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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Diego’s Umbrella
Diego’s Umbrella is the original Spanish Surf Mexican Gypsy Pirate Pop Band from San
Francisco. Together for over seven years, the band creates music that will make you
smile, weep, ponder, and dance.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
8:30am - 5pm
San Francisco Society of Fine Arts
Come visit Union Square Plaza to view works produced by
independent artists and have an opportunity to interact with them to
learn more about their craft and individual style.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008
6pm - 8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Crosscut  Band
Crosscut, based in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, plays a unique mix of
vintage blues and rock, along with original music, to create a sound that is all its own.
Their musical influences include early Delta Blues, Memphis and Chicago Electric Blues,
Soul from STAX and Motown, 50's Rock & Roll, 60's and 70's Rock, and Jazz.

Thursday,  July 3, 2008
5:30pm-6:15
Chosen Generation High School Choir

Sunday, July 6, 2008
2pm- 4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Picklewater Free Circus Fest
featuring The San Francisco Circus with guest The Pi Clowns
The monthly Picklewater Free Circus Festival is a collection of diverse performances
from the best Circus Arts performers around the bay, in a celebration of the history and
future of circus in America.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Oscar Reynolds
A leading advocate of his native country’s music, Bolivian-born Oscar Reynolds
is an accomplished composer, internationally-acclaimed Andean flute master and
guitarist. His music is rooted in Bolivian tradition while blending Afro-Peruvian,
Brazilian, and Flamenco traditions.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008
6pm - 8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble
The Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble (LJYE) of San Francisco is a performing group of
talented musicians ages ten to 18. They perform Latin jazz classics and original
compositions at a level that has landed them gigs at the San Jose Jazz Festival, the
KCSM Jazz Festival, KGO Radio, Yerba Buena Gardens, SF Museum of Modern Art,
Paramount's Great America and the world-renown jazz club, Yoshi’s. The LJYE has
shared the stage with legendary performers such as the great Cuban bassist, Cachao;
piano virtuoso Chuchito Valdes; Latin jazz heavyweights Poncho Sanchez and Clare
Fischer; and the Grammy Award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra. The LJYE mission
is to preserve the traditions of Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban music by teaching it to youth
and to create role models for aspiring student musicians.


Wednesday, July 9, 2008
8:30am-5pm
Artist Guild of San Francisco
Discover compelling original art brought to you by internationally
collected local artists. Experience the diversity found in the Artists
Guild of San Francisco, celebrating its fourth decade in the City.

Thursday, July 10, 2008
8:30am - 5pm
Red Umbrellas
Enjoy a stroll through Union Square Park and view artwork by
independent artists under red umbrellas.  The Red Umbrellas is a
non-profit group dedicated to beautifying public spaces with works
of art from both emerging and established artists.

Friday, July 11, 2008
8:30am - 5pm
Red Umbrellas
Enjoy a stroll through Union Square Park and view artwork by
independent artists under red umbrellas.  The Red Umbrellas is a
non-profit group dedicated to beautifying public spaces with works
of art from both emerging and established artists.

Saturday, July 12, 2008
3:30pm -5:30pm
New Life Christian Church Rally

Sunday, July 13, 2008
2pm-4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Dr. Mojo Band
Soul, rhythm and blues is best delivered with energy and feeling, and that is where Dr.
Mojo comes through with the goods. Based on the classic line-up of female vocals,
tenor sax and Hammond B3 organ, their repertoire ranges from classic soul from the
likes of Sam and Dave, Joe Tex or Aretha, through Texas blues from Freddie King or
Lou Ann Barton, to undiscovered gems from blues masters.

Sunday, July 13, 2008
8:30am-4:30pm
Artist Guild of San Francisco
Discover compelling original art brought to you by internationally
collected local artists. Experience the diversity found in the Artists
Guild of San Francisco, celebrating its fourth decade in the City.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Paul Green School of Rock All Stars
The Paul Green School of Rock Music, SFCA is the local branch of the Nationally
acclaimed Music School recently depicted in the Documentary, "Rock School."  It is the
original performance based, interactive music school for kids ages 8-17. We proceed
from the belief the best way to learn to do anything is by doing it.  School of Rock,
SFCA performs regularly throughout the city of San Francisco.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
6pm - 8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
RAWdance “Sneak Peek”
After a successful performance in 2007's Jewels in the Square series, RAWdance
returns bringing highlights from their upcoming home season at CounterPULSE. They
will again take over Union Square, in the bustle of the city's commercial heart- lifting,
throwing, turning, sweating- check it out!

