Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Oct 31

Monday, October 31, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Set Sail to November
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		Special Events: Hawaiian Chieftain Replica Sailing Ship Tours Riverfront Dock Ongoing-Dec 13 Walk-on tour hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-5pm; Sat & Sun 10am-1pm This topsail ketch ship is a replica of a typical European merchant trader of the 19th century.

		Kids & Fam: Sweet Exchange Sacramento Children's Museum Nov 1-Nov 5 Tues-Sat 9am-5pm Sweet Exchange gives kids plenty of incentive to surrender sugar-saturated loot. Candy is donated to troops overseas. Every child goes home with a goodie bag.

		Fashion/Design: Uptown Fashion Night Krazy Mary's Boutique, plus others Nov 3 Thurs 5pm-8pm What is Pink, Sparkles, and Krazy fun? Uptown Fashion Night on the "Uptown" fashion corner of Krazy Mary's, Sparkle Bridal Couture, & The Pink House Shoe Boutique. Join for wine, appetizers, gifts, photos, fabulous fashion, & more!

		Music: 34th Annual Festival of New American Music Sacramento State Nov 3-Nov 13 Daily, times vary Performers include Ultimedia Concept, pianist Lisa Moore, the Wet Ink Ensemble and Citywater.

		Theatre: The Sleeper Wilkerson Theatre Ongoing-Nov 19 Thurs-Sat 8pm In this production by Resurrection Theatre, a suburban "security mom," shell-shocked by the new post 9/11 reality, finds herself irresistibly drawn to her son's tutor, a handsome young man with political leanings far different from her own.

		Special Events: Downtown Holiday Ice Rink St. Rose of Lima Park Nov 4-Jan 16 Mon-Thurs 2pm-8pm; Fri-Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 10am-8pm Ice rink visitors can look forward to family skate nights, theme nights, & social media fueled games. The ice rink is a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit & participate in Sacramento outdoor activities.

		Food & Wine: Dia De Los Muertos Tequila, Art, & Beer Charity Event Splash Bar Nov 5 Sat 5:30pm-8:30pm This spirited shindig serves up live Latin music, hand-rolled cigars, more than 26 premium tequilas, catered cuisine, top Mexican imported beers, and art from Hispanic artists. Part of the proceeds from the event benefit La Raza Galeria Posada.

		Special Events: Doggie Walk-a-Thon McKinley Park Nov 5 Sat 9am-11am Bring your four-legged friends dressed to impress. Enjoy contests, dog agility demonstrations, vendors, and even treats for the dog owners!

		Special Events: Vettes for Vets California Automobile Museum Nov 5 Sat 10am-3pm In addition to the show of Corvettes, spectators can enjoy the sights and sounds of vendors, food, veteran displays, raffle prizes, and trophies for the cars. This car show will benefit veteran's groups as well as the California Automobile Museum.

		Music: Said The Whale Bows & Arrows Nov 5 Sat 8pm-10pm Vancouver's Said The Whale features sunny west coast indie pop with breezy harmonies & shimmering guitars. Also performing are We Are The City & Exquisite Corps.

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Halloween Top 10 Events: Kids & Fam

Thursday, October 27, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

Ghost pumpkin

Get on your costumes and get out to these wickedly fun Halloween events around Sacramento! Expanding on our weekly Top 10 Events Newsletter (which includes even more Halloween haunts), here are Top 10 kid-friendly events in the region. Check out even more Halloween activities in our Holiday Events section on Sacramento365.com.

Safe & Super Halloween
25th Annual Safe & Super Halloween: The Magical World of Harry Potter: Fairytale Town, Oct 28-Oct 29, Fri & Sat 5pm-9pm
Trick or treat at 17 candy stations as you search for the remaining horcruxes. Wander into Bellatrix Lestrange’s vault or seek the Room for Requirement. Head to the Children’s Theater to test your Harry Potter knowledge. Hands-on activities include classes in Divination & Potions, and more. Just stay clear of those nasty Dementors!

Night of 1000 Pumpkins

Night of 1000 Pumpkins: Historic Old Folsom, Oct 28, Fri 6pm-9pm
Come down to Historic Folsom as they light up the streets with carved pumpkins. There will be trick-or-treating at local merchants and a movie outside under the stars.

The Haunted Fort

The Haunted Fort: Sutter’s Fort, Oct 28-Oct 29, Fri & Sat 6:30pm-9pm *Tours depart every 10 minutes
Daring guests can venture to Sacramento’s oldest establishment for this fascinating and popular Halloween event. Amid the glow of firelight, historical characters will take Fort visitors on 45-minute guided tours through the various darkened rooms, many of which are said to be haunted by past inhabitants.

Davis Farmers Market Fall Festival

Davis Farmers’ Market Fall Festival: Central Park – Davis, Oct 29, Sat 8am-1pm
Join for a celebration of the harvest season: Davis Soroptomists' pumpkin patch; farm-fresh pizza from the Davis Farm to School and Caffé Italia; Davis Food Co-op's Delicious Cooking Demo with Local Fall Ingredients; Harvest-Pie-by-the-Slice; live music by Peter Franklin Band; plus plenty of activities for kids.

Spooky Story Time

Spooky Story Time: Effie Yeaw Nature Center, Oct 29, Sat 10:30am
Gear up for Halloween with some spooky stories told by the Sacramento Storytellers Guild. Stories guaranteed not to cause nightmares!

Crafting j27

Safe Trick or Treat Fishing & Crafting: j27 Gallery, Oct 29, Sat 11am-4pm
Come by j27 Gallery on the Midtown Trick or Treat and support Artober with this safe trick or treat fishing & crafting.

Going Batty
Going Batty at the Discovery Museum: Discovery Museum, Oct 29-Oct 30, Sat & Sun 12:30pm-4pm
With Halloween upon us, ghosts, goblins, and witches abound. For this weekend only, the Museum is highlighting another infamous creature of the night...bats! Bring your family to explore some of the science behind these nocturnal mammals.

Frankenstein

Halloween Puppet Show: Carmichael Library, Sat 2pm-2:45pm
Puppet Art Theater Co. presents Frankenswine, a zany version of the classic Frankenstein.

Costume Parade

Costume Parade: McKinley Library, Oct 29, Sat 4pm-5pm
All ages are invited to parade around McKinley Park, starting at the library. Bring out even the smallest trick-or-treaters to show off their costumes. Treats will be given to all participants. Great photo opportunity with backdrops set up in front of the library.

Mansion After Dark

The Mansion After Dark: Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park, Oct 29, Sat 6pm-9pm
Dimly lit with darkened rooms and “coffin corners,” the Mansion will be a decked out in Halloween decor for guests to see the historic site in a whole new light. With costumed characters and scary music to set the mood, storytellers captivate visitors with tales of the past lives of governors and fortune tellers share predictions about interesting futures.

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Halloween Top 10 Events: Adults

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

Building on Sacramento365.com's weekly Top 10 Events, here’s a Halloween special! Sacramento nightlife is rife with Halloween activities for the young-at-heart. Just because you’re too old for trick-or-treating doesn’t mean you can’t have fun for Halloween! (And, don’t forget…there’s lots of Haunted House activity around town, too.) See even more Halloween events in our Holiday Events section.

