Things to do, Places to go, People to Meet Issue February 2, 2012
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Sacramento Museum Day Celebration at Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Now in its 14th year, a record Twenty-Eight (28) museums from the greater Sacramento area will be offering free or half off admission for the Annual Sacramento Museum Day Celebration. Read more
Black Parallel School Board’s 4th Annual Anniversary Celebration The Black Parallel School Board will hold its 4th Annual Anniversary Celebration on February 4 starting at 11am at the Oak Park United Methodist Church in Sacramento. Read more
Hearing on Trauma in Minority Men and Boys Held A hearing was recently held in Oakland to discuss the issues caused by trauma on African-American and Latino boys caused by violence in their communities. Read more
Take the African American Women’s Health Legacy Survey Diabetes is a chronic health condition impacting 4.9 million African Americans, and taking this survey can help determine how future programs will benefit you. Read more
Minority Teens Performing at Low Rates Educators are worried about how low minority teenagers in the United States are performing compared to their white peers. Read more
Salon Discounts for Valentine’s Day Look divine for your Valentine with salon discounts from February 1st through Valentine’s Day. Read more.
Deadline Approaching for “Robbie” Robertson Scholarships The deadline to apply for the Rosenwald “Robbie” Robertson Scholarships, presented by the Sacramento Area Black Caucus, Inc., is coming up on March 3, 2012. Read more
Healthy Tips: “ReThink Your Drink” How much soda do you drink a day? Read more
“Red Tails” Debuts at #2 Congratulations to “Red Tails” for debuting in the #2 spot during its first week at the box office. Read more
The Brickhouse Art Gallery will present its 1st Annual Quilt Exhibit: “Textured Inspirations,” from February 4-29, with an opening reception on Saturday, February 4 from 1pm to 6pm. Read more
Super Bowl Madness
February 5
Come out for the Mix’R Lounge Tailgate Party and Super Bowl Madness at New Moon River Inn in Sacramento.Read more
“Tuskegee: Journey to Flight” celebrates the gallant African American men and women who broke barriers as both aviation heroes of WWII, as well as champions of equality. An exhibition and grand opening reception will take place Tuesday, February 7 with a VIP reception at 5:30pm and program beginning at 6pm. Read more
Hearts for the Arts Fundraiser
February 8
Hearts for the Arts Fundraiser: an event to fund access to the arts for all Sacramento students. Join us to help connect Sacramento’s youth to the arts on Wednesday, February 8, from 6-9 pm. Artists, community leaders and local heroes are being invited to produce a heart-themed piece of art or embellish a basic valentine with their own flair. These “heart-works” will be auctioned off at the Hearts for the Arts ReceptionRead more
Art Mix: Heart & Soul-idarity at the Crocker
February 9
At the Crocker Art Museum, this month’s Art Mix is free on Thurs-2/9 and blends art with Black History Month and Valentine’s Day. Dance the night away with DJ Rock Bottom, featuring a special performance by Tina B. and the Sacramento Soul Line Dancers. Enjoy spoken word/poetry/music performances in the Jazz’n Love Lounge, hosted by Sol Collective. Take part in an Open Mic competition and offer up your best love song interpretation. Make African-art-inspired accessories with Betty Davis and Yvonne Warren, and explore works by African-American artists in the Crocker’s galleries. Free admission sponsored by the California Legislative Black Caucus.Read more
Recycling Fundraising Drive/Campaign
February 11-12
The Black United Fund’s E-Waste Recycling Fundraising Drive/Campaign will take place on Sat-2/11 and Sun-2/12 from 10 am to 3 pm. The collection company is All Green Electronics, which dismantles all of the electronics it collects at local sites and locations in the US and does not transport e-waste to developing nations. Please save your worn-out computer towers, laptops, monitors, televisions, and cell phones to drop off at the Black United Fund office, 4104 44th Street, Sacramento, CA 95820. Read more
30-Plus at “Humphreys on the Delta”
February 17
Don’t miss opening night on Fri-2/17 from 9 pm to 1:30 am in Antioch, California. DJ Rob in the mix spinning R&B, Neo Soul and Old School. Read 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
Black History Tour
February 18
Come celebrate the stories of Sacramento’s black pioneers at the Historic City Cemetery. Read more
Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers
February 18
Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. Read more
India.Arie Performing Live in Stockton
February 18
Don’t miss India.Arie performing live at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton, California. Read more
Northern California African American Young Male Conference
February 25
Get registered now for the annual Northern California African American Young Male Conference taking place on Sat-2/25 from 7:30 am to 3 pm at Genesis Charter High School, 5735 – 47th Avenue in Sacramento. Registration is FREE until Friday, February 17; at door-$10 cash or money order. Limited to males ages 12 to 21. Parents/adults encouraged to attend. For more info call Reggie Sears at (916) 484-5645 or call John Taylor at (916) 501-7640 or visit www.100blackmensacramento.com. Register online now.
Mardi Gras Extravaganza 2012
February 25
Join the Greater Sacramento Urban League at the 2012 Mardi Gras Extravaganza on Saturday, February 25 in Sacramento. Interested in participating as vendor or need more info call (916) 286-8612. 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 Saturday, March 24, at the Sacramento Community Center Theater. Read more.
TheSoul Food Experience Relationship Forum and After Party inSacramento hosted by The Millerizm Group. Read more
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