Concerts on the Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles.Entertainment Editors/Calendar Editors SAN PEDRO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2003 The Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Board of Harbor Commissioners has unanimously agreed to bring music to the Port of Los Angeles The Port of Los Angeles is located on San Pedro Bay in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, approximately 20 miles (30 km) south of downtown. Also called Los Angeles Harbor and WORLDPORT LA over the Labor Day Labor Day, holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September to honor the laborer. It was inaugurated by the Knights of Labor in 1882 and made a national holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1894. weekend by sponsoring Concerts on the Waterfront. Billed as classic rock and roll and jazz concerts, several thousand people are expected to attend the three-day event three-day event a competition in the pleasure horse sport comprising usually one day each for dressage, cross country and show jumping. from Friday, August 30, through Sunday, September 1, 2003. "I am very excited that such an energizing energizing, adj giving energy to; revitalizing; rejuvenating. event is being brought to the Port of Los Angeles," stated Mayor James Hahn For the Iowa politician, see . James Kenneth "Jim" Hahn (born July 3, 1950) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He was the Deputy City Attorney (1975-1979), City Controller (1981-1985), City Attorney (1985-2001) and Mayor of Los Angeles, California . "The concert-goers will find out first-hand what San Pedro has to offer: excellent restaurants, shops, galleries and a front row seat to the workings of one of the nation's largest ports." "What a great spot for an outdoor concert," said Councilwoman Janice Hahn Janice Hahn is a member of the Los Angeles City Council representing the 15th district. Hahn was elected in 2001 and reelected in 2005, running unopposed. The 15th District encompasses the Los Angeles communities of Watts, Wilmington, Harbor Gateway, Harbor City, Athens on the . "Our waterfront can serve as so much more than just a venue for commerce, it can also serve as the perfect setting for culture and entertainment, and I look forward to welcoming the thousands of people who will find their way to our Harbor for this unique opportunity." Concerts on the Waterfront will be coordinated by the same promoter who puts on the Port's annual Lobster Festival, Jim Hall of International Lobster Festivals, Inc. Hall said, "There is no place like this on the West Coast. This is truly a unique experience for the music lovers of Southern California." "We see these concerts as a sneak preview of the exciting things to come for the Port area," said Harbor Commission President Nicholas Tonsich. "We are in the process of designing a dynamic, vibrant waterfront promenade, and this is the first of many new community events which will take place along the Port's water." The actual concert lineup will be announced in coming months along with specific location and times. Concerts on the Waterfront is one of a series of community events sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles. Other events include the Lobster Festival, the Festival of Sail, World Trade Week Free Harbor Cruises, and many other smaller events occurring throughout the year. |
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