Things to do, Places to go, People to meet in Sacramento & BeyondÂ
Issue October 1, 2008
READ IT, PRINT IT, & FORWARD to your friends, co-workers and relatives! THE HUB’s “URBAN WEEKLY” e-magazine serves the 4-1-1 needs of HUB FANS and readers who don’t want to miss a beat of what’s happening in Sacramento and beyond for African Americans! The BEST of Urban Events are right here – your one-stop shop at Sacculturalhub.com! STAY-IN-THE-KNOW and tell a friend about the good news of Sacculturalhub.com!Â
What is Sacculturalhub.com? We are the #1 PREMIERE & LEADINGÂ source of Urban Entertainment News in the Sacramento Valley Region. Experience the Urban Lifestyle of African Americans living in the Capitol City. SPREAD THE WORD! It’s not just a website, “Sacculturalhub.com is Sacramento’s Online Urban Revolution!”
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 January 16-19, 2009 – BLACK SKI WEEKEND IS BACKÂ
Renegade Ski Weekend at Lake Tahoe. Black ski weekend is back 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 will take place at the beautiful Montbleu Resort. Skiiing is optional but partying is mandatory. Join the Sac Hub Media Squad for this upcoming ski weekend event given by The Party Commission that includes Derrick Pipkin from LA, Chris Rachal from SF, Dwayne Jackson from Chicago, T. Harris from Sac, and Romin Johnson from Oakland. Shop early for your outfits to theme parties that include: Boot & Jean Western Party, NFL Playoff Happy Hour Party, Pajama Jam Party, MLK Black Out Party ALL Black Attire. Buy your weekend party passes now by registering now online at www.renegadeskiweekend.com.
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 November 13, 2008
Professional Business Women of California’s (PBWC)
Sacramento Conference
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Twenty-one seminars, Fifty speakers, over One hundred exhibitors, Three thousand attendees and more.Â
Join over 3,000 women for the largest women’s organization in the State for a day of learning, networking, training and development. For Speaker Bios and Seminar Descriptions visit www.pbwc.org
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 Oct 25, 2008 -Jan 4, 2009 - Freedom Sister’s Exhibit
Don’t miss the “Freedom Sister’s” Interactive Exhibit celebrating extraordinary African-American Women. Exhibit to run from 10/25/08-1/4/09 in the Central Library on first-floor lobby in Sacramento. Essay Contest for 4th-8th graders – can win up to $5,000. Call (916) 264-2920. >>more
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 Saturday, October 4 – Black Theatre in Sacramento
Get your TICKETS NOW! One Night Only at The Guild Theater in Oak Park, Sacramento. Don’t miss “Sometimes I Cry”, written, directed and performed by stage, film and television actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph.  Sometimes I Cry is the one-woman show conceived and written by acclaimed, Tony-nominated actress of stage, television and film, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Also, an AIDS activist, Ms. Ralph’s Sometimes I Cry was inspired by real women’s life stories and their battles with HIV and AIDS. Sometimes I Cry creatively examines the female struggle when coping with HIV and AIDS. The chronicles of these women from diverse backgrounds and cultures are experienced as writer, performer Sheryl Lee Ralph explores through word, movement and song, just how each woman copes with her new reality.  Call (916) 428-1441 or visit www.imagestheater.org.
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 Special New BulletinÂ
Could wearing a Pro Obama or Pro McCain shirt to the polls be considered campaigning? YES, so please advise everyone you know that they absolutely can not go to the polls wearing any Obama shirts, pins or hats, it is against the law and will be grounds to have the polling officials to turn you away. That is considered campaigning and no one can campaign within X amount of feet to the polls. Please share this information! >>more
 Thursday, October 2 – Financial Seminar
RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW and learn about funding available for your business, investor student loans and more! Call (916) 344-6828. >>more
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 November 5-16: The Color Purple Broadway Musical
Don’t miss“The Color Purple” Broadway Musical coming to Sacramento. Show dates from Nov 5-16 at the Sacramento Community Center Theater.The 2008-09 Sacramento Broadway season continues with Oprah Winfrey’s presentation of “The Color Purple,” a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who triumphs over tremendous odds to find joy in life and her true inner beauty. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, “The Color Purple” is a landmark theatrical event,with a Grammy-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues. For season ticket information, visit www.BroadwaySacramento.com or call (916)557-1999. >>more
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 Friday, November 7 – The Summit Tour
WorldOne VIP’s – Be the first to buy your tickets! “The Summit” Tour featuring “The Heads of State” Johnny Gill, Bobby Brown & Ralph Tresvant is taking place on Fri-11/7 at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Now thru Thursday, September 25th at midnight, you can purchase the “Best Seats” by using VIP code – V101 – when purchasing tickets either at the Sacramento Convention Center Box Office (No service charge), online at tickets.com, or by phone at (916) 808-5181 and you’ll have your tickets before they even go on sale to the general public on Friday September 26. >>more
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 Saturday, October 18 – Mary J Blidge live in ConcertÂ
Don’t miss Mary J live in concert with special guest, Robin Thicke on Sat-10/18 taking place in Concord. >>more
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Conscious Vibes presents live comedy with Rodney Perry hosted by Esau Mcgraw. Taking place on Thurs-10/2 at 8 pm at Harlow’s in Midtown Sacramento. Admission $15/person. Buy tickets online at www.harlows.com.
 “Domestic Violence Month” with Nilda Valmores from My Sister’s House. Children of Promise Forum at Phoenix Park, 6:30 – 8:00 pm on Thurs-10/9 in partnership with National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Kaiser Permanente, CA Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Sacramento Chapter of National Association of Black Social Workers and Phoenix Park, 4400 Shinning Star Dr., Sacramento. Call Tommie Whitlow @ 916-491-6850 or Sharon Saffold 916-425-5162. Free, open to the public and refreshments served.
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Thursday, October, 9 - Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis returns to the Mondavi Center at UC Davis backed by a nine-piece band with younger brother Jason Marsalis on drums. Kicking off the Mondavi Centers “Season of Shakespeare,” the band explores music from one of Duke Ellington’s most masterful compositions. Show starts at 8 pm. Get season tickets now call 1-866-754-ARTS.Â
“Where the Artist Meet”! Open mic @ MARILYN’S Thursday Nights at 8 pm Hosted By Khiry Malik Moore R&B/Soul/Gospel/Acoustic ALL WITH LIVE BAND! 908 K ST. (corner of 9th & K) $7 Cover
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