World-Renowned Sand Sculptor to Transform Seven Tons of Sand to Art

Roseville Arts will host international sand sculptor Kirk Rademaker at the Blue Line Gallery in downtown Roseville, June 29th - July 1st.

Over the course of three days, Rademaker will transform seven tons of sand into an amazing work of art. This interactive exhibit opens June 29th and will be on display through July 31, 2009.

WHO: Blue Line Gallery and Roseville Arts!

WHAT: Hosts internationally known, Sand Sculptor, Kirk Rademaker for interactive exhibit

WHEN: Installation June 29-July 1: Mon & Wed, 10-5 p.m.; Tues, 10-3 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.

WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville

WHY: To promote the enjoyment and creativity of art for all

COST: FREE

Back by popular demand, Kirk Rademaker will once again bring the beach inside the Blue Line Gallery. Last summer, the Santa Cruz based sculptor built a seven-ton sand castle in the middle of the Blue Line Gallery. Rademaker will "share" his sandbox with visitors who purchase a bucket and shovel for $5. Proceeds to support ongoing family and children programs held in the Blue Line Gallery.

This year's sand installation is the last in a series of interactive activities for visitors during the gallery's centennial exhibit. "Paint the Town" interactive murals are open for visitor participation during Downtown Tuesday Nights 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-4 p.m. through July 10.

Rademaker's finished sand sculpture will remain in the gallery for visitors to see through July 31. Gallery will be closed July 3 and 4.

ABOUT KIRK RADEMAKER
When not competing in sand and ice sculpture competitions, Rademaker does corporate team building for private commissions. His impressive client list includes companies such as Ford Motor Company, Nestlé USA and Apple. He also works with children's summer camps and other charities. For more information visit http://www.kirkrademaker.com/.

ABOUT ROSEVILLE ARTS!
Roseville Arts' Blue Line Gallery is a non-profit community center for the arts. Further information may be obtained on the website: http://www.rosevillearts.org/ or by calling (916) 783-4117.

Run, Tom, Run!

A life-long friend.

A shocking diagnosis.

26 miles.

What does it take to get you out of your routine and on a different kind of track? Tom Mailey, of the Pat and Tom Show on KNCI and one of our very own here at Style, will be running a marathon on July 3rd for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.

He will also be running for Doug Beaulieu; friends since the third grade, Tom wanted to do something to support Doug, an avid runner, when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last fall.

Thankfully, Doug’s chemo treatment has been effective, and things are looking up for him! Tom hopes to raise money for research and awareness about the disease, of which little is known. So far, $2,164 has been pledged, but Tom is still looking for more sponsors.

The event will be broadcast live on Tom’s morning show- Tune in to KNCI New Country 105.1 on July 3rd to hear about his run!

To sponsor Tom or find out more about this run for a great cause, visit www.firstgiving.com/knci.

GO TOM GO! We'll be rooting for you the whole way!

Calling Young Writers!

Do you have a brilliant book idea but don’t know where to begin?

Not sure how to escape that case of writer’s block halfway through your latest short story?

Check out Just Write Sacramento, a summer writing camp on August 3-8, which will include instruction in genres such as poetry and fiction, the writing process, creativity and development, publishing, and more. The program is for students aged 14 to 17 and costs $235 per student.

Writing samples are requested upon registration.

If you want to learn more about this summer program, visit www.JustWriteSacramento.com.

Blog post by Victoria Pelham.