At Prewett Family Park with the Foodie Crew food trucks
The City of Antioch’s Summer Concert Series continues with Mercy & The Heart Beats performing at Prewett Family Park on Lone Tree Way, this Thursday evening, July 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The evening will include the Foodie Crew food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs and boogie shoes!
Mercy & The Heartbeats is a certain type of band that lives for the stage. Lives to entertain. Fueled by the smiles and energy of a crowd. Into this tradition steps Mercy & The Heartbeats, a dance band comprised of veteran musicians from some of the most popular and successful dance and touring bands in the Bay Area and beyond. If you’ve got Mercy, then you’ve got all your favorite songs – 70’s and 80’s classics, 90’s singalongs, and the most current radio hits. A band not to be missed! Learn more about the band at www.mercyandtheheartbeats.com,
The City of Antioch’s 2023 Summer Concert Series continues with Helios performing in Waldie Plaza in historic, downtown Rivertown this Saturday evening, July 22
Helios is a Northern California band with highly talented musicians playing an exciting variety of Top 40, Classic Rock and Country hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and today. With a combined total of over 75 years of musical experience, Helios is one of the premier cover bands in the region and will be the perfect fit for your private or community event! www.heliosband.net.
Screenshots of the posts on the Monica’s Riverview Instagram page on July 15 and 16, 2023.
Cancelling all afterhours events for now, will focus on family-oriented events
By Allen D. Payton
In posts on the Monica’s Riverview Instagram page over the weekend, Monica Barajas responded to the fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, July 15, 2023 near her Antioch restaurant, Monica’s Riverview where a Club Night entitled “RnB and Chill” was held. She then shared more about the event, what was done to provide necessary on-site security, and discussions with police prior to the night of the event, as well as plans for the future at the newest hot spots in the Rivertown Dining District and Antioch as a whole.
The initial post on Saturday reads: “We are extremely saddened by the events that transpired after RnB & Chill and we want to send our love & support to anyone who was affected by the altercation that took place in the surrounding areas of our business last night. We are heartbroken with you and we wanted nothing more than to provide you a safe place for [sic] to enjoy yourself in your city. Although we cannot control the actions of others, we will do everything in our power to continue to provide a safe place for our community.
All afterhours events are cancelled for the foreseeable future, while our policies are being reviewed. We will be focusing on more family oriented events.”
On Sunday, Barajas commented and pinned it below the post. Her comment reads, “Thank you everyone for your thoughts. I’m from Pinole, grew up in the bay, and its sad to me that people have given up on the idea and the possibility that we can have these things. I have been working and serving the public all my life. I never opened this place thinking to myself, “I’m going to make this a club”. The vibe at Monica’s happened organically, and yes we expanded on it bc fr (because for real) people wanted it, folks want to stay and have fun in their own communities. I love my customers, they’re my family and it’s very personal to me, always has been. People who truly know me, know my heart. My heart is broken for the families of those who didn’t make it home. As tragic and horrific as this was I will not let it define me or Monica’s. We will continue to serve this community with love and respect. I just wish everyone could see the vision I have for this waterfront from Stockton all the way to Pt Richmond, thriving businesses and restaurants and people coming together having fun in their backyard. We deserve that, Antioch deserves it, and I won’t give up on it. 🙏🏻✌🏻❤️Monica”
Monica’s Riverview is located at One I Street, in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. For more information and their menu go to www.visitmonicas.com.
First of four in the free Antioch Summer Concert Series
Baycoin Beatsis a jazz soul fusion band that you will brag about for years. With their unique sound and style, Baycoin Beats is sure to keep you entertained all night long. Their music is a perfect blend of old and new, with a touch of class and sophistication. You can’t help but tap your feet and nod your head when you hear them play. They will perform a free concert near the park/playground next to the Antioch Water Park from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Prewett Family Par on Lone Tree Way in Antioch.
Plus, this week’s Food Truck Thursday at Prewett Family Park will be happening in conjunction with the City of Antioch’s Summer Concert Series. Foodie Crew will provide you with eight yummy food trucks from 5-9 p.m. and across the lot you can enjoy the live music. It’s gonna be a great time!! Spread the word and see you this Thursday, July 13th.
In partnership with Bay Area Backyard Movement, the City of Antioch Recreation Department is excited to present our second Multicultural Day Festival! Highlighting cultural diversity and community engagement, this event features live performances, local vendors, a kid’s zone and much more for all to enjoy. You won’t want to miss this!
Join us at the Pittsburg Civic Center for the Jazz, Blues, Funk Festival the weekend of August 19-20. The Festival is a two-day event that will feature a variety of artists, food, beer, and wine.
Tickets are on sale now with the option for VIP, General admission, and Two-day Passes.
