The first Friday of every month, the Sacramento Branch of the California Writers Club gathers for development opportunities, social interaction and solidarity among area writers. This past Friday, June 3, a group of 25 writers hosted Dr. Caroline Wadlin, a local, award winning physician specializing in women’s health and holistic medicine. Wadlin’s recently published book, “A Woman’s Guide to Balancing Life in Today’s Fast Paced World,” is dedicated to all women: “May you be blessed with more energy, less stress and more fun.” Her compact guide to balancing life includes tips on how to reorganize your priorities so that you can lead a happier life. “It’s not selfish to do that,” Wadlin

Young poets from all over the world gathered in Los Angeles this year to compete at the Brave New Voices event. Among them were members of the arts-based literacy program SAYS (Sacramento Area Youth Speaks), who placed fifth in the youth poetry event – an international spoken-word contest televised on HBO. After observing both the peril and potential of the educational system, former Bay Area high school teacher Vajra Watson founded SAYS in partnership with the UC Davis School of Education, and the Twin Rivers, Sacramento City and Elk Grove UnifiedSchool districts, the Sacramento Office of Youth Development and the Sierra Health Foundation in January 2009. SAYS and Watson now advocate fo

For the second month in a row, Sacramento Poetry Center's summertime reading "Hot Poetry in the Park" had to relocate from Freemont Park back to their headquarters on the corner of 25th and R streets. For May's reading, the move indoors was due to poor weather, but technical difficulties and transportation were at fault this time. Even with the last-minute change of plans, the event still showcased incredible talent to an eager audience. The night was hosted by Trina Drotar, the new managing editor of SPC's literary magazine, "Poetry Now." Featured reader was local poet Keely Sadira Dorran. Dorran has played an integral role in the poetry community in Sacramento for more than 15 years bu

Thursday at the Blue Room Nightclub (inside the Cap City Hotel) heats up the night with "Hot Blues" music from talents like the Band           " Black Cat Bone" who play the blues with the best.  Then there is Fretea Davis who is presently singing in clubs all over town, we have the singing/guitar talents of Justin DeGuzman, and the comedy of Chris Lange and Carlos Rodriquez.... Oh, and don't miss "Cuba" Live on stage. Cheap drinks...Good fun....Great Music! There is an Open Mic from 7 to 8pm Come out and try your hand on stage! Sponsored by the Sacramento Entertainment Agency www.sactotalent.com Regular show is at 8pm...cover is Only $5 and it is 17 & over Karaoke after! Blue Room Nig

Tonight at the Blue Room Nightclub (inside the Cap City Hotel) warms up the night with "Hot" music from talents like "Cuba" who sings the blues with the best. He was a Finalist at the Sacto Has Talent competition. Then there is Justin Deguzman who is presently in a big TV show in the Phillipines (here during break), we have the dancing talents of "No Strings Attached" and the comedy of John Richards and Carlos Rodriquez.... Oh, and don't miss Rap Artist "Mongoose" Live on stage. There is an Open Mic from 7 to 8pm   Come out and try your hand on stage!  Sponsored by the Sacramento Entertainment Agency www.sactotalent.com Regular show is at 8pm...cover is Only $5 and it is 17 & over    Ka

The Sacramento Entertainment Agency and the Blue Room Nightclub inside the Cap City Hotel have teamed up to add more musical magic to Thursday nights. This Thursday Dec 3rd we will feature Comedian Mike Osborn (finalist in Sacto Has Talent Competition), Musical artist "Hot Temperament", Singer Yovanna Gojnic, Rappers "Youngworks", and two more comedians...John Richards and Carlos Rodriquez! Show at 8:00pm There is also an Open Mic from 7 to 8pm, come out and try your act on stage. Doors open at 6pm to sign up. Tell your friends 17 & over, Only a $5 cover Cap City Hotel is located on the corner of Auburn & Fulton ave. More acts and shows Dec 10th and 17th....Come out for the Fun!     Mo

Hey Mr. Comedy Guy, I think I am pretty funny. I would like to try my hand at stand up comedy. Where can I go as a beginner? -Richard "I know I am funnier than you" Joaks Thank you for this week's question Dick, this is a nice segue into the world of Comedy Showcases and Open Mics. I am glad to answer your question as it is asked of me often. First, let's define the difference between these two types of shows because even though they are often done at the same time, they really are different. A comedy open mic means that anyone who has a mind to, can come to the venue, register about an hour or so in advance (it is usually on a first-come, first-served basis), then go up on stage and do

Here is an opportunity to see and support local talent. Thursday June 11th at 8pm the Dante Club opens it's doors to over 20 acts of various styles and talent level. Anyone that signed up can get stage time and get a real idea of their talent and how crowds will recieve them. Everyone only gets 3 to 5 min., so the pace is fast and furious. There is never a dull moment when you are watching excited performers sharing their talents and trying to please an audience. Some are great, others are not; that is part of the fun. It is open to the public at only $5 cover, see 20 different acts and be out by 10pm!  Lots of music,  fun & laughs We have singers, dancers, comics, and more! All the tale

 I first ran into the local two-man show, The Evil Do-Gooders, at an Open Mic event at Fox and Goose. To be a little more accurate, my first encounter with band members Ryan and Ruben happened on my way out the door. Let me explain. If you haven't been yet, Monday nights attract a lively round-up of diverse local musicians playing everything from blues and folk to acoustic rock. On this particular Monday, my crew and I were about ready to call it a night at the wee hour of 10 p.m., until two guys with guitars called out for our attention. After watching reporters from The Sacramento Press talk to virtually everyone who played that night, they didn't want to be forgotten about simply becau