FALL GUIDE # 1 Musical Notes in Sonoma County by Shekeyna Black • Shekeyna@AMiracleProductionAMP.com


SONOMA COUNTY, CA. ~ Summer officially ends at 1:01 PM on Friday, Sep- tember 22. What better way to cel- ebrate the end of


a long than


glorious sum- mer


enjoying some great music in the park? Te Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County hosts the 2nd Annual


Concert in the Hub at La Plaza Park in beautiful downtown Cotati. Te Concert in the Hub line- up includes three stellar bands: Midnight Sun Massive, Dream Farmers and Dylan Black Proj- ect. Local favorite, DJ Loisaida plays fun dance music and mc’s the special event. Admission is free and everyone is welcome at the Concert in the Hub, which takes place from 1-5pm on Sat- urday, September 9th. “Sounds like a fun gig,” says Milo Karobi


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the end of the second week kept fairgoers cool and happy. Lisa Wittke Schaffner, the Sonoma County Fair Board President said in closing, “Our 2017 Sonoma County Fair wrapped up the Holidays with plenty of cheer! We exceeded all expectations with a new record of $1,583,789 in gross sales from the Junior Livestock Auction. The Fair Board of Di- rectors and our Fair Staff are so proud of the community we live in. Their support of our Fair and


local youth in agriculture is as- tounding. We have all worked hard to make this Fair memora- ble and we thank you for your participation. I hope to see you all next year as we bring an is- land feel to the Fair with our theme Tropical Fairadise.”


fu-


and by


of Midnight Sun Massive, “and a worthy cause to boot.” “I’m get- ting the Dream Farmers lined up for a inspiring set for the September 9th benefit. It’s right in our wheel house


and ex- actly


where I want to go


with my mu- sic,” explains bandleader,


Randall Se-


queria. Terry Sanders of Dylan Black Project said his band is “excited to be play- ing.” Te genres are a sion of R & B,


Funk, Reggae, World, Roots, Rock and good dance music! Concert-goers are


encouraged to bring a picnic or order something to- go from the myriad of restau- rants within walking distance of the pleasantly inviting outdoor venue. Beer and Wine will be for sale at the event with all pro-


ceeds to benefit the non-profit Peace & Justice Center. Red- wood Cafe owner and Peace & Justice Center Advisory Board member, Michael McCullaugh was instrumental in helping the first annual Concert in the Hub get established last year by mak- ing introductions to officials with the City of Cotati. DJ Loisaida expresses the im-


portance of the Concert in the Hub, “It is imperative that people gather together to celebrate life and dance.” All of the musicians are donating their time and tal- ent to make this event a success! Te Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County is a non-profit organization that has been in the communi- ty for 34 years and is a tremendous resource. La Plaza Park is


conveniently located at corner of Old Red- wood Hwy. & W. Si- erra Ave. in Cotati. Make plans with fam- ily and friends to at-


tend the Peace & Justice Center’s 2nd Annual Concert in the Hub on Saturday, September 9th from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Catch some summer sunshine while listen- ing to upliſting music!


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Thought you’d enjoy this pix for your wonderful Upbeat Times! While on a cruise aboard The Freewinds, Kendrick, Aaradona and their kids visited some of the Caribbean - here they were in Saint Lucia. Of course they brought along their copy of the Upbeat Times, for some great reading! ~ Best, Ari


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