Sac Cultural Hub

Things to do, Places to go, People to meet in Sacramento & Beyond

Issue November 6, 2008

THE HUB's "URBAN WEEKLY" e-magazine serves the 4-1-1 needs of HUB FANS and readers who don't want to miss a beat of what's happening in Sacramento and beyond for African Americans! The BEST of Urban Events are right here - your one-stop shop at Sacculturalhub.com! STAY-IN-THE-KNOW and tell a friend about the good news of Sacculturalhub.com!

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Tonight, November 6 -  Comedy at Center Court in Natomas

 

Comedy at Center Court in Natomas this Thursday night, November 6.  Dinner and drinks at 8 pm.  Comedy starts at 9 pm and DJ and dancing at 11 pm.  Call (916) 706-9722.

 Saturday, November 8 - Sign ups for Sac NJB 

Registration for the Sacramento NJB league taking place on Sat-11/1 and Sat-11/8 at Roundtable Pizza (Bel Air Shopping Center, 1307 Florin Road in South Sac).  Download the REGISTRATION INFORMATION for the Sacramento NJB league who has teamed up with the Sacramento Kings to create a unique experience for all its league members. Through the new exclusive Kings package, players will still receive the excitement of NJB basketball and have the opportunity to see the Kings Live at Arco Arena. Now enrolling boys and girls grades 3rd-8th. Call (916) 912-4400.

 Thursday, November 13 - PBWC Sacramento Conference

Professional BusinessWomen of California Sacramento Conference featuring 21 seminars, 50 speakers, over 100 exhibitors. Join over 3,000 women for the largest women's organization at the Sacramento Convention Center on Thurs-11/13 from 8 am to 5:30 pm for a day of learning, networking, training and development. For more info visit www.pbwc.org

 Thursday, November 13 - Sac Black Chamber Awards Dinner

 Saturday, November 29 - "The Show" Poetry Series

Last Weekend 11/7-11/9 - Solomon's Storefront Theatre Play

It's the last weekend, 11/7 through 11/9 of the theatre play, "Solomon's Storefront", written by Lisa Lacy of Images Theater. Taking place at The Guild Theater, 2828 35th Street (35th & Broadway) in Oak Park - Sacramento. Buy tickets  at Culture Collection (916) 427-7715 located in Greenhaven - Sacramento area and at Underground Books (916) 737-3333. For more info visit www.imagestheater.org.

December 1 - Book Signing & Discussion at UC Davis

Don't miss the author's visit, Tracy Kidder of "Mountains Beyond Mountains" taking place on Mon-12/1 at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at The book which tells the story of Boston physician Paul Farmer as "a man who could cure the world." Kidder's book documents Farmer's Robin Hood-like fight against tuberculosis and the AIDS-causing human immunodeficiency virus in impoverished Haiti. Panel discussion from 4–5 pm on No Boundaries - Globalizing Health Care from Haiti to California and Beyond. From 8 pm to 9:30 pm the Author’s Talk: The Problem With Goodness: The Story of Paul Farmer At 9:30 pm is the book signing by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Tracy Kidder. >>more

 

  Saturday, November 8 - The Inauguration Party in SacTown

 

An early Inauguration Party for President Barack Obama presented by The Millerizm Group taking place this Sat-11/8 at Avalon Nightclub, 805 15th Street in Sacramento. Ages 25+ preferred. Special wardrobe notice as The Millerizm Groups expects you to adhere to a mature, chic & very upscale dress code. Sports and Athletic Wear UNACCEPTABLE. Therefore, DRESS TO IMPRESS! For more info visit www.millerizm.com.

 October 25-November 1 - Freedom Sisters Exhibit

Don't miss the "Freedom Sister's" Exhibit at Central Library in Sacramento. Get your kids, 4th - 8th graders to enter the Essay Contest for "Who is there favorite Freedom Sister and Why?" Call (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org.

 

 Saturday, December 20 - The Show Christmas Jam

The Sacramento Allstars will perform at the special "SHOW" poetry series Christmas Jam! Voted Sacramento's best dance team at the 2007 Hub Choice Awards. From Cali to New York, Sac Allstars Street Team can't be stopped. With 55% of the votes, it was a well deserved win with declared once again for the third time as 2007 National Champions. In 2007 Sacramento Allstars WINS at 106 and PARK on BET! The Show Christmas Jam will take place on Sat-12/20 from 7-9 pm at Wo'se Community Center, 2863 35th Street (off 35th and Broadway) in Oak Park, Sacramento. $5/person.

 November 13-15 - Youth Civic Leadership Training Conference

8th Annual Black Youth Vote! Civic Leadership Training Conference
Black youth are getting prepared all around the country with become more politically engaged and educated about public policy and legislation in Washington. The BYV-Black Youth Vote will hold a conference to train young leaders and activists on how to impact public policy and hold elected officials accountable. The conference includes a legislative briefing on Capitol Hill, panel discussions and workshops designed to prepare participants to execute a Black youth agenda during first 100 days of the new administration. Taking place 11/13-11/15 at the National Education Association headquarters, 1201 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC. For information call William Kellibrew (202) 659-4929 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

5th Annual Run for a Safe Haven Kids Run and 5k Fun Run/Walk.  Celebrating the 5th anniversary of our Safe Haven's shelter operations.  My Sister's House is the first and only non-profit organization specifically identify and address the unique needs of women and children impacted by domestic violence in the Central Valley's highly diverse Asian and Pacific Islander community.  Taking place on Sat-11/8 at 8 am at William Land Park in Sacramento.  For more info call (916) 868-7820 or visit www.my-sisters-house.org

Renegade Ski Weekend at Lake Tahoe

Taking place Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend - January 16-19, 2009. Don't miss it and book your hotel early for this upcoming exciting weekend. All events at the beautiful Montbleu Resort. >>more

Get tickets as low as $16.50/person to see The Color Purple, the musical about love presented by Oprah Winfrey.  Taking place at the Sacramento Community Center Theater, 1301 L Street in Sacramento in Downtown Sac. Shows run from 11/5 through 11/16. >>more

Sacramento Magazine's Best of Sacramento Party on Thurs-12/4 from 4:30 pm to 10 pm with music and dancing to Tainted Love at 9 pm.  Enjoy great food and wine.   $75 in advance and $95 the day of the event.  All proceeds benefit the local March of Dimes.

Did you know that you can now list your events for FREE on Sacculturalhub.com? Become a member of the Sac Hub Online Community today and start listing unlimited events for free. There are so many events with a variety of entertainment listed right now that include theatre, art exhibits, comedy shows, concerts, seminars, conferences, and so much more. >>more

Congratulations Kevin Johnson

New Mayor of Sacramento >>more

 

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