| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Egg Artist Show & Sale at Holiday Inn North East March 13-March 14, 2010 Check out the Northern California Egg Artists 21st Annual Show and Sale. This annual show benefits the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Sacramento. Egg artists from all over the world will be teaching seminars, displaying and selling egg art and supplies used in our art. Fabrege' style egg art categories include: jeweled, painted, carved, beaded, painted, etched, Pysanky, decoupage, etched, and diorama to name a few.
We use real egg shells: Ostrich, Emu, Rhea, Swan, Goose, Duck,... | | 03/13/10- 03/14/10 | Sacramento |
Trombone Shorty & Orleans AvenuePresented by Swell-productions.com at Harlow's March 14, 2010 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest star returns to Sacramento! Supafunkrock! You'd be hard pressed to find a star rising faster than Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews. The 24 year old (equally adept on trombone and trumpet) is a product of New Orleans' culturally rich Treme neighborhood; he was a bandleader by the age of six. Now, he & his blistering band, Orleans Avenue, are headlining jazz, jam, blues and rock festivals internationally. Rare indeed is the artist with the... | Swell-productions.com | 03/14/10 | Sacramento |
Learn to Ski and SnowboardPresented by Peak Adventures at Peak Adventures- CSUS Campus March 14, 2010 If you've been wanting to try skiing or snowboarding, or if you're just a bit rusty, this is a great opportunity to get away from the Sacramento fog and into the Sierra snow. We do the driving so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery. This is a DEAL! The trip price includes guides, transportation to Boreal Ski Resort, equipment, a beginner lesson, and a lift ticket. Remember to bring your own lunch. No experience necessary but space is limited so sign up soon! | Peak Adventures | 03/14/10 | Sacramento |
Women's Beginning HikePresented by Peak Adventures at Peak Adventures- CSUS Campus March 14, 2010 This 3 mile round-trip trail is perfect for beginners and is the first hike of three in the women’s trip series. Monroe Ridge Trial is located in Marshall Gold State Park in Coloma, CA. Enjoy climbing up to the scenic Vista Point with a breathtaking view of the South Fork, American River. The trail winds through the sierra foothills and into the historic mining town of Coloma before ending at the James Marshall Monument.
Come along for fresh air, local history and the company of... | Peak Adventures | 03/14/10 | Sacramento |
Brand-Spankin’ New Work by Gale Hart at A Bitchin' Space March 11-March 14, 2010 After a five year break from painting large canvases, Gale Hart drips her brush once again. Accompanying the canvas are those meticulously rendered drawings, recycled steel furniture and an introduction to graphic work on steel panels.
Hart’s shoot from the hip commentary and her signature graphic style are masterly toyed with, dialing up the emotion and narrative for her distinctive drip paintings or going all visual with those perfect lines, colors, shapes and craftsmanship of... | | 03/11/10- 03/14/10 | Sacramento |
Woolly Wonders Presented by Discovery Museum Science & Space Center at Discovery Museum Science & Space Center March 13-March 14, 2010 Visit the Discovery Museum to learn about an animal that may be in - or under - your own backyard. Woolly Mammoth fossils were recently discovered in the Elk Grove area, proving the species once resided right here in the Sacramento Valley! Learn about this colossal creature in our Gee Whiz Geology exhibit. Kids 12 and under help create a life-size baby woolly mammoth by adding yarn to her coat! (There’s a smaller mammoth craft to take home!) | Discovery Museum Science & Space Center | 03/13/10- 03/14/10 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Youth Symphony Free ConcertPresented by Sacramento Youth Symphony at Hiram Johnson High School March 14, 2010 The Sacramento Youth Symphony presents all of its seven ensembles in a free Showcase Concert including: Premier Orchestra, Academic Orchestra, Classic Orchestra, Vivace Strings, Two Flute Ensembles and Chamber Music Workshop Quartet. Over 300 students will perform and selections by Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rodgers, Offenbach and Vivaldi will be played.
| Sacramento Youth Symphony | 03/14/10 | Sacramento |
Poetry Out Loud- National Poetry Recitation ContestPresented by California Arts Council at California State Capitol- Senate Chambers March 15, 2010 The final competition for the State of California takes place in Sacramento! The winner will continue on to the National Finals in Washington D.C..
