Posts Tagged ‘things to do’

A Very Quiet National Dumbworld Day at Home with the Family

Monday, August 9th, 2010

This year we decided that we would hide out at home and celebrate National Dumbworld Day quietly, instead of braving the the long lines at bars and craziness that such a day usually causes.  However you celebrated it, we hope that you had a good time, were safe and remember the real reason why we celebrate.

Rogue River Screening at the Sacramento Film and Music Festival

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

As a follow up to this post, Sacramento area filmmakers, KeJo Production’s thriller Rogue River is screening at the Sacramento Film and Music Festival on July 31st at 8pm at the Crest Theater.  There will be an after-party across the street at the Cosmo Cafe, following the screening.  Noticeably missing is a trailer for the movie.  Come on guys, post a trailer, so I can link to it!  But for now, below is a behind the scenes video.

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In addition, here is the schedule for the rest of the Sacramento Film and Music Festival.

Groupon for Sacramento Film and Music Festival: $49 for all festival pass

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Groupon’s deal for the day is $49 all screening pass for the Sacramento Film and Music Festival ($120 value).  There is some fine print (if you aren’t familiar with Groupon, here is how it works).  You have five days to get in on the deal- so hurry.

Cinco de Mayo Outdoor Fiesta

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Looking for a 2010 Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Sacramento?

They are doing their yearly Cinco de Mayo celebration/festival on the 2700 block of J street again this year (includes Centro Cocina Mexicana and Harlowes).  If you haven’t been before, it is a huge party (go early to get in, or stand in line for awhile).  Starts at 4pm on May 5 till they shut it down.  There will be live music, a mariachi band and outdoor bars. (more…)

heArt for the Kids

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Later this month, Shane Grammer of SG studios is taking a team of artists to Svay Pak, Cambodia to paint murals with girls who were either rescued from or in danger of being forced into prostitution.

He is throwing a fundraising art show on April 8, 2010 that will include a silent auction of some of his work, along with the work of Aman, Jenvy Fox, and many others.  There will also be musical interludes by Dusty Brown, special guests, cocktails, food and a good vibe.

Above is part of one of the paintings that will auctioned off.  Shane explains some of the inspiration behind it below: (more…)