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Things to do, Places to go, People to Meet Issue December 21, 2011
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Etiquette for Holiday Parties. The season is here for holiday gatherings. The ho, ho, ho buzz is in the air and some of you are planning to attend or host a party. While many schools, businesses and social organizations prepare for their Christmas socials, read more
Top Five Contemporary R&B Christmas Albums That You Must Have. Granted gift giving, tree trimming and egg nog drinking help create the yule-tide glee of the holiday season, but the music is truly the highlight of it all. The perfect Christmas CD can be the warmth you need to heat up on a cold day, whether with family or a special someone. Check out the Top 5 Contemporary R&B Christmas Albums that you must have. Read more
Red Tails – Tuskegee Airmen Movie, featuring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard. It was a long time ago – 1994, to be precise – when George Lucas produced his last film that was not connected to his “Indiana Jones” or “Star Wars” fantasy franchises. Now his long-in-the-works film about the fighting men of a very different war – read more
Community Kwaanza Celebrations in Sacramento. 2011 marks the 45th Kwanzaa Anniversary. Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. Celebrated from 26 December thru 1 January, its origins are in the first harvest celebrations of Africa from which it takes its name. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili, a Pan-African language which is the most widely spoken African language. See all the events celebrating Kwaanza in Sacramento
State of Black Women’s Average Wealth: Anita R. Johnson is a woman who believes as a black woman we should have and use all the opportunities as white women when it comes to financial security. Financial security includes not only earning a comfortable wage, but acquiring and using wealth building skills. Wealth building includes purchasing a home, investing in stock, and building a business of our dreams. Read more
Oakland Raiders: Loss to Detroit Lions has Hue Jackson Soul Searching for Answers . Winning is the motivation of success in the NFL and the Raiders revealed they still have the will to win but the team is falling fast into a dark hole and head coach Hue Jackson is soul searching to find a way to stop the madness of confusion within the team’s pitfall of three consecutive losses. Read more
Stay tuned for Pleshette’s “HIT LIST” of the best NYE party event celebrations that are taking place throughout Northern California!!!Join our Facebook Fan page! THE HUB is keeping you informed and excited in one place for all of your urban entertainment needs. Be sure to ADD your event to our EVENTS CALENDAR. It’s FREE, just sign up for your free Sac Hub membership and list your event. Make sure that you scroll up and down the Urban Weekly e-newsletter very slowly so that you see all of what’s happening in your neighborhood and what’s coming in 2012.
Community Outreach FREE Christmas Dinner on Sat-12/24 from 11 am to 3 pm. Hosted by Moments of Blessings House of Prayer. Providing transportation and will pick-up and drop-off at the following locations in Sacramento: Ceasar Chavez Park, K Street Mall, C Street by Loaves & Fishes. 1st pick-up will be at 10 am and 2nd pick up will be at 1 pm (will drop-off at same location after dinner). Moments of Blessings House of Prayer located at 7480 24th Street in Sacramento. For more info call (916) 421-5303 Read more
Crimson and Cream New Year’s Eve Gala
December 31
The Elk Grove Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in conjunction with the Elk Grove Minerva Foundation will host its 4th Annual Crimson and Cream New Year’s Eve Gala on Sat-12/31 at 8 pm. This year’s theme is: “A Red Carpet Affair.” The Crimson and Cream New Year’s Eve Gala is our annual fundraiser which features our Community Service Award Recipients and supports the chapter’s programs and projects. Read more.
Celebrated worldwide, Kwanzaa focuses on family, community, creativity, and the cultural traditions of the African Diaspora. At this museum-wide festival, the Crocker celebrates its collection of African art with music and dance performances, a unique studio art workshop, an arts and crafts marketplace, and more. Read more
NYE Weekend Comedy Show
December 30-January 1
Don’t miss “LESLIE JONES” at Tommy T’s – hosted by Waynie Wayne and featuring Steph Sanders. Read more
Jazzbird Tours: See Brian Culbertson at Yoshi’s
December 30
REGISTER NOW! Escape Sac with the Jazzbird Tours for Jazz Lovers. Join Jazz Bird Tours inaugural trip to see Brian Culbertson at Yoshi’s in Oakland. >> Read more
Live Recording & Gospel Praise Concert
December 30
The Genesis Church is proud to announce the upcoming LIVE Video Recording of the Porter Brothers & Genesis Choir – Genesis 2.0 Kingdom Swagg Edition. Don’t miss this recording and gospel praise concert to be held on Fri-12/30 at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Robert Porter Center located on the Genesis Campus, 2801 Meadowview Rd in South Sacramento.Read more
Mark your calendar for the special date night with the Grown & Sexy Couples Night Out II & III. Read more
Legends of Motown Old School Tribute Show
January 14
Enter drawing online to win tickets to the Legends of Motwon Old School Tribute show taking place at Thunder Valley Casino & Resort on Sat-1/14 at 8 pm. Read more
CONCERT: Jeannette Harris Band
January 15
Get ready for a special holiday concert with the “Jeanette Harris Band” – Jazz up your MLK Weekend taking place on Sun-1/15 from 7 pm to 10 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way in Sacramento. Doors open at 6 pm. Read more
SAVE THE DATE: MLK March & Celebration
January 16
Are you ready to join the annual 2012 MLK MARCH for the Dream in Sacramento, California, Monday, January 16, 2012? Don’t miss this exciting day of education, fun, and activities for everyone. Read more
Ladies Night Out event
January 28, 2012
“Diamonds” Ladies Night Out event featuring R&B crooner DANNY BOY, formerly the back up singer for Tupac (“I Ain’t Mad at Cha”) and also a product of Kenneth BABYFACE Edmonds. >>see more
Book Launch Celebration & Gala
February 17
Don’t miss an “Evening with Lisa Nichols Celebrating The Unbreakable Spirit Gala Reception and Book Launch ~ Best Selling Authors Lisa Nichols and Loretta (La-Rue’) Duncan-Fowler. Hosted by Radio Host, Tommie Goss of V101.1FM & The Gospel Express. Live entertainment by Boshieto Productions – LSB. This a Red Carpet event is to celebrate the release of (“The Unbreakable Spirit Rising Above The Impossible”) by Ms. Lisa Nichols and Co-Author Ms. La-Rue’. Taking place at the Le Rivage Luxury Hotel & Spa, 4800 Riverside Blvd in Sacramento on Fri-2/17 from 6 pm to 10 pm. Check out the interview with one of the coauthors – Sacramento Native, Loretta LaRue’ Duncan-Fowler. Read more
Annual Crab Feed
February 25, 2012
SAVE THE DATE! Annual Crab Feed presented by the Sacramento Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Read more
Comedy Show
March 24
Spend a night of comedy with Anjelah Johnson as seen on Comedy Central. Mark your calendars for Sat-3/24 at the Sacramento Community Center Theater.. Read more.
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Kindergarten enrollment is now open 2012-2013. K-4 enrollment at new school, William Lee College Prep in Sacramento, California. Come to an enrollment meeting to learn more about this tuition-free, college preparatory public school system.