Poetry Out Loud is a growing nation-wide recitation contest for high school students in all schools. The students select from a large collection of historical and contemporary poetry. Recitation begins in the classroom culminating in contests that take place at the school, county, state and national levels. As part of the program, each... | California Arts Council | 03/15/10 | Sacramento |
Decade Under the Dome: A Photojournalist's Quest for Authenticity in the People's HousePresented by Allen Strategic at California State Capitol- Eureka Room March 1-March 15, 2010 A mosaic of 58 photographs by acclaimed former Los Angeles Times photojournalist, Robert Durell, who reveals a personal and surprisingly human face on California politics – from Courtney Love and Clint Eastwood to Gray Davis and Arnold Schwarzenegger [and everything in between] | Allen Strategic | 03/01/10- 03/15/10 | Sacramento |
8th Annual St. Baldrick’s DayPresented by Keaton Raphael Memorial at De Vere's Irish Pub March 15, 2010 The Keaton Raphael Memorial is currently recruiting participants to shave during their 8th Annual St. Baldrick’s Celebrations. The celebrations, which are scheduled to take place March 13 at Westfield Galleria in Roseville and March 15 at de Vere’s Irish Pub in Sacramento, are designed to raise funds to support childhood cancer research by recruiting “heroes” to shave their heads in return for pledges of financial support from friends and family... | Keaton Raphael Memorial | 03/15/10 | Sacramento |
| Kings vs LA Lakers | Maloof Entertainment | 03/16/10 | Sacramento |
Teaching Artist Workshop Series- Arts Lesson Planning Strategies and TemplatePresented by Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission at Coloma Community Center March 16, 2010 Resources & experiences to take your lessons to the next level of effectiveness
Increase your confidence in approaching lesson planning for community and school settings for all ages. What are the essential elements of a great lesson? What arts pedagogy or approach is best for you? How do you choose what to teach? How do you structure it to keep students engaged? Leave with resources to take your lessons to the next level of effectiveness.
TAWS is a free series of distinct... | Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission | 03/16/10 | Sacramento |
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Presented by Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa March 17, 2010 Looking for a new way to celebrate a traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal with friends and community members? Visit Mangos Lounge at Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa for a scrumptious meal prepared by the on-site culinary team that includes corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes and more. Of course, specials on beer and Irish beverages will also be featured for the festive evening. | Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa | 03/17/10 | Sacramento |
Jordi Savall- presented by the New Millennium Concert SeriesPresented by Sacramento State Dept. of Music at California State University, Sacramento- Capistrano Hall March 17, 2010 Over the course of his forty-year career, Jordi Savall has proven himself to be one of the most exceptional figures in music. Instrumental in the modern rebirth of the viola da gamba, Savall has been one of the giants of the early music movement since its inception and has performed to sold-out houses in all of the world's major music centers. Equally active as a conductor, he remains one of the most accomplished and sought-after performers active today. | Sacramento State Dept. of Music | 03/17/10 | Sacramento |
Wee WednesdayPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum March 17, 2010 Wee Wednesdays are designed for children ages 3-5 and the special adult in their lives. Encourage your early learner’s development through multi-sensory activities inspired by art and storytelling. Reservations are required. | Crocker Art Museum | 03/17/10 | Sacramento |
Connecting to the AfterlifePresented by The Learning Exchange at Learning Exchange March 17, 2010 Join International medium, Francesca Kimpton, as she shows you how to recognize when your loved ones in spirit are communicating with you. Learn to connect and work with your spirit helpers on a daily basis in order to make the right choices and create a more fulfilling life. With Francesca’s techniques, you will have the chance to connect directly with a loved one in spirit. A demonstration of mediumship will be given in class. | The Learning Exchange | 03/17/10 | Sacramento |
St. Patrick's Day Block Party at De Vere's Irish Pub March 17, 2010 With great excitement we announce the return of Sacramento's biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration! Once again, we will close off L Street between 16th & 15th Streets for a celebration like no other.
