Ongoing:

Kenney Mencher and Joe Santos at Elliott Fouts Gallery
Art Exhibit
Tuesday - Friday 11 AM to 6 PM; Saturday 11 AM to 4 PM; Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM through April 3, 2009.
4749 J St
Sacramento, CA
(916) 736-1429
http://www.efgallery.com

Works by controversial and enigmatic artist Kenney Mencher, whose paintings were removed by San Francisco's Hang Gallery with the gallery director referring to them  as "perverted" in 2003.  He also had four of his paintings removed from the California State Teachers Retirement System building in 2004 after a handful of employees stated they made them uncomfortable.  Along with Mencher, watercolorist Joe Santos has his newest pieces, "Signage" on display. 


Last Resort Trailer Park
Live Theatre
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Through April 11, 2009
Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre
1901 P St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 444-8209
(call for reservations - it's a small theatre)
http://www.thistle-dew.net

The not so everyday life of Nadine, Buk, Charlene, Rhonda and Hank at the down and out last resort trailer park on the outskirts of a small town in Nevada.


Big Idea Theatre presents Hamlet
Live Theatre
Sundays, 8 PM through March 29, 2009
Admission: $15
1616 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 960-3636
http://www.bigideatheatre.com

This streamlined version of Shakespeare's classic hand-wringing tragedy is the perfect material for Big Idea Theatre's budding company of actors. 


Friday, March 13, 2009
Capturing History: David Hume Kennerly
12:00 Noon
Admission: Free
CSUS
Library Gallery
6000 J St
Sacramento, CA

Featuring historical photography by David Hume Kennerly, from Vietnam to the Obama inauguration. Kennerly will speak at noon, followed by a reception at 5:30 PM.


Friday, March 13, 2009
Sac City Rollers Present "Friday Night Fights"
Doors at 7 PM/Bout at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $10 Advance/$15.00 at the door
Foothill Skate Inn
4700 Auburn Blvd
Sacramento, CA
http://www.saccityrollers.com

Join the Sac City Rollers women's roller derby league as we kick off our 2009 season on Friday, March 13th!  Our two intra-league teams the Ruge Girls take on the Sweaty Betties as we present "Friday Night Fights!"  Beer garden, raffle prizes and Revolution Twirl Club perform at half-time!  Come check out the fastest growing sport around and see women's roller derby up close and personal!


Friday, March 13, 2009
An Evening of Poetry at Carol's Books
6 PM - 9 PM
Admission: Free
Carol's Books
1913 Del Paso Blvd
Sacramento, CA

An evening of poetry featuring poet Lawrence Dinkins accompanied by local musicians.


Saturday, March 14, 2009
Sell Out, Buy Out
Admission: Free (but bring money to buy cool stuff!)
3 PM - 10 PM
Bows and Arrows
1712 L St
Sacramento, CA
(916) 444-3606
A huge art and fashion bazaar featuring local designers which takes place four times a year.

Saturday, March 14, 2009
The Spillit Quikkers with The Stinky Devil String Band
9 PM
Admission: $5.00
Fox & Goose
1001 R St
Sacramento, CA
(916) 443-8825

Two sets from the rootin'-tootin', high-fallutin', non-pollutin', rip-roarin', shiv-shavin', new-fangled, old time, bona fide, good time, string band!


Sunday, March 15, 2009
Time Tested Books Poetry Series 2009: Doug Blazek
7 PM
$5 Requested Donation
Time Tested Books
1114 21st St
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 447-5696
http://www.timetestedbooks.net
books@timetestedbooks.net

Small press pioneer Douglas Blazek will give a rare reading of his work.


Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sacramento Ballet: Inside the Director's Studio
6 PM
Admission: $15.00
Sacramento Ballet Studios
1631 K St
Sacramento, CA
(916) 552-5800
http://www.sacballet.org

See your Sacramento Ballet Dancers up-close and working hard on new works created for the Modern Master's Abbreviated program.


Thursday, March 19, 2009
Classic Spanish Language Love Films: Like Water For Chocolate
7 PM
Admission: Free
La Raza Galeria Posada
1022 22nd St.
Sacramento, CA
(916) 446-5133

"Like Water for Chocolate" by Alfonso Arau, shows the connection of Love, Lust and Food in Revolutionary Mexico. Nominated for a Golden Globe, this was the most popular Spanish-language film of its time.  Seating is limited.

Please note:
This is not meant to copy the concept of Rachael’s post in any way. I had been talking with Sac Press folks last week about doing something along these lines, and I hope that at a minimum, our event picks will complement each other. What does matter is – get out and attend some of the cool stuff that happens in Sacramento!