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Saturday, October 2 Craneway Pavilion & Kaiser Shipyard #3 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond FREE ADMISSION – 11am to 6pm
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)
Historical Posters: LOYALTY 
The Home Front Festival inspired the creation of a series of historical posters. Each one tells a fascinating story about the people and places that shaped Richmond. Click on the image to the left to see the newest historical poster featuring the loyalty of the Asian Americans and their role in the Home Front. See all the historical posters here
Questions? Richmond Chamber of Commerce 3925 Macdonald Avenue, Richmond 510-234-3512 P 510-234-3540 F staff@rcoc.com
Print Design by Spokewise. Website Design by Lumina Media Production. Header design based on the launch poster of the SS SARA TEASDALE, 1943.
Quick Links Home Front Festival Website USO Dance Flyer Map and Directions Asian American Historic Poster
