2016 02/03-02/09
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Bradford Adkins, 'SCENES In The City' is a widely read Filipino-American community column in San Francisco since 2008. Online, it is being globally read by more than 174 countries. The column features include: the issues and events, the individuals and organizations moving the community.
Super Bowl City in downtown San Francisco opened last Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11:00am and among the early visitors are the Hartman Family of San Jose (Christopher, Cece, Eric & Chris 'Kit') and Manila Mail PhotoJournalist Richard Lao (rightmost).
2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach (fresh from her history-making homecoming tribute and 'victory walk' in the Philippines) arrives in San Francisco Sunday night to fulfill her Super Bowl 50 duties as a Special Correspondent for "Inside Edition." Super Bowl Sunday is February 7 at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Photo grab from "Inside Edition" YouTube video
The "2016 Walk for Life" held last Saturday, January 23, 2016 in downtown San Francisco participants included Saint Victor Church Pro-Life Group (they've been doing it for quite a number of years in a row now)
CANDIDATE JOSH BAROUSSE (standing, right) FOR SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL held a benefit fundraising event last Wednesday at the Mexico Lindo Restaurant (5635 Silver Creek Valley Road, San Jose, CA 95138) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (supporters include Commissioner Linda Reyes, Commissioner Evangeline Angel Sangalang, Business Owner Jona Romualdez, "Scenes In The City" Columnist Bradford Adkins, et al.
ADVANCED HAPPY BIRTHDAY (February 8), San Jose-owned Getty Santos - the very First Ginoong Pilipinas-USA Winner (2003)!
The Young Brothers (walking for 7 years) and Santos Sisters, Danielle (walking for 5 years) and Delaney (walking for 2 years), from St. Victor Parish participates with thousands of others at the 12th "Annual Walk For Life" as they support life and lend their voice for unborn babies.
HAPPY 26th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (February 9th), Dennis Hermano and Bingbing Balicanta Agor of San Jose, CA - shown here after they attended mass at the Most Holy Trinity Church.
Father Michael Gazzingan, Parochial Vicar of St. Francis Cabrini Church, celebrated his milestone 40th birthday with family and friends in San Jose through a surprise soirée organized by Church Volunteer Miss Lou M. Concepcion.
SUPER BOWL CITY OPENS
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SEEN IN THE CITY:
SAN FRANCISCO – Super Bowl City in Embarcadero opened last Saturday, January 30, 2016 promptly at 11:00AM and thousands of spectators gathered to watch an afternoon and evening of entertainment as Bay Area-owned Chris “Wicked Game” Isaak (last seen on TV as the winning coach of Grand Winner Fil-Australian Cyrus Villanueva in the Australian X-Factor) rock the place where officially, the golden weeklong celebration of football’s biggest night happens.
The Super Bowl committee has announced a series of concerts at the Levi’s City Stage of Super Bowl City, a fan village that was set up on the Embarcadero, as follows (all remaining shows are set to begin around 7:00 p.m.):
Matt Nathanson performs on Wednesday, February 3rd followed by The Band Perry on Thursday, February 4th. One Republic will entertain the crowd on Friday, February 5th.
Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys of New York ( of hits 2012's “Girl on Fire,” 2007's “No One,” 2003's “If Ain't Got you,” 2001's “Fallin'”) is set for Saturday, February 6th. Super Bowl Sunday is happening on February 7 in Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium.
“It is best to arrive early and to take public transit to Super Bowl City.” The Hartman Family of San Jose (Dad Christopher, Mom Cece and sons Eric and Chri ‘Kit’) had a blast enjoying the Super Bowl City and everything it has to offer last Sunday, together with thousands others. “Wear warm and layered clothing –as the weather and temperature change rapidly during the day,” suggests Cecilia ‘Cece’ Hartman, RN.
The shows are broadcast live by KPIX CBS 5 starting at 7 p.m. and hosted by Ken Bastida and Liz Cook.
Last Saturday’s opening ceremonies officially began with the relighting of the Bay Bridge Dancing Lights (originally installed in3 years ago to commemorate the 75th anniversary of opening of the then new bridge span).
Incidentally, 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach arrived in San Francisco (fresh from her Manila homecoming) to start her weeklong gig as the official correspondent of “Inside Edition.” Her arrival video already circulated online followed by her trip to the Superbowl Media Center to pick up her media credentials. She was also shown goofing around with the Carolina Panthers. We expect to see more of her funny antics and coverage in the coming days!
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