Every year for just one weekend cannons and muskets boom out on Angel Island reenacting the life and times of the common soldiers of the Civil War, the culture that helped to shape an era.This year commemorates the approaching 150th Anniversary (2011 – 2015) of the Civil War. Living history demonstrations included; hourly cannon firings, infantry drills, baked goods fresh from the brick oven at the historic Bake House and tours of Quarters 10 – the one time residence of an Officer and his family. The event is free, runs Saturday April 2nd from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday April 3rd, 10:00am to 3:00pm. For information call: (415) 435-3522. Shuttle service will be available from the Cove Cafe both days starting at 11:00am. $5 per person round trip.

The Upwardly Global 10th Anniversary “Passport to Possibilities” Gala took place on Angel Island October 2nd, 2010.
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Over three hundred volunteers from the tourism industry arrived bright and early Friday morning and began work making Angel Island an even more beautiful place. The “hard days work” was organized by Tourism Cares, a non-profit organization that works to preserve historic sites around the United States through donations and the hard work of hundreds of volunteers. The day began with a ferry ride from San Francisco and ended with a barbeque on the lawn of the visitors center. The island simply sparkles—come see for yourself!

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Free live music is returning to the deck of the Cove Cafe this summer. We are so delighted to have sponsorship from Lagunitas Brewery from Petaluma and to be serving up Hog Island Oysters in the Cantina. The music line-up is looking great – starting with the The California Honeydrops on June 12th from 2-5. These guys have so much energy and I expect the deck to be hopping with lots of dancing fun. 
www.cahoneydrops.com

“The California Honeydrops embrace the traditions of Blues, Gospel, Second Line New Orleans Jazz, and early R&B.

With stellar performances of traditional material as well as their own innovative music, they get people out of their seats and onto the floor, dancing and singing along.”