Fri. Feb. 10, 8 pm - Point Acoustic Series presents Rita Hoskings with special guest Bobby Joe Valentine. Strongly rooted Americana songs from one of the beautiful voices in folk, plus West Coast Songwriters award-winner Bobby Joe Valentine. Come as you are! Refreshments will be served.  $15 at the door ($12.50 students & seniors); doors open at 7:30. Point Richmond Acoustic is co-sponsored by Point Richmond Music, Folk Unlimited and the Point Richmond First United Methodist Church.

Thurs. Feb. 16 - 14th Annual Sweetheart of the Year Dinner honoring Pat Nelson, beloved member of First United Methodist Church, sometime Director of the Joyful Noise Choir, and former Managing Director of the Masquers Playhouse, 6 pm gathering music, 7 pm dinner & program, at the Point San Pablo Yacht Club, 700 W. Cutting Blvd. (at Canal Blvd.), Richmond. Ticket prices still remain at the 2011 bargain price of $40.  Seating is limited to the first 72 individuals who mail their checks to Fran Smith, 2149 Beaujolais Court, Fairfield, CA  94533.   Pat is a favorite of the Masquers, so church members and friends are encouraged to mail their checks in early. This is a fundraising event to benefit the church operating budget.  No telephone reservations, call 707-427-2131 if any questions.

Fri. March 9, 8 pm - Point Acoustic Series presents Karen Sevoca with Pete Heitzman with special guest Walter Strauss.  Compelling folk, funk and soul from this veteran duo, plus outside-the-box world music stringmaster Walter Strauss.   Come as you are! Refreshments will be served.  $15 at the door ($12.50 students & seniors); doors open at 7:30. Point Richmond Acoustic is co-sponsored by Point Richmond Music, Folk Unlimited and the Point Richmond First United Methodist Church.

Fri. April 13, 8 pm - Point Acoustic Series presents Bill and Kate Isles special guest The Henriettas.  Minnesota turns out some awfully good songwriters. The Bard of Duluth and his bride bring their unique blend of midwestern charm and keen songwriting and harmony.  Come as you are! Refreshments will be served. $15 at the door ($12.50 students & seniors); doors open at 7:30.  Point Richmond Acoustic is co-sponsored by Point Richmond Music, Folk Unlimited and the Point Richmond First United Methodist Church.

Fri. May 11, 8 pm - Point Acoustic Series presents Rick Ruskin with special guest TBA.  Rick is the master fingerstyle guitarist we all want to be when we grow up. A must see show for all fans of steel string music!  Come as you are! Refreshments will be served. $15 at the door ($12.50 students & seniors); doors open at 7:30.  Point Richmond Acoustic is co-sponsored by Point Richmond Music, Folk Unlimited and the Point Richmond First United Methodist Church.