Things to do, Places to go, People to meet in Sacramento & Beyond
Issue July 10, 2008
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FLASHBACK: Inside Black Sacramento at BET Music Awards
Now through July 11 – Christian Worship Conference
FCM International Conference taking place in Sacramento now through July 11. Dr. Creflo Dollar to speak on Fri-7/11 at 7 pm at Calvary Christian Center, 2667 Del Paso Blvd in North Sac (FREE ADMISSION). For more info call 866-892-3264. The conference schedule includes: worship services, workshop & fellowship sessions, youth conference, children’s conference, luncheon, and a golf outing. Celebrating “Blessings Without Measure” with world renowned guest speakers: Dr. Creflo Dollar, Marcus Lamb and Tim Storey. Special musical guests include: Terrell Griffin, Joni Lamb, Rose Pue, Beau Williams, Happy Guitar Haynes, L&D Ministries, Lady Eneazer, Derrick Monk, Shirley Washington, and, Dr. Brenda Goudeaux. For more info and to register online, go to www.fcminternational.net. Download the full FCMI conference schedule.
Saturday, July 12 – Skate Jam Party in SacTown
SKATE JAM with the Majestic Rollers on Sat-7/12 from 10:30 pm to 2:30 am at Sunrise Rollerland, 6001 Sunrise Vista Drive in Citrus Heights. Admission is $10. Must be 21 years or older. For more info call 916-961-3339 or 916-698-6250. See what you’ve been missing – photos from last event in Sac Hub’s Photo Gallery >>more
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Saturday, July 12 – Fantasy Island Party at Sweetwater
The Millerizm Group & Tommy Bahama Ultra Premium Rum Presents An Island-Style Beach Party – Fantasy Island 2008. FREE before 10pm w/ Printed Event Flier. Taking place this Sat-7/12 at 9 pm to 2 am at Sweetwater Restaurant and Bar, 5641 J Street in East Sac. See party pics from previous events. Visit www.millerizm.com.
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Thursday, July 17 – THIRD THURSDAY Jazz
Third Thursday Jazz Summer Concert Series – In July at Crocker Park on Thurs-7/17 from 5:30-8 pm. FREE to Crocker members and $10 non members. Located at 216 O Street in Downtown Sac. >>more.
Sunday, July 20 – Jazz Festival
Enjoy a Sunday in the Bay Area – The Berkeley Jazz Festival is taking place on un-7/20 from 12 noon to until. Featuring Kenny G, Brian Culbertson, Will Downing and The Escovedo Family. Doors open at 11 am at the UC Berkeley Greek Theatre. >>more
Friday, August 1 – WHITE PARTY in Sacramento
Wear All White on this Hot August Night at the First Fridays of Sacramento White Party Check out the Next Level of First Fridays. Get ready for an exemplary entertainment experience right here in Sacramento! Taking place Fri-8/1 from 8 pm to 1 am at Bridges on The River, 2125 Garden Highway in Sacramento. Buy tickets now online. >>more
Auditions for State Fair YOUTH CHOIR. Open Call for 2008 California State Fair Youth Choir Back by popular demand, the California State Fair Youth Choir is having an open call for musicians, choir directors and voice coaches. Choir participation is voluntary and everyone is accepted! The State Fair Youth Choir will perform at the 2008 Multicultural Gospel Celebration on Aug. 30 on the Golden1 Stage at Cal Expo. The first meeting will be held Saturday, July 12 at 11 a.m. with subsequent rehearsals each week through Aug. 30. Taking place at Cal Expo, 1600 Exposition Blvd, in Sacramento. Enter through the Lot D entrance off Exposition Blvd. and follow the signs. Small, big, short and tall are invited to join the State Fair Youth Choir.
Jazz on The Grove at the Radisson this Sat-7/12 see R&R featuring Rick Braun and Richard Elliot on the Guzzetta Grove at the Radisson Hotel in Sacramento. Presented by the KSSJ Smooth Concert Jazz Series. >>more
The next “Holla Hot Night” takes place on Fri-7/25 at 7 pm to 10 pm at 2863 35th Street in Sacramento. Catering to the teen-age group of junior high and high school students (12-17). Admission is $7.00 at the door but Youth Programs, Group Homes and Foster Families must call to get special group discount. For more info call (916) 879-1959 or email mioshij@gmail.com.
2008 Youth Summit at St. Paul Baptist Church, 3996 14th Avenue in the Oak Park area of Sacramento. Focusing on theme: “Taking Care of Business”. Registration begins at 7 am on both Fri-7/11 and Sat-7/12 and events start at 9 am. $6 for 13-17 years and $10 for 18-25 years. Featuring Gospel Rapp Artist, “Flame” where you can learn more about the business side of the music industry. Featuring former NBA player Lawrence Funderburke where you can learn the business side of the NBA. Featuring former NFL player Shawn Harper where you can learn about the business side of the NFL. This is an EVENT where you need to TEXT or e-mail your friends to attend. Activities include break out sessions such as basketball and video game tournaments. You can register online at www.stpaulsac.org.
For all of you young, aspiring actors out there, Celebration Arts Theater Company will be holding their “Teen Magic†summer workshop now through 8-30-This is for teens ages 12-19 and you will learn the beginning techniques of acting, producing, directing, stage management, lights and sound technician. There will also be a live performance at end of session. For more info, contact Jean Hooks at (916) 455-ARTS.
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Second Saturday Art Walk from 6 pm to 8 pm this Sat-7/12 at Imani Community United Church of Christ, 2100 J Street in Sacramento (located at the Chapel Entrance at 21st street). Free and open to the public. Featuring African American art, “The Kuumba Collective”. For more info call (916) 838-6730.
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At the Main Event Beauty Complex another Second Saturday Art Walk, 3514 Broadway in the Oak Park area of Sacramento this Sat-7/12. Featuring African American art, “We’ve Got The blues So Bad Baby” from 5 pm to 8 pm. Presented by Sojo Multicultural Arts Museum. For more info call (916) 455-5268 or (916) 320-9573.
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Poetry & Open Mic this Sat-7/12. Come by from 2-4 to hear some of Northern California’s best & most talented poets. Also save 20% on your purchase of our beautiful African fashions. Hope to see you. Culture Collection 6391 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento 95831. 916 427-7715. Open Tues – Sat 10-7.
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REGISTER NOW for the 13th Annual Ron Brown Commerce Summit & Scholarship Awards Gala taking place on 8/21-8/23 at the Westin Los Angeles Airport in Los Angeles. California Going Green “Emerging Market Opportunitiesâ€. Presented by the California Black Chamber of Commerce. For more info call (916) 463-0177 or visit www.calbcc.org. >>more
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SKATE JAM with the Majestic Rollers