One Scary Nite

Nightlife: 3rd Annual One Scary Nite: California Automobile Museum, Oct 27, Thurs 9pm-2am

Deon Taylor & Bobby Jackson presents the 3rd Annual One Scary Nite. There will be a red carpet event, special live performances by Stilt Walkers, The Half Dead Man, 100 live zombies, a 50 foot fire breathing dragon, and more.

Hallowind

Fundraisers: HalloWind Ghoulapalooza: The Citizen Hotel, Oct 28, Fri 7:30pm-11pm

Enjoy good eats, cocktails, dancing, a silent auction and a costume contest as you support Wind Youth Service’s efforts to provide shelter, meals, programs and services to the 1,700 homeless and at-risk youth in the Sacramento area.

Sacramento Turn Verein Halloween

Sacramento Turn Verein's 6th Annual Halloween Bash: Sacramento Turn Verein, Oct 29, Sat 8pm-Midnight

Don’t miss the 6th Annual Sacramento Turn Verein's Halloween Bash hosted by the STV Soccer Club & Women’s Soccer Teams. The band Walking Spanish will be playing live music. Costumes are a must. A costume contest with prizes will be held later that night.

Nightmare on R Street

Nightlife: Nightmare on R Street: Halloween Block Party: R St. Corridor, Oct 29, Sat 8pm-2am

Nightmare on R Street is a Halloween block party, featuring $3 Bud Light draft and $4 Firestone draft at all locations, plus special activities at R15, Shady Lady, Burgers & Brew, and Ace of Spades.

Halloween Howler

Halloween Howler: Torch Club, Oct 29, Sat 9pm

Jerry Perry presents the Halloween Howler with KB & The Slingtones, The Revtones, and The Vintage Vandals.

Strange Bedfellows

Nightlife: Strange Bedfellows: Twin and Group Costume Party: The Golden Bear, Oct 29, Sat 9pm-1am

The Golden Bear gets weird as they invite all you Strange Bedfellows to a twin and group costume party. Arrive with your best twin costume with you and your friend or get a group together and really make your presence known. Spooky noises by CrookOne and DJ Whores.

Pirate's Ball

Nightlife: Pirate’s Ball: District 30, Oct 29 & Oct 31, Sat & Mon 9pm

At the Pirate's Ball, a Hollywood Theatrical Production, enjoy swashbuckling cirque-style entertainment and over $10,000 in props and decor. Saturday night features DJ Este & Monday night features David Carvalho.

Poe

Poetry & Lit: A Very Spooky Nite of Poe, Poe, Poetry: Sacramento Poetry Center, Oct 31, Mon 7pm-9pm

City of Davis Poet Laureate Allegra Silberstein and poet/translator William O'Daly read the scary poems of Edgar Allan Poe, poems of other scary poets, and even some poems of their own. Other poets join in to add to the mayhem. Open mic included.

Old Ironsides

Music: Old Ironsides Annual Dead Rock Stars Halloween Show: Old Ironsides, Oct 31, Mon 8pm

See your favorite local bands perform as their favorite Dead Rock Stars! Bands include: I Scream On Sundae, Diciembre Gris, Ricky Berger, Sureshot, Denver Piledrivers, Crazy Ballhead, Be Brave Bold Robot, Virtue Vices, Blame The Bishop, The Hot Tar Roofers, Noah Clark's Sharp Dressed Men.

Nightlife: Old Sacramento Halloween Party: Nightmare on 2nd Street: Old Sacramento, Oct 31, Mon 8pm-2am

Join the seven bars on 2nd & J Street Halloween Night for a Nightmare on 2nd Street. You can hop from one bar to another, enjoy some dinner, watch a little football, listen to some live music, dance, and enjoy Bacardi's new Oakheart Rum on special. There's no cover and it's going to be one ghoulishly good time.

Don't forget! If these 10 aren't your thing, there are plenty more in our Holiday Events section.

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Oct 24

Monday, October 24, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Open the Door to a World of Fun
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		Museums: Clayton Bailey's World of Wonders Crocker Art Museum Ongoing-Jan 15 Tues-Wed Noon-7pm; Thurs Noon-9pm; Fri-Sun Noon-5pm A ceramist, sculptor, and self-proclaimed "mad scientist," Clayton Bailey aims to surprise & delight with his art.

		Visual Arts: Garibaldi Live Crest Theatre Oct 26 Wed 7:30pm Performance painter David Garibaldi will be joined on stage by a DJ, drummer, and dancers who will bring painted images to life through an entertaining concert style show.

		Film: It Came From Kuchar Crest Theatre Oct 27 Thurs 7:30pm This screening, presented by Verge, is introduced by a past student of George Kuchar, Christine Shields. The film is a hilarious and touching story of artistic obsession, compulsion, and inspiration.

		Dance: The Doorway Benvenuti Performing Arts Center Ongoing-Oct 29 Thurs-Sat 7:30pm CORE Dance Collective's The Doorway is an athletic contemporary and jazz movement inspired by the unique personality of different rooms in a Victorian mansion, following the dark and quirky characters entangled within the house.

		Food & Wine: Sacramento's Ultimate Clubhouse Sandwich Contest Scottish Rite Center Oct 29 Sat 11am-3pm There's something for everyone in the family-food samplings from area's top chefs, wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, food-related art, and a class for children.

		Festivals: Panteon de Sacramento Native American Health Center Parking Lot Oct 29-Oct 30 Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 8am-8pm La Raza Galeria Posada's Panteon de Sacramento replicates a small town environment in Mexico during Dia de los Muertos. Visitors are transported to a commemoration with colorful altares honoring those who have passed on. There will be live music, DJ, poetry readings, performances, and more.

		Special Events: Ugliest Dog Contest & Cutest Canine Pageant Artisan Building Oct 29 Sat 4pm-8pm *Contest at 6pm Bring the family to the Ugliest Dog Contest & Cutest Canine Pageant, which this year also includes the Canine Costume Competition.

		Comedy: Bill Cosby Community Center Theater Oct 29 Sat 8pm Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of Bill Cosby. His successes span five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly project.

		Halloween Highlights: Kids -Midtown Trick or Treat & Pooch Parade: Midtown, Oct 29, Sat 11am-3pm -Spooktacular Halloween: Funderland, Oct 29-Oct 30, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm -Boo at the Zoo: Sacramento Zoo, Sun & Mon, Oct 30-Oct 31, 5pm-8pm See more Halloween events>

		Halloween Highlights: Adults -Exotic Halloween Ball: Cal Expo, Oct 29, Sat 8:30pm-2am -Count Dracula's Masquerade: Crescent Club, Oct 29, Sat 9pm-1am -Beatnik Halloween: 5th Element: Beatnik Studios, Oct 30, Sun 7pm-1:30am See more Halloween events>

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Halloween is sneaking up. Don’t let it scare you!

