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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

The Folsom Glow Run Is Approaching Quickly — Register Today!


Join Folsom Parks & Recreation October 5th for the Glow Run — a wild and crazy glowing “fun” run (or walk)!

Show your glow — let your creative juices flow and add spark to your event experience by dressing up in a costume that glows, blinks, shines, sparkles ... and stands out from the crowd.

It’s not about how fast you run, it’s all about the experience you’ll have along the way!  Come for the run... but stay for the FUN!

Here’s what you can expect along the way:
  • Hop, skip, jump, run or walk along the glowing marked trail
  • Rock out to music at multiple points along the course – stop and bust a move
  • Blast your buddies with Silly String in the special String Zone
  • Chalk It Up at the station where you’re invited to leave your mark
  • Glowing start / finish line
  • Awesome photo ops
  • A thousand glowing runners will make their way over the Lake Natoma Crossing
All that, PLUS all registered participants will receive:
  • Commemorative Glow Run drink cup at the finish line
  • Glow items including eyeglasses, bracelets and necklaces
  • Special Sutter Street merchant discounts on event night with your Glow Run cup
  • Awesome memories from a fabulous fun night with friends and family!
Register TODAY before this great event sells out!  Here’s how:
- Log onto timeyourrace.com
- You may register as a team or an individual, or enjoy the Family Pack discount.
(Note: a team is made up of four or more runners)
- Register Early – for the best pricing and to avoid disappointment when they sell out!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can kids participate?
Yes, this is a family-friendly event, just make sure everyone who’s participating has their glow on!

Can I push a stroller?
Yes!  Deck out your ride – add lights and bling it up!

Can dogs participate?
Yes, but for everyone’s safety – including your dog’s – please start at the back of the pack.  And make sure your four-legged friend is safely attached to a leash at all times — with some doggy glow, too!

What should I wear?
Bright colors, glow paint, glow sticks, neon bracelets, necklaces, neon tights... whatever makes you happy and helps you show your glow!  Glowing costumes are encouraged. (Don’t forget your running shoes!)

What is the Glow Run route?
The start and finish of the Glow Run take place in Folsom’s Historic District.  The route is an approximate 4K — a 2.5-mile course that’s mostly flat, and very doable for everyone, from walkers to runners.
You’ll start on Sutter Street following the glowing trail over the Truss Bridge, to Negro Bar State Park, and return on the path that will lead you to the Lake Natoma Crossing and back to Sutter Street and the finish.

What time should I get there?
On-site registration and packet pick-up begins at 4 p.m. (the run begins at 7:45 p.m.)  Check in and get your bib number and your goodies. Rock out to the DJ while you check out all the great costumes and wait for the run to begin.  They’ll let you know when to head to the start line, then get ready to run, hop, skip or walk in the dark and show your glow to light up the night in Folsom!

Where do I park?
There’s abundant free public parking in Folsom’s Historic District, including the parking structure on the corner of Reading and Leidesdorf streets as well as multiple surface lots. Please note that Sutter Street will remain open to traffic until just prior to the race start.

Location 
800-998 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom

For additional information visit the Folsom Parks & Recreation Department's webxsite here: folsom.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/events.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of the Folsom Parks & Recreation Department.


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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Register Today For The Folsom Glow Run!


Join Folsom Parks & Recreation this fall for the Glow Run — a wild and crazy glowing “fun” run (or walk)!

Show your glow — let your creative juices flow and add spark to your event experience by dressing up in a costume that glows, blinks, shines, sparkles ... and stands out from the crowd.

It’s not about how fast you run, it’s all about the experience you’ll have along the way!  Come for the run... but stay for the FUN!

Here’s what you can expect along the way:
  • Hop, skip, jump, run or walk along the glowing marked trail
  • Rock out to music at multiple points along the course – stop and bust a move
  • Blast your buddies with Silly String in the special String Zone
  • Chalk It Up at the station where you’re invited to leave your mark
  • Glowing start / finish line
  • Awesome photo ops
  • A thousand glowing runners will make their way over the Lake Natoma Crossing
All that, PLUS all registered participants will receive:
  • Commemorative Glow Run drink cup at the finish line
  • Glow items including eyeglasses, bracelets and necklaces
  • Special Sutter Street merchant discounts on event night with your Glow Run cup
  • Awesome memories from a fabulous fun night with friends and family!
Register TODAY before this great event sells out!  Here’s how:
- Log onto timeyourrace.com
- You may register as a team or an individual, or enjoy the Family Pack discount.
(Note: a team is made up of four or more runners)
- Register Early – for the best pricing and to avoid disappointment when they sell out!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can kids participate?
Yes, this is a family-friendly event, just make sure everyone who’s participating has their glow on!

