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Age Ain’t Nothin But a Number
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Age Ain’t Nothin But a Number

Everyone remembers Pablo Picasso who painted Picador at eight years old, or Shirley Temple who received an Academy Award at the age of seven. We don’t know what it is but there is something truly amazing and inspiring about a young prodigy. Every year or decade or century there is an outstanding young soul who … Continue reading

art / Things to do / Things to do Around Town.

California Treasures: Artwork of the Great Depression

During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) created jobs for millions of people by organizing work for public benefit.  It was an effort by the government to provide unemployment relief and stimulate the economy. In addition to providing work and wages for day laborers to repair roads, build bridges, and complete other infrastructure projects, the … Continue reading

sacramento / Things to do / Things to do Around Town.

A FUN Reason To Get Up Before 10 a.m.

Ever feel nostalgia for the Saturday mornings of your childhood? Lately, my Saturdays seem to be full of either pain (self-induced hangovers) or appointments and chores. I long for the days when all I did before noon was stay in my pajamas in front of the TV, eating big bowls of sugar-coated cereal and watching my favorite cartoon characters triumph … Continue reading

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The Mondavi Center SFJAZZ High School All-Stars

Davis, Calif.—The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis, in conjunction with SFJAZZ, is proud to announce this year’s members of the Mondavi Center SFJAZZ High School All-Stars. The seven person ensemble includes music students from two area high schools with five returning members and two new members. Returning ensemble members are … Continue reading

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Mondavi Center Presents the Egghead Music Walk Featuring Members of the St. Louis Symphony

    The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis will host a three-day residency with the St. Louis Symphony. The residency will feature events on the UC Davis campus and throughout the Sacramento region meant to engage students and community members. One highlight is the Egghead Music Walk on Friday, March 15 at 2 p.m. at UC … Continue reading

Sonora Celtic Faire!
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Sonora Celtic Faire!

California’s original & largest Celtic Faire returns to Sonora for its 27th year! Celebrating the cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, Wales, and all Celtic Nations on Friday, March 8th, Saturday, March 9th and Sunday, March 10th 2013 at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Non-stop entertainment for everyone which includes: Scottish & Irish Clans, belly … Continue reading

music / sacramento / Shows

$wingin’ Utter$

The $wingin’ Utter$, a San Francisco punk band known for celebrating the blue-collar working class came to Sacramento’s Blue Lamp Saturday with a new album and their classic unfiltered sound. The release party for Poorly Formed, released on Fat Wreck Chords last week, featured fellow Bay bands The Inciters and The Impalers, from Santa Cruz … Continue reading