Friday, October 21, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

Ghost dogs trick-or-treating

Spooky Halloween draws near, and it’s not too early to celebrate! This weekend kicks off many a Halloween Haunt, and several are already in full gear. (Take a look at our Top 10 & Haunted House round-up for even more options!) Check out our list below, and stay tuned next week for even more Halloween activities (or get a head start by perusing our Holiday Events section on Sac365)!

Kids & Fam:

1st Annual Fun Run: A Kings' Family Friendly 5K Course: Power Balance Pavilion; Oct 22, Sat 9am
The Sacramento Kings and Power Balance, with special guest Doug Christie, are teaming up to host a 5K Fun Run/Walk to promote the positive benefits of exercise and living a healthy lifestyle. In the spirit of Halloween, come dressed in your favorite costume. There will be a post-race expo complete with activities for the family as well as costume contest.

Kids trick-or-treating Halloween Haunt: Safety Center - Safetyville USA; Oct 22, Sat 11am-4pm
The Safetyville USA village takes on a harvest theme! Activities for the day include live music, a costume parade, games, trick-or-treating, music, a Halloween Maze, food pumpkins, and performance by magician Trevor Wyatt!

Zombie movie poster

Film:

Trash Film Orgy Zombie Halloween: Crest Theatre; Oct 21-Oct 22, Fri & Sat 11pm
Watch Lucio Fulci’s classic 1979 gorefest Zombie and come for Sacramento’s most infamous film festival, featuring audience participation, games, costume contests, prizes, live bloody stage show, & the feature presentation.

Theatre:

Evil Dead: The Musical: Sutter Street Theatre; through Oct 31, Thurs & Fri 11:45pm; Sun 8pm & 11:45pm *No 11:45pm performance Sun, Oct 23 *Additional 11:45 performance on Mon, Oct 31
This hilarious live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness, then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time.

Special Events:

Dave's Pumpkin Patch: 3010 Burrows Ave. West Sacramento; through Oct 31; Sun-Thurs 10am-Dusk; Fri & Sat 10am-9pm
Dave's Pumpkin Patch has lots of exciting activities and events, such as the haunted corn maze, craft fair, movie night, costume contests, and safe spot trick or treat...and of course the Punkin Chunkin will be back in full swing!

Old Sacramento Ghost Tours Old Sacramento Ghost Tours: Eagle Theatre; through Oct 29; Fri & Sat 6:30pm-9pm *Tours begin on the half-hour
Walk the streets of Old Sac on an eerie journey back in time. Venture through centuries of history and hear ghost stories dating to the Gold Rush era. Guides (and ghosts!) will relate tantalizing tales of how folks lived and died in our fair city.

Spookomotive Trains

Spookomotive Train Rides: California State Railroad Museum; through Oct 30; Sat & Sun 11am-4pm *Trains depart on the hour
All aboard for some Halloween fun Old Sacramento style! The California State Railroad Museum is proud to offer diesel-powered Spookomotive train rides aboard a whimsically decorated train crawling with spiders, cobwebs and cornstalks while staffed with an entertaining “skeleton crew.”

Governor's Mansion The Mansion After Dark: Governor’s Mansion State Historic Park; Oct 21 & Oct 29; Sat 6pm-9pm
Dimly lit with darkened rooms and “coffin corners,” the Mansion will be a decked out in Halloween decor for guests to see the historic site in a whole new light. With costumed characters and scary music to set the mood, storytellers captivate visitors with tales of the past lives of governors and fortune tellers share predictions about interesting futures.

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Bingo! A Musical Where Everyone Wins

Thursday, October 20, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

A few weeks ago, the Cosmopolitan Cabaret brought a lively new show to Sacramento, "Bingo: A Winning Musical." Just in time for Sacramento's first official month-long celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month, ARTober: 31 Days of Art & Soul, the cast enthusiastically showcase their talents in this witty and entertaining show.

If you are not familiar with the game, you quickly learn that it can get a little tricky and some folks take it very seriously. The story surrounds three eccentric women: Vern, Patsy and Honey and their 15+ year devotion - no matter what obstacles may come their way - to Bingo Night with the girls. Superstition, passion, and intense Bingo the Winning Musical

competition are portrayed as the unifying bond between them. Hilarity ensues as a small cast of equally comical characters unravel a surprising discovery! Friendships are tested, relationships are formed and ultimately, everyone wins!

To make it even more interesting, even the audience gets to participate in this high-stakes game! Everyone is given their very own Bingo cards and daubers for periodic interactive parts where prizes are even awarded. Although I didn't get a "Bingo!", I was thoroughly entertained with the entire "experience" of the game.

This would be a great show for a group of friends or colleagues to attend. The Cosmopolitan is walking distance from the Convention Center, Downtown Sacramento hotels, and plenty of restaurants. But with full access (and service) to the tasty food & drink menu from the adjacent Cosmopolitan Cafe, you can have dinner while you watch. To top it off, travel upstairs to the swanky Social Nightclub for an early evening cocktail before the crowd rolls in - or if you're up for it, stay and get your dance on!

Opening on September 29, 2011 the show runs through January 8, 2012.

Show times:
Wed 7pm
Thurs 2pm & 7pm
Fri 8pm
Sat 2pm & 8pm
Sun 2pm

Tickets run between $33-$43 and can be purchased on-line (fees will apply), over the phone at (916) 557-1999, or in person at the Box Office (Mon-Sat 9a-6p).
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Looking to scare yourself silly?

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

Are you the sort who loves creepy crawlies, creaks in the dark, and horror at every turn? The Sacramento region is chock full of spooktacular haunted houses! Just take a look at all the options below! And, don’t worry--if you aren’t a haunted house fan, there are still lots of other activities to get you in the Halloween spirit.

Haunted Hagan
Haunted Hagan: Hagan Park (Rancho Cordova); through Oct 31, Mon 7pm-10pm (10/31); Wed-Sun 7-10pm; *Open 'til 11pm 10/21, 10/22, 10/28, 10/29
Ride in terrible suspense on the Haunted Hagan Express Train Ride through the dark and foggy haunted woods, bringing you into The Deadlands themed common area with roaming monsters and stage shows to entertain all ages. Experience the original award winning ScaryU haunted house, as it has been transformed into Hangtown Haunted House.

Callson Manor Callson Manor: Placer County Fairgrounds (Roseville); through Oct 31, Thurs-Sun 7:30pm-10pm *Also open Wed, Oct 26 & Mon, Oct 31
Owned and operated by a professional animatronics prop designer, Callson Manor strives to give you the best in entertainment. The professional set designers, make-up and special effects artists' attention to detail is focused to keep you funneled into the Callson Manor world.

Fright Planet: World of Fear

Fright Planet: World of Fear Haunted House: Cal Expo; through Nov 2, Daily 7pm *Except Oct 18 & Oct 24
An entire night of scary fun awaits you at America's Haunted Theme Park: Fright Planet! Venture through five massive and scary haunted houses. Then, if that wasn't scary enough, sit at the edge of your seat for a 3-D haunted movie at the ScreamMax theatre.

