My City By The Bay

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Kim Nalley , previous owner of Jazz at Pearls in North Beach can sing the blues like no one else I have ever heard.  I’ve seen her perform in night clubs and jazz festivals and I can say she knows how it’s done.

She will be in concert at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco as a part of the 10th anniversary of the San Francisco Jazz Foundation on June 6th.  You can buy tickets here though the premier seats for the concert are already sold out.

She is quite a performer and knows how to get the audience in a frenzy.  Her ivory tickler, Tammy Hall is one of the best in the business.  I sat there in awe of her performance the first time I saw her playing that piano.  There is nothing like Kim Nalley singing “Need My Sugar” an original song and Tammy on those keyboards.

Kim’s show will be a tribute to Nina Simone.

The midweek dinner cruise on San Francisco bay provided by Hornblower Yachts is a definite must do if you are ever in San Francisco.  You sail from Pier 3 which is not far from the San Francisco Oakland Bay bridge and the Ferry Building along the bay to and under the Golden Bate Bridge.

This cruise offers sensational views of The Embarcadero high rises, Coit Tower, the San Francisco skyline, Bank of America and Transamerica pyramid buildings along with the Wharf area, Alcatraz, the Marina Green and distant Sausalito.  The night lights provide an exceptional panoramic view of the city.  Even shrouded in fog, this cruise is not to be missed.

You will dine on gourmet food prepared and served fresh to your table which includes seafood specials, steaks, pastas, organic salads and much more.  Soak your palate with some champagne while listening to jazz standards right out of the Great American songbook.  This is truly a five star dining and cruise experience you will never forget.

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Fitness, Health & Safety Fair at Aquatic Park
Sunday, April 26

In conjunction with the city of San Francisco’s “Sunday Streets”, the Fitness, Health & Safety Fair will take place in Aquatic Park, just below Ghirardelli Square. Activities for the family include rock climbing, lessons on sustainable foods, how to keep your mind and body whole, and how to plan and protect your families in emergency situations. Stop by Ghirardelli Square to see live music in the Plaza!

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The Bay Area’s own Cheryl Burke and actor Gilles Marini sizzle on stage with the Argentine Tango.  Cheryl’s new dance studio located in San Francisco offers lessons in the Argentine Tango as well as ballroom etc…  Be sure to check out her website at Cheryl Burke Dance .  There is something for everyone there.

I can never get enough of Cheryl & Gilles.  This is one of my favorites.  Enjoy.

Yoshi’s Jazz Club & Restaurant

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1, 2 and 3
RAHSAAN PATTERSON

Monday, May 4
MICHAEL ZILBER’S BILLY COLLINS PROJECT
Wednesday, May 6
GENERATIONS BAND
featuring
JIMMY COBB, RAY DRUMMOND, DAVID HAZELTINE, TERRELL STAFFORD,
ERIC ALEXANDER, and ANDREW SPEIGHT

Thursday, May 7
GENERATIONS JAZZ “BATTLE OF THE COMBOS”
with special performance by the GENERATIONS BAND
Finals of the Generations International Jazz Competition

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 8, 9 and 10
KEIKO MATSUI

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
YOSHIDA BROTHERS

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 14, 15 and 16
CHARLIE HUNTER
featuring TERRENCE HIGGINS

Sunday, May 17
DAVE SAMUELS’ CARIBBEAN JAZZ PROJECT

Wednesday and Thursday, May 20-21
SEX MOB & HAPPY APPLE
co-headlining

Friday, May 22
KENNY RANKIN

Saturday and Sunday, May 23 - 24
ROY ROGERS & THE DELTA RHYTHM KINGS

Saturday, May 23
HANDFUL PLAYERS & THE VILLAGE PROJECT

Monday, May 25
Jazz Mafia Presents
“BIRTH OF THE COOL - MILES DAVIS BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE”
featuring:
MARCUS SHELBY, MIKE OLMOS, ERIK JEKABSON,
JOE COHEN, ADAM THEIS, ADAM SHULMAN,
JEFF MARS, SHELDON BROWN and MIKE RINTA
‘Bay Area All Star nonet plays tribute to Mile Davis’ monumental, Birth of The Cool’

Coming Soon to Yoshi’s San Francisco:
Herb Alpert & Lani Hall: June 2, 3, 4

AUTHENTICALLY LOCAL
Upcoming events in San Francisco 42nd Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

April 11 - 19 Japantown
In 2009, the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival will be celebrating its 42nd year as one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions. The Street Fair will include a food bazaar, featuring traditional Japanese cuisine and cooking demonstrations, a Japanese traditional arts and crafts fair, and a children’s village.
www.nccbf.org

18th Annual Spring Celebration and Easter Parade
Sunday, April 12
It can best be described as wonderful, wacky, elegant and fabulous, with everything from roller-blading cows and creative self-propelled mini-floats to garden areas, sophisticated fashions and beautiful classic and art cars. The event also features a variety of children’s and family activities, live entertainment, and food served in an outdoor bistro setting by some of Union Street’s best restaurants. Event Location: Union Street between Gough and Fillmore
www.SRESproductions.com

Wicked
“Broadway’s biggest blockbuster (The New York Times) has returned to San Francisco! See the show that gives you the untold stories of the witches of Oz. Whether you’re a long time fan or a first-timer you will be spellbound by the magic of this incredible production!
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Enjoy!