Things to do, Places to go, People to meet in Sacramento & BeyondÂ
 Issue December 30, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!!! If you are going out and will be on the road, please remember to be safe in everything you do and the moves you make. There is so much too choose – from spending New Year’s Eve at home and going out on the town with friends and family. Stay tuned with the 4-1-1- for what’s coming up on the calendar in 2009 in the African American community with the Urban Weeky e-magazine, THE HUB Magazine and Sacculturalhub.com. Keep spreading the word to your friends, relatives, associates and co-workers about us and learn more about the Founder of Sacculturalhub.com and advertising opportunities with us!
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What’s Happening New Year’s Eve & more in Sac & beyond!
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31: Don’t miss V101.1’s 8th Annual New Year’s Jammin’ Evestarring: Con Funk Shun, Rose Royce, & DJ Gino. Taking place on Wed-12/31 – the fun begins at 9:30 pm inside inside the Grand Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel, Sacramento Tickets are on sale at The Radisson Hotel (916) 922-2020, Sandra Dee’s BBQ & Seafood (916) 448-6375, online at ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone (916) 766-2277. Buy Tickets ONLINE now >>more info
New Year’s Eve Winter Wonderland Gala in San Francisco Bay Area. It’s a Black-Tie Affair at Claremont Resort and Spa, 41 Tunnel Road in Berkeley. For more info call 866-907-3777.
2009 New Years Eve Extravaganza at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, 410 14th Street in Oakland on Wed-12/31 from 9 pm to 3 am. Complimentary soul food buffet til 11:30 pm. For more info call (510) 839-4644. >>read more
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Spend New Year’s Eve at Center Court with C. Webb. Locks & Keys and exemplary entertainment $25 cover charge. Group rates, VIP Lounge,  Sleepover at Staybridge Suites. Call (916) 519-4585 to reserve. See more at www.firstfridaysacramento.com
DID YOU KNOW about the “Watch Night”? Taking place on 12/31/08 you can view Watch Night Services from your favorite ministries – go to www.streamingfaith.com. Many religious communities have a tradition of New Year’s Eve being known as “Watch Night.” The faithful of the community congregate in worship services commencing New Year’s Eve night and continuing past midnight into the new year. The Watch Night is a time for giving thanks for the blessings of the outgoing year and praying for divine favor during the upcoming year. Though held by some to have begun in the African American community, watch night can actually be traced back to a sect of Christians known as the Moravians who held the first Watchnight Service in Herrnhut, Saxony, in 1732. The practice was later adopted by John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Watch Night did take on special significance to African Americans on New Year’s Eve 1862, however, as slaves eagerly awaited the arrival of January 1, 1863 — the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation. This particular New Year’s Eve became known as “Freedom’s Eve.” [source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year’s_Eve]
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If you are in the Los Angeles area, don’t miss the live performance of Robin Thicke. >> buy tickets online
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Spend New Year’s Eve at Maxwell’s Lounge in Oakland at the The Black Party taking place on Wed-12/31. Doors open at 8 pm. 25 & Over with valid ID. Admission $30
Children’s Kwanzaa Celebration taking place Tues-12/30 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Robertson Community Center, 3525 Norwood Ave in North Sac. Drum Circle from 6 pm to -6:30 pm. Please bring a dish to share. For more info call Umoja Productions – (916) 925-5224
Take your families and friends on a field trip to the incredible “Freedom Sister’s” Exhibitat Central Library in Sacramento. Now through January 4, 2009. Call (916) 264-2920. >>more
You’re invited to learn about a new business opportunity! Admission is FREE to learn about how to be apart of what analyst predict will be a billion dollar new Telecom Technology Industry! Find how to receive a FREE Videophone. Call now to reserve your seat at (916) 267-3478. >>more
JANUARY 16-FEBRUARY 15: Don’t miss the musical, “LEGACYâ€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: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
SAVE THE DATE – 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. Â
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.Â
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.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 20: 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.
Have you voted!! Hub Choice Awards is coming soon on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at The Crest Theatre. We’ve got NEW categories this year – over 75 categories. Submit your choice of nominees for the BEST of the BEST in the Urban Community of African American professionals and places. In 2009 we will feature the “Chamber Spotlight Community Achievement Award-CSCA” to include special awards to the most valuable businesses of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber, Sacramento Asian Chamber, Sacramento Black Chamber, and the Metro Chamber of Commerce. CAST YOUR VOTES NOW! >>more
JULY 2009: Book your reservations now for the 13th Annual Party inPalm Spring taking place July 24-26, 2009. It’s the Largest & Sexiest Urban Event held on the West Coast. >>more
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
The best of historical and stylish African American 2009 Calendars, Obama  T-shirts for the Inauguration and MLK March Celebration, Candles, Incense and more! >>more
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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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safe in everything you do and the moves you make. There is so much too choose – from spending New Year’s Eve at home and going out on the town with friends and family. Stay tuned with the 4-1-1- for what’s coming up on the calendar in 2009 in the African American community with the 
exemplary entertainment $25 cover charge. Group rates, VIP Lounge,  Sleepover at Staybridge Suites. Call (916) 519-4585 to reserve. See more at 
Sacramento
‘THE BET HONORS’
, January 24, 2009 at the Paramount Theatre