Last year, nearly 7,000 people showed up for an all-day event that remained festive and safe; we had no incidents, thanks to great security and a great crowd. This year, we're projecting 8,000 revelers, and all are encouraged to get involved. We are working with The Sacramento Press... | | 03/17/10 | Sacramento |
Dave Attell at Punch Line Comedy Club March 16-March 17, 2010 Born in Queens and raised on Long Island, Dave Attell got into stand-up comedy in the late eighties after graduating from New York University with a degree in Film and Television. Attell used this prestigious degree to land amazing jobs in the food service industry – as a waiter. At night he would hit the “open mic” circuit in Manhattan. After many years, Attell worked his way up through the club scene onto the road, touring across America as a national headliner and... | | 03/16/10- 03/17/10 | Sacramento |
“I Got Lucky at Wood’ys” St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationPresented by Modamedia Communications at Wood'ys Bar & Grill March 12-March 17, 2010 Join Wood’ys Grill and Bar and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish fare and the launch of “Wood’ys Brew,” a specialty brewed Red Ale beer.
Beginning Friday, March 12 through St. Patrick’s Day, the “I Got Lucky at Wood’ys” celebration will feature classic Irish food and drink including Irish Beef Stew, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Coffees and Guinness.
Since opening in November of 2008, the Wood’ys... | Modamedia Communications | 03/12/10- 03/17/10 | Sacramento |
Green California Summit & ExpositionPresented by Green Technology at Sacramento Convention Center March 15-March 17, 2010 State and local governments in California have long set the standard for public sector sustainability programs.The annual Green California Summit has become an essential resource to support their efforts to meet the challenges of managing energy and water resources, and to create clean and sustainable communities throughout the state.From stimulus funds to clean tech investment, California remains central to the nation’s hopes for a greener future.
Stay up to date on the policy... | Green Technology | 03/15/10- 03/17/10 | Sacramento |
| Wednesday Nooner: Dane Drewis | UNIQUE programs | 03/17/10 | Sacramento |
St. Patty's Day at Old IPresented by Old Ironsides at Old Ironsides March 17, 2010 STOUT REBELLION www.myspace.com/stoutrebellion Irish Celtic punk
WHISKEY & STITCHES www.myspace.com/whiskeyandstitches electroacoustic | Old Ironsides | 03/17/10 | Sacramento |
Stories and ArtPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Colonial Heights Library March 18, 2010 Encourage your pre-schoolers development through a special art activity inspired by Eric Carle’s "Hello Red Fox". Designed after the Crocker’s popular Wee Wednesday series, this program is for children 3-5 and the special adult in their lives. | Crocker Art Museum | 03/18/10 | Sacramento |
Voetberg Family ConcertPresented by Sacramento Public Library at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria March 18, 2010 Enjoy a special evening with the Voetberg Family Band in a free family concert. Based in Centralia, Washington, the Voetberg family members will perform their unique music with bluegrass, gospel, country, folk, jazz and Celtic influences. The Voetberg’s 10 children, from ages from eight to 25, have garnered many awards including 10 Washington state fiddle championships, eight Washington State Music Teachers Association awards for outstanding keyboard and vocal performance, 20 regional... | Sacramento Public Library | 03/18/10 | Sacramento |
Lecture: Fashions of the Gilded AgePresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum March 18, 2010 From corsets and petticoats to opera capes and lush evening gowns, costume and textile expert Melissa Leventon will discuss the couture culture featured in Treasures, Curiosities and Secrets: The Crockers and the Gilded Age. Curator of Textiles at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco from 1992 to 2002, Leventon is also the author of Artwear: Fashion and Anti-Fashion and What People Wore When.
