While planning your route this 2nd Saturday, be sure to stop by Elliott Fouts Gallery (4749 J Street, Sacramento) for the reception for Go Figure!, a group exhibition of figural paintings, from 6pm-9pm. Among the artists showing in the exhibition is Sacramento-based painter Jeff Felker. His paintings included in the show address revisiting abandoned places and moments in time, marked by emotional significance to the figure. Each painting captures fragments, as once forgotten and neglected as the scenery, with a desire to find new meanings and relevance within the same space. The show also features work by Candice Bohannon, Derek Gores, James Crandall, Kenney Mencher, Peter Wedel, Sara Zi

Everything is Awesome, a solo exhibition of photographs by Keith Telfeyan, opens at Cuffs, 2523 J Street, Midtown Sacramento, on December 11, 2010 and will remain on view through January 7, 2011. Cuffs is open Mon-Sat 11am-7pm and Sun Noon-7pm. The public is invited to a reception with the artist on December 11, from 6pm-10pm, as part of Sacramento’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Enjoy holiday snacks and drinks and Christmas tunes dj-ed by Shaun Slaughter while taking in the show. Cuffs is also sponsoring a toy drive to provide holiday gifts for children in need. Anyone who donates a toy will be entered in a drawing for a $50 certificate to the shop. For his first solo show at Cuffs, Keith has

What: Midtown Bazaar – Sacramento’s weekly art showcase – moves to its indoor location in time for today’s 2nd Saturday festivities When: Today, Saturday, October 9 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Regular Hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Saturday 2nd Saturday Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Where: I Street between 16th & 17th Streets, Midtown Sacramento Why: Check out the Midtown Bazaar today as it moves inside for the winter. Extended hours for 2nd Saturday festivities provide safe, indoor environment for meandering through the Midtown Bazaar! It's free and we showcase some of Sacramento's most talented artists and artisans, as well as delicious prepared food and music. Todays' Schedule of Events: 10:00

Office of the Mayor, Councilmember Steve Cohn and the City of Sacramento invite you to a COMMUNITY FORUM DISCUSSING MIDTOWN NIGHTLIFE When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center, 915 27th Street, Redwood Rooms For additional questions call (916) 808-6525  

Art work that has only been exhibited at the Barrick Museum in Las Vegas and at the NadaDada Motel Show in Reno, will finally be seen by Sacramento art lovers. Ann Tracy will show work from her Motel Variations series in light boxes, as well as new work, at the Enotria Annex, 1439 Del Paso Boulevard (at Arden Way), Sacramento, CA 95815. A 2nd Saturday reception will be held on October 10, from 6 to 9 pm during the Uptown Arts Walk. For more information call 916-804-6095. Tracy has been active in Sacramento arts circles for over 15 years, beginning with her work (theatre and installation art) at the now defunct IDEA gallery in the old Oak Park Fire Station. In 1994 she founded Beyond the

Ahhh, yes, it's that time of the month again folks. Second Saturday weekend that is! Although there are great things going on all month long throughout Sacramento, many locals will argue that the second weekend of the month in Sacramento is their favorite time to venture out on the town. In addition to the Art Walk on Saturday, this weekend has a plethora of cool things to check out. And for Sactown, mid-July is looking to bring us some relatively mild weather to boot! Take a look to see if any of these events can lure you to venture out...try something different this week! Thursday 7.9 Food & Wine: California Grape & Gourmet -- $50 ($70 day of) Where: Sacramento Convention Center When:

Hi Folks, Our Midtown Sac PD Captain, Dana Matthes, is looking for a few good people to do crossing guard duty on 2nd Saturday. If you've got the urge to help out, or know someone who might, please give her a call at 808-4511. They have a training program to get you all ready. Time is short and we don't have any volunteers yet! Please help if you can, Thanks! /Rob Kerth Midtown Business Association