Maines Mansion Haunted House

Maines Mansion 6th Annual Haunted House: Maines Mansion (2501 I Street); Oct 21-Oct 31, Tues Dusk-11pm; Thurs-Sun Dusk-11pm
About twenty actors and special effects techs entertain up to twenty guests at a time. The show lasts about 30 minutes and they continue doing shows until closing time, more on Saturday and Halloween! This is not your typical haunted house, not a "jump out and get you" place or a "gore-fest," more like a melodrama with a PG-13 story.

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Oct 17

Monday, October 17, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Sink Your Teeth into Festive Fall Fun
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		Film: Sac Horror Film Fest Colonial Theatre Oct 20-Oct 23 Thurs-Sun, Times Vary The festival screens all things horror including features, shorts, documentaries, music videos, trailers, and animations.

		Music: K.D. Lang & The Siss Boom Bang Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall Oct 20 Thurs 8pm From the very beginning, K.D. Lang's voice has commanded attention, displaying her versatility, infectious spirit, and rare talent song after beautiful song.

		Kids & Fam: Safe & Super Halloween Fairytale Town Oct 21-Oct 29 Fri & Sat 5pm-9pm Four nights of Potter-themed fun in the world of Harry Potter and friends. Trick or treat as you search for the remaining horcruxes.

		Festivals: Beats & Lumpia II Sol Collective Oct 21 Fri 6pm-Midnight Filipino American emcees/rappers, vocalists, deejays/turntablists, dancers, visual artists, and more. Included with admission is lumpia!

		Festivals: Sacramento Aloha Festival Cal Expo Oct 22 Sat 10am-5pm The inaugural Festival features Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander exhibits, workshops, presentations, arts and crafts, merchandise, food, performances, music, and a hula competition.

		Comedy: Chris Tucker Memorial Auditorium Oct 22 Sat 7:30pm A limber, wiry fellow with a high-pitched voice and a delivery as fast as a mosquito's wing beats, Chris Tucker seems energy incarnate.

		Dance: Dracula Community Center Theater Oct 22-Oct 28 Thurs-Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm Dance becomes the perfect vehicle for the sensual story of love beyond the grave in Sacramento Ballet's powerful and dramatic production.

		Sacramento Nightlife: 3rd Annual Vampire Ball Café Americain Oct 22 Sat 8pm-2am Meet the Dracula cast of characters as they interact with guests, showing them all about their master's castle. Plus, enjoy three bars, a frightening dungeon, outdoor graveyard, two DJs, two dance areas, and some incredible elements to make you feel as if you are in Romania at Castle Dracula.

		Kids & Fam: Capitol Family Fun Day California State Capitol - West Steps Oct 23 Sun 10am-2pm Trick or treat your way to a healthy lifestyle! Join this fun and free event to promote safe and healthy children and families.

		Music: Lord of the Rings In Concert Power Balance Pavilion Oct 23 Sun 6pm Music of Middle-earth is brought to life by the Munich Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Chorale, & Phoenix Boys Choir as Peter Jackson's complete epic is shown.

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Oct 10

Monday, October 10, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Explore Locally in Honor of Discovery!
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		Music: Incubus with AWOLNation Raley Field Oct 11 Tues 7pm Over the course of their decades-long career, Incubus has utilized elements from a variety of genres and styles in their music. Indie rocker AWOLNation opens.

		Theatre: Frankenstein Sacramento Theatre Company Ongoing-Oct 30 Wed 6:30pm; Thurs 12:30pm & 6:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm Sacramento Theatre Company's Frankenstein is dramatized by Tim Kelly from the classic novel.

		Film: Sacramento International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Crest Theatre Oct 13-Oct 15 Thurs-Sat 7:30pm The Sacramento International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival celebrates their 20th anniversary with three nights of film screenings and activities.

		Food & Wine: A Taste of Sacramento Sacramento Convention Center Oct 14 Fri 5:30pm Easter Seals of Superior California presents this celebration of the finest food, wine, and beer that the Sacramento area has to offer.

		Special Events: Acorn Day California Indian Museum Oct 15 Sat 10am-5pm Observe the tradition of preparing acorn for food, learn Native arts & crafts-making, sample Native foods, & spend the afternoon celebrating the acorn harvest season!

		Kids & Fam: Spookomotive Train Rides California State Railroad Museum Oct 15-Oct 30 Sat & Sun 11am-4pm Spookomotive train rides are aboard a whimsically decorated train crawling with spiders, cobwebs, & cornstalks, staffed with an entertaining "skeleton crew."

		Festivals: Midtown Modern Arts Festival MARRS Building Oct 15 Sat Noon-6pm Attendees have the chance to explore a variety of innovative art processes, & enjoy performances by performing artists & musicians.

		Sacramento Nightlife: Midtown Vampire Pub Crawl Begins from Lounge ON20 Oct 15 Sat 4:30pm Join Dracula, his vampire women, ghosts, ghouls, the Sacramento Ballet, and the stars of Planet of the Vampire Women for some fun.

		Food & Wine: Jewish Food Faire Congregation Beth Shalom Oct 16 Sun 9am-3pm The 34th Annual Jewish Food Faire features iconic Jewish deli items, plus local arts and crafts, kids' activities, music, & more.

		Festivals: Water: A Free Family Festival Crocker Art Museum Oct 16 Sun 10am-4pm From the Salton Sea to the Sacramento Delta, celebrate water as an essential part of everyday life and a source of creative inspiration.

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Oct 3

Monday, October 3, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Cool Down for Fall with Events for All
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		Nightlife: Tiesto with Porter Robinson UC Davis Pavilion at the ARC Oct 4 Tues 7:30pm District 30 presents the world's biggest DJ/Producer Tiësto, accompanied by Porter Robinson. Dance the night away!

		Music: Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime Ace of Spades Oct 5 Wed 6pm Encompassing the sense of place and purpose of Sublime's music, Badfish continues to channel the spirit of Sublime with a fury.

		Comedy: SF International Comedy Competition Sacramento State - Union Ballroom Oct 6 Thurs 7:30pm The final rounds of the annual laughfest features five competing pro comedians plus guest host. Take part in Sacramento nightlife!

		Festivals: 44th Annual Oktoberfest Sacramento Turn Verein Oct 7-Oct 8 Fri 6pm-Midnight; Sat 3pm-Midnight Enjoy music by the Gruber Family Band and other performers, Oktoberfest food and beer, kaffeehaus, biergarten, dancing, wine, and more at Sacramento Turn Verein's 44th Annual Oktoberfest.

		Theatre: Superior Donuts Capital Stage Oct 7-Nov 13 Fri-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm; Wed 7pm; Thurs 8pm Loaded with belly laughs, dynamic interactions, and compelling characters, this play serves up the challenges of embracing the past & the redemptive power of friendship.

		Performing Arts: Stomp Three Stages Performing Arts Center Oct 7-Oct 9 Fri 7:30pm; Sat-Sun 2pm & 7:30pm Using everything but conventional percussion instruments to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms, Stomp finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.

		Food & Wine: Firefighter Chili Cook-off Safetyville USA Oct 8 Sat Noon-4pm Five fire departments compete for bragging rights for the best chili. Attendees will enjoy chili tasting, plus many other activities.

