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Blues & BBQ HotspotSaturday, August 20

Back by popular demand after serving up a birds-eye view of pitmasters at work — not to mention thousands of delectable BBQ samples happily gobbled up by festival-goers — our 3rd Annual Oaktown Throwdown BBQ Competition is a true crowd-pleaser. 40 top professional pitmasters and backyard teams from all over California bring savory aromas of beef, chicken, pork and ribs sizzling on the grill. Festival-goers can once again feast on smokin’ samples for a small sampling fee — while supplies last — and vote for their favorite! The Oaktown Throwdown is a fully sanctioned Kansas City Barbeque Society and California Barbecue Association “Team of the Year” competition which means that participants are competing for the attention of accredited judges and cash prizes, in addition to trophies hand-crafted by local artists. New this year — The Oaktown Throwdown and Blues stage will be clustered together on 12th Street — creating a single stop for savoring BBQ samples and a cold brew while catching live blues up close!

Featured PerformancesSaturday, August 20

Professional Teams:Alpha Que, Blazin by the Bay BBQ, Bones Sauce n Harmony, Butcher’s Daughter BBQ, Chef Rene’s Kitchen and BBQ, Fat Man Super Barbecue, G & Pops BBQ, In Smoke We Trust, Kona Jerry’s BBQ, Lord Of The Ribs BBQ, Mz Kettle’s BBQ Chicken & Ribs, Pirates of the Pig, PPCF (Plastered Pig Can Fly), RBQ, Ric’s Righteous Ribs (2014 Grand Champion), SloDog Q, Smoakland, Smoked Seduction, Smokey Luv BBQ, Smokin FatBoyz BBQ, Son of Smoke (2015 Grand Champion), Starvin Marvins Bay Area BBQ, Too Ashamed to Name BBQ

Backyard Teams:Antioch River Rats, Backyard Bonin, Esquire BBQ, Fat Guys, Hampton Place, Hello BBQ, Hot Link & Chorizo BBQ, JJ&T BBQ, Just the Tip, Ricky D’s Recipe, Rob’s Smokin’ Rub, Smokin’ Axe BBQ Team, Smokin Woods BBQ, Spitz Brothers BBQ, Three Legged Pig, We Rest Our Pork, Your Honor, What_Telle_Cooking _Now, Wooty-Que

2016 Oaktown Throwdown Participants(As of press time; subject to change)

West Coast Blues Society Stage This year, the BBQ competition and blues stage will be clustered together on 12th Street, making it easier to savor BBQ samples and a cold beer while catching live Blues up-close. Legendary slide guitarist and singer/songwriter Sonny Rhodes headlines the always-crowd pleasing show also featuring Tebo’s Howlin’ Wolf Revue, Oakland Blues Divas: DeJean Burkes, Lady Chico, and Xymphoni, and many other blues greats hailing from Oakland, the birthplace of west coast blues music.

Edwin Hawkins’ Gospel ShowcaseAlso on Saturday, the festival continues its tradition of hosting a powerful Gospel Showcase presented by the famed Edwin Hawkins and Community of Unity. A trailblazing force behind the evolution of contemporary gospel, Hawkins is perhaps best known for his 1969 classic “Oh Happy Day,” one of the biggest gospel hits of all time and a major pop radio smash. This year’s rousing lineup features national recording artist Chrystal Rucker, Derrick Hall & Company, Dale Anthony & Faith Out Loud, Sangn Sistas of Northern California, The Harvesters, Porter Brothers & Genesis Choir and many more!

Oakland Jams Stage Saturday’s big show is capped by an eclectic all-Oakland lineup on the Clay Street Stage. Indie folk band Willow Steps will open, combining the introspective tunes of singer/songwriter Jesse Strickman with the angelic, textural harmonies of vocalist Leiya Mahoney. Zeal Levin & Friends will rev up the audience with bluesy funk rock, and popular local funksters The Funkanauts will have the crowd on its feet and dancing. The John Brothers Piano Company, fresh off a stellar performance at Stern Grove, will close the show with its energetic throwback sound that “evokes the honky-tonk ghosts of Barbary Coast” (SF Chronicle). The band’s explosive symphonic experience birthed from popular sidewalk street shows has propelled them to theatres and festival stages throughout the country, including Monterey Jazz Festival and numerous others.

Oakland Symphony New this year – an interactive instrument petting zoo hosted by the acclaimed Oakland Symphony. Festival-goers of all ages are invited to pick up and play horns, strings and other instruments under the tutelage of local musicians and music instructors. The instrument petting zoo will take place all day on the plaza lawn. A brass quintet from the Symphony will perform from 3 – 6pm on the plaza stage. (Saturday only)

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Broadway StageSunday, August 21

New Stage @ 12th & Broadway - also on Sunday, a powerful homegrown lineup will shine on the Broadway Stage. Oakland Latin jazz great John Santos headlines, with the rousing Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir and Oakland R&B newcomers Thr3ee rounding out the bill. An ensemble from the acclaimed Oakland Public Conservatory of Music (OPCM) will perform and the institution will be honored with a “key to the city” in honor of its 10th anniversary. Oakland’s only music conservatory, OPCM was established by founding director and famed trombone player Angela Wellman.

All Star UndergroundSunday, August 21 2pm – 5pmClay Street Stage, 14th & ClayA renegade showcase of Oakland’s vibrant underground performance scene! The eclectic program features break-dancers, circus performers, story-tellers, comedians, slam poets, contortionists, beat-boxers, and interactive audience hijinx. Hosted by Jamie DeWolf (as seen on HBO’s Def Jam and NPR’s Snap Judgment) and Wonder Dave, host of Story Showdown. Note: Parental guidance suggested — some mild language and innuendo.

Main Stage Performances

Sunday, August 21

On Sunday, the festival continues its tradition of celebrating star talent straight out of Oakland as the KBLX 102.9 FM stage hosts national recording artists Tony Toni Toné. One of the biggest R&B acts of the ‘80s and ‘90s, their stats are impressive by any music industry standards, past or present: 14 Billboard- charting R&B singles, including five No. 1 hits and three top 10 pop singles; one gold album; two platinum albums; one double-platinum album and over 6 million albums sold. The Tony Toni Toné sound is soulful, organic, classic, and instantly recognizable. Their ability to create songs that perfectly married the stylings of the soul and funk gods of the ‘70s with the technology and hip-hop infused R&B of the ‘90s made them icons of their generation.

The always standing-room-only stage will also feature award–winning R&B and jazz singer, songwriter and actress Chanté Moore. Since arriving on the R&B scene over 15 years ago via her sensual debut single “Love’s Taken Over,” Moore has flourished into an accomplished artist with more than 5 million albums and singles sold. A San Francisco native, Moore propelled to stardom with Billboard singles “It’s Alright,” “This Time” and the No. 2 smash “Chante’s Got a Man.” Her 2013 album “Moore Is More” was synchronized with R&B Divas: Los Angeles, a TV One reality program in which the singer starred along with fellow R&B artists Dawn Robinson of En Vogue and Kelly Price.

Opening the KBLX stage will be Oakland-born rising R&B sensation Samaria, an amazing young talent whose music embodies self-love and mindfulness. Despite being just 19 years old, Samaria’s artistry is destined to make her a timeless artist. Samaria’s EP “The Story of Right Now” is seasoned with soulful production, live instruments, outstanding vocals and inspired story telling (the EP is accompanied by a short film of the same name). Her songwriting brings to life vivid adaptations of relationships, heartache and life lessons

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Event Map & Performance TimesSaturday, August 20, noon – 6pm Sunday, August 21, noon – 6pm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20Art + Soul Main Stage 12th & JeffersonGospel ShowcasePresented by Edwin Hawkins and A Community of Unity12:30 Community In Praise CIP12:50 Rusty Watson 1:00 Casey & Erica 1:20 Alfreda Lyons Campbell 1:40 The Standard 2:00 Love Center Choir 2:20 Dale Anthony & Faith Out Loud 2:40 Derrick Hall & Co. 3:00 Glad Tidings Virtuous Praise Women’s Chorus 3:20 Special Guest: Chrystal Rucker 3:50 Leonard Bailey & Friends 4:10 Stabe Wilson 4:20 Nona Brown & I.M.C. 4:40 Sangn Sistas of Northern California 5:00 The Harvesters 5:25 Porter Brothers & Genesis Featuring First Lady Tiwana Porter and Mona Fields

Blues & BBQ Stage 12th & BroadwayPresented by Ronnie Stewart & The West Coast Blues Society12:30 Michael Skinner & Final Touch 1:30 Tebo’s Howlin’ Wolf Revue 2:30 Karl Bracey - Tribute to Prince 3:00 Chuck Wallace 3:30 Oakland Blues Divas: DeJeana Burkes, Lady Chico, and Xymphoni 4:15 Teddy “Blues Master” Watson 4:30 “Terrible” Tom Bowden 4:45 Legendary Fillmore Slim 5:15 Sonny Rhodes

Clay Street Stage 14th & ClayOakland Jams!1:00 Willow Steps2:00 Zeal Levin & Friends3:30 Funkanauts5:00 John Brothers Piano Company

Plaza Stage In front of City Hall 12:30 – 2:30 Lori & RJ Show 3:00 – 6:00 Oakland Symphony Brass Quintet

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21Art + Soul Main Stage 12th & JeffersonHosted by Sterling James from R&B KBLX 102.9 FM1:00 Samaria 2:30 Chanté Moore 4:30 Tony Toni Toné

Broadway Stage 12th & Broadway12:45 Thr3ee 1:45 Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir 3:00 Oakland Public Conservatory of Music 4:00 “Key to the City” Presentation Oakland Public Conservatory of Music 10th Anniversary Commemoration Angela Wellman, Founding Director4:30 John Santos

Clay Street Stage 14th & Clay 1:00 – 1:30 JAX Band 2:00 – 5:00 “All Star Underground” Performance art variety show

Plaza Stage In front of City Hall12:30 – 5:30 “Television to Stage” Urban dance performances produced by Carla Service & Dance-a-Vision

Kinetic Arts Center Circus Stage14th & JeffersonSaturday: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 Aerialists, acrobats, contortionistsSunday: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 Aerialists, acrobats, contortionists

*Lineups and times are confirmed, but subject to change

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Other Cool Stuff

Ume Yoga in Kahn’s AlleyJoin Ume yoga teachers for inspiring and playful kids’ yoga classes. Children will have fun while learning how to focus, center themselves, and build strength & flexibility. Take a tour of the studio to experience the tranquility and learn about special membership deals available only during Art + Soul!

Oakland Symphony Instrument Petting ZooSaturday, August 20

Fun & GamesKid-friendly carnival rides, LEGOJeep, inflatable bouncers, Pollinator Posse, Oakland Public Library’s Bike Library, interactive arts & crafts, and more! (small fee for some activities)

Kinetic Arts Center14th & Jefferson

Run away to the circus with Oakland’s own Kinetic Arts Center’s Circus Spire Youth Troupe. Enjoy tremendous circus play while being wowed by aerialists, acrobats, contortionists and clowns!Saturday performances: 1pm, 3pm, 5pmSunday performances: 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm

Artisan MarketplaceScores of local artisans featuring handcrafted works such as fine jewelry, paintings, woodwork, clothing, accessories, toys, home décor, musical instruments and more!

Hometown and Global EatsFeast yourself on the best festival food on the planet! Options as diverse as Oakland – with booths offering BBQ, Cajun, Creole, Indian, Thai, Ethiopian, burgers, fried fish, sausages, and more. Plus an array of delectable desserts such as funnel cakes, sweet potato pie, kettle corn, cupcakes, and Italian ice. Beer, wine and other beverages concessions also offered.

Community Mural ProjectSunday, August 21 - 12th St., btwn. Clay & JeffersonA Thinking-Creating Collaborative mural facilitated by ArtisMobilUs An Art + Soul tradition! Budding artists are invited to stop, think and express with a paint brush. Fun for all ages.

Hot Rod & Vintage Car ShowSunday, August 21 – 12th & ClayCheck out dozens of muscle cars, imports, motorcycles, classic rides and hot rods presented by legendary Bay Area car show producer Spider.

Our City – Share Your Vision for OaklandCity Center Plaza, btwn. Broadway & Clay, bordered by 14th and 12th streetsStroll into the City Center plaza and participate in two interactive art pieces generously presented by The STG Group. Block by Block: Larger than life, scaled building block kit that invites festival-goers to build and record their visions for the future of Oakland. Big Wire and Bead Maze: Human-scale version of the classic bead maze of our youth. Great for all ages. Creatively curated by Our City, www.ourcity.is/oakland

Urban Dance Stage Produced by Carla Service and Dance-A-VisionSunday, August 21 12:30 – 5:30pmAlways playing to a packed house, this year’s dance stage theme is “Television to Stage.” Bay Area dance companies, crews and soloists bring to life dance scenes from popular movies and television shows. Enjoy spectacular dance numbers from Dirty Dancing, Happy Feet, The Wiz, Rize, and more! (Sunday only)

Family Fun Zone(Frank Ogawa Plaza, in front of City Hall)

Lori & RJ ShowSaturday, August 20 12:30 – 2:30pmPlaza Stage, in front of City HallKids will totally bounce to the multi award-winning music of Lori & RJ, former hosts of KTVU Fox Kids and WB20 Kids Club. It’s an interactive, lively musical Funk’n’Folk experience for all ages! Also featuring The Puppet Company presenting “Fantasy On Strings!” Come meet dragons, disco dancing ducks, tap dancing skeletons, and other fanciful creations. (Saturday only)

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Getting to Art + Soul Oakland 2016 is Easy!

Festival Entrances14th Street & Broadway16th Street & San Pablo AvenuePromenade beside City Center West Garage on Jefferson between 12th & 14th

Free Valet Bike ParkingRide your bike to Art + Soul! Oakland SPOKES provides free attended bike-parking service both days at the festival’s 14th & Broadway entrance.

Public TransitArt + Soul is conveniently accessible on BART from the 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station. When exiting the station, you will step right out to the festival’s 14th & Broadway entrance gate. Or you can take AC Transit to downtown Oakland, 14th & Broadway. Amtrak and Ferry service are also nearby. Transit Info: 511.org or dial 511 on your phone.

Parking & DirectionsPlease take public transportation. The City Center West Garage at 12th & Martin Luther King Jr. Way will be open for $5 parking all day (max. capacity: 1,000 cars). Street parking very limited. Driving directions available at ArtandSoulOakland.com

What to Bring/Not BringSeating is available at the stages on a first-come, first-served basis, however festival-goers are welcome to bring:• Low-profile beach chair (seat height of chairs not to exceed 6 inches)• Seat Cushions

For your safety, please adhere to the following:• NO cans or glass bottles• NO coolers or ice chests• NO alcoholic beverages• NO animals with the exception of service animals

Art + Soul is conveniently located in downtown Oakland adjacent to the 12th Street/City Center BART station. There is no better (or easier to get to) entertainment option for the weekend!

MayorLibby Schaaf

Oakland City CouncilLynette Gibson McElhaney, Council President, District 3; Dan Kalb, District 1; Abel J. Guillen, District 2; Annie Campbell Washington, District 4; Noel Gallo, District 5; Desley Brooks, District 6; Larry Reid, District 7; Rebecca Kaplan, At Large.

City AdministratorSabrina Landreth

City of Oakland StaffFestival Producer: Jim MacIlvaine, Special Events Coordinator, Economic & Workforce Development DepartmentAssociate Producer: Harry Hamilton, Public Information Officer, City Administrator’s Office

Art + Soul StaffFounder/Executive Producer: Samee Roberts; Heart of the Town Events Festival Director: Steven Tiffin; Heart of the Town EventsAssociate Producer: Sarah Kidder; Heart of the Town EventsAssistant to the Festival Director: HaleyOperations Office Staff: Cindy Thwaites Smith, Marianne Malveaux, Johana Orozco-DelgadoProduction Crew Managers: Vincent Burton, Colette WinlockVendor Manager: Tiffany Grubbs Production Coordinator: Dave White Admissions Manager: Steve PerichFamily Fun Zone Coordinator: Marian Kidder Music Production Coordinator: Bryan AtaramaArtist Hospitality Manager: Kerry Fiero; Fiero FlairFinancial Management: Tuula Tilander; Heart of the Town Events Sanitation Crew Manager: James SteenZero Waste Zone Manager: Green MaryGround Transportation: Henry Royal; Royal Paramount TransportationFestival Caterer: James Whitehead; Fist of Flour Pizza Co., OaklandFestival Security: VMA Security Group

Graphic DesignCarla Radosta + Peter Lancaster; Aspire Visual communications + design

Community ProducersBlues Stage: Ronnie & Paula Stewart; West Coast Blues Society Gospel Stage: Edwin Hawkins, Sandra Hunter; Community of Unity Broadway Stage: Kerry Fiero; Fiero FlairUrban Dance Stage: Carla Service; Dance-A-Vision EntertainmentCircus Stage: Victoria Angello, Jaron Hollander; Kinetic Arts CenterOaktown Throwdown BBQ Competition Coordinator: Dave CampbellVintage Car Show Coordinator: Spider

City of Oakland Public Works Department - Facility Services: Derin Minor, Marco Torres Oakland Police Department: Officer Jorge Cabral, Sgt. Andy McNeilOakland Fire Department: Miguel Trujillo, Cesar AvilaFiscal Support: Kenton Mak & Donna Howell, Economic & Workforce Development Department

Art + Soul Oakland 2016is produced by Heart of the Town Events in association with the City of Oakland

“Meow at the Moon”Moonlit benefit for Cat Town Oakland In support of the Oakland Animal ShelterSaturday, September 17Frank Ogawa Plaza/Downtown Oaklandmeow-at-the-moon.org

Upcoming 2016 Events:

5th Anniversary!Autumn Lights FestivalOctober 13 – 15 (VIP Night on October 12)Gardens at Lake Merrittgardensatlakemerritt.org

10th Anniversary!Rockridge Out & AboutSunday, October 9Rockridge District – Free Admissionrockridgeoutandabout.com

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