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Friday, August 1, 2008
8:30 am - 5 pm
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.

Sunday, August 3, 2008
2pm- 4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Picklewater Free Circus Fest
Featuring The Pi Clowns with guest the Aji Show
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.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008
4:45 pm-6 pm
Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church Choir
Direct from Riverside California, Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church Choir will be singing
Contemporary Christian Music.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
People in Plazas Series:
Carne Cruda
Raw and ready to rock, Carne Cruda hits the scene hard with the unbridled energy of
the rowdiest Latin music. Blending Surf with Cumbia, Son with Soca, and traditional
with indie, the Carne Crudeboys (and Crudegirl) are a plastic flamingo on the neatly
kempt lawn of Salsa music, jumping and shouting all over the tennis courts of the Latin
traditionalists. When the Buena Vista Social Club gets Red Hot Chili Pepper-ified and
They Might Be Giants eat Willie Colon, you know Carne Cruda is rocking the house.
Produced by four-time Grammy-nominated producer Greg Landau (Susana Baca,
Maldita Vecindad), don't miss Carne Cruda.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008
6 pm - 8 pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Nitecaps Blues Band
Come enjoy the musical styling of local blues band The Nitecaps as they play their own
original blues compositions, along with classic blues standards by such greats as
Stevie Ray Vaughn, Three Kings, and Slim Harpo.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008
8:30 am - 5 pm
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.

Thursday, August 7, 2008
6 pm - 7:30 pm
SF JAZZ Summerfest
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
With a powerful and “lush vocal style recalling both Bessie Smith and Dinah
Washington” (Los Angeles Times), Lavay Smith is the grande dame of Bay Area
Swing. Backed by the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, an airtight band that lays down irresistible
jump blues, R&B, big band, and salsa grooves, Smith kicks off this years’ Union Square
series in footloose fashion.

Friday, August 8, 2008
8:30 am-5 pm
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, August 9, 2008
8 pm - 10 pm
Jewels in the Square & San Francisco
Neighborhood Theater Foundation Present
Film Night in the Park:
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Enjoy one of the best cinematic masterpieces of all time under the stars at Union
Square Park.  Union Square will play host to Film Night in the Park three nights
during the summer.

Sunday, August 10, 2008
2 pm- 4 pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Crosscut
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.

Sunday, August 10, 2008
8:30 am-4:30 pm
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, August 13, 2008
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
People in Plazas Series:
Tom Rigney and Flambeau
Tom Rigney, the fiery, electrifying violinist/composer, joins forces with some of the
finest musicians on the San Francisco roots music scene to form Tom Rigney and
Flambeau, a band that will tear the roof off of anyplace that has one and raise the
spirits of everyone around. Rigney, after fifteen years at the helm of The Sundogs, has
stepped out into the spotlight with a vengeance. Flambeau showcases his passionate,
virtuoso fiddling, his commanding stage presence, his range, depth, and originality as a
composer, and of course, those notorious red boots. His band mates are veterans of
the great bands of Charles Brown, Queen Ida, Roy Rogers, Clifton Chenier, and others,
and together they generate enough heat and energy to ignite a dance floor or lift an
audience to its feet.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008
6 pm- 8 pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Paul Green School of Rock
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, August 13, 2008
8:30 am - 5 pm
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.

Thursday, August 14, 2008
6 pm - 7:30 pm
SF JAZZ Summerfest
Nobody from Ipanema
Nobody from Ipanema mixes hip-hop and funk with samba, forró and samba-reggae for
an infectious sound inspired by Brazilian superstars Caetano Veloso, Marisa Monte and
more. With dual male and female lead vocalists in addition to percussion, drums, bass,
guitar and keyboard this international group has garnered multiple nominations for Best
International Band in the SF Weekly’s WAMMIE awards.

Friday, August 15, 2008
8:30 am - 5 pm
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, August 18, 2008
10 am-4 pm
Korean Festival

Sunday, August 17, 2008
2 pm-4 pm
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.

