Comedian Kenny Kane Performs at Sequoia

In need of a good laugh?

Well then head over to Sequoia restaurant in Placerville on September 2 to see comedian Kenny Kane put on a routine that will leave you in stitches.

Kane draws from his background as a black belt, hip-hop dancer, soccer player and track athlete. His show material also pulls from real stories about family, relationships, teaching children and motivational speaking.

Brad Sherwood (from “Who’s Line Is It Anyways”) says, “Kenny Kane is a cross between Robin Williams and Steve Martin.” Others have described him “as a mix of Jim Carrey and Martin Short.”

And before you head to Sequoia, read Style Editor Desiree Patterson's Dine Review in the upcoming September issue about the favorite eatery. Then you’ll know exactly what to chow down on during the show.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door or $10 with your dinner reservation. Go to sequoiaplacerville.com for more information or visit Kane’s Web site at kennykane.com to read more about his performances.

Blog post by Chloe Daley, Style Intern.

Blue Line Gallery Awards Young Artists

If you love children’s art and celebrating diversity… there’s a new exhibit at the Blue Line Gallery in Roseville that you don’t want to miss.

Entitled “Colors of Culture,” the show features paintings, sculptures and drawings of 36 area youth artists, ages 5-12. Each artist created a piece with the theme of cultural diversity in mind.

At the opening reception of the show on August 15, local artist and teacher Melanie Slade Haas awarded nine artists for their outstanding contributions, including first and second places in four different age groups, and an overall best of show.
So make sure you head on over and support young talent in the area!

Best of Show:

Ryan Fang, Roseville.

First Place:

Alecia Clark, Roseville

Cheyenne Owens, Auburn

Reesa Eliza Artz, Sacramento

Kieran Taber, Granite Bay

Second Place:

Shane Ures, Sacramento

Ivy Tillich, Sacramento

Tate Tillich, Sacramento

Zachery Whitehead, Rocklin

WHAT: “The Colors of Culture” 7th Annual Children’s Open Art Show
WHEN: August 15-November 14; Tuesday-Friday, 10-5; Saturday 1- 8; 3rd Sat. until 9 p.m.
WHERE: Blue Line Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville
COST: Free

Dimple Records Celebrates 35 Years

We at Style have marked August 29 on our calendars for two reasons.
 
Not only is it the birthday of recently deceased Michael Jackson, Sacramento Dimple Records will also celebrate 35 years of business. 
 
But that’s not even the best part.
 
Dimple will have a 35% sale on all used games, game  systems, DVD’s and CD’s. It’s the perfect excuse to head on over and pick up  that one CD you’ve been meaning to add to your collection. 
 
While other chains like Tower Records have closed during tough economic times, Dimple continues to thrive. There are now six locations including Roseville, Folsom,Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove and Davis. 
 
Dimple founder John Radakovitz got into the record business in 1966 and then opened the Roseville location in 1974. 
 
I’ve always thought Dimple was an interesting name for a record store. I just figured it was a family name. But when the first location opened, Radakovitz held a contest to name the  store. Records stores during that time had names like Eucalyptus, Peaches, and Licorice Pizza. 
 
Licorice Pizza? Well, hey, it makes sense when  you think about it.
 
But even if you have all the CDs your heart desires, it’s still a reason to celebrate. If you are a hard-core MJ fan, you should email nicklynch@localheroesproductions.com because rumor has it there might be a Michael Jackson karaoke contest…

Blog post by Chloe Daley, Style Intern.

-Photo from Thriller album cover.

A Call to Artists…and BBQ fans!

Have a hankering for all-day barbecue, beer and bands?

Then make sure you head to historic downtown Lincoln for Ribfest on September 12.

Hosted by the Lincoln Arts and Culture Foundation, the event is also a Call to Artists who wish to showcase and sell their work. The booth fee is $40. There will also be a beer garden and car show.

And if you can’t make that date, you can still get barbecue and hear six popular bands from northern and southern California at the first Day on the Green. Boogie to bands like One Drop Redemption (Bob Marley tribute band), Sacred Fire (Santana tribute band), Tempus Fury ('80s and '90s rock), Private Criminals (alternative rock), Cold Sweat (classic rock) and Highway 49 (Blues).

"We will have a barbecue, but families who want to bring picnic baskets with their own food are welcome to do so,” said Claudia Renati, Lincoln Arts Executive Director. “We hope that everyone will come out and support it. If they do, it could become another of our annual events.”

Ribfest
When: Saturday September 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Downtown Lincoln
Admission: Free!

Day on the Green
When: Saturday, September 19, 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: McBean Park Stadium, Lincoln
Admission: Adults: $10, Children: $6

For more info, call 916-645-9713 or visit lincolnarts.org.

Blog post by Chloe Daley, Style Intern.

The Fountains at Roseville's First Friday Street Fair and Concert Series

Just as Roseville’s Downtown Tuesday night street fair ends for the summer, the Fountains at Roseville steps up to fill the entertainment for as long