MLK356 Hosts Martin Luther King Jr. Events
Thursday January 15, 2009
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| Martin Luther King Jr. Flier |
Sacramento's MLK356 has been celebrating the legacy of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
According to the group, this is the region's largest MLK Jr. celebration attracting more than 10,000 people to the Sacramento Convention Center.
When: Jan. 19. March begins at 8 a.m. Expo hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: March begins in Oak Park, then to Sacramento City College and ends at the Sacramento Convention Center.
Cost: Free.
More info: (916) 920-8655
The day's festivities start off with a march at the Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The march route continues through Sacramento City College where marchers can opt to start their march here.
The march terminates at the Sacramento Convention Center, the location of an expo featuring a talent showcase, arts and craft vendors, and information booths on health, education and employment. Visitors will also find a multicultural area sponsored by Target.
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Giddyup And Mosey on Over Arco For Some Bull Riding
Thursday January 15, 2009
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| Bull Riding |
Arco Arena has hosted many battles, but how can you resist a cowboy going up against a two-ton bull?
The Professional Bull Riders hosts its Sacramento Classic, a two-day competition to see who is the best of the best. Featured riders include 2008 World Champion Guilherme Marchi, fan favorite Cord McCoy, and Sacramento's 2008 event champion Nick Landreneau.
When: Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. (Doors open one hour before show.)
Where: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $101.75/$51.75/$31.75/$21.75/$11.75 (Includes $1.75 fee.) Buy tickets online. Parking is $12. (Tolls open two hours before show.)
More info: (916) 928-6900
If you don't know much about bull riding, not to fret, here are some videos and information to catch up with before going to the event.
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What's Opera Doc?
Thursday January 8, 2009
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| Warner Bros. Cartoon Characters |
Before Baby Einstein or Disney's Little Einsteins, America's youth was introduced to classical music of Piotr Tchaikovsky, Edvard Grieg and Johann Strauss from watching Saturday morning cartoons.
With Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons and then-MGM's Hanna-Barbera shorts, classical music were a perfect accompaniment to the antics of Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, and Tom and Jerry.
Members from the Sacramento Opera will explore how classical music was introduced into America's youth this Saturday at the Sierra 2 Center.
When: Jan. 10, noon and 2 p.m.
Where: Sierra 2 Center, Curtis Hall, 2791 24th St., Sac.
Cost: Free.
More info: (916) 808-1182
This event is recommended for kids ages 6 to 12.
Watch some of my favorite Warner Bros. cartoons featuring familiar classical works from YouTube.com.
- A Corny Concerto - Two of Johann Strauss' waltzes - "The Blue Danube" and "Tales from the Vienna Woods" - are featured in this cartoon with Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd.
- Rabbit of Seville - Gioachino Rossini's "Barber of Seville" is played throughout this episode where Elmer Fudd chases Bugs Bunny.
- Rhapsody Rabbit - Bugs Bunny plays Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody."
- What's Opera Doc? - Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny perform in an opera as Richard Wagner's music.
Bridal Showcase Comes to Cal Expo January 11
Tuesday January 6, 2009
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| Wedding Rings |
A very sweet lady told me today that she got engaged over the holiday. And her great news inspired today's post to tell all newly engaged brides and grooms about the upcoming Bridal Showcase.
When: Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Cal Expo, Expo Center Building 1-8, Exposition Blvd., Sac. Enter Main Gate.
Cost: Parking is $8. Admission is $10. Get a $2 off coupon online.
More info: (800) 787-2248
When I was planning my wedding a few years ago, I attended this event and found a lot of useful information on catering, decor, photography, floral arrangement and attire from the countless vendors. Touted as California's largest bridal show, the Bridal Showcase takes over eight buildings at Cal Expo. So this is a mega-bridal fare.
Despite the size, try not to be intimidated. Mostly everyone who are attending are on the same ship; all are daunted by the task at hand. So as a now married person, I've provided a brief planning guide - Bridal Fair Tips - to help navigate through your first, among many for sure, bridal fairs.
If you can't make it to this one, the organizers will also have another Bridal Showcase scheduled at the Stockton Civic Auditorium in Stockton on January 25 and a to be announced event at the Dixon Fairgrounds in Dixon.
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