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AMERICAN CANYON Friday Nights at the Plaza, a summer-long weekly community celebration presented by the city of American Canyon, makes its annual debut at the Canyon Plaza business center today.
For eight consecutive Fridays, the event features live entertainment and a variety of vendors who will offer fresh produce, food, crafts, jewelry and apparel.
Ongoing children's activities include a rock climbing wall, jump castles, pony rides, face painting, balloon twisting as well as arts and crafts.
The event is held at Canyon Plaza on Highway 29 near Crawford ways from 6 to 9 p.m. on Fridays through Aug. 27.
Special themes and performers for each night include:
- Today, July 9: "Sizzling Salsa Night" Musical guest David Correa and Cascada will present Latin and multicultural music. Popo the Clown will present a magic show at 7:30 p.m.
- July 16: "Turn Back the Clock" The Retro Rock It Band plays a blend of music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
- July 23: "Karaoke Night" DJ Mark Berto lets the public provide the entertainment.
- July 30: "Rhythm and Blues Night" Full Circle Review plays R&B, dance, funk and Latin music. Popo the Clown presenting a magic show at 7:30 p.m.
- Aug. 6: "All that Jazz" Musical guest Lili Layton and the Jazz Doctors play traditional jazz with a touch of blues. Popo the Clown puts on his magic show at 7:30 p.m.
- Aug. 13 : Retro Rock" The Voltones play rock n' roll, funk and R&B from the 60s and 70s.
- Aug. 20: "Island Grooves" Musical guest Kathy Quain and Friends play summer tunes and island rhythms. Popo the Clown performs at 7:30 p.m.
- Aug. 27: "Kid's Night Out" Featuring DJ J Wade along with Lorrie King's All City Dance & Cheer performance at 7 p.m.
- For more information, contact the American Canyon Community Services Department at 648-7275.