Upcoming Events

Mayor's Community Youth Support Network
There will be a community-wide meeting on March 21 at 4:30 p.m. in the Tracy Community Center for the purpose of bringing an update on the progress made on this very important program. Council member Evelyn Tolbert proposed, and the City Council approved, creating a broad Support Network for young people in Tracy. This Youth Support Network has brought together dedicated and caring people who are involved in providing services to young people. The objective is to insure that there are no service gaps, to broaden the information on what is available, to make sure each youth Service Provider is aware of complementary services, and to work together in a cohesive manner to make sure that individual young people are having their needs met to help them become constructive, positive, contributing adults. There is no greater community objective. Please come out to see how you can help.

State of the City
The Tracy Chamber of Commerce, with the strong support of the City of Tracy, will be hosting the 2007 State of the City program at the Tracy Community Center on March 22 @ 11:30 a.m. This is a breakfast meeting during which the City of Tracy administration discusses the challenges it has met during the past year and the challenges it has yet to meet during the upcoming year.

Rosa Parks Excellence Awards
The 2007 Rosa Parks Excellence Awards will be celebrated on March 30 @ 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Tracy, California. Amongst those honored this year is our own Council member Evelyn Tolbert. This event is being presented by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Presentation by Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles
Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles, a Civil Rights warrior and personal friend of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will be making a presentation to the Tracy community on March 20 @ 6:30 p.m. at Tracy High School in Room 62. Rev. Kyles was a visitor here to Tracy in 2005 and is again being brought to Tracy by the partnership of the Tracy Unified School District and the Tracy Performing Arts Foundation. The Tracy African American Association will be hosting a reception following Dr. Kyles' presentation. Performers with the Tracy Performing Arts Foundation will also be on the program for the enjoyment of the community.

First Family Awards
An evening of remembrance, appreciation, and celebration is being sponsored by the Tracy Area Genealogical Society in honor of some of the First Families of Tracy. This event is held each year to commemorate the contributions of some of the early founding families of Tracy. The event will be held at the Tracy Inn on Saturday, May 19.

Enhancing Access for Older Americans Forum
On Sunday, May 20, the Golden Agers in conjunction with the City of Tracy will be hosting a Forum of vital interest to senior citizens and the community as a whole. Each elected official who has Tracy in his/her jurisdiction has been invited to participate in this community discussion. As of March 10, the elected officials who have already confirmed their attendance are: Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congressman Dennis Cardoza, Congressman Jerry McNerney, and Supervisor Leroy Ornellas. Favorable reactions have been received from Assemblyman Mike Machado and Assemblyman Greg Aghazarian. Senator Barbara Boxer and Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani have scheduling conflicts and have sent their regrets. If you would like the opportunity to hear your elected officials discuss the challenges and solutions for Older Americans, come out to the "Enhancing Access for Older Americans Forum."

Juneteenth
The Tracy African American Association will be conducting its annual Juneteenth Celebration of freedom in Lincoln Park on Saturday, June 9. This Juneteenth Festival draws attendees from all over Central and Northern California and is an excellent family event. There is an inspiring and entertaining line up of presentations, excellent food of all varieties, activities for children, and a relaxing family atmosphere. Come out and spend the day with your family, friends, and neighbors.

Tracy, Our Town USA, 2007
Yes, it will return! Tracy, Our Town USA will be produced again during September 2007!!! Our Fifth successful year!

The musical written by Evelyn Tolbert about the town she loves: Tracy, California, has been successfully produced for the past four years. Tracy, Our Town USA is normally written new each year with new scenes and new songs. This year, for the first time, the entire show will be compiled from some of the community's favorites. To this date, no scene has ever been repeated. But this year you can look forward to seeing some of your favorite scenes. The performances will be at the Tracy Community Center, but next year we will be in the Grand!! And yes, there will be a whole new show for our debut in the Grand and it will be all about the Grand!

The 2007 show opens on Thursday, September 6, continues on Friday, September 7, Saturday, September 8th, and Sunday, September 9. This year there will be a presentation to school students on September in schools. There will be matinee shows on Saturday, September 8th, and Sunday, September 9th.

AUDITIONS
Tuesday, July 10 @ 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Room 62 Tracy High School – ROUND ONE
Wednesday, July 11 @ 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. ROOM 62 Tracy High School – ROUND TWO
Thursday, July 12 @ 7 p.m.– 9 p.m. ROOM 62 Tracy High School – Call Backs

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Friday, September 7: Opening Night @ 6 p.m. Emma B Theatre
Saturday, September 8: Matinee @ Noon & Evening @ 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 9: Matinee @ Noon & Evening @ 6 p.m.

This will be another fantastic production. The theme of this year's show is "Getting Ready for the Grand!" The Executive Producer is Jack Elliott and the Director is Kelly Hendrix.

Auditions will be held in mid-July and rehearsals will begin immediately. If you would like to participate by being on stage; working behind stage, or by joining our much appreciated Sponsors, please contact evelyntolbertfortracy@comcast.net or by going to tracyperformingartsfoundation.org.

This page last updated: March 2007