		2nd Saturday Activities: *-I Can't See My Art Work:* A Bitchin' Space, Noon-10pm -Vessels & Vines: Sacramento Marina, 4pm-8pm -Open Rehearsal: Sacramento Ballet Studios, 4:30pm-5:30pm See more 2nd Saturday events>

		Special Events: Centennial Celebration for California Women's Suffrage Downtown Sacramento Oct 9-Oct 10 Sun Noon-4pm; Mon 9:30am-6:30pm It's Columbus Day weekend and an opportunity to celebrate the Centennial. There will be exhibits, film screenings, living history presenters, community and public officials, music, reenactments of the debates, and reception.

		Special Events: Arts.Open House Community Center Theater Oct 9 Sun 1pm-5pm At the Arts.Open House, sponsored by Artober, the doors of of the Community Center Theater will be thrown open for families to explore and get up close and personal with performing arts and visual artists.

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Broadway Sacramento's "Shrek the Musical" delights

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

left to right: Lukas Poost as Shrek, Andre Jordan as Donkey, and Liz Shivener as Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical 2011-2012 national tour, photo by Joan Marcus

Everyone’s favorite curmudgeonly ogre takes the stage at the Community Center Theater for one week only! Broadway Sacramento’s run of Shrek the Musical debuted last night to a packed house, kicking off their season.

Based on the popular film (and book) of similar name, Shrek the Musical brings ogres, princesses, and fairytale creatures to the stage, complete with song and dance. Elaborate sets, fabulous make up, intricate costumes, and innovative theatrics capture your imagination and bring the fairytale to life. It is no easy feat to bring a previously-only-animated world to the live action stage, but Shrek the Musical succeeds in doing so, enwrapping you wholly in the fantasy-world of Shrek and friends.

Luke Yellin as Pinocchio and the fairy tale creatures in ‘Freak Flag’ from Shrek the Musical 2011-2012 national tour, photo by Joan Marcus While wonderful for kids, Shrek the Musical also throws several jokes in over their heads for the older crowd, leaving theatre-goers of all ages filled with delight, and ultimately reminding us to “let our freak flag fly.”

Shrek the Musical runs through this Sunday, October 2. Be sure to pick up your Shrek ears before you head into the theatre! Tickets are still available (note: this production is recommended for theatre goers age 4 and older). Showtimes are: Wed 8pm; Thurs 2pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm.

The Broadway Sacramento season continues with Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (Dec 27-Jan 1), West Side Story (Jan 24-Jan 29), Mamma Mia! (March 13-March 18), Million Dollar Quartet (Apr 17-Apr 22), and Wicked (May 23-June 17).

Written by Alison Kranz, Sacramento365.com Assistant Editor. Photos by Joan Marcus.

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Sept 26

Monday, September 26, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Take Flight to Artober
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		Theatre: Shrek the Musical Community Center Theater Sept 27-Oct 2 Tues & Wed 8pm; Thurs 2pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm The Broadway Sacramento season kicks off by bringing the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage.

		Music: Norcal Noisefest Various Sacramento Locations Sept 28-Oct 3 Wed-Mon, Times Vary A true Sacramento original, the Norcal Noisefest embarks on its 15th event featuring experimental sound artists from all over the world. Take part in six days of noise, experimental music, odd electronics, and outsider sound art.

		Comedy: Sacramento Comedy Festival Sacramento Comedy Spot Sept 29-Oct 2 Thurs-Sun, Times Vary Improv, stand-up comedians, & sketch comedy groups from all over the West Coast convene for non-stop laughs!

		Film: Modern Italian Film Festival Fremont Park Sept 30-Oct 1 Fri 6pm-8:30pm; Sat 7pm-10:30pm Enjoy free feature-length films & shorts & celebrate contemporary film making from Italy.

		Sports & Rec: 2011 Natomas Challenger Natomas Racquet Club Oct 1-Oct 9 Daily, Times Vary The 3rd Annual USTA Men's $100,000 Challenger, a USTA Pro Circuit event, is the largest tennis event in Northern California and attracts many players fresh from the U.S. Open.

		Special Events: Explore History: Sacramento Archives Crawl Downtown Sacramento Oct 1 Sat 11am-4pm "Crawl" to various sites to view rarely seen treasures from archival collections from 21 Northern California institutions & take special, behind-the-scenes tours.

		Food & Wine: Appetizers for the Cure Midtown/Folsom/Roseville/Davis Oct 1-Oct 22 Saturdays 1pm-5pm Experience the region's finest restaurants, pubs, & wine bars as a benefit for Sacramento Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

		Music: 20th Annual SAMMIES Block Party & Music Awards MARRS Building Oct 1 Sat 5pm-10pm In addition to many musical performances & the revealing of the 2011 SAMMIES winners, you can also enjoy a Chalk Art Gallery, The Biggest Sacto Music Scene Merch Table Ever, Cake at Freeborn Hall tickets give away, and a beer garden.

		Festivals: Sacramento World Music & Dance Festival Old Sacramento Oct 2 Sun 10am-5pm This family festival is a spectacular presentation of world cultures, ethnic dance, and live musical performances.

		Film: A Place Called Sacramento Crest Theatre Oct 2 Sun 1pm Organized by Access Sacramento, this event challenges local scriptwriters to write ten-minute scripts about the people, places, & events that make our community such a unique place to live.

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Sept 19

Monday, September 19, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Experience Events Like Never Before
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		Visual Art: Eric Decetis Uncensored j27 Gallery Ongoing-Sept 30 Mon-Wed 11am-7pm; Thurs-Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 1pm-6pm From the award winning creator of internationally known "Lost Puppy" illustration comes an unabashed and unleashed exhibit, Eric Decetis Uncensored.

		Special Events: Experience the "O" Hot Italian Sept 22 Thurs 6pm-8pm Come "Experience the O" with the Sacramento Opera! The event is free with complimentary pizza samples & will be graced with three live aria performances. Those of all ages are encouraged to attend, including parents with the kiddies!

		Music: Folsom Live Historic Old Folsom Sept 23-Sept 24 Fri & Sat 5pm Folsom Live is a two-day event featuring 30 bands and 10 stages. Celebrate the end of summer with music, including iconic pop rocker Eddie Money and award-winning Latin beat group Los Lobos.

		Film: Movie in Fremont Park: Toy Story 3 Fremont Park Sept 23 Fri 6pm Movie begins at dusk In addition to the screening of Toy Story 3*, there will be food trucks in the park, face painting, & children's activities.

		Music: Freestyle Explosion Power Balance Pavilion Sept 23 Fri 8pm Pay homage to the '80s as V101.1 presents Freestyle Explosion, featuring Exposé and Lisa Lisa, & many other favorites.

		Festivals: Pirate Festival & Seafarer's Marketplace Rio Ramaza Event Park Sept 24-Sept 25 Sat & Sun Noon-7pm Eat, drink, and play with pirates. Enjoy live music, games, cannon battles, sword fights, seafaring activities, shops for treasures, and food & drink from around the globe.