Can I push a stroller?
Yes!  Deck out your ride – add lights and bling it up!

Can dogs participate?
Yes, but for everyone’s safety – including your dog’s – please start at the back of the pack.  And make sure your four-legged friend is safely attached to a leash at all times — with some doggy glow, too!

What should I wear?
Bright colors, glow paint, glow sticks, neon bracelets, necklaces, neon tights... whatever makes you happy and helps you show your glow!  Glowing costumes are encouraged. (Don’t forget your running shoes!)

What is the Glow Run route?
The start and finish of the Glow Run take place in Folsom’s Historic District.  The route is an approximate 4K — a 2.5-mile course that’s mostly flat, and very doable for everyone, from walkers to runners.
You’ll start on Sutter Street following the glowing trail over the Truss Bridge, to Negro Bar State Park, and return on the path that will lead you to the Lake Natoma Crossing and back to Sutter Street and the finish.

What time should I get there?
On-site registration and packet pick-up begins at 4 p.m. (the run begins at 7:45 p.m.)  Check in and get your bib number and your goodies. Rock out to the DJ while you check out all the great costumes and wait for the run to begin.  They’ll let you know when to head to the start line, then get ready to run, hop, skip or walk in the dark and show your glow to light up the night in Folsom!

Where do I park?
There’s abundant free public parking in Folsom’s Historic District, including the parking structure on the corner of Reading and Leidesdorf streets as well as multiple surface lots. Please note that Sutter Street will remain open to traffic until just prior to the race start.

Location 
800-998 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom

For additional information visit the Folsom Parks & Recreation Department's webxsite here: folsom.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recreation/.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of the Folsom Parks & Recreation Department.


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Friday, August 23, 2013

Yoshio Taylor Ehibit Coming To The Gallery At 48 Natoma

The next exciting exhibit at the Gallery at 48 Natoma features a solo show by acclaimed artist Yoshio Taylor. 

A large selection of ceramics, bronze sculptures and drawings will be shown at the exhibit, which opens on September 6 and continues through October 31.

Yoshio Taylor’s outstanding ceramic sculptures have been widely exhibited in galleries internationally.

His work is recognized in public art commissions throughout the United States.  Public art, broadly defined, encompasses artwork placed in a public context -- on the street, in a park, on the exterior of a building or within the common spaces of a public building. 

Taylor’s approach to public art projects includes historical, cultural and environmental elements.  Taylor creates cohesive designs with durable and safe materials for the public to relate to and interact with both physically and visually.  Taylor says, “Public art should reflect the cultural personality of the surrounding communities, enhancing the concept of harmony and serve as a focal point of unity within the community.”  His public art installations can be found at Mather Field Air Force Base in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento Regional Transit Light Rail Station, Sacramento City Service Complex, Roseville Civic Center Plaza, Plaza Escuela in Walnut Creek, and a large ceramic mural (17 feet wide x 32 feet high) at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.

To continue the theme of public art, a special exhibit, Folsom Collects, featuring examples of 38 pieces of public art owned by the City of Folsom, will be on display in the adjacent Community Gallery at 48 Natoma from August 30 to October 28. These public art installations are located throughout the city of Folsom in public places such as in parks at the Natoma Station neighborhood, Folsom’s light rail stations, the Folsom Main Library, 48 Natoma Art Center and Folsom Zoo Sanctuary.  Many of these sculptures were created over 20 years ago by now famous artists such as Yoshio Taylor, Robert Brady, David Middlebrook, Stephen Kaltenbach and others. Photographs representing these art works have been taken by members of the FolPho Photography Club.

The public is invited to celebrate both exhibits at the free opening reception on Friday, September 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with refreshments, wine and live music. In addition, for this evening, a Folsom State of the Arts Fundraiser will offer a selection of silent auction gift baskets donated by local businesses to raise funds for the maintenance of Folsom’s Public Art Collection.

The Gallery at 48 Natoma is managed by the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and showcases art by regional and national professional artists, area museum collections and traveling exhibitions; offering high quality original art exhibits that the community may otherwise not have an opportunity to experience.

The gallery is free and open to the public and art is available for purchase. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9-5, with additional hours Tuesday nights from 6-8p.m.  Free tours can be arranged by appointment. For more information please click here.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of Gallery at 48 Natoma.


