Pala Casino Spa Resort presents Tower of Power June 17

Fifty years later, in 2018, they returned to Oakland to celebrate their landmark 50th anniversary.

Tower’s window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit has been a balm for the soul throughout their half-century existence, but the release of “50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater” couldn’t have arrived at a better time.

Tower of Power will perform at the Starlight Theater at Pala Casino Spa Resort in June.

PALA – Pala Casino Spa Resort will present legendary American R&B and funk-based band, Tower of Power, Saturday, June 17, performing live outdoors at the Starlight Theater. The show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets prices are $25, $35 and $55 and are on sale now at the Pala Box Office, http://www. palacasino.com or http://www.etix. com. This show is one of a lineup of headliner and tribute concerts that will be held at the Starlight Theater and Events Center.

For 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and

Valley News/Courtesy photo soul music. “East Bay Grease” defined their sound and landed them with Warner Brothers. “Bump City,” their 1972 debut for the label, was a hit on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B Albums chart and netted them the hits “You’re Still A Young Man” and “Down to The Nightclub.” The 70s were a boom period with radio classics like “So Very Hard to Go” and “What Is Hip?” and the band continued to tour and record over the years. dents in this two-week camp learn how to collaborate, work in a team setting, grow self-confidence and develop natural leadership skills through trial and compromise. This year’s Summer Camp dates are June 19-30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can register your student by calling the studio at 951-2966715. This sell-out camp only has a max of 20 spots available, so be sure to register as soon as possible.

Founder Emilio Castillo said their love of the stage is the same today as it was back in 1968.

The band has long since surpassed Castillo’s modest aspirations, traveling the world, enjoying hit singles on their own and backing legendary artists including Otis Redding, Elton John, Santana, the Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker, Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, and countless others. In the process they’ve defined an “Oakland soul” sound as instantly recognizable as those from Castillo’s hometown, Detroit, as well as inspirations like Memphis and Philadelphia. Tickets are on sale now, with no service charge, at the Pala Box Office, http://www.palacasino.com and 877-946-7252. Tickets are also available at http://www.etix.com and 800-514-3849. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Submitted by Pala Casino Spa Resort.

After a vibrant Spring Showcase and super fun Summer Camp, JDS Creative Academy will roll out its new semester of fall classes the week of August 28. Classes will include a Design and Backstage Production Course, a Scriptwriting Course, a Photography Class and a Musical Theater Class. Those who participate in any of these semester classes will have the opportunity to be part of our Winter Showcase Exhibition in December. Spring has sprung and summer will be here before you know it. Join in on the creativity. JDS Acting classes continue throughout the summer for youth, teens and adults. The #JDSFamily hopes to see you at Lion King Jr and the Spring Showcase on May 20 and 21. Also, make sure to get your students registered for Summer Camp! It will be an unforgettable two-week learning experience for all who partake. For more information or any questions about all things JDS, please contact them via email at info@ jdscreativeacademy.org