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The 20/20 Experience Comes To Oakland

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10 years ago

November 23, 2014

Oakland, CA – After a glimpse of his music on the Legends of Summer tour with Jay-Z last year, Justin Timberlake emerged with his own solo tour. Timberlake wow’d the sellout crowd with his billboard hits and exceptional dance moves. He maybe the best R&B entertainer since the late Michael Jackson. A svelte and dapper Timberlake controlled the crowd with one mic and needed no background special effects.

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Backed by a full band orchestra, Timberlake’s set had a mixture of new songs and old hits. One of the first songs that got the crowd off their feet was “Rock Your Body” which was from his first album. Timberlake’s ability to sing acapella was most impressive. His vocal range was unforgettable and that wasn’t the best part of the show. The dance moves alone would take you back down memory lane with memorable performances of the late Michael Jackson.

With a suit and no tie, Timberlake performed hits from all of his albums including renditions of Bel Biv DeVoe’s “Poison” and “Heartbreak Hotel” a tribute to the late Elvis Presley’s who was also from his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Accompanied with a guitar, Timberlake also performed his recent hit “Not A Bad Thing” followed by Michael Jacksons classic song “Human Nature”.

Other smash hits performed included “My Love” sung acappella, “Until the End of Time” played on the grand piano. As well as the intro to “Holy Grail” which immediately led into “Cry Me A River” from his first solo album. But the most memorable part of the show was his moving stage that floated in the air across Oracle Arena. Timberlake, his background singers and dancers never stopped performing while being wisped through the air.

If the 20/20 Experience hasn’t come to your town, I highly recommend you put it on your bucket list. Timberlake’s concert was phenomenal in every way. He kept the sellout crowd on their feet dancing for three hours. Truly the best concert of the year while delivering 28 songs. He simply relied on a combination of good singing and terrific dance moves.

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Richmond Seniors Still Having a Ball After 25 Years

The Senior Winter Ball is a symbol of the Commission on Aging’s broader mission of providing enriching life experiences to the local senior community, particularly those in need of them. “Besides the social activities, we focus on issues such as housing, transportation and health,” said Michelle Hayes, the commission’s chairperson. “We get things done for our senior population.”

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3 days ago

November 24, 2024

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Myrtle Braxton (l-r), Byran H. Harris, and Michelle Hayes. Photo by Mike Kinney.

By Mike Kinney
The Richmond Standard

For a quarter century, seniors in the local community have had a prime location in the heart of the city to gather and celebrate the holidays.

That is courtesy of the annual Senior Winter Ball, which will mark a milestone this year when it takes place for the 25^th time. The gala will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Richmond Memorial Auditorium.

The holiday tradition was started by the City of Richmond’s Commission on Aging in 1999 to entertain and celebrate seniors. The event also raises funds for local senior causes. Attendees wear their finest attire and enjoy dinner and dancing.

“It’s so exciting to see all of the gala attendees all dressed up and seeing their lifetime friends and making new friends as well,” said Bryan M. Harris, secretary for the Commission on Aging. “They will reminisce about old Winter Ball memories and at the same time create new ones.”

Richmond’s very own Chef Josephine Orozco of El Sol Catering will serve at this year’s anniversary dinner. The gala will also feature the band Top Shelf Classics, which plays hits from the 50s through the 80s and has been the gala’s annual performer for the last decade.

The Senior Winter Ball symbolizes the Commission on Aging’s broader mission of providing enriching life experiences to the local senior community, particularly those in need of them.

“Besides the social activities, we focus on issues such as housing, transportation and health,” said Michelle Hayes, the commission’s chairperson. “We get things done for our senior population.”

Myrtle Braxton, 97, has served on the commission for 17 years and is its current vice president. She says her goal is to increase the quality of life for seniors through safe social events.

“So many seniors are isolated and are sometimes forgotten by society,” Braxton said. “So, our commission is their advocate and makes sure they are not left behind.”

Tickets to the 25th Silver Anniversary Annual Senior Winter Ball are $45 per person or $360 for a table of eight. They are available in person via the Main Recreation office at 3230 Macdonald Ave., via email at csdregistration@ci.richmond.ca.us or by phone at 510-620-6793.