Thursday, July 17, 2008
8:30am - 5pm
San Francisco Society of Fine Arts
Come visit Union Square Plaza to view works produced by
independent artists and have an opportunity to interact with them to
learn more about their craft and individual style.

Friday, July 18, 2008
8:30am-5pm
Artist Guild of San Francisco
Discover compelling original art brought to you by internationally
collected local artists. Experience the diversity found in the Artists
Guild of San Francisco, celebrating its fourth decade in the City.

Saturday, July 19, 2008
12pm- 4pm
Fashion on the Square
The largest outdoor fashion show on the west coast
www.fashiononthesquare.com

Sunday, July 20, 2008
2pm- 4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Salsa in the Square- featuring Los Boleros
Los Boleros is bringing its traditional Salsa sound to Union Square for a summer dance
series. Los Boleros will play an array of styles including Traditional Salsa, Cumbia,
Merengue, Son and Cha Cha. The live music will be accompanied by a dance class that
will teach you the basic steps.

Sunday, July 20, 2008
8:30am - 4:30pm
Red Umbrellas
Enjoy a stroll through Union Square Park and view artwork by
independent artists under red umbrellas.  The Red Umbrellas is a
non-profit group dedicated to beautifying public spaces with works
of art from both emerging and established artists.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Moonalice
According to the legend, Moonalice is bringing its heady brew of roots, rock, rhythm
and blues to Union Square for an afternoon of spirited music, peppered with ample
doses of improvisation and surprise.

Moonalice is a band of seasoned players exploring new musical territory with a
passion. G.E. Smith (Saturday Night Live, Bob Dylan), Barry Sless (Phil Lesh & Friends,
David Nelson Band), Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship, Rod Stewart), Ann & Roger
McNamee (Flying Other Brothers), and Jim Sanchez (Dr. John, Boz Scaggs) turn their
collective body of experience, ace musicianship, great songs, and love of adventure
into live performances as distinct as they are compelling. Don't miss it!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Miko Marks
MIko Marks Raised in Flint, Michigan, the nations’ industrial heartland, Miko first
discovered her vocal prowess at a tender age. Her writing talents have continued to
sharpen with experience and maturity. Her lyrics are optimistic, personal and delivered
by crisp, powerful vocals. Miko Marks is virtually incomparable as a performer, with a
voice that shines crystalline without studio gadgetry. Her influences cross the barriers
of generation, genre and race, while her live performances satisfy the toughest critics.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
6pm - 8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Lindy in the Square
The Swing Dancers will turn back the clock and infect the Square with
dance fever the fourth Wednesday of every month from May through September.

Thursday, July 24, 2008
8:30am-5pm
Artist Guild of San Francisco
Discover compelling original art brought to you by internationally
collected local artists. Experience the diversity found in the Artists
Guild of San Francisco, celebrating its fourth decade in the City.

Friday, July 25, 2008
6pm - 7:30pm
The Collective Sound Performance and Art Show

Friday, July 25, 2008
8:30am - 5pm
San Francisco Society of Fine Arts
Come visit Union Square Plaza to view works produced by
independent artists and have an opportunity to interact with them to
learn more about their craft and individual style.

Saturday, July 26, 2008
11am- 4:30pm
Indonesian Day

Sunday, July 27, 2008
2pm- 4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Tango In The Square
Celebrate life ... dance tango!  There will be free introductory lessons in milonga, tango
& vals (tango waltz) starting at 6pm.  With dancing and performances every last
Sunday of the month, June through September.

Sunday, July 27, 2008
8:30am - 4:30pm
San Francisco Society of Fine Arts
Come visit Union Square Plaza to view works produced by
independent artists and have an opportunity to interact with them to
learn more about their craft and individual style.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Beatropolis
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
6pm - 8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Jennifer Naegele/ Sons of the Pacific