Michael Franti & Guerrilla Management Host 12th Annual POWER TO THE PEACEFUL FESTIVAL;
One of the Nation’s Largest Free Music and Arts Festival


Saturday September 11, 2010
Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
9am: 1,000 Yogis for Peace
11a-5pm: Festival
Michael Franti and Spearhead
Rebelution
Crystal Bowersox
Rupa and the April Fishes
Loco Bloco
Sellassie
DJ Tent with Fort Knox Five, DJ Adnan, DJ Heyman, Adam Strauss
More artists TBA
Kids Stage
Eco Village
Vendors, Food and more.
FREE, $5 Donation suggested
www.powertothepeaceful.org


On Saturday, September 11, 2010 visionary musician and human rights worker, Michael Franti, along with Guerrilla Management present the 12th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival (PTTP) at Speedway Meadow in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Beginning in 1998, this diverse music, arts, action and yoga festival has become a premiere San Francisco tradition dedicated to educating attendees on issues of social justice, non- violence, cultural co-existence and environmental sustainability. With over 70,000 attendees, PTTP has grown from a local community based event to one of the nation’s largest free annual music festivals in the U.S. PTTP features a variety of international musicians, visual artists, renowned keynote speakers and over 200 exhibitors and green vendors.

The Power of the Peaceful movement has reached a new level by gaining international recognition. PTTP is committed to sustainability via innovative recycling programs, initiating partnerships with other sustainable organizations and encouraging the use of “green” yoga products. Past artists and speakers of the event include: Ziggy Marley, Alanis Morissette, Indigo Girls, The String Cheese Incident, John Butler Trio, KRS-1, Digital Underground, Woody Harrelson, Angela Davis, Saul Williams, Dennis Kucinich, Blackalicious, Alice Walker, Talib Kweli, The Coup, Keller Williams, DJ Spooky, King Britt, Lyrics Born, and many more.

12th Annual Power to the Peaceful Music and Arts Festival Schedule:


Friday September 10TH
POWER TO THE PEACEFUL FESTIVAL OFFICIAL PRE-PARTY AND CARE GLOBAL ACTION FILM PRESENTATION
4:30pm – 9:30pm
The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115

Saturday, September 11th
POWER TO THE PEACEFUL FESTIVAL
Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
9am: Call for 1000 Yogis w/Seane Corn
11am - 5pm: Festival
Admission is FREE ($5/donation requested-no one turned away)

Saturday September 11th
POWER TO THE PEACEFUL FESTIVAL AFTERPARTY
The Rockin’ Heads
Michael Franti and Spearhead
The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115

Sunday September 12th
OFFICIAL POST POWER TO THE PEACEFUL FESTIVAL YOGA/BRAZILIAN ARTS & MICHAEL FRANTI’S FAMILY MATINEE
9:30am – 5:30pm
The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115

Complete information for the festival and all related events can be found at: www.powertothepeaceful.org