Article: Music, movie theme nights for all ages

Expect a western showdown at Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord tonight as the city again presents its popular August Pictures at the Plaza.

"We want to end the summer on a fun note," says Florence Weiss, downtown program manager. "We've actually been doing this (movies in the plaza) for several years."

But this year it's bigger and better, says Weiss. Each Thursday for four consecutive weeks -- in addition to the regular farmers market -- the public is invited to watch a film and hear music specially chosen to accompany the movie's theme.

"Luckily, living in the Bay Area we have a wonderful selection of artists," says music series producer Jim Ocean of Creative Musical Alternatives.

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