		Music: Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks Harlow's Sept 24 Sat 7pm Dan Hicks deftly blends elements of swing, jazz, folk, & country. At this show, the band will illuminate pupils to music history & a variety of musical styles, as well as present a repertoire of their signature tunes.

		Sports & Rec: Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes California State Capitol - West Steps Sept 25 Sun 9am Walk to stop diabetes, and then enjoy food, live entertainment, giveaways, great music, a Kids Zone, & a Health & Education fair.

		Special Events: Sac-Con Scottish Rite Center Sept 25 Sun 10am-5pm Sac-Con began as a typical comic book convention & has evolved into a mixture of comics, toys, anime, sci-fi/horror, and all things dealing with pop culture entertainment.

		Film: The Kingdom of Survival Guild Theater Sept 25 Sun 7:30pm Movies on a Big Screen, always a fun Sacramento nightlife experience, presents The Kingdom of Survival. The film explores modern skepticism in America, challenges the status quo, and uncovers provocative links between survivalist philosophy, ecumenical spirituality, radical political theory, and outlaw culture.

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Free Night of Theater Sacramento

Free Night of Theater is a national program that campaigns to raise the awareness of and attract new audiences to live theatrical performances. From Sept 9-Sept 23, Free Night of Theater invites you to get free admission to Sacramento productions this October, by entering to win tickets on the Free Night of Theater website.

Artober is on the horizon!

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Prelude to the Season

Sacramento365.com is proud to announce our nomination for the Arts/Business Partnership award at Prelude to the Season--an exciting celebration honoring those who impact our region's culture.

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Sept 12

Monday, September 12, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Open Your Mind to Events of Many Kind
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		Music: Ke$ha and LMFAO UC Davis Pavilion at the ARC Sept 13 Tues 7:30pm Come party with pop singer/songwriter Ke$ha and Grammy Award nominated electro-hop group LMFAO.

		Poetry & Lit: David Rowe: The Unsolicited Poetry Tour Time Tested Books Sept 14 Wed 7pm Time Tested Books is pleased to welcome David Rowe of New Orleans for a poetry reading/discussion on The Unsolicited Poetry Tour. Also reading are Bob Stanley and Trina Drotar of Sacramento.

		Music: Playlist: Little Charlie Caravan Crocker Art Museum Sept 15 Thurs 6pm Gypsy jazz meets Americana in this swinging outdoor concert inspired by Impressionism. Founder Charlie Baty's love of the music of Django Reinhardt, fused with his extensive knowledge of blues and swing, provides a unique guitar voice in gypsy style.

		Sacramento Nightlife: Centro's Anniversary Weekend Centro Cocina Mexicana Sept 15-Sept 17 Thurs 6:30pm-8:30pm; Fri 11:30am-Close; Sat 5pm-1am Celebrate Centro's 17th anniversary with: a Tequila Social, Mexican Independence Day Celebration, & an Outdoor Anniversary Fiesta.

		Dance: Inside the Director's Studio: America's First Masterpiece: Serenade Sacramento Ballet Studios Sept 16 Fri 6pm-7pm In 1935, George Balanchine created Serenade, the Master's first work on American soil. John Clifford, ballet master from the Balanchine Trust, gives an inside look at this timeless masterpiece.

		Comedy: Ron White: Moral Compass Tour Community Center Theater Sept 16 Fri 7:30pm Ron "Tater Salad" White is known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy phenomenon.

		Festivals: Tamales Festival Cesar Chavez Park Sept 17 Sat 11am-5pm Festivities include restaurants featuring delicious varieties of tamales, live performances, a free kids' area, local artists displaying and selling their artwork, & more!

		Food & Wine: California Brewers Festival Discovery Park Sept 17 Sat 12:30pm-5pm Point West Rotary presents 60+ breweries offering samples of over 135 beers. Plus, performances by J Ras, ZuhG, & Wooster, food vendors, cigar selections, and more. Receive $5 off admission by printing this coupon!

		Sports & Rec: Sacramento Mountain Lions Season Opener Sacramento State - Hornet Stadium Sept 17 Sat 7:30pm Join the Sacramento Mountain Lions as they open the season against the two-time reigning-champion, Las Vegas Locos. A fun and affordable way to enjoy professional football!

		Special Events: SOCA Historic Home Tour Marshall Park Sept 18 Sun 10am-4pm The Sacramento Old City Association offers an inside look into the beautiful and historic buildings that line Midtown and Downtown streets. A street fair at the park features local vendor booths, artists and crafters, live local music, local food vendors, & more.

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Sept 5

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Tour Town and All Around
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		Music: Sal Valentino & Voices Fairytale Town Sept 7 Wed 6pm-8pm Sal Valentino is the legendary singer of The Beau Brummels and Stoneground. There will be opening performances by Alex Nelson and Hans Eberbach.

		Dance: Dance House Sacramento State - Solano Hall 1010 Sept 7-Sept 11 Wed & Thurs 6:30pm; Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Sacramento State presents Dance House, featuring original interpretive dance by students, selected alumni, and special guests set to music by Lady Gaga, District 78, and many others.

		Fashion/Design: Fashion's Night Out Pavilions Shopping Center Sept 8 Thurs 6pm-11pm Enjoy a free-flowing evening of shopping, celebrity guest appearances, food, drinks, beauty and styling consultations, and live entertainment at this Sacramento nightlife event. The runway after party commences with a fashion show featuring over 30 recognized Sacramentans.

		Theatre: Frida Kahlo Wilkerson Theatre Sept 9-Oct 9 Thurs-Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Frida Kahlo was a renowned surrealist painter, social reformer, and wife of the prominent Mexican painter/muralist, Diego Rivera. The story of their tempestuous romance is the focus of the play, presented by Teatro Espejo and Teatro Nagual.

		Special Events: California Capital Airshow Mather Airport Sept 10-Sept 11 Sat & Sun 9am-5pm This event entertains, mesmerizes, and educates fans of all ages with exhilarating jet demonstrations, and much, much more.

		Festivals: Curtis Fest William Curtis Park Sept 10 Sat 10am-4pm The 5th Annual Curtis Fest presents diverse local artists, musicians, and cuisine, along with activities for children and adults.

		Visual Art: Capital Artists' Studio Tours (CAST) Various Sacramento Locations Sept 10-Sept 11 Sat 10am-4pm; Sun Noon-4pm A free, self-guided tour featuring over 150 artists whom the public can meet in their studios to see, learn about, & purchase their work.

		Sports & Rec: Sacramento Grand Prix California State Capitol Sept 10 Sat 1:50pm Come experience the pageantry of criterium-style racing-fast, urban, and gritty.

		2nd Saturday Activities: -Valley Sculpture Artists Membership Show: Gallery 2110, 11am-10pm *-Reflection Spot: Photographs by Karen Bearson:* Axis Gallery, 6pm-9pm *-Yes, It's Magic:* MAIYA Gallery, 6pm-9pm See more 2nd Saturday events>

		Music: Country in the Park Gibson Ranch Sept 11 Sun 11am Country in the Park 2011 stars Billy Currington, Joe Nichols, Brett Eldredge, Steve Holy, Love and Theft, Jaron and the Long Road to Love, and The Chris Gardner Band.

