As an event planner, it’s hard not to consider venues in terms of their capacity and cost. And, when you are well acquainted with an event space, you can’t help but take its amenities for granted. For example, I know how cold it is when you arrive at the Memorial Auditorium (as early as the Convention Center staff). I can point out all of the electrical outlets and I know what your feet feel like after you’ve spent hours scurrying across the concrete floors. That being said…I feel like I owe my old friend, the Memorial, an apology. While it may not be state-of-the-art, the Memorial Auditorium has a mystique that is missing from most contemporary venues. Last night, Natalie Cole and the

"Journey" headlined this packed house fundraising event at Raley Field Saturday night, all for the kids. The event was a fundraiser called "Walk 'N Rock For Kids". Guests enjoyed a gourmet meal on the ball field, an auction and an incredible concert. Hosted by Art Savage, of Raley Field, the event began with an early VIP access and dinner. Tables were set for the VIP's at the front of the stage and a full gourmet dinner was served. The dinner was prepared by several of the areas celebrity chefs. Coordinating the gourmet dinner was Peg Poswall. The VIP Reception was prepared by Ryan Curray, Centerplate and Julian Vasquez, Delta King's Pilothouse Restaurant. The first course was prepared b

Saturday, May 23 8-11 a.m. Hope Productions Foundation will be holding their "Walk 'n Rock" fundraising event in which people will walk from Raley Field to the Capitol and back to Raley Field. Richard March is scheduled to perform at the Capitol's West Steps. About 2500 people will participate in the event, and Journey will be headlining the evening concert at Raley Field. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Three separate private weddings will be held near the rose and cactus gardens. Sunday, May 24 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 500 will be holding their annual "reading of the names" ceremony for an audience of about 200 people near the Vietnam War Memorial. 3:30-6 p.m. A wedding