It’s that time of the year again when another generation of Sacramentans will be introduced to the beauty and magic that others have come to love and treasure in the holiday tradition of “The Nutcracker.” Sacramento Ballet Artistic Director Ron Cunningham’s well-known production of the world’s most beloved ballet — with its fanciful characters, growing [...]
Take five dazzling Broadway stars — including the woman who has performed the female lead for “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway longer than any other actress in the show’s 23 year history — and add an all-star Broadway band performing favorite songs from the best-loved musicals in history, and there you have it: Neil [...]
David Girard Vineyards will host a Christmas Open House, 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 10. Bring the little ones because Santa and his elves arrive at 1:30. All are invited to enjoy hot holiday soups and treats from local bakery Sierra Rizing. Don’t miss wine specials and holiday gift ideas. Finish off the day [...]
The El Dorado Hills and Folsom region are home to some impressive talent. Fortunately, this talent is not hidden under a bushel basket. It is held aloft for all to see, whether it is a performance by EDMT, a local high school play … or a jazz choir. I have had the good fortune to [...]
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python’s “Spamalot” makes its capital region debut in the intimacy of Stage One at Three Stages. The performances on Nov. 17-19 mark the first visit to the Sacramento region by the national tour of Spamalot. Lovingly “ripped-off” from the internationally famous comedy team’s most popular motion picture [...]
Things get hot on Three Stages’ dance floor From his days as first dancer in Compañía Española de Antonio Márquez to his sensational U.S. tour in 2008, José Porcel has been an electric presence in the world of flamenco. From Madrid, Spain, Porcel’s own company of eight dancers, two singers and four musicians will bring [...]
The Sacramento Fine Arts Center presents Ars Gratia Artis, an annual fundraising art lottery. This provocative art event is a special occasion that offers each ticket purchaser the opportunity to own an original piece of art work donated by regional artists. There will be more than 100 art works from which to make your selection. [...]
