The Lake Merritt/ Uptown Association is Community Benefit District (CBD) which serves to revitalize a 37-block area in the heart of Oakland, California. The CBD provides special benefit services such as district maintenance, safety and security management, as well as cultural and community enrichment. The District was formed in 2009 by property owners who supported a voluntary property tax which would fund the additional services to the community over the next 10 years.
ANOTHER NIGHT IN TREME - New Orleans music legends and stars of the blockbuster HBO series Treme bring to SFJAZZ another rollicking night of Crescent City sounds! "Another Night In Treme" will feature a cast of legendary New Orleans artists distilled from the vibrant musical patchwork that defines the Big Easy. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement about the artist roster, but remember, our first "A Night in Treme" show in 2011 sold out and tickets will move quickly.
STAND BY ME (1986) - Directed by Rob Reiner and based on a short story by Stephen King, Stand by Me has been hailed as one of Hollywood's most honest portrayals of the conflicts and bondings of pre-teenagers. Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell deliver stellar performances as four young boys who embark upon a journey that will force them to confront their troubled pasts and usher them into the world of adulthood. The film's realistic (and, at times, hilarious) dialogue, its portrayal of small-town life in the 1950s, and the on-screen chemistry between the young actors have cemented this classic movie's place as a timeless coming-of-age drama.
The bands first studio album in over six years, "Rize of the Fenix" will be out May 15th via Columbia Records. Tenacious D describes the making of the album as "journey similar to that of Gandolph in The Lord of the Rings." Produced by the brilliant John Kimbrough, "Rize Of The Fenix" was recorded in the garage behind his LA home and features Jack Black and Kyle Gass (Tenacious D's core duo), performing with Dave Grohl (drums), John Spiker (bass, piano, organ)and John Konesky (electric guitar). The album was engineered and mixed by John Spiker who has been touring with the band for years.
At the Paramount Theatre - New Orleans music legends and stars of the blockbuster HBO series Treme bring to SFJAZZ another rollicking night of Crescent City sounds! "Another Night In Treme" will feature a cast of legendary New Orleans artists distilled from the vibrant musical patchwork that defines the Big Easy. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement about the artist roster, but remember, our first "A Night in Treme" show in 2011 sold out and tickets will move quickly.
Downtown Oakland Association (CBD), Oakland, Calif...
At the Paramount Theatre: Daniel Bernard Roumain blends his Haitian roots with classical and techno textures. Bay Area native and musical prodigy Taylor Eigsti returns home to present the World Premiere of a work he's writing for jazz piano and orchestra. And jazz vocalist Paula West will delight us with a set backed by the orchestra.
Downtown Oakland Association (CBD), Oakland, Calif...