coast Songwriters Competition- August 12

The West Coast Songwriters Competition in Vallejo is held every second Monday of the month at the Empress Theatre. Everyone is welcomed to attend, but only WCS members may compete for The production of Madame Butterfly by the prize. There will be two winners Giacomo Puccini will be performed of the competition, Best Song and at Bay Terrace Theatre. Performances Best Performance. Winners receive are Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays three hours free recording time, 3:00 p.m. The dates for this event are: sponsored by 25th Street August 17, 18, 24, 25, 30 and Recording, along with an invitation September 1, 7, 8, 14, 15. General to compete at the Location Playoffs admission is $30, seniors and students for Best Song of the Year on August are $20, and children under 12 are free. 13. To register for membership, For more information, call (707)864-5508 click here. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. or visit the website here. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets goes as follows, $10 for general, $5 for Empress Members, Clear the Shelters-August and performers are free with WCS membership. To learn more about the competition or to purchase a ticket, click here. 17

JazSynergy- August 14

JazSynergy showcases three different musicians: Wilson Brooks, the "Master Drummer," Paul Branin, and Tim Campbell, Piano. Each of these artists has a love for jazz that they would love to share. Tickets are $10, doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. To learn more about these musicians or to Clear the Shelters at the Humane purchase a ticket, click here. Society of the North Bay will be held on Saturday, August 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be information booths, local and national representatives, including Pet Food Express, Cat's Pride Litter, Nature's Select, Tractor Supply, local girls' The Eve of Jackie Wilson- August 16 scouts, animal caricature artist, handmade dog collars, and more! Human In the spring of 2013, Chester Gregory created, produced and starred in Society of the North Bay is also offering the one-man show, The Eve of Jackie, which premiered in New York to microchiping for $20 to existing pet sold out audiences at 54 Below and at Chicago's Black Ensemble owners. Theatre. To date, Gregory continues to perform The Eve of Jackie to sold out audiences across the country. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 online and $30 over the phone Vallejo Naval and & box office. To learn more about this play or to purchase a ticket, Historical Museum Family click here. Free Day- August 17 The

GetItIndy Cake Concert II- August 17

The GetItIndy Cake Concert II is not just a "show" it's an experience. The event includes live music, dancing, DJ, drinks (for Located in Vallejo's old City Hall, ages 21 and over), and merchandise. Doors the Vallejo Naval and Historical open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for Museum preserves and exhibits the general admission and $35 for VIP, which includes meet and greet, diverse and exciting history of the City of food, and merchandise. For more information about this event or to Vallejo and the former U.S. Naval purchase a ticket, click here. Shipyard at Mare Island. The museum maintains five galleries with over 250,000 square feet of exhibits. On the third Ray Obiedo Band- August 21 Saturday of every month, admission is free all day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To learn more about the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, click here. Farmers Market - Every Saturday

The Ray Obiedo Band will be performing on Wednesday Night Live in the Lounge at the Empress Theatre. Contemporary jazz composer and guitarist Obiedo has had an eclectic musical background during his youth spent in the San Francisco Bay Area. While Obiedo's solo career took off, he also lead The Ray Obiedo Group on club dates and concerts. Tickets are $10; doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. To learn more about the artist or to purchase tickets, click here.

San Francisco International Piano Festival- August 22-23

The San Francisco International Piano Festival returns to the Empress Theatre! Now in its third season, the Festival has quickly The Pacific Coast Farmer's Market become one of the most exciting Association continues to offer Vallejo and engaging musical events in the residents a great selection of local Bay Area and has attracted greens, fruits, veggies, ethnic varieties, international attention through its as well as some specialty booths with world class artists. Doors open at baked goods, and handmade soaps and 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 other goodies. At the farmer's market, p.m. Tickets are $20 online and shoppers can enjoy live music, prepared $25 over the phone & box office. To food, fresh cut flowers, and freshly learn more about this event or to caught seafood. The farmer's market purchase a ticket, click here for offers the freshest produce direct from Thursday and here for Friday. the fields and orchards of California's family farms. The market is open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, click here. John Wells Public Safety Scholarship Fundraiser- August 24

This fundraiser is designed to be a celebration of the community, as Community Coffee Tasting - Every Saturday

Sample over 30 varieties of fresh roasted coffee, browse crafts from local artisans, and listen to local musicians during Moschetti Coffee's Community Coffee Tasting event. Coffee has many complex flavors, and subtle differences can be well as, a way of honoring tasted when compared side-by-side. At one of Vallejo's distinguished the tastings, participants can learn about leaders, late Assistant Fire acidity levels, try coffee brewing in the Chief John Wells. The aeropress or simply have an espresso. evening will feature Tasters can also talk with the staff about music provided by Bay Area the different roasts or how to prepare world-fusion jazz musicians certain beverages. Moschetti Coffee is "Five Ten" and Bryan Girard, located at 11 Sixth Street, and the as well as, food, wine tasting event is every Saturday from 9:00 tasting, and a silent auction. a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Moschetti Coffee is All proceeds from the event also open for retail sales. For more will be used to fund additional information, click here. educational opportunities for the cadets of the academy who are interested in first responder careers as firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMT), paramedics and/or nurses. Tickets are $25; doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m. To learn more about this event or to purchase a ticket, click here.

Wayne De La Cruz Organ Trio-August 28

Wayne De La Cruz Trio featuring Wayne De La Cruz, organ; Jeff Massanari, guitar; and Kent Bryson, drums. Tickets are $10; doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m. To learn more or to purchase a ticket, click here.

Loving Vincent & Loving Vincent: The Impossible Dream making of documentary- August 29

The film brings the paintings of Vincent van Gogh to life to tell his remarkable story. Every one of the 65,000 frames of the film is an oil- painting hand-painted by 125 professional oil-painters who travelled from all across the world to the Loving Vincent studios in Poland and Greece to be a part of the production. Tickets are $10 and free for Film Club Members; doors open at 6:30 p.m. and film starts at 7:30 p.m. To learn more about the film or to purchase a ticket, click here.

Top Shelf Classics- August 30

Top Shelf Classics, the Bay Area's Number One Party and Show band returns to Empress Theatre, for a soul-stirring "Lady Soul" Tribute, followed by a Soul Power Review of Funk, Motown and R&B! Tickets are: $25 for general and at $30 add on for VIP Dinner, Front Row VIP Table with dinner is $320, without dinner is $200. VIP Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m., doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m. For more information about this event or to purchase a ticket, click here.

D. Patton My World Concert- August 31

Duane Patton has dedicated his life to the love of Music, his ease of performing, and his ability to engage with his audience. Whether Duane is playing keyboards, singing, dancing, or in the studio writing his music, one thing you can be sure of, is that his love of music will definitely be "felt" in all of his finished products. Tickets are, Orchestra $40, Loge $30, Lower Balcony $30, and Upper Balcony $20. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and show starts at 8:00 p.m. For more information about the artist or to purchase a ticket, click here.

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