Saturday, February 1, 2014

Celebration of Dance February 23

iMPACT Contemporary Dance Company presents A Celebration of Dance on Sunday, February 23, at 2 p.m.

This company wide production presents dance from some of the world’s most famous choreographers including Martha Graham, Bob Fosse and others.

All performances take place at the Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theatre on the Folsom High School campus, Prairie City Road entrance.

Ticket prices are:
  • Adults: $20.00
  • Seniors (65 or older): $18.00
  • Students: $15.00
  • Children ( 12 and under):$10.00
  • Groups of 10 or more, 10% off the single ticket price.
  • Groups of 20 or more, 20% off the single ticket price.  
For more information, please visit stages-folsom.org.

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Friday, January 31, 2014

A Touch of Understanding's Art From The Heart February 6


You are invited to attend a fundraiser benefiting A Touch of Understanding, Inc. on Thursday, February 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A Touch of Understanding will be holding their First Annual "Art from the Heart" fundraiser.

Art from the Heart will be held at Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street #100, in Roseville.

The money raised will go directly to A Touch of Understanding, an amazing non-profit organization that presents "hands-on" character-building programs in our local schools, teaching respect and understanding for people with disabilities.

The event will include silent auction, raffle and live auction, along with good food, wine and a chance to meet and hear from some of the ATOU volunteers.

Tickets and more information is available at atouchfromtheheart.org.

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Kenny Werner Trio Performs At Harris Center

Considered “a clear virtuoso” by the New York Times and “My kind of musician” by Quincy Jones, world-class pianist and composer Kenny Werner brings his piano jazz mastery to Harris Center in Folsom on February 14 and 15. Joining him will be the rest of his long-standing trio, Ari Hoenig and Johannes Weidenmueler.

From receiving the 2010 Guggenheim Fellowship Award for his masterpiece, "No Beginning No End," to duets with Toots Thielemans and Betty Buckley, to his forty-year friendship with Joe Lovano, to the publication of his groundbreaking book Effortless Mastery—one of the most widely read works on music and improvisation, Kenny Werner’s influence is unsurpassed.  He has impacted an entire generation of musicians and artists.

Born in Brooklyn, on November 19, 1951 and then growing up in Oceanside, Long Island, Kenny began playing performing at a young age, first recording and then appearing on television at the age of 11. Although he studied classical piano as a child, he enjoyed playing anything he heard on the radio. In high school and his first years of college he attended the Manhattan School of Music as a classical piano major.

His natural instinct for improvisation led Kenny to the Berklee School of Music in 1970. There he sought tutelage of the renowned piano teacher Madame Chaloff. Her gracious wisdom and inspiration became a driving force in Kenny's conception: music conscious of its spiritual intent and essence.

Several outstanding musical partnerships began in the 1990’s. Kenny continues to play duo with Toots Thielemans, the legendary harmonica player. For twenty years he has played with and arranged for Betty Buckley, a Broadway legend. They made six albums together and she has sung his arrangements for small band and orchestras across the globe. He also has had a nearly forty-year friendship and musical collaboration with Joe Lovano. They have recorded on a number of each other’s projects.

In 2000, Kenny formed a new trio with Ari Hoenig on drums and Johannes Weidenmueller on bass. They released three albums, with Kenny acting as composer, arranger, and pianist. Peace – Live at the Blue Note, released in 2004, began a wonderful relationship with Half Note Records, the recording arm of the Blue Note Jazz Club. He created three CDs before the release of his masterpiece, No Beginning No End.

In 2007, Kenny Werner released his first album for Blue Note Records, Lawn Chair Society, featuring Chris Potter, Dave Douglas, Scott Colley, and Brian Blade, received critical acclaim for its fusion of electro and acoustic elements. For several years now he has also toured with his quintet featuring David Sanchez on sax, the legendary trumpet player Randy Brecker, Antonio Sanchez on drums and Scott Colley on bass. Their recent release on Half Note is titled Balloons.

Despite his creative output, Kenny is still focused on the music. “I am still more and more aware of the true purpose of the music and the people who play it: to heal and unite the planet.”

