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Artist Line-Up
Kamasi Washington & The Next Step
Kamasi Washington (Tenor Sax) is a talented musician who has accomplished much in his career, working with music artists from Snoop Dogg and Raphael Saadiq to Gerald Wilson Orchestra and Kenny Burrell. His talent has been featured in productions such as Lackwanna Blues, Playboy Jazz Festival, and The Tonight Show. He returns to this year's festival with his band The Next Step-- a group of musicians with accomplishments in their own right to light up the stage. .
Harold Land, Jr.
Harold Land, Jr. (Pianist), currently teaches at Alta Loma Music School as a piano teacher, continuing the education of music that his namesake and father, Tenor Saxophone player Harold Land, has created a legacy in. His own career as a musician includes playing with legends such as Bobby Hutcherson and Bill Henderson and jazz artist favorites Sweet Baby J'ai and UCLA Professor Dr. Richard Allen Williams, on recordings and jazz festival productions worldwide.
School of Arts & Enterprise Drumline
Led by Music Director Matthew Vaudrey, the SAE Drumline is a group of talented students that bring the rhythm using their own homemade instruments, proving nothing could stop the beat of their drums!
Just Added! Sam Roy Jr. & and Up From the Roots Band
(Percussions) a Pomona Valley favorite, as seen at Diamond Bar's African-American Culture Faire, Ontario Jazz Cafe and Universal City Walk's B.B. King's Blues Club, and featured as "SomeonetoKnow" in Daily Bulletin's City News (February 2007).
Stage M.C. |Ms. Kat
Welcoming Back Pomona's own, Comedienne Ms. Kat to the stage as the 21st Annual Pomona Valley Juneteenth Family Jazz Festival M.C.!
By day a "wild" mannered and funny Unit Coordinator at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland, but on nights and weekends you will find her doing her unique brand of comedy at various community festivals and events, as well as various comedy clubs in the area. Whether she's doing her signature "Mother May I " or Ms. Kat, she is sure to "Keep Laughter in your Soul!" .
More Artists to be posted soon as they are confirmed!
Activities
Juneteenth Marketplace - Food, Retail & Informational Vendors with arts, gifts, clothing, jewelry, community outreach information, and more.
(Would you like to participate in the marketplace? Click here.)Car Show - Porsche collection presented by Black Porsche Car Club
Free Your Mind Workshop
Evening of Jazz in Downtown Pomona
Join us in Downtown Pomona for an encore Jazz performance featuring Da'Breeze at Thomas Plaza from 6PM-9PM for more music and an outdoor cafe hosted by the Black Porsche Club.
Da'Breeze
This collective of musicians brings together talent that has traveled worldwide and performed with artists like Chaka Khan, Prince, WAR and Norman Brown. Musicians include Ty (Ty Stick) Fleming-Drums, Lloyd Huggins-Lead Vocals & Percussion, Reginald Varnardo- Keyboards & Vocals, Kenny Pierce- Saxophone, James Cleaver- Bass & Vocals.
Southern California Edison Mobile Energy Unit
Visit the Mobile Energy Unit, showing families a hands on approach to saving energy and money on their utilities!
Evening of Jazz sponsored by Downtown Pomona Owners Association
More on this special addition to be announced!
Juneteenth National Freedom Day Exhibit- June 8th*-30th
Pomona City Library 625 S. Garey Ave., Pomona, CAHonoring the history of Juneteenth, the California State Juneteenth National Freedom Day Observance, and Celebrating Juneteenth Jazz in Black Music Month.
This year's celebration is in memory of a diligent and honorable supporter and volunteer of Juneteenth America, Inc.
Ann D. Welch
2009 Commerical
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2010 Sponsors
Community & Media Partners
Special Thanks to:
Councilmember Steve Atchley
Join Us as a Sponsor, Community Partner or Media Sponsor for this Special Event! Contact us today about our sponsorship opportunities at (909) 621-9707 or e-mail jai@juneteenthamerica.us
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Contact us today about your participation with this special event!
Call (909) 621-9707 or e-mail jai@juneteenthamerica.us
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Submit your application to participate as a Vendor and/or Purchase your Vendor Space in 3 Easy Steps!:*
* Please note: Submission of Application or Purchase of Vendor Booth does NOT guarantee or grant your participation. You will be notified or contacted to confirm your participation.
1. Fill out the Application Package Below
Vendor Package - Pomona Valley Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival 2010
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2. Submit Payment of Vendor Booth
3. Mail or Fax in your forms to:
Juneteenth America, Inc.
ATTN: Vendor Coordinator
P.O. Box 1356
Ontario, CA 91762
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Fax
(909) 621-9701
If you should have any questions about the application, please e-mail us at jai@juneteenthamerica.us or give us a call at (909) 621-9707.
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Map - Ganesha Park, 1575 N. White Avenue, Pomona, CA
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Shuttle & Parking Accomodations:
Parking at Ganesha Park is Limited and Residential Area Parking is Restricted!
Take the Juneteenth Parking Shuttle!Juneteenth Parking Shuttle is FREE from 12:00PM-7:00PM in Downtown Pomona - Shuttle Stop at Thomas St. Plaza located at cross streets 2nd Street & Thomas Street.
What NOT to Bring:
NO Alcohol, NO Glass Bottles, NO Pets, NO Tents
Recommended:
Blankets, Low Back Chairs, Small Coolers OK
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For More Information About the Event:
Phone (909) 621-9707 | E-mail jai@juneteenthamerica.us
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