September 2009
Wednesday, September 2
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Alonzo King LINES Ballet's Educational Programs
Students of the Alonzo King San Francisco Dance Center, the Alonzo King
LINES Ballet School, and the Alonzo King LINES Ballet/Dominican University
of California BFA Program will perform an exciting mix of dances including
funk fusion, afro-modern, and ballet. The event will include works by LeeWei
Chao, Stacey Printz, Yeni Lucero and Michael Velez and a lead along session
for audience members to participate in.
Wednesday, September 2
6pm -8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Mad Karma
Mad Karma is a 5-piece, original rock band hailing from the East Bay of
Northern California. With over 50 years of collective stage experience, the
guys are known for their personable and appreciative fan interaction.
Members have shared the stage with Sammy Hagar, Brad Gillis, opened up
for Blue Oyster Cult and continue to do their best to raise money for a variety
of charities. For more information, please head to www.myspace.
com/madkarmaband or check out the guys on Facebook under Mad Karma.
Sunday, September 6
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). With open dance floor and performances
every first Sunday of the month, June through October.
Wednesday, September 9
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, September 9
6pm - 8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Crosscut Band
Crosscut, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, 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, September 13
2pm - 4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Comedy on the Square
Comedy on the Square presents an afternoon of fun filled magic, juggling,
comedy, variety arts and more hosted by the Bay’s favorite comedy host Tony
Sparks. The performers will include Magician RJ Owens (who has performed
the Edinburgh Fringe Festival) , Comedy Juggler “Frisco Fred” Anderson (who
has performed at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Montreal Just
for Laughs Festival), Comedienne Lynn Ruth Miller (who has performed at
the San Francisco Porch Light Festival, Brighton Fringe Festival and
Edinburgh Fringe Festival).
Wednesday, September 16
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Kami Nixon
Kami Nixon and the Skiddy Knickers (Kami on lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and
flute; Bill "Sputnik" Spooner on lead guitar and vocals, Michael Romanowski,
on bass and vocals, and John Lazarus on drums) play country-flavored folky
rockabilly with a bit of classically-influenced flute thrown in for texture. The
music is honest and original but it has been described as a sort of Emmylou
Harris meets Elvis Costello kind of thing.
Wednesday, September 16
6pm- 8pm
Jewels in the Square and SalsaCrazy.com Present
Salsa in the Square
featuring Los Boleros
Union Square will be home to some of the great Salsa talent in the Bay Area.
Salsa in the Square brings you some of the best salsa bands to dance to!
Inroductory dance lessons start the night followed by an open dance floor
with live music. Don’t miss!
Thursday, September 17
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!
Sunday, September 20
2pm -4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Axis Dance Company
REDEFINING DANCE & MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL!
Prepare to leave all your preconceptions at the door...
AXIS Dance Company, one of the world’s most acclaimed and innovative
ensembles of performers with and without disabilities, will change the way
you think about dance and the possibilities of the human body forever.
Founded in 1987, AXIS has become a jewel of contemporary dance and
disability culture. AXIS has paved the way for a powerful contemporary dance
form - physically integrated dance- performing in over sixty cities nationwide,
as well as in Europe and Siberia.
Wednesday, September 23
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Kapakahi
Kapakahi is about celebrating diversity in all its fun, funky glory. Their music
is a fresh and progressive mash-up of Pop, Reggae, Ska, and Hip-hop and
their energetic stage show grabs the attention of whatever crowd they're in
front of. So, regardless of any label placed on them, Kapakahi's genre-
bending style aims for ONE thing: to get your body moving on the dance floor!
Wednesday, September 23
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.
Introductory dance lessons will be followed by an open dance floor. Bring a
partner or come and meet new people!
Sunday, September 27
2pm- 4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Crosscut Band
Crosscut, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, 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.
Wednesday, September 30
11:30am - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Comedy on the Square & Miko Marks
TIX Bay Area is having their annual ticket giveaway! Comedy on the Square
will do walk-arounds to keep you entertained while standing in line. Since you
will already be on your feet, Miko Marks will make sure to make you move with
her country tunes.
