Carmina Burana was one of the most magical experiences I had ever encountered in my life. The performance by the Sacramento Ballet was not only stunning - it was disarming, provocative and transformative. The drama, the sexuality, the full chorus, the blending of art … it was … like nothing else I had ever seen before. And … it was performed last year. And won’t be performed for another three, four years. What to do between then? Founded in 1954, the Sacramento Ballet claims to be “the only Sacramento arts organization with a company of resident artists.” And yet their world remains such a mystery. With the popularity of The Black Swan, audiences around the world are groping for tidbits

On Thursday, March 4th, California First Lady Maria Shriver and The Women’s Conference are partnering with The California Museum to celebrate National Women’s History Month with an extraordinary all-day free event – Day at The Museum. The California Museum will be open for a free day of education, inspiration and empowerment. Plus, we'll have a number of special guests including astronaut Sally Ride, environmental activist Erin Brockovich, and Iron Chef Cat Cora. It's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. (This is a great opportunity for all those who have been unable to make it to The Women's Conference in Long Beach. Tickets sell out fast, the trip is a bit of a committment from

Today, The California Museum launched the California Hall of Fame Dreamers Challenge, which is an opportunity for high school seniors to win two $5,000 scholarship prizes. Besides offering a good chunk of change in tight economic times, it completely caters to students’ creative outlets and provides an opportunity to win a scholarship without any narrow constraints. First of all, the topic is: what would you do to change the world? This is a HUGE, open-ended question with no limitations in sight. During this time of re-evaluation, people are looking for innovation, thinking outside the box, and being more creative, more passionate and more resilient. This scholarship has no wrong answers