Kenny Werner Trio will perform on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 7 & 9 p.m. Tickets are priced at $29-$39; Student with ID $12. Tickets are available online at harriscenter.net or from Harris Center Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Parking is included in the price of the ticket. Harris Center is located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, facing East Bidwell Street.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Alexis Monsanto's 2014 Collection Benefiting Shriners Hospital February 1

Five Diamond Entertainment & Productions presents Hollywood Designer, Alexis Monsanto’s 2014 Collection for “The World for Children” Fashion Show.

This outstanding show will take place at The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred on Feb 1, 2014, benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

“Lights, Children & Fashion!” From the Red Carpet to the Runway, this exclusive Fashion Show will launch Monsanto’s 2014 Spring Collection.

The pre-event to the fashion show will showcase an array of exotic cars from (EuroSunday and Dreams & Drivers), a silent auction, and much more; all benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Love to the Rescue.

Event Time: 3:30p.m. — Exotic car showcase with the fashion show to follow at 6:30p.m.

Tickets: $25.00 General Admission — $250 VIP seating with meet-n-greet designer/models

Five Diamond Entertainment & Production’s mission is to make a difference while servicing all aspects of the entertainment & fashion industry. The event proceeds will be donated to Shriners Hospital’s to help conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves and provides the quality of care and quality of life of children and families through the education of physicians and other health care professionals.

About Alexis Monsanto:
Alexis Monsanto, a vibrant, luxury wear designer who is redefining  and re-energizing women's couture and prĂȘt-a-porter fashion. Monsanto’s designs are savored for their exquisite tailoring and precision cuts that flatter a woman’s body and accentuate the natural curves and shapes of a woman’s silhouette. His treatment to fabrics as his canvas is transformed into glamorous evening gown and two-piece ensembles that are classic, yet suited for the woman with fashion forward sensibility.

The vision is chic, urbane, contemporary - and often unexpected. His prĂȘt-a-porter is defined by versatility, a blend of classic fashion and modern flair. It celebrates the relationship between art and life by incorporating different techniques and simple fabrics in avant-garde shapes and cuts. Learn more about Alexis Monsanto and his designs by visiting alexismonsanto.net.


For more info please visit sacramentorunway.com.
 
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Dignity Orthopedic Events This Week — Sign up NOW!

Did you know that you don’t have to live with pain?

Dignity Health orthopedic specialists understand how joint pain can affect your overall quality of life. It can limit how well you function at work, at home and during your everyday activities. Whether your pain is caused by arthritis or sports injuries, they are there to help you get your life back!

Dignity Health's Orthopedics Services team includes orthopedic surgeons, specialists, nurses, X-ray technicians and physical, occupational and speech therapists. They are prepared with advanced technology, clinical expertise through extensive training and a focus on best practices to care for you or your loved one with compassion and respect.

Discover the latest procedures that can get you back in action! Register today for one of Dignity Health's upcoming orthopedic events online at dignityhealth.org/SacramentoOrthopedics or by calling 916.851.2511. Here is a list of their upcoming events:

January 29
Sports medicine and surgical advances for knees, hips and shoulders at the Sac State Alumni Center.

January 30
The latest treatment approaches to knee and hip pain at Rancho Murieta Country Club.

February 6
The latest treatment approaches to knee and hip pain at Hampton Inn Folsom.

Sign up today to learn about treatment options, enjoy healthy appetizers and meet Dignity Health's renowned orthopedic experts!

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Free “After 5 Club” Support Group Gathering

The “After 5 Club” is a free support group who care for a relative or friend with a chronic health condition such as Alzheimer’s, a related dementia, stroke, cardiovascular disease and Parkinson’s.

The goal of this gathering is to share information, successful coping strategies and available options in an emotionally supportive and confidential setting.

The “After 5 Club” meets on the second Wednesday of every month. The next meeting of the “After 5 Club” will be on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Day Care Center, 935-A Spring Street in Placerville.

The “After 5 Club” is offered as a public service of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Senior Day Care Services. For more information about the group or Senior Day Care Services call (530) 621-6180 or visit edcgov.us/humanservices.

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