Wednesday, September 30
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, September 2
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Alonzo King LINES Ballet's Educational Programs
Students of the Alonzo King San Francisco Dance Center, the Alonzo King
LINES Ballet School, and the Alonzo King LINES Ballet/Dominican University
of California BFA Program will perform an exciting mix of dances including
funk fusion, afro-modern, and ballet. The event will include works by LeeWei
Chao, Stacey Printz, Yeni Lucero and Michael Velez and a lead along session
for audience members to participate in.
Wednesday, September 2
6pm -8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Mad Karma
Mad Karma is a 5-piece, original rock band hailing from the East Bay of
Northern California. With over 50 years of collective stage experience, the
guys are known for their personable and appreciative fan interaction.
Members have shared the stage with Sammy Hagar, Brad Gillis, opened up
for Blue Oyster Cult and continue to do their best to raise money for a variety
of charities. For more information, please head to www.myspace.
com/madkarmaband or check out the guys on Facebook under Mad Karma.
Sunday, September 6
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). With open dance floor and performances
every first Sunday of the month, June through October.
Wednesday, September 9
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, September 9
6pm - 8pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Crosscut Band
Crosscut, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, 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, September 13
2pm - 4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Comedy on the Square
Comedy on the Square presents an afternoon of fun filled magic, juggling,
comedy, variety arts and more hosted by the Bay’s favorite comedy host Tony
Sparks. The performers will include Magician RJ Owens (who has performed
the Edinburgh Fringe Festival) , Comedy Juggler “Frisco Fred” Anderson (who
has performed at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the Montreal Just
for Laughs Festival), Comedienne Lynn Ruth Miller (who has performed at
the San Francisco Porch Light Festival, Brighton Fringe Festival and
Edinburgh Fringe Festival).
Wednesday, September 16
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Kami Nixon
Kami Nixon and the Skiddy Knickers (Kami on lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and
flute; Bill "Sputnik" Spooner on lead guitar and vocals, Michael Romanowski,
on bass and vocals, and John Lazarus on drums) play country-flavored folky
rockabilly with a bit of classically-influenced flute thrown in for texture. The
music is honest and original but it has been described as a sort of Emmylou
Harris meets Elvis Costello kind of thing.
Wednesday, September 16
6pm- 8pm
Jewels in the Square and SalsaCrazy.com Present
Salsa in the Square
featuring Los Boleros
Union Square will be home to some of the great Salsa talent in the Bay Area.
Salsa in the Square brings you some of the best salsa bands to dance to!
Inroductory dance lessons start the night followed by an open dance floor
with live music. Don’t miss!
Thursday, September 17
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!
Sunday, September 20
2pm -4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Axis Dance Company
REDEFINING DANCE & MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL!
Prepare to leave all your preconceptions at the door...
AXIS Dance Company, one of the world’s most acclaimed and innovative
ensembles of performers with and without disabilities, will change the way
you think about dance and the possibilities of the human body forever.
Founded in 1987, AXIS has become a jewel of contemporary dance and
disability culture. AXIS has paved the way for a powerful contemporary dance
form - physically integrated dance- performing in over sixty cities nationwide,
as well as in Europe and Siberia.
Wednesday, September 23
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Kapakahi
Kapakahi is about celebrating diversity in all its fun, funky glory. Their music
is a fresh and progressive mash-up of Pop, Reggae, Ska, and Hip-hop and
their energetic stage show grabs the attention of whatever crowd they're in
front of. So, regardless of any label placed on them, Kapakahi's genre-
bending style aims for ONE thing: to get your body moving on the dance floor!
Wednesday, September 23
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.
Introductory dance lessons will be followed by an open dance floor. Bring a
partner or come and meet new people!
Sunday, September 27
2pm- 4pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Crosscut Band
Crosscut, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, 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.
Wednesday, September 30
11:30am - 1:30pm
Jewels in the Square Presents
Comedy on the Square & Miko Marks
TIX Bay Area is having their annual ticket giveaway! Comedy on the Square
will do walk-arounds to keep you entertained while standing in line. Since you
will already be on your feet, Miko Marks will make sure to make you move with
her country tunes.
Wednesday, September 30
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.