FRIDAY, JANUARY 9: Don’t miss First Fridays of Sacramento Holiday Cool Down this Fri-1/9. The holidays are over but fun is still FREE at Center Court with C. Webb Masters of The Old School who will be back onstage at Center Court, 3600 N. Freeway Blvd in Natomas – Sacramento). Doors open at 8 pm and show time is at 9 pm. DJ and dancing follows. If you missed the last performance of this hot Bay Area R&B band, you’re in for a special treat! The band consists of some of the best musicians in the Bay Area including: lead vocalist Antonio Young, Eric Young from the Confunkshun Band on bass, David Stalling from James Brown’s band on lead guitar, Dante Robertson from the Whispers band on drums and the very talented David Counsel on keyboards. Arrive early to get a seat! Reserved booth seating with bottle service is also available. Email firstfridays@msn.com or call us at (916) 519-4585. FREE admission when you RSVP and arrive by 11 pm! Dress code: no sports attire, tennis shoes, baseball style caps or otherwise inappropriate attire.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15: Tyler Perry’s "The Marriage Counselor" theatre stage play at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium for 1 show only. Taking place on Thurs-1/15 at 7:30 pm. Charge tickets by phone at the theatre box office 916.808.5181 or buy tickets online >> read more.
JANUARY 16-FEBRUARY 15: Don’t miss the musical, “LEGACY†on Fri-1/16 at the Guild Theater, 2828 35th Street (35th and Broadway) in Oak Park, Sacramento presented by Images Theater Company (ITC). For ITC founders, Lisa Lacy and Charles Cooper, “LEGACY†is the evolvement from their conception and writing of the California Musical Theatre’s, MLK Theater Project hit musical, “And the Dream Goes On!†In response to public requests to continue the MLK production, ITC’s founders created the original musical, “LEGACY.†Show dates go from 1/16 through 2/15. For additional information visit www.imagestheater.org or call (916) 428-1441 for reservations. >>read more
JANUARY 16-19: BLACK SKI WEEKEND returns to Lake Tahoe. Taking place Martin Luther King holiday weekend – January 16-19, 2009. Don’t miss this upcoming exciting weekend. All events at the beautiful Montbleu Resort. >>more
MONDAY, JANUARY 19: MLK March & Celebration in Sacramento. Taking place on Mon-1/19. Join thousands in The MLK March starting at Oak Park Community Center with a stop for picking up more marchers at Sacramento City College and then onto the Sacramento Convention Center for a host of activities that include: job fair, line of entertainment, and more. Visit www.mlk365.org for more info.
Culture Collection poetry series every second Saturday 7-9 pm. Taking place this Sat-1/10 featuring open mic poetry. Located at 6391 Riverside Blvd in Greenhaven in Sacramento from 7-9 p.m. Free Admission. Call Culture Collection at (916) 427-7715 for more info.
Don’t miss "Kissed By The Devil" Book Signing and Celebrity Reading featuring BET’s "Ultimate Hustler" at Author Dashawn Taylor and Sac Hub’s MC/celebrity host, Neketia Brown! Taking place this Sat-1/10 from 2-4 pm at Underground Books in Oak Park – Sacramento. Call (916) 737-3333 for more info.
2nd show added by popular demand. Bill Cosby live at the Paramount Theater in Oakland on Sat-2/14. Doors open at 4 pm and show time is at 5 pm. Tickets for orchestra seating available now. E-mail Shelly Tatum Presents at statum@earthlink.net
Majestic Rollers presents the first Adult Skate Jam of the New Year at Sunrise Rollerland, 6001 Sunrise Vista Drive in Citrus Heights. Taking place on Sat-1/10 from 10:30 pm to 2:30 am. Admission is $12 and must be 21 and older. Please have ID available. For more info, please call (916) 747-6454.
Capital City Zetas are having a Potluck Dinner & After Party, "It’s All Love" on Fri-1/9 from 5-9 pm (after party until…). Taking place at the Capitol Cityelks Lodge, 3706 Stockton Blvd in Sacramento. $5 cover after 9 pm. For more info contact Mark Hall at (916) 247-5285.
Brookins Entertainment Invites You to attend “Saturday Nights at The Kennel Club”. Located at 5821 Auburn Blvd in Sacramento. Ladies pay only $5 before 10:30/$10 after – Gentlemen pay $10 all night long. Dress Code is upscale. No tennis shoes, plain white t-shirts. For more information call the event hotline at 1-800-995-0565.
You’re invited to learn about a new business opportunity! Learn about how to be apart of what analyst predict will be a $300 billion dollar new Telecom Technology Industry! Find how to receive a FREE Videophone. Call now to set up an appointment at (916) 267-3478. >>more
In Washington, it’s the 2009 Inaugural Praise Ball, a unique formal event that celebrates the induction of our in-coming President and the millions of people-of-faith who campaigned, believed and prayed for change. Taking place on Sun-1/18 at 7 pm. The Praise Ball, fittingly themed “Yes, God Did!” will include appearances by celebrity and political guests, and performances by Lady Tramaine Hawkins, other well-known Gospel Artists and Gospel Comedy All-Star “King Of Clean,” AJ Jamal. The event will also include commemorative gifts, dinner and dancing to inspirational music and Jazz.
BET Networks kicks off Inauguration Weekend with ‘THE BET HONORS’ and hosts its first-ever Inaugural Ball. The inaugural festivities in Washington, D.C., begin with the second annual BET HONORS on Sat-1/17 and concludes with BET’s first-ever Inaugural Ball on Tues-1/20. Hosted by world renowned actress Gabrielle Union, THE BET HONORS will celebrate legendary songstress Mary J. Blige (Entertainment), groundbreaking filmmaker Tyler Perry (Media), celebrated dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison (Education), businessman, philanthropist and basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Corporate Citizen), entrepreneur extraordinaire B. Smith (Entrepreneur), and the Honorable Congressman James E. Clyburn (Public Service). The second annual event will take place at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Sat-1/17 and premiere on the network during Black History Month.
At the Metreon in San Francisco on Mon-1/20, the Inauguration West, the official West Coast celebration for the historic inauguration of our 44th President, Senator Barack Obama. The event includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, living room setting, special video screens, at least two complimentary drinks and a jazz reception. Visit www.inaugurationwest.com for more info.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE NEWS: You do not have to sit back and wait to lose your home or walk away. There are community resources at your fingertips. If you are a homeowner who has fallen behind in mortgage payments, receiving default/foreclosure notices, or having trouble paying your current adjustable mortgage, please contact the NeighborWorks Homeowner Center (HUD Certified Counseling Agency) in Sacramento at (916) 452-5356 or visit www.nwsac.org. The Founder of Sacculturalhub.com, Pleshette Robertson, attended one of the workshops recently and it certainly was a recap and eye opener for what you need to KNOW for yourself. Become empowered about the moves you make when wondering if you should abandon YOUR home or ignore default/foreclosure notices. >>get help now!
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