Legendary rock band KISS walked onto stage and rocked the crowd Sunday night at Raley Field at a benefit concert for children sponsored by Hope Foundation. As if emerging from Mount Olympus, each of these rock icons entered the stage: Eric Singer, Catman; Tommy Thayer, Spaceman; Gene Simmons, The Demon and Paul Stanley, Starchild. Opening bands Miles Schon and Big Boss Graffiti set the stage for the magnificent musical journey that was to come. Almost immediately following BBG’s last song, the crowd began chanting, "WE WANT KISS! WE WANT KISS! WE WANT KISS!" Almost instantaneously after taking the stage, Paul Stanley sang out, "You said you wanted the best band, you got it- KISS!" They

In Alliance sponsored Sacramento's Preimier Culinary Competition "Celebrity Iron Chef Challenge" with the six of the areas most prestigious Chefs/Bakers Food Beer and Wine representatives on Friday Night April 29, 2011.  The 8th annual Chef Challenge Champion Russell Michel  of "F0x 40 Cafe" served as the evenings emcee at the California Auto Museum. All the proceeds from last nights event go to In Alliance to support those with developmental disabilities.  All donations will be utilized to facilitate employment opportunites, work and life skills training supported living and community training programs for people with developmental disabilities. Celebrity chefs, gourmet dishes,collossal

It proved to be a most electrifying night of Jazz at Beatnik Studios on Friday Night Featuring Todd Clouser A Love Electric with opening act Alex Jenkins Sound Immersion live in concert.  The night was filled with a flurry of influences from Hendrix, Nirvana,African tribal drums, to 70's acid/fusion jazz with just a touch of contemporary jazz on top. Opening act Alex Jenkins sound immersion began the evening with an amazing bang.  Although the quartet has a distinct 70's Acid/fusion jazz flavor, they also mix in the almost tribal african drums as well as an intricately woven brass sound combined with the bass.  The quartet features;Alex Jenkins - Percussion, Tony Passrell - Soprano & Teno