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Labor Day Weekend Events in Sacramento

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

Happy Labor Day

Staying in Sacramento over Labor Day Weekend? If so, you will not be at a loss for things to do. In addition to several festivals (Gold Rush Days, Rainbow Festival, Greek Festival, Chalk It Up!) occurring over the course of the weekend, there are plenty of other special events, as well!

Sacramento Nightlife:

Labor Day Kick Off: MiX Downtown, Thurs 9pm-2am
Join Dan Saenz and DJ Passion for a salute to relaxation!

Labor Day Weekend: DJ Homicide: The Park Ultra Lounge, Fri 9pm-2am
To kick off the beginning of the NFL season and the end of wearing white, summer BBQs, and hot summer nights, The Park Ultra Lounge brings you DJ Homicide of SKAM Artists.

Rio Ramaza Event Park

Music:

One Love One Heart Reggae Festival: Rio Ramaza Event Park,
Sat & Sun 11am-11pm
The One Love One Heart Reggae Festival returns, bigger and better than ever, on the Sacramento River, with a multitude of reggae artists performing.

Labor Day Jazz, Blues, & Folk: Luna’s Café, Sat 8:30pm
If you're in town, come on down! Listen to some jazz, blues, and folk from the MRQ band (pictured left), followed by Davis folk singer Elisabeth Busch.

Live Music with Four Barrel: Swabbies on the River, Mon 3pm-7pm
Enjoy live music from Four Barrel and Swabbies famous tacos. From 3pm-5pm, enjoy Pucker Vodka drink specials.

Museums:

California State Military Museum Gold Rush Days: Free Admission to Military Museum: California State Military Museum, Sat-Mon 10am-5pm
Come and explore California's rich military history while enjoying Sacramento's Gold Rush Days.

Holiday Monday: Labor Day: Crocker Art Museum, Mon 10am-5pm
In addition to free admission, enjoy traditional Mariachi performances, square dancing, a petting zoo, T-Rez Thunderlizard's Wild West Revue by Nick Barone Puppets, trick rope and whip demonstrations, gold mining demonstrations, Crocker Corral Family Portraits by Wes Davis Photography.

Kids & Fam:

Discovery Museum Moon Rover Great Science of the ‘90s: Discovery Museum Science & Space Center, Sat-Mon 12:30pm-4pm
Over Labor Day weekend come enjoy an expanded Space Quest exhibit, the new Cosmic Café play area, and Tree-mendous, an exploration of trees and the animals that depend on them. This weekend’s Science Discovery craft is a replica bear claw necklace, for ages 12 and under.

Little Buckaroos Day at Crocker

Little Buckaroos Day: Crocker Art Museum, Mon 11am-3pm
Families with young children will have a yee-haw time at the Crocker celebrating Sacramento’s annual Gold Rush Days. Discover and learn about the Wild West from a cultural point of view. Square dancing, puppet shows, Tot Land, Native American craft-making demos, storytelling, and hands-on art making combine to make this event wild with wiggles and giggles.

Deaver Vineyards BBQ

Go for a drive:

Annual Labor Day BBQ: Deaver Vineyards (Plymouth), Sat 10:30am-5pm
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with an old fashioned Labor Day BBQ, plus live music by singer/songwriter/guitarist Brad Wilson.

Annual Progressive Picnic & Wine Tasting: Starts from Amador Flower Farm (Plymouth), Mon 11am-4pm
Join Amador Flower Farm and the wineries on the Shenandoah School Road Loop for a progressive picnic. Complimentary wine tasting all along the way at some of the best wineries in Amador County!

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Aug 29

Monday, August 29, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Slide into a Festive September
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		Music: The Golden Cadillacs Torch Club Aug 31 Wed 9pm These country/soul pickers share their honey-baked California country rock with anyone who's ever hung their head at a bar searching for answers at the bottom of a drink.

		Sports & Rec: River Cats Fan Appreciation Night Raley Field Sept 1 Thurs 7:05pm Be here for the final home game of the season as the River Cats play the Las Vegas 51s. Staff and players will greet fans at the entrance gates and prizes will be given out throughout the game.

		Festivals: Sacramento Greek Festival Sacramento Convention Center Sept 2-Sept 4 Fri 11am-11pm; Sat Noon-11pm; Sun Noon-10pm One of the most prominent heritage festivals in Sacramento, this celebration is devoted to the traditional foods, entertainment, and displays of the Greek Community.

		Festivals: Rainbow Festival 20th & K Streets Sept 2-Sept 4 Fri & Sat Times Vary; Sun 10am-6pm A celebration of pride for the GLBTI community and its friends, Rainbow Festival focuses on the strength and diversity of the community by simply having fun.

		Festivals: Gold Rush Days Old Sacramento Sept 3-Sept 5 Sat-Mon 10am-5pm Turn back time to the 1850s during the glory days of the Gold Rush. Enjoy all the old favorites plus new attractions and free entrance to all five museums in Old Sac.

		Festivals: Chalk It Up! Fremont Park Sept 3-Sept 5 Sat-Mon 10am-6pm Celebrate the talents of hundreds of local artists & musicians at Sacramento's favorite family festival. There is truly something for everyone of any age to enjoy, with a broad variety of community groups, craft booths, kid's art activities, live music, gourmet food trucks, & a wine and beer garden.

		Kids & Fam: Family & Children's Tour Sacramento Historic City Cemetery Sept 3 Sat 10am Children are encouraged to participate as they tell tales, explore cemetery wildlife, and uncover secrets from the past.

		Music: March to the Beat of One Heart Concert Antiquite Maison Privee Sept 3 Sat 6pm-11pm A benefit for Doctors Without Borders in Somalia, enjoy performances by Lee Bob Watson, Electropoetic Coffee, Harley White Jr. Trio, and many others.

		Theatre: Drinking Habits Chautauqua Playhouse Ongoing-Sept 25 Fri & Sat 8pm; Sun 2pm Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce.

		Music: Handsome Furs Townhouse Lounge Sept 4 Sun 8pm Concerts 4 Charity & Record Club present Montreal-based indie rock duo Handsome Furs, who are stopping in Sacramento to support their critically-acclaimed new album, Sound Kapital. Also performing are UUNS & Talkdemonic.

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Aug 22

Monday, August 22, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Love'n Summer in Sacramento
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		Theatre: Miss Saigon Wells Fargo Pavilion Aug 23-Aug 28 Tues & Wed 7:30pm; Thurs 2pm & 8pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 7:30pm The last show of the Music Circus season is a classic love story brought up to date in theatrical spectacle.

		Kids & Fam: Sacramento Reads 40 Acres Art Gallery & Courtyard Aug 24 Wed 3pm-5pm Celebrate the new school year by joining Stand Up for an afternoon of fun activities. Enjoy face painting, live music, refreshments, & more.

		Comedy: TMI: An Evening of Overly-Confessional Comedy Punch Line Comedy Club Aug 24 Wed 8pm In this show, stand-up comics hilariously reveal the troubling thoughts and experiences they usually keep secret.