Sunday, August 17, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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.

Tuesday, August 19 & Wednesday, August 20
Movies start at sundown
Trip Advisor Travelling Movie Tour
Join Trip Advisor after sundown to watch two of the classics: Roman Holiday (8/19)
and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (8/20). Bring lightly used luggage for donation to
benefit Suitcases for Kids. You can drop the bags off from 6-10pm.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
People in Plazas Series:
Sony Holland
Sony Holland is a singer who knows her way around the standards. With a style that is
once sophisticated and emotionally direct, her interpretations of the great American
songbook how a deep respect and love for the material while adding an unmistakable
spark of personality. Originally from northern Minnesota, Sony fell in love with jazz
while spending a year in Paris and has earned a devoted following worldwide with her
renditions of standards, contemporary classics, and original songs.

She has made the Bay Area her home since 2003, although she now performs
internationally, including extensive concert tours and residencies in Tokyo, Hong Kong,
and Bangkok. Her most recent album, Swing, Bossas, Ballads & Blues is an intimate set
of 16 of Sony’s favorite songs from many different eras and musical traditions, which
she brings together with impeccable musicianship and true feeling.

Thursday, August 21, 2008
6 pm - 7:30 pm
SF JAZZ Summerfest
Le Jazz Hot & Friends
The format of the Bay Area’s Le Jazz Hot is a standard “hot club” one — Evan Price on
violin, guitarists Paul Mehling and Jason Vanderford, and Clint Baker on double bass.
But Mehling might play violin and bass, and Baker might play guitar or even trumpet.
When special guest Dave Miotke joins in with his accordion and Isabelle Fontaine sings,
a swinging time is a sure bet.

Friday, August 22, 2008
10 am-5 pm
SONY Vaio Concert in the Park
SONY Vaio will host the online Concert in the Park program on Friday, August 22 in
Union Square.  The activities will include the SONY Vaio internet lounge, where people
can demo the new SONY Vaio Silver Bullet. People with their own computers can use
the free Wi Fi sponsored by SONY to listen and/or download music from the Concert in
the Park microsite.  

Friday, August 22, 2008
8:30 am-5 pm
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.

Sunday, August 24, 2008
2 pm-4 pm
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, August 24, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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.

Monday, August 25, 2008
11 am - 1 pm
LPGA Event

Wednesday, August 26, 2008
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
M
oonalice
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, August 27, 2008
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
People in Plazas Series:
Sabrosito
A family tradition of musicianship and the demand for Latin music, naturally led to the
formation of the Folk Latin Ensemble “Sabrosito.” Centered within the traditions of Folk
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Salsa, and other styles of Latin music, Sabrosito’s tasty
arrangements and very distinctive voicing of the instruments entertain all ages and
cultures. Sabrosito's repertoire includes the exciting rhythms of the Cumbia, Ranchera,
Bolero, Cha-Cha and Huapango.  The essence of this ensemble is fun.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
6 pm- 8 pm
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.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008
8:30 am-5 pm
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, August 28, 2008
6 pm - 7:30 pm
SF JAZZ Summerfest
Claudia Villela
Vocalist and Rio de Janeiro native Claudia Villela has been living in the Bay Area for
almost 25 years. She incorporates the foundations of jazz, bossa nova, and African
and European elements into music of extraordinary variety and depth. As adept in
engaging in total improvisation as realizing through-composition, Villela is a stunningly
complete musician.

Friday, August 29, 2008
8:30 am - 5 pm
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, August 30, 2008
1pm- 4 pm
Private Reception
Reception will take place on Western half of plaza.

Sunday, August 31, 2008
2 pm- 4 pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Bay Area Argentine Tango Association
Celebrate life ... dance tango!  There will be free introductory lessons in
milonga, tango & vals (tango waltz).  With dancing and performances every last
Sunday of the month, June through September.