New businesses such as Gary Boland's Voila! Juice Bar and Cafe at 510 Derby Avenue, have recently opened offering area residents a great place to hang out, have a bite and enjoy an ever-changing display of local art. Gary has plans to host events such as poetry readings and acoustic music concerts in the near future, and a group of Jingletown artists will be having a group show from Febuary through the end of March. (More details to come.)
It is rumored that Jingletown got its' name in the 1930's when the predominantly poor Portuguese population would walk the streets in their Zoot Suits with hands in pockets jingling the little change that they had after they got paid for picking cotton. The area has changed a lot since those days, making it one of the most exciting arts districts currently in the Bay Area. There has been a tremendous growth as the influx of new residential lofts has appeared.
The new construction is matched by the strong community spirit of those residents and businesses who have been living and operating in the area for years. This diverse mix of different interests and people gives the neighborhood something for everyone.
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