Pre-registration is required by March 11. To register, please call (916)... | Crocker Art Museum | 03/18/10 | Sacramento |
Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company Improv NightPresented by UNIQUE programs at California State University, Sacramento- Union Ballroom March 18, 2010 The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCBT) is the greatest producer of comedic talent in America today and the Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company brings the very best of our theatres in NYC and LA directly to you. It’s your chance to see stars of today and tomorrow live on stage from the theatre that brought you comedy greats like Horatio Sanz, Amy Poehler, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms, MTV's Human Giant, the Daily Show’s Rob... | UNIQUE programs | 03/18/10 | Sacramento |
Republic of LettersPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides March 18, 2010 THE VISCERAL
THE KELPS www.myspace.com/thekelps indie/blues/rock
REPUBLIC OF LETTERS www.myspace.com/republicofletters rock/alternative | Jerry Perry Presents | 03/18/10 | Sacramento |
| Kings vs Milwaukee | Maloof Entertainment | 03/19/10 | Sacramento |
State of RT BreakfastPresented by Sacramento Regional Transit District at Sheraton Grand Hotel- Sacramento March 19, 2010 Join the Sacramento Metro Chamber and the Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) for the 2nd annual State of RT Breakfast. The State of RT provides an annual forum for the region’s growing transit needs. Mike Wiley, RT General Manager/CEO, will address the transit service priorities of the Sacramento region. This breakfast event will focus on the TransitAction Plan, RT’s new transit vision that will shape the future of transportation over the next 25 years. | Sacramento Regional Transit District | 03/19/10 | Sacramento |
Minds-On Art CelebrationPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum March 19, 2010 People who are blind or have visual impairments are invited to visit the Crocker for an afternoon of art-making and art history. Take a docent-led tour, participate in a fun art workshop and hear from a variety of artists.
Pre-registration is required by Friday, March 12. | Crocker Art Museum | 03/19/10 | Sacramento |
Jimmy Crockett "Cadillac Man" CD UnveilingPresented by Jade River Entertainment at JB's Lounge @ the Red Lion Inn March 19, 2010 Jade River Entertainment & Pet Baja Records have partnered up in releasing Jimmy Crockett’s new R&B/Soul/Jazz/Bluesy CD entitled “Cadillac Man”.
Autograph signing after the show. Sargent Tucker Band from Vacaville opens this (21 and over) event starting at 8:30pm. Cadillac Man T-shirts will also be available while supplies last! | Jade River Entertainment | 03/19/10 | Sacramento |
Phantom Jets & The ShruggsPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides March 19, 2010 PHANTOM JETS www.myspace.com/phantomjets garage powerpop surf
RON SILVA & THE MONARCHS www.myspace.com/ronsilvaandthemonarchs r&b soul roots music
THE SHRUGGS www.myspace.com/theshruggs garage | Jerry Perry Presents | 03/19/10 | Sacramento |
Author's Luncheon: John A. McKinseyPresented by AAUW Sacramento at Radisson Hotel Sacramento March 20, 2010 Join the Author for a talk about his book: The Lincoln Secret, A historical mystery-adventure novel set in modern-day America. Founded upon several historical theories about Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, the novel takes the reader through Abraham Lincoln's life and death while the characters work to unravel several mysteries from that period. | AAUW Sacramento | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Haute RomanticsPresented by Verge Gallery and Studio Project at Verge Gallery & Studio Project February 11-March 20, 2010 Within New York City's teeming art scene, a growing subsection of artists are creating work that maps the ideals of late 18th century Romanticism. Untamed landscape, aesthetic beauty, escapism, youth; these themes not only permeate the work brought together for Haute Romantics, but build upon a period, 300 years past, in which emotion was seen as an authentic source of aesthetic experience. While the geography and living conditions specific to New York, may, at least in part, inform this... | Verge Gallery and Studio Project | 02/11/10- 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Book Signing: "Heart of a Pirate" by Pamela Johnson at Once Upon A Shelf March 20, 2010 Jamaica, October, 1720. The pirate ship of Calico Jack Rackham is captured off the western coast of Jamaica. While most of the crew is too drunk to defend against the onslaught of the King's navy, two of the crewmembers stand to fight against overwhelming odds. When finally forced to surrender, the commander of the governor's ship is amazed to discover that the two who defend are women disguised as men- Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
Based on the true story of the legendary Anne Bonny,... | | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
IndieSacramento Trunk Show & Craft BazaarPresented by IndieSacramento at California Museum March 20, 2010 The California Museum hosts this months IndieSacramento: Trunk Show & Craft Bazaar!
