The Escondido Public Library Endowment Foundation (ELEF) and the Downtown Business Association will present an evening of food, fun and Cuban/Latin jazz on Saturday, August 8, 2009 to benefit library operations. The outdoor concert will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the corner of Kalmia and Grand Avenues in downtown Escondido.

 The concert will feature the Luna Llena, a high energy, tight knit ensemble performing Cuban jazz with salsa style flair. The group is led by Romeo Carrido on timbales and features lead vocalist Joaquin Gonzalez on guitar; Ricky Carrido on congas; Elizabeth Meeker on trumpet; Jimmy Woodward playing the “tres”, a Cuban guitar; and Jeff Simon on bass.

 Cost is $15.00 cover charge per person, with the price including a choice of beverage. Additional drinks and food will be sold separately. Food will be catered by Cocina Del Charro with beverages from Stone Brewing Co. and a local winery.

 Tickets are now available at the Escondido Public Library Administration office: 239 S. Kalmia Street or at the gate on August 8th.

 If you are looking for an inexpensive and entertaining way to spend a summer evening and benefit your Library at the same time, come to the concert on August 8th! All contributions to the Escondido Library Endowment Foundation are tax deductible. For more information call 760-839-4601 or visit the library’s website, www.escondido.org/library.
Escondido- Downtown Live

 Downtown Live makes its debut in the heart of Escondido this Saturday on the corner of Grand & Kalmia. The public is invited to enjoy free music on August 1st by local professional band, Ritmo Loco, with their instrumental jazz standards and a pinch of Latin flavor. Downtown Live will continue to entertain with a variety of bands ranging from Reggae, Jazz, Alternative to Blues every Saturday through October 31st from 6:00- 8:30 p.m.

 Attendees are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. This is a free event, where you can walk the streets of Escondido, peruse shops, and enjoy a glass of wine in one of the many restaurants.

 Downtown Live is a free weekly music event brought to you by the Downtown Business Association of Escondido, and this month’s sponsor, Vinz Wine Bar.