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Monday, January 7, 2013

Gallery at 48 Natoma Art Exhibition: Cityscapes and Alleyways

Streaks of glowing head lights, blurs of blowing trees, reflections in glass windows; these artists have captured a moment in time, freezing the bustling traffic, city lights and busy streets of downtown Sacramento. 

The next exhibit at the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom, Cityscapes and Alleyways, will feature oil paintings by Anthony Montanino and photography by Keith Berger. The exhibit will open on Friday, January 25 and continue through March 7, 2013.
                   
Anthony Montanino’s paintings are in numerous public and private collections both domestic and international, including those of celebrities Madonna and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Montanino has the ability to work in different styles at the same time and has a well-earned reputation for producing stunning urban landscapes. Montanino studied with Gregory Kondos, Oliver Jackson and Jack Ogden. Among his numerous awards are the 1985-86 Robison-Witt Memorial Fellowship, the 2002 Sacramento Contemporary Arts Award and the 2009 Sacramento Fine Arts Center Award and five Awards of Excellence from the California State Fair.

“I enjoy taking photographs of the wonders of nature, both large and small, of coastal scenes and cityscapes,” says photographer Keith Berger about his work. After discovering Freeman Patterson’s works and writings, he was inspired to work on expanding his visual thinking and began a series of photographic projects focusing on abstractions and reflections that view everyday scenes and objects in new ways. He is a member of Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in downtown Sacramento and his work has been exhibited throughout California and England.

In the adjacent Community Gallery at 48 Natoma, the premier exhibition of Folsom’s new photography club, FolPho, will display their first show. This companion exhibit to the main gallery exhibit will focus on architectural photography. FolPho will be on display from January 15 to March 1, 2013.

The public is invited to celebrate both exhibits at the free opening reception on Friday, January 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with refreshments, wine and live music.

The Gallery at 48 Natoma is managed by the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and showcases art by regional and national professional artists, area museum collections and traveling exhibitions; offering high quality original art exhibits that the community may otherwise not have an opportunity to experience.

The gallery is free and open to the public and art is available for purchase. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9-5 with additional hours Tuesday nights from 6-8p.m.  Free tours can be arranged by appointment. For more information contact Cindy Abraham, (916) 355-7285, or cabraham@folsom.ca.us.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of The Gallery at 48 Natoma.


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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

"On the Wild Side" Exhibit at the Gallery at 48 Natoma

Lions, tigers and bears are overrunning the Gallery at 48 Natoma this month; animals of the two-dimensional kind that is! The new exhibit, “On the Wild Side” features the exciting artwork of three artists: oil paintings and gourd sculptures by Judy Arrigotti, photography by Lewis Kemper and watercolors by Monica Turner.

These artists have often traveled the world to portray the animals in their natural habitats. From swinging spider monkeys of the Central American rain forests to growling Alaskan grizzlies and lounging African lions this thrilling display will take you to the wilderness without the need of a Safari guide. The exhibit will open September 7th, and continue through November 1st.

In the adjacent Community Gallery at 48 Natoma, the display will showcase art from some very unusual artists.  For the second year at this time, paintings from the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary animals will be shown from September 7 to October 31.  Non-toxic paints were given to the animals that actually seem to enjoy the painting experience; swiping their paws and rolling around in pleasure on the canvasses. This is your chance to have a masterpiece painted by a mountain lion, tiger, bear, raccoon, monkey or one of the many other animal artists in residence at the zoo. These unique abstract pieces will be offered for sale with benefits supporting the zoo.

The public is invited to celebrate both exhibits at the free opening reception on Friday, September 7th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with refreshments, wine and live music.

The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom is managed by the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and showcases art by regional and national professional artists, area museum collections and traveling exhibitions; offering high quality original art exhibits that the community may otherwise not have an opportunity to experience. The gallery is free and open to the public and art is available for purchase. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9-5, with additional hours Thursday nights from 6-8pm.  Free tours can be arranged by appointment. For more information contact Cindy Abraham, (916) 355-7285, or cabraham@folsom.ca.us.
   
Blog Post information and picture courtesy of the Gallery at 48 Natoma


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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Folsom Parks & Recreation Department's Winter/Spring Activity Guide

This just in...

Online registration for Folsom Parks & Recreation's winter/spring programs opens Monday, Dec. 21. Since many of our popular programs fill quickly, we encourage you to register early.

The Activity Guide, with all the winter/spring program listings, is available for viewing online at http://activityguide.folsom.ca.us. The printed Guide will be mailed to Folsom households the first week in January.

To register for classes beginning Dec. 21, visit Web Trac, our online registration system at http://webtrac.folsom.ca.us.
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