CFO Recordings presents
Gift of Gab (of Blackalicious)
plus Work.Play (members of Sonicbloom) and more TBA
Saturday April 14th, 2012
@ La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck ave. Berkeley, CA
doors at 8 pm
show at 9 pm
All ages
$13 presale
$18 door
more info and tickets at:
LaPena.org
United Roots & La Pena 2nd Gen Present “Young, Wild & Free” – Youth Showcase & Fundraiser on Friday February 3rd
United Roots and La Pena 2nd Generation are throwing a collaborative fundraising event on Friday, February 3rd. La Pena’s 2nd Generation (LP2G) is a group of young activists including volunteers and children of the original founders of La Pena who came together to help bring the next generation of culture, arts and activism to La Pena. They are opening up the La Pena Cultural Center for this United Roots youth arts showcase and fundraising event. All proceeds go towards United Roots and La Pena programs, and the show is being coordinated by La Pena’s 2nd Generation volunteers. Please come out and support, and make to invite your friends and family.
The “Young, Wild and Free” event is an all-ages event, with DJ Sake1 and DJ Twelvz holding down the dance party, and legendary Bay Area rap artist San Quinn performing at the end of the night. Throughout the evening there will be performances by youth and young adult artists from United Roots, including Necie Marie, Ya Boy Lil G, RhythM, Fly50, Knuckles, Write Eye, Pretty Dreek, Tomisha Monae, Krissy & Red. For more information call 510-834-0347 or go to www.lapena.org
When: Friday, February 3rd, 2012 – From 8pm until Midnight
Where: La Pena Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA)
What: Youth Music Showcase & Dance Party / Fundraiser for La Pena & United Roots
How: All Ages Show ($5 Youth/ $10 Adult)
AT&T BRINGS 28 DAYS SPEAKER SERIES TO OAKLAND FOR THE THIRD YEAR
Actress and activist Holly Robinson Peete to inspire consumers at free event at the Scottish Rite Center sponsored by AT&T
WHAT: For the third year, AT&T will hold its 28 Days speaker series event in Oakland, Calif. At the 28 Days speaker series event, actress, author and activist, Holly Robinson Peete will motivate and inspire Oakland residents to make their mark on history this Black History Month and throughout the new year.
The 2012 AT&T 28 Days campaign is hosted by award-winning hip-hop artist, actor, author, activist, Common and features a seven-city speaker series tour with some of today’s key influential and respected African American leaders.
AT&T created 28 Days in 2009 to highlight the month of February as more than a reflection of the past, but as an unimaginable footprint to what the future holds beyond Black History Month. This year, the AT&T 28 Days campaign returns with a new rhythm and feel that will inspire consumers to achieve their dreams.
Tickets for the Oakland speaker series event featuring Holly Robinson Peete are available for free on a first come first serve basis, at facebook.com/att28days. For further information regarding 28 Days please visit att.com/28days.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
Speaker series, 7p.m.- 8:15p.m.
WHERE: Oakland Scottish Rite Center
1547 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 94612
VISUALS/INTERVIEW:
∙ Post event interviews with host Common and featured speaker Holly Robinson Peete
∙ Peete providing motivational remarks to a diverse crowd of hundreds
∙ Interviews with AT&T executives and local Oakland residents on impact of Peete’s message
The New Parish
579 18th Street
Oakland, CA
Saturday, March 3, 2012
J Boog
Showtime: 9:30PM
Ticket price: $32/$35
Tickets available on-line at: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/93973
21+
The New Parish
579 18th Street
Oakland, CA
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Jim Jones
DJ Lush 1
Hosted by Flossafee & Cali Sounds
Showtime: 9:00PM Doors: 8:00PM
Ticket price: $22/$25
Tickets available on-line at: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/93675
18+
