Rolando neighbor Richard Burkett and his bluegrass band, Gone Tomorow, will play a free (thanks guys!) concert this Saturday at Clay Park. The show runs from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.

The Rolando Community Council have arranged to provide shade. So come with blankets, chairs, drinks, or just yourself and be ready to have some fun.

Photo credit: GoneTomorrowBluegrass.com

Clay Park on Google Maps

Save the date!

More details to come.

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The BOO! Parade Starts at 11:00am on Saturday, October 24th

For more information visit the College Area BID web site.

Photo credit: Nicki Dugan

Share your BOO! Parade Photos

If you have photos from previous years or if you plan on taking photos this year please share them on the Rolando Village photo group at Flickr.com.

Where: Rolando Boulevard near El Cajon Boulevard

When: Sunday March 29, 2009 from 10 am to 6 pm

Click image to view the Rolando Village 2008 Street Fair slide show.

Please upload any photos from yesterday’s Rolando Street Fair you wish to share. Just head on over to the Rolando Village group at Flickr.com. Photos coming soon …

The street fair this year was fun and I was amazed at the turnout. My daughters and I didn’t arrive until 4 and I forgot to bring my camera so please send any great photos you snapped at the event.

Here’s an idea! Join the Rolando Village group on Flickr and upload your street fair pics or any other cool Rolando photos you would like to share.

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard setting up and making this year’s street fair safe and fun. I’m already looking forward to next year’s 12th Annual Rolando Sreet fair!

Oops! This post is a bit last minute but if you’re finding this now head on over to Rolando Boulevard at El Cajon Boulevard for the eleventh annual Rolando Street Fair!

Enjoy rides, food, cool stuff, crafts, and live entertainment.

When: The fair starts at 10am and ends at 6pm.

Pictures from the 10th annual Rolando Street Fair by Matthew Lee and Sarah McFlip

Live Entertainment

• Nitro Express
• Pride of Polynesia
• Len Rainey & the Midnight Players
• Bayou Brothers
• Rockola

Fair Info Line: 619-583-7321

Sponsored by:

• Doug Lister
• College Area Business District
• Chris Erickson
• Anna Falco
• Rolando Community Council
• City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture

“Arts for Life! Family Arts Connection” sponsored by Young Audiences of San Diego is slated for Thursday, September 14, 6:30 p.m., at Salvation Army Kroc Community Center Performing Arts Theatre (6845 University Avenue). Music by Arbol Azul; Mexican Amate paper image creation with visual artist Thia Nevius (7 p.m.). Free. 619-282-7599 x114.

“Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the trio Arbol Azul as they weave music and myth in an exciting musical journey through Latin America. Following the performance, families can make Mexican Amate Paper images with visual artist Thia Nevius.”

Arbol Azul

“árbol ázul’s show is truly, a musical journey through Latin America.

Beyond a mere musical/cultural showcase, the extremely high level of their interpretations, the group’s performances reflects a deep commitment to creating a compelling audible experience as they seek and find the magic of Latin American folklore.

This is an experience worth seeing live.”

Alma Delia Martinez
BITACORA, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico

Amate

So that’s what Amate looks like! You can find these and more Amate images at Flickr. Even more images of Amate.

Thia Nevius

“Thia Nevius received her M.F.A. from Colorado State University. She has been published widely and teaches locally at the Bishop’s School, UCSD Extension, Athenaeum, and for Young Audiences. She is a member of the San Diego Museum of Art Artists Guild, the Museum of Contemporary Art, COVA, the San Diego Watercolor Society, and Young Audiences. Her work has been shown extensively here and abroad and she has participated in many one-person and group juried exhibitions.”