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<< September 2010 >>
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Public Notice

Public Notice
2:00 pm

The YBG Esplanade, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and part of the Terrace will be closed on September 1, 2pm-close, due to a private rental. Please enjoy the open areas of YBG, including the restaurants on the Terrace Level, the East Garden, YBCA, Zeum, the Children's Playground, and the Carousel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Private rentals support free arts programs in Yerba Buena Gardens.

John Santos

John Santos
7:00 pm

Six-part series will reveal several elements of African spiritual origin that form the basis of, and/or inform popular Latin music, including instrumentation, rhythm, melody, lyrics, mythology, oral history and language as they are used in dance music and Latin jazz.

 

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Gramophone and Dynamo

Gramophone and Dynamo
12:30 pm

Gramophone and Dynamo sings the music of Salonika, featuring passionate gangsters and highbrow romancers, drawing from rebetika and Jewish music of the Aegean.

Édessa

Édessa
6:00 pm

Édessa is one of the Bay Area's premiere Balkan bands.

 

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Nice Guy Trio

Nice Guy Trio
1:00 pm

The amazing Nice Guy Trio will collaborate with some of the world’s most accomplished and versatile string players.

 

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John Santos

John Santos
7:00 pm

Six-part series will reveal several elements of African spiritual origin that form the basis of, and/or inform popular Latin music, including instrumentation, rhythm, melody, lyrics, mythology, oral history and language as they are used in dance music and Latin jazz.

 

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Wayne Wallace Quintet

Wayne Wallace Quintet
12:30 pm

The Wayne Wallace Quintet takes listeners on a multicultural musical voyage to Cuba, Africa, and Latin America.

 

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Latin Jazz Youth Summit

Latin Jazz Youth Summit
1:00 pm

Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble meets Futuro Picante. Two of the Bay Area’s most inspiring ensembles will light up your afternoon.

 

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TODCO Poets

TODCO Poets
12:30 pm

Proving that creativity is ageless, the TODCO Poets wax eloquent on romance, friendships, family, politics, aging and other topics that have inspired poets since time immemorial.

 

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María Volonté

María Volonté
12:30 pm

Latin Grammy-nominated Argentine vocalist María Volonté celebrates the intense passions and rich musical heritage of Buenos Aires.

 

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Public Notice

Public Notice

The YBG Esplanade Meadow will be closed on Sept. 17-18, due to a private rental. Please enjoy the open areas of YBG: the MLK, Jr. Memorial; restaurants on the Terrace Level; the East Garden; YBCA; Zeum; the Children's Playground; and the Carousel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Private rentals support free arts programs in Yerba Buena Gardens.

 

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Public Notice

Public Notice

The YBG Esplanade Meadow will be closed on Sept. 17-18, due to a private rental. Please enjoy the open areas of YBG: the MLK, Jr. Memorial; restaurants on the Terrace Level; the East Garden; YBCA; Zeum; the Children's Playground; and the Carousel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Private rentals support free arts programs in Yerba Buena Gardens.

 

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Public Notice

Public Notice
2:00 pm

The YBG Esplanade Meadow, MLK, Jr. Memorial, and part of the Terrace will be closed on Sept. 19-20, 2pm-close, due to a private rental. Please enjoy the open areas of YBG: restaurants on the Terrace Level; the East Garden; YBCA; Zeum; the Children's Playground; and the Carousel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Private rentals support free arts programs in Yerba Buena Gardens.

 

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Public Notice

Public Notice
2:00 pm

The YBG Esplanade Meadow, MLK, Jr. Memorial, and part of the Terrace will be closed on Sept. 19-20, 2pm-close, due to a private rental. Please enjoy the open areas of YBG: restaurants on the Terrace Level; the East Garden; YBCA; Zeum; the Children's Playground; and the Carousel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Private rentals support free arts programs in Yerba Buena Gardens.

 

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Public Notice

Public Notice
2:00 pm

The YBG Esplanade Meadow, MLK, Jr. Memorial, and part of the Terrace will be closed on Sept. 24, 2pm-close, due to a private rental. Please enjoy the open areas of YBG: restaurants on the Terrace Level; the East Garden; YBCA; Zeum; the Children's Playground; and the Carousel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Private rentals support free arts programs in Yerba Buena Gardens.

 

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Public Notice

Public Notice

The YBG Esplanade Meadow will be closed all day on Sept. 25, due to a private rental. Please enjoy the open areas of YBG: the MLK, Jr. Memorial; restaurants on the Terrace Level; the East Garden; YBCA; Zeum; the Children's Playground; and the Carousel. We apologize for the inconvenience. Private rentals support free arts programs in Yerba Buena Gardens.

 

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Orchestra Nostalgico

Orchestra Nostalgico
12:30 pm

Orchestra Nostalgico is the perfect way to break up the work week and swing to the nostalgic film music of the '50s–70’s.

 
   
key:       Music in the Gardens 101 (Narrated Series)
      Lunchtime Concert Series
      Children's Garden Series
      Latin Jazz Series
      Let's Go Dance @ Jessie Series

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