Things to do, Places to go, People to Meet Issue January 11, 2012
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Do you have a question concerning your hair? Keeping Your Hair Moisturized With hundreds of hair care products on the market, making the right purchase choice can be confusing. But caring for ethnic hair comes with its own challenges. African-American hair is more prone to breakage and dryness — especially in the winter. It may look tough, but it’s actually more fragile than Caucasian hair. The dry weather of winter can cause damage and you need to follow certain winter hair care tips to control damage.Read more
MLK Day Parade Kick-Off with the “Peece Keepers Benefit Concert” featuring Michael Colyar Legend of Comedy at the Crest Theatre in Downtown Sacramento on Sun-1/15.Read more
Martin Luther King, Jr., Service and Gospel Concert Celebration at 5:30 pm at Capital Christian Center in Sacramento. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was not just a great African American, he was a great American, a hero for all people in all times. This is a unique gathering of Sacramento area churches, community leaders, and citizens celebrating the life, the dream and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us at the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration at 5:30 pm on Sunday, January 15, here at Capital Christian Center. The MLK Mass Choir will be awesome as usual and you don’t want to miss being there. Read more
Ali: The Greatest – A fine art exhibition and tribute to boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s 70th Birthday from 1/12-1/28 at Evolve The Gallery in Sacramento. Read more
49ersPlayoff Report: Goodwin Gives 49ers Defense Edge against Saints Offense. The San Francisco 49ers defense has insight into the New Orleans Saints offense thanks to Jonathan Goodwin. Goodwin played three years in the Saints offense and knows it well. The current 49ers center can no doubt provide valuable information by looking at the New Orleans’ film and easily decipher what changes have been made since his recent departure from the team last year. Goodwin was a starting center for the Saints prior to signing three-year deal with the 49ers as a free agent in 2011. Read more
Money Women Lunch and A Movie: If you are a woman who is looking to improve or share your best financial tips, this lunch is for you. You will have the opportunity to network with other women, sharing financial knowledge for investing, debt reconciliation, and real estate. You want to be here. Not only will learn great financial tips you will be able to view a movie at the wonderful and beautiful IMAX Theatre. Read more
Comedian, Lavell Crawford performing live on Sun-1/8 at 8 pm at Punch Line Comedy Club in Sacramento. To those in the know, funnyman Lavell Crawford is one of the hottest rising stars in the biz today. Lavell has just been signed by Comedy Central to Star in and Executive Produce one of their first two multi-camera series for the network along with Will Ferrell’s. Lavell gained huge national exposure on NBC’s, “Last Comic Standing.” Not only did NBC take notice, promptly signing Lavell to a holding deal with the network, – read more
Business Update: Learn more about business news, activities and projects taking place at the Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce – read more
Entertainment and Dance
January 13
Sisters on the Move presents Entertainment and Dance in support of Betty Williams for City Council District 8. Taking place Fri-1/13 at Our World Cultural Center, 2251 Florin Road, suite 20 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 p-m. $10 admission. Refreshments and food sales. Entertainment includes live band performances. For more info contact (916) 904-6887. Read more.
Sacramento Realtist Association
January 12
Join us for the Sacramento Realtist Association’s 2012 Installation of Officers on Thurs-1/12 at SAR Auditorium, 2003 Howe Avenue in Sacramento from 11 am to 1 pm. For more info contact Francine at (916) 456-5506 or Cautious Shaw at (916) 897-8548. 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
Don’t miss 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
CONCERT: Smooth Jazz Winter Celebration
January 16
Don’t miss the Smooth Jazz Winter Celebration at the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, CA. If you are planning to attend the MLK March and celebration in Sacramento, why not plan to get an afternoon of smooth jazz following the March. Complimentary shuttle service from the Sacramento Convention Center on Mon-1/16 at 1 pm. Live musical performances by Cynthia Douglas, Tony Elder and West Bound Groove. Hosted by Lee Perkins with D.J. Rock Bottom. Sign up now
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. The March starts at 8 am from the North and South area of Sacramento. Read more
Ladies Night Out event
January 28
“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
CONCERT
February 18
Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis. 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.
For Arts’ Sake created the Principal Arts Leadership (PAL Awards) to cast a light on those principals who stay true to a vision that the visual and performing arts enliven, motivate, and facilitate student success. The goal is to collect stories about the heroic actions on the part of area principals who have provided students quality arts learning opportunities through strategic collaborations, innovations, persistence, and creative use of resources.
Nominate your favorite principal – of a public, private or charter school throughout our 6-county region – who exemplifies innovation, leadership, collaboration, and persistence in making sure that the arts are a part of the school day and the school climate. A panel will review nominations and select 3 individuals who exemplify the best of arts leadership. Nominations will be accepted through January 30, 2012. Submit nomination now
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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.
