Sac Self-Help Housing presents 16th Annual “Let Them Eat Cake”

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018, 3:39pm

Sac Self-Help Housing presents 16th Annual “Let Them Eat Cake”

Sacramento Self-Help Housing, a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of homelessness in our region, is proud to announce the 16th Annual “Let Them Eat Cake” event in celebration of Bastille Day at Beatnik Studios (723 S Street in Sacramento) on Thursday evening, July 12, 2018, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by Sutter Health, U.S. Bank and Winn Foundation along with Patrick Kennedy, Supervisor, District 2, and Sacramento City Councilmember Jay Schenirer, District 5, guests will indulge in a fun Bastille Day celebration showcasing outstanding local cuisine, wines, brews and beverages, cake tasting, upbeat music and more.

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Submitted by Historic City Cemetery

Monday, July 2nd, 2018, 8:47pm

Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Did you miss Museum Day? Not to fret, you can still be a tourist in your own town without having to leave the cemetery! “Visit” several of the city's museums by visiting the graves of those who founded or were otherwise involved in the city's museums and historic sites, from Sutter's Fort to the Crocker Art Museum to some lesser known institutions. Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, 1000 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818. For more information, call (916) 448-0811.

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Submitted by T-Rock Communications

Friday, June 29th, 2018, 10:10am

Midtown Association offers two more free outdoor movie nights on walls of Sutter’s Fort

After a successful first-time film showing in June, two more Free Outdoor Movie Nights in Midtown are scheduled this summer on 2nd Saturdays in July and August, 2018. As part of the first movie showing at the Fort, nearly 200 community members were on site to enjoy the free show. Offered in partnership with California State Parks and Friends of Sutter’s Fort, and proudly presented by Sutter Health, the movies will start at approximately 8:30 p.m. on the historic walls of Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (on the west side, corner of 26th & L Streets).

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Submitted by T-Rock Communications

Friday, June 29th, 2018, 9:09am

Summertime is the perfect time to explore exciting exhibits offered by local museums

In addition to its fascinating Gold Rush past, the Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s fine art, history, science, and wildlife treasures all year long. With a number of exciting and all-new exhibits currently on display (or coming soon), summer is a perfect time to plan a visit to a favorite museum or explore a new one.

Below is a sampling of a number of all-new and must-visit exhibits that cover a variety of topics and interests.

“Art of the Airport Tower” at the Aerospace Museum of California

Photo courtesy of the California State Railroad Museum

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Submitted by T-Rock Communications

Friday, June 29th, 2018, 9:05am

Sutter’s Fort to focus on fun & games with a summertime “Hands on History” evening edition

Continuing a popular series of interactive and fun “Hands on History” activities happening on the third Saturday each month, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park and Friends of Sutter’s Fort are proud to present a new and special summertime event -- “After Hours: An Evening Hands on History” on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m.

As part of this new evening offering, Fort visitors will take a step back in time to the 1850s to participate in crowd-favorite pioneer fun and games such as marbles, the game of graces, and more. Plus, Fort guests will have the opportunity to explore and experience history in a variety of ways, including:

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Submitted by T-Rock Communications

Wednesday, June 27th, 2018, 1:05pm

Midtown Farmers Market sizzles with special summertime offerings

With summer in full swing, the Midtown Association (MA) is pleased to announce a variety of deliciously exciting offerings and special activities happening in July at the popular and thriving Midtown Farmers Market. Proudly sponsored by Sutter Health, the Midtown Farmers Market offers up to 90 farmer, grower and vendor booths bursting with fresh fruit, produce, and gourmet or locally made goods each week. The year-round market takes place on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 20th Street from J Street to Kayak Alley.*

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Submitted by Historic City Cemetery

Monday, June 11th, 2018, 3:17pm

Sometimes the dead don't stay buried in the same spot forever, and their family moves them from one cemetery to another, sometimes even to another country. Join us for stories of folks who just couldn't stay put, even in death. Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. The Sacramento Historic City Cemetery is located at 1000 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818. For more information, call (916) 448-0811. To purchase tickets ($10 each) visit: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3468174.

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Submitted by T-Rock Communications

Monday, June 11th, 2018, 3:17pm

Old Sacramento offers fun-filled summer schedule of intriguing & interactive tours

The Sacramento History Museum & Alliance are proud to present a fun-filled schedule of intriguing and interpretive tour offerings in Old Sacramento this summer. In fact, Old Sacramento Underground Tours are now offered seven-days-a-week through Labor Day Weekend. With such a variety of tour offerings that range from family-friendly to adult-only, there’s something new for everyone to experience and enjoy in Old Sacramento.

Gold Fever! Tours

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Monday, June 11th, 2018, 3:00pm

Sutter’s Fort to present “Hands on History: War in California” on June 16

Continuing a popular series of interactive and fun “Hands on History” activities happening on the third Saturday each month, Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park and Friends of Sutter’s Fort will present a special “Hands on History: War in California” event on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Friday, June 8th, 2018, 1:52pm

Midtown Sacramento offers imaginative, interactive & exhilarating art during Second Saturday on 6/9

A center for culture, creativity and vibrancy, Midtown Sacramento is an exciting Second Saturday Art Walk destination where local art galleries and other participating businesses collaborate to host a popular evening open house each month. Midtown guests will enjoy viewing art exhibits, participating in hands-on activities, meeting local artists, sampling food and wine, listening to live music and more.

On Saturday, June 9, 2018, a sampling of the offerings presented by Midtown galleries and businesses include the following: