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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
The San Ramon Valley is set to get a taste of New Orleans this weekend, with the longstanding Preservation Hall Jazz Band taking the stage for a live glimpse at music history.
The legendary band’s 60-year career has seen the release of 21 studio albums, with more than 30 musicians having joined its ranks over the decades. The current creative director, Ben Jaffe, is the son of founders of the band and its namesake Preservation Hall is located in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
While the band has an expansive repertoire to draw from, the upcoming performance is set to focus on works from the critically acclaimed 2017 album “So it Is,” which blends Afro-Cuban influences into the band’s signature New Orleans sound.
The band is set to take the stage at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Saturday (April 11). Tickets and more information are available here.
Immigration town hall
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier is set to host the next in a series of increasingly well-attended town hall discussions in his district next week, this time in Danville with a focus on immigration that will also feature a resource fair.
DeSaulnier will discuss the overall state of immigration under the current presidential administration, as well as its “threats” to reopen the shuttered FCI Dublin as an ICE detention facility.
In addition, the resource fair is set to host local agencies and organizations offering immigration resources.
The resource fair is set to start at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (April 16), with the town hall following at 6:30 p.m. in Danville. The location will be made available to those who RSVP. Space is limited, and RSVPs are required.
More information and registration are available here.
History of Coit Tower
The Museum of the San Ramon Valley’s next virtual program will provide a glimpse into the history of San Francisco’s Coit Tower and its murals that were first established as part of a public art project during the Great Depression almost a century ago, featuring the expertise of Robert Cerny, professor emeritus of San Francisco State University.
“The murals, executed by 25 artists, depict various aspects of 1930s society, including urban and rural scenes, industrial labor, and social commentary,” organizers said on the museum website. “Their artistic style, influenced by Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera, showcases a powerful blend of realism and social consciousness.”
The free event is scheduled for Thursday (April 17) at 11:30 a.m. More information and registration is available here.
BMR program orientation
The City of San Ramon is hosting an orientation for those interested in the below market rate (BMR) units at the newly developed City Village project in Bishop Ranch.
A total of 20 of the project’s 404 housing units are reserved as BMR units, which will be provided based on a lottery system being administered via a contract with HouseKeys to determine applicants’ eligibility.
The event is scheduled for Thursday (April 17) at 6 p.m. at San Ramon City Hall and via Zoom. Registration is available here.
Del Amigo awards
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District’s continuation high school, Del Amigo, is celebrating two recent state awards that recognize its “outstanding achievement in continuation education” according to a press release from the District Monday.
The California Education Association Plus announced teacher Carrie Metcalf as this year’s Teacher of the Year for the region, with student Natalia Travncic taking third place in the association’s student essay contest.
“These honors exemplify the significance of continuation education and the dedication of educators like Carrie Metcalf,” SRVUSD Superintendent CJ Cammack said. “Natalia’s recognition is a testament to the supportive environment at Del Amigo, where students are encouraged to pursue their goals and share their unique experiences.”
