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

Purchase tickets online
or call 510-234-3512
to reserve your tickets
at the door.

Click to download flyer.



 

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)