* FREE Admission to The California Museum * Shop for hip, handmade goods, clothing, and accessories * Support local artists * Celebrate Woman's History Month * A FREE day of fun for the whole family | IndieSacramento | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Murder at the WineryPresented by Frasinetti Winery & Restaurant at Frasinetti Winery & Restaurant March 20, 2010 Murder at the Winery is an entertaining production of volunteer amateur "actors" and a scrumptious buffet dinner. With intrigue & hilarity, the chance of winning a prize by guessing who the real killer is adds to the fun. There is limited seating, and the productions sell out each time, so get tickets early! | Frasinetti Winery & Restaurant | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Fête de la FrancophoniePresented by Alliance Francaise de Sacramento at Beatnik Studios March 20, 2010 Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler- Let the Good Times Roll! Come celebrate the French culture of Louisiana and French Canada. The Alliance Française de Sacramento sponsors the annual Fête de la Francophonie. Open to the public, this is an all-day event for the entire family.
Enjoy French language films, food, and fun! Try your hand at cooking authentic shrimp étouffée, learn the history of French Canada from a guest professor, bust out some moves at the Cajun... | Alliance Francaise de Sacramento | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Basic Rock ClimbingPresented by Peak Adventures at Peak Adventures- CSUS Campus March 20, 2010 If you've always wanted to try this exciting sport, but didn't know how to get started, look no further! Designed for the adventurous beginner, this all day course provides an introduction to outdoor climbing. We’ll cover the basics: knot tying, belaying, general equipment use, and basic climbing techniques. While this course is focused on the beginner, the intermediate climbers will still learn valuable techniques to help you climb smarter and safer! Trip includes expert instruction... | Peak Adventures | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Intro to MountaineeringPresented by Peak Adventures at Peak Adventures- CSUS Campus March 20, 2010 Join our guides for a day of mountaineering techniques in North Lake Tahoe. Have you wanted to go further and higher in the winter but needed more skills? If so, this trip is the ticket! Come get the lowdown on the foundational skills and gear you will need in order to get yourself on top of Shasta, Whitney, or one of the many peaks in the Tahoe Basin. This trip requires intermediate snow travel experience with a high level of physical exertion.
Participants registered for this trip... | Peak Adventures | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Tour of the Month: Courageous WomenPresented by Crocker Art Museum at Crocker Art Museum March 4-March 20, 2010 Margaret Crocker, the matriarch of the Crocker Art Museum, is just one of the many women of strength, courage and fortitude featured in this tour. Free with admission. | Crocker Art Museum | 03/04/10- 03/20/10 | Sacramento |
Kids' Engine ClassPresented by California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum) at California Automobile Museum (formerly Towe) March 20, 2010 How does a gasoline engine work? Boys and girls in the 5th - 9th grade and their adult buddy can find out in this 3 hour hands-on class. Kids get to take apart a Briggs and Stratton one cylinder engine and learn how solids, liquids, and gasses interact to make it run. Then fire up a variety of engines to see how each gets their specific job done. There is no driving or riding involved, and you won't get greasy (although we do promise lots of noise and smoke).
| California Auto Museum (Formerly: Towe Auto Museum) | 03/20/10 | Sacramento |