		Kids & Fam: Sacramento Children's Museum Grand Opening Sacramento Children's Museum Aug 25 Thurs 11am-5pm Get ready to explore, kids! The Sacramento Children's Museum celebrates its grand opening. There will be a ceremony and ribbon cutting to commemorate this event.

		Music: Blvd Park & Keri Carr Band Harlow's Aug 25 Thurs 9pm Enjoy the Americana/folk tunes of Blvd Park and the country/rock stylings of the Keri Carr Band.

		Special Events: Final Friday: For Love of Woman Beatnik Studios Aug 26 Fri 5pm-Midnight Enjoy live performances by: DJ Debauch, Jesi Naomi, Sherman Baker, Dave Mulligan, & Deren Ney, while taking in the exhibit For Love of Woman, a photographic expose by Robert R. Sanders, 1st prize winner of Beatnik Studios Fine Art competition.

		Food & Wine: Junior League of Sacramento's Wine & Dine Raley Field Aug 26 Fri 7pm-10pm *VIP entry 6pm Enjoy fine wine, great food, and live music. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Sacramento's nutrition education programs.

		Sports & Rec: Race for the Arts William Land Park Aug 27 Sat 7am *Race at 8:30am Run or walk to support your favorite arts organization or school program. Enjoy entertainment throughout, 42 interactive booths, costumed characters, and a post-run party.

		Film: Kiss of the Dead: A Zombie Love Story DDSO - St. Mark's Campus Aug 27 Sat 7pm A comedy, romance, and horror film written and produced by students from the DDSO-Employment Plus' E+ Productions. Join for fun, film, and the red carpet experience.

		Music: Music in the Park: On Air William Curtis Park Aug 28 Sun 6:30pm-8:30pm Enjoy the music of On Air, a band of solid rockers. Children's entertainer, G-Whiz, brings his unique fun. Participate in Sacramento outdoor activities--grab a blanket, a picnic basket, & enjoy the music!

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Sacramento Film & Music Festival SummerFest kicks off at the Crest

Thursday, August 18, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

Sacramento Film & Music Festival SummerFest

The Sacramento Film & Music Festival SummerFest kicked off with a bang last night. A medley of music, fashion and, of course, film, took hold of the historic Crest Theatre in Downtown Sacramento. In the lobby, attendees mingled as live music by Autumn Sky filled the room. The evening continued in the main theatre, where co-festival-directors Nathan Schemel and Tony Sheppard introduced the festival, noting that, while it’s the 12th annual Sacramento Film & Music Festival, it’s actually the first ever SummerFest, since this year marks the beginning of the festival’s split into two parts—the WinterFest (held earlier this year in January) and the current SummerFest, which runs through this Sunday, August 21.

SacBee Fashion Challenge Before the screenings took place, Cecile Mouette Downs, co-founder & director of the Sacramento French Film Festival, was presented with the 2011 Film Arts Service Award & red carpet worthy fashions, made out of newspaper, were modeled in the SacBee's Fashion Challenge (the designs will be on display in the lobby beginning Friday, so check them out!).

The SummerFest debuted with a screening of Sé Merry Doyle’s Jimmy Murakami - Non Alien, a documentary about Oscar-nominated animator Jimmy Murakami’s experience as a young boy in a Japanese concentration camp during World War II, and Jimmy Murakami - Non Alien - painting by Jimmy Murakami its influence on his life’s journey. Nathan & Tony noted that “being different in America” is an inadvertent theme in this year’s festival, as it continues with screenings of Hollywood to Dollywood (Sat 7pm) and Fordson: Faith, Fasting, Football (Sun 3pm).

Screenings are held in the evening today and tomorrow and throughout the day Saturday & Sunday. Individual screenings are $10 a piece, but if you mention Sac365 at the box office, you can get an All-Screening Pass for $30 (half off the regular price, and quite a steal if you plan on seeing more than three shows!).

Written by Sacramento365.com Assistant Editor, Alison Kranz

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Sacramento365.com's Top 10 Events: Week of Aug 15

Monday, August 15, 2011 by Rachael Lankford

This Week: Celebrate Community Culture
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		Food & Wine: Midtown Cocktail Week Midtown Aug 15-Aug 21 Daily, times vary Midtown Cocktail Week is a community-wide celebration of Midtown Sacramento's diverse mixology community.

		Comedy: Daniel Tosh Memorial Auditorium Aug 17 Wed 7pm & 10pm Daniel Tosh, stand-up comedian & host of video clip show, Tosh.0 comes to Sacramento on his "Tosh on Ice" tour.

		Film: Sacramento Film & Music Festival SummerFest Crest Theatre Aug 17-Aug 21 Wed-Sun, times vary Going back to their roots as a more intimate Festival was a great decision-after steady growth over 11 years, including 3 years as a 10-day event, the Sacramento Film & Music Festival split into two seasonal programs. Come enjoy the SummerFest at the Historic Crest Theatre!

		Music: Toad the Wet Sprocket Harlow's Aug 18 Thurs 8pm To this day, Toad the Wet Sprocket's mellow, melodic folk-pop sound make them one of the most successful alternative rock bands of the early 1990s.

		Sacramento Nightlife: Faces 26th Anniversary Weekend Faces Nightclub Aug 19-Aug 21 Fri 9pm-2am; Sat 6pm-2am; Sun 2pm-2am One and all are invited to join in celebrating Faces' 26 years of entertaining Sacramento.

		Special Events: Gorilla Challenge Old Spaghetti Factory Aug 20 Sat 11am-3pm Gorilla Challenge is an Amazing Race style event, combined with Fear Factor and American Idol, where you and your team race to solve clues around the city, hoping you either get the grand prize or mini prizes along the way, and having loads of fun!

		Visual Art: Painting for Paws Dante Club Aug 20 Sat 6pm-9pm The Happy Tails cats and dogs are busy with their creative endeavors, painting one-of-a-kind pieces of original artwork for this year's Painting for Paws. Pieces are matted and framed, and accompanied by a photo and bio of the furry artist.

		Sacramento Nightlife: Bridesmaid Dress Pub Crawl Cafeteria 15L Aug 20 Sat 6:30pm-10:30pm Join for an evening of drinks, food, and fun. Wear or bring a gently used bridesmaid dress, prom dress, or any other formal dress to donate to Women's Empowerment.

		Music: Songs of Pathological Dreamers: Jeremiah Jacobs & Clemón Charles Geery Theatre Aug 20 Sat 7pm This show is the second in composer, songwriter, and producer Jeremiah Jacobs' "Songs of a Pathological Dreamer" series of concerts. With the worldly influence of the Islands and America, Clemón Charles is able to infuse a West Indian sound with American alternative rock and jazz.

		Festivals: St. Mary's 80th Annual Parish Festival Aug 21 Sun 10am-8pm This annual hometown event is a day of summer fun for every member of the family, packed with fun, food and beverages, live on-stage entertainment, a chicken dinner, bingo, shopping mall, activities, and games for kids.