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September 25, 2010
 

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Home Front Festival 2010

Presented bySaturday, October 2
Craneway Pavilion & Kaiser Shipyard #3
1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond
FREE ADMISSION - 11am to 6pm

Rosie the Riveter 1940's USO Dance
ROSIE THE RIVETER 1940'S
USO DANCE
Friday, October 1
Celebrate Richmond's history as we gather for our annual USO Dance the evening before the Home Front Festival.
This year, as a special treat, we will be entertained be a tribute to the legendary Lena Horne, starring Robin Gregory.

Also enjoy the 1940's sound of The Singing Blue Stars and The Junius Courtney Big Band.

7 pm to 11 pm
Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South Richmond


$20/person | $15/seniors
(Seniors: born before Sept. 30, 1946)
$25/person | $20/seniors at the door
Free admission for anyone in a uniform or with a
military ID, past or present.
Period attire is encouraged.
Free coffee and donuts.
Cash bar and food concessions.

USO Event Chair: Shelly Lau
Special MC: Jeffrey Wright
Photo One
Purchase tickets online
or call 510-234-3512
to reserve your tickets
at the door.

Click to download flyer.



 

We need volunteers!
HOME FRONT FESTIVAL
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 2

CRANEWAY STAGE 11AM to 6PM
Opening Ceremonies -------------------------------- 11:00 AM
Ben Oni Orchestra ----------------------------------- 11:50 AM
Contra Costa Chorale -------------------------------- 11:50 AM
Robin Gregory & Quartet ----------------------------  12:20 PM
National Park Presentations --------------------------- 1:00 PM
Singing Blue Stars -------------------------------------- 1:30 PM
Consonance Gospel Group --------------------------- 2:05 PM
Elite Jazz Band ----------------------------------------- 2:45 PM
Conjunto Romero Band -------------------------------- 3:35 PM
Dynamic Four Band ------------------------------------ 4:20 PM
But-tah --------------------------------------------------- 5:00 PM
Alvon's All-stars Band --------------------------------- 5:15 PM

FESTIVAL STAGE 12PM to 6PM
Tierra de Son --------------------------------------- 12:00 noon
Alvon's All-stars Band ------------------------------- 12:45 PM
Oaktown Jazz Workshop ----------------------------- 1:40 PM
High Cotton Band --------------------------------------- 2:25 PM
Youth Jazz Workshop --------------------------------- 3:20 PM
Walter Hand & the Blue Hand Band ------------------ 4:00 PM
Hiz-Panic ------------------------------------------------ 4:50 PM
Mekesmo ------------------------------------------------ 5:15 PM

KAISER SHIPYARD #3 & S.S. RED OAK VICTORY
Self-guided Tours, Food Service
Gangway photo opportunities ------------------------- All Day
Opening Ceremony
    USS Northland Sea Scouts
    Air Force Band of the West ---------------------- 11:00 AM
Rock & Roll Revue by El-Five Band ----------------- 12:00 PM
Rhythm & Shoes, Sherrie's Dance Studio ---------- 1:00 PM
A Rosie's Experience, Lois Boyle,
President, Richmond Museum Association --------- 1:30 PM
Book signing, The Kaiser Shipyard,
Steve Gilford, author ----------------------------------- 2:00 PM
Rivets, a Musical Show. $30/adults
Call 510-237-2933 or 232-6593 or online
Same day tickets, if space available ----------------- 3:00 PM
(schedule subject to changes)

Home Front Festival Sponsors

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Rosie the Riverter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

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SS Red Oak Victory Ship

Historical Posters: LOYALTY
Asian American Historical Poster
 
  The Home Front Festival inspired the creation of a series of historical
  posters. Each one tells a fascinating story about the people and
  places that shaped Richmond.


  Click on the image to the left to see the newest historical poster featuring the
  loyalty of the Asian Americans and their role in the Home Front.
  See all the historical posters here


YMCA Home Front Run

Questions?
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
3925 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond
510-234-3512 P  510-234-3540 F
staff@rcoc.com


Print Design by Spokewise.
Website Design by Lumina Media Production.
Header design based on the launch poster of the SS SARA TEASDALE, 1943.

Quick Links
Home Front Festival Website
USO Dance Flyer
Map and Directions
Asian American Historic Poster

 

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