Sacramento Culture

Omri Caspi Recognition at City Hall 4/1/10

2010-04-02T09:27:09Z

Thursday evening at the City Hall town meeting Mayor Kevin Johnson and the rest of the council members started off their agenda honoring the Sacramento Kings basketball player Omri Caspi. Caspi is the first Israeli born athlete to play in the NBA. There was a short but sweet video played showing some highlights of Caspi's first season as a professional. Then District 3 Councilman Steve Cohn presented Caspi with a recognition award. Well over two-thirds of the audience was there to witness Capsi being recognized not only for his basketball skills but for him being a big part of the jewish community here in Sacramento. After a standing ovation for Capsi he said a few words of gratitude as his shyness was very apparent.

Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - March 14, 2010

2010-03-15T22:00:05Z

Images By: JayCanter.com

114 Sacramento Kings – 100 Minnesota Timberwolves

Pregame high up above the Sacramento Kings court there was a meet and greet with over 250 of Sacramento’s local Jewish and Israeli community. They all came out to support Omri Caspi who is the first Israeli born player to play in the NBA. Capsi spent some time doing a Q&A session with the large group before having to head down to play the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Photo Essay: Cap City Culture at Sac State

2010-03-05T20:54:39Z

Sac State's Union Ballroom was transformed for Cap City Culture on Thursday night.

Some of the highlights of the evening were a DJ scratchfest with some of the top local DJs, a performance by the Beatbox world champion, Butterscotch, sets from the top 3 finalists of "America's Got Talent," and a break dance competition.