Be Part of a Real Classic!

Do you have a passion for performing arts or the knack and confidence to perform onstage? Would you love to be a part of a Shakespeare play?

Falcon’s Eye Theatre of Folsom Lake College is calling versatile actors in the community to audition for a part in William Shakespeare’s thrilling war drama, The Life of King Henry the Fifth. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to meet new people with the same passion as you do, and to enhance your theatrical skills and, of course, your resume!

Auditioners are asked to prepare a 90-second monologue, memorized if possible, from any Shakespeare play. Cold readings from the text will also be conducted. If you have a photo and a resume to back up your skills, then by all means bring ‘em! Experience with Shakespeare plays and stage combat are definitely huge plusses.

Feel like you don’t have enough experience, but would absolutely love to audition? No worries! Experience is not required. The play calls for a large and diverse cast, so actors of any race, disability or age over 18 are more than welcome.

Auditions will be held on September 14 at Aspen Hall Room FL1-20 at Folsom Lake College.

Auditions will start at 7 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, so come in early in your best performing hat!

I know I would…love to watch the play!

For more information, call the Falcon’s Eye Theatre hotline at 916-608-6800, or visit falconseyetheatre.com.

Blog post by Kristine Guerra, Style Intern.

Photo above: Spring 2009 production, Six Degrees of Separation courtesy of Falcon's Eye Theatre.

Cutest Dog Contest

Think your pooch could be the nation’s cutest dog?

We at Style tend to think ours are too (be sure to check out our newest issue for our annual People and their Pets photo feature!).

Now you have a chance to prove it by uploading a photo of your canine to cutestdogcompetition.com for a chance to win a grand prize of $1 million.

For 12 weeks the public can vote for a weekly winner who will receive $500 and be a semi-finalist. Three out of four top finalists will continue on to panel of three judges who will then choose the winner. The owners of the “Cutest Dog” will receive the prize on Thanksgiving Day. Contestants can begin uploading photos on August 1.

To scope out the competition, I visited the site’s cutest dog gallery to see photos from last year’s contest, the Bow Wow Million Dollar Look-a-Like. Photos included a Pomeranian wearing a pink boa to a Chihuahua with a blue scalp. But not all were exotic studio portraits. The majority of the pictures showed owners cuddled up cheek to cheek with their pup. But make sure you vote with caution. Clicking through pages of dewy-eyed labs and fluffy Maltese just about made me consider a quick drive down to the nearest SPCA.

To enter, all you have to do is register, upload a photo, and vote.

The contest is hosted by the All American Pet Company, DOG.com, iBeatYou.com and PromotingGroup.com. Deadline for submissions is October 23, 2009.

For more contest details, visit www.aapbrands.com/.

Now excuse me, I need to go decide which photo of my adorable, fluffy Bichon Frise to upload. Who, undoubtedly will win.

Blog post by Chloe Daley, Style Intern.

Photo courtesy of cutestdogcompetition.com.

Experience El Dorado!

Tahoe. You might head there for camp outs or skiing in the winter. Or maybe you just imagine a crowded Interstate 80 on a Friday afternoon with campers headed to the well-known Northern California destination. Either way, you might not know Tahoe as well as you think.

Experience El Dorado, a half-hour monthly magazine show focused on in-depth looks at California’s Hill country, will give viewers a fresh take on the popular getaway. El Dorado field guide Cory Tapia will attempt to catch a mega-Mackinaw trout and learn the Tahoe Two Step at the sixth annual Telegrass Festival with bluegrass music and telemark skiing, known as free heel skiing.

In the Tahoe wilderness, Tapia and his daughter will go geocaching, hunting for an object using GPS coordinates posted on a Web site. Executive Producer Todd Stanley says, "Cory travels all over Northern California with a crew of experienced filmmakers who capture his raw reactions to new places and unique adventures. He'll crack you up."

Perry King, the show’s host, is a native of the hill country and resides in Cool. Besides knowing the region inside and out, he is a screen veteran who’s been in television for more than 40 years.

“El Dorado County just has so much to offer in terms of climate, cultural amenities, scenery and recreation opportunities. It’s a great place to live, work and play,” King says.

The episode will air on NEWS10 Sunday, August 2 at 5 p.m.

Stanley won an Emmy in 2008 for his camerawork and storytelling on Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch.

Episode one explored the El Dorado’s Gold Country, followed a motorcycle club, and looked at some of the best local wines.

To read more about the show, visit http://www.experienceeldorado.com/

Blog post by Chloe Daley, Style Intern.

Fat’s Martini Happy Hour: Here’s the Skinny

So I heard from a co-worker that I must try the fabulous happy hour at Fat’s Asia Bistro in Folsom…a martini happy hour, you say? You don’t have to tell me twice.

On my way home, I made a detour to the Bistro, where I’d normally stop for the best chow mein ever, but instead opted to try the bar scene and all it had to offer…which was a lot, let me tell you!

When I saw the big golden Buddha in the entry, I knew I was home. The chic lounge area was buzzing with plenty of people (apparently I was the last one to get the memo); however, I was able to score a seat at the bar!

I quickly ordered their Lemondrop martini, my favorite variety in the summer…but if you’re feeling like something more sweet and less tart, a lady next to me recommended the Peach Lemondrop, or their Passion martini (a tropical combination), or even their one-of-a-kind Cherry Blossom martini (a beautiful sight to see).

My Lemondrop was frosty and fresh (no fake tasting lemon)…and the best part of this concoction was the tab – only 5 bucks. And with the half-price Dim Sum & Then Some menu, you really can fill your tummy with all your favorite Asian tapas and still not starve your wallet.

Happy Hours:
Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.; weekends, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Locations:
Folsom: 2585 Iron Point Road
Roseville: 1500 Eureka Road

But don't take our word for it...go enjoy the happy hour and then tell us if you agree!

Blog post by Desiree Patterson, Style Editor.