July 11, 2005

News Briefs

Grand Prix rolling into San Jose July 29-31 

With the Taylor Woodrow Grand Prix of San Jose nearing the starting line, here is some helpful information for those who wish to attend the events. 

The wheels will be in motion as early as Tuesday, July 26, when team motor homes roll in to set up shop for scheduled qualifying and racing events from July 29 through July 31. On July 28, after a daylong list of technical inspections and drivers meetings for the various races throughout the weekend, the Grand Prix will host a fan festival from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. 

Race practices and qualifying rounds will be held throughout both Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30, beginning with the U.S. touring car practice at 7:45 a.m. on Friday.

Saturday also marks the beginning of the various races being held, beginning with the Trans-Am race at 4 p.m. 

The main event, the Taylor Woodrow Grand Prix of San Jose, will be held on Sunday, July 31, at 2 p.m. Prior to the Grand Prix race, there will be a stock car race benefiting the Canary Fund at 10:45 a.m., followed by the Atlantic race at 11:15 a.m. At 4 p.m. on Sunday, the last event will kick off with the historic stock car race. 
For more information on the various events, including times and locations, or to order tickets, log on to www.sanjosegrandprix.com.

Campbell Summer Concert Series Schedule

Ahhh…it’s summer and the evenings stay light until nine and the warm breezes cool off our homes after a hot day…just the time to get out of the house and head on down to downtown Campbell to enjoy some great music at the Campbell Summer Concert Series.

Concerts are held on the Orchard City Green (between City Hall and the Campbell Library) Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and a snack, or better yet, support the Campbell Museum Foundation by purchasing BBQ hot dogs, Polish sausages, potato chips, cookies, wine, beer and soda.

The schedule for Thursday evenings this year:

- July 14: Rock Hard (Classic Rock Tribute)

- July 21: Dave Crimmen (Rockabilly/50’s Rock n’ Roll)

- July 28: The Crew (Pop, Rock and Motown)

- Aug. 4: Sage (R & B Dance Band)

- Aug. 11: Joe Ferrari Big Band (Big Band Sounds of Swing and Jazz)

- Aug. 18: Blu Crocodiles (Variety of 70’s, 80’s and Contemporary Sounds)

- Saturday, July 16: Andy Z – Children’s concert from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. featuring sing-a-longs, finger plays, Irish music. The program is geared for ages 3 to 7.