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For Immediate Release
May 26, 2003
PortFest 2003
OAKLAND, Calif, (May 26, 2003) - Three-time Grammy-nominated recording artist Oleta Adams is the marquee performer of this year’s PortFest 2003 presented by the Port of Oakland and Albertsons at Jack London Square Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Adams has wowed audiences for more than 13 years since releasing her debut album Circle of One. The record - which went platinum and featured the hit single, “Get Here, “ the unofficial anthem of the 1991 Persian Gulf War - introduced Adams to legions of fans who have appreciated her expressive, empowering voice and insightful and probing lyrics. Her performance is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday on the main stage.
More than 25,000 people are expected to attend this year’s annual party along the estuary. Port Day began in 1935 and was celebrated in conjunction with National Maritime Day. During the past several decades, PortFest has not only entertained thousands of Bay area residents, but also educated them about the Port’s maritime, aviation and commercial real estate divisions.
[The Port of Oakland is the fourth largest container port in the United States. Established in 1927, the Port overseas more than 19 miles of waterfront, including the retail-office-entertainment district, Jack London Square; more than 900 acres of maritime terminal facilities and Oakland International Airport which served 12.7 million passengers and handled more than 600,000 metric tons of air cargo in 2002.]
In addition to Adams, other musical entertainers include Faye Carol, Natasha Miller, Lenny Williams and the Grammy-nominated Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
PortFest 2003 will also benefit: Safe Passages for Youth, the Museum of Children’s Art (MOCHA), Native American Health Center, West Oakland Community Collaborative, Unity Council – Family Literacy Program.
For more information, including questions about location, parking, public transportation and the free bicycle valet, call the Port Fest Hotline, 510.627.1111.
Contact:
Harold Jones
Director of Communications
(510) 627-1564
hjones@portoakland.com |
