- June 11, 2015
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Barbie Boudokhane, right, brought her mother, Myriam Loumaye — who was visiting from Brussels, Belgium — to enjoy the evening.
The Next Gen Jazztet entertained the crowd with the sounds of jazz.
Natasha Rowe and daughter Jasmine had fun listening to good music and socializing in the community.
Pat McFarland (left), Evelyn McFarland and Edna Massey gathered to socialize and listen to the music.
Kimberly Gallegos and son Nicholas, of Lil’ Moo-Moo’s Ice Cream ’n Treats, attended the event with their ice-cream truck.
Friends and family loved indulging in funnel cakes while enjoying the festival. From left: Green Lanier, Tisha Robinson, Imani Robinson, Allison Jones and Byron Jones.
Sterling Stevens (left), Charles Lewis, HAPCO founder Joseph McMullen and Cobbin McGee made sure the event was running smoothly.
Artist Kelvin Hair and his wife brought his artwork to share with the community.
Zentangle artist Lisa Harris brought along samples of her artwork.
R&B/jazz band Silkee Smoove was one of the featured performances.
R&B/jazz band Silkee Smoove was one of the featured performances.
OAKLAND Residents, friends and community members gathered Saturday, June 11, at the Oakland Town Center to enjoy an evening filled with music and live art at the 10th annual Town of Oakland Arts & Music Festival. Presented by the HAPCO Foundation — which supports art and music education in the community — the free festival serves as a way to give back to the community and show appreciation for the fine arts.
Nine artists and bands performed between 3 and 8:30 p.m., and four artists — including three Florida Highwaymen — set up in the town center to display their artwork and perform live art. Performers included Silkee Smoove, Justin Felton and the PRAYze Team, The Next Gen Jazzlet and Pocket Change.
Contact Danielle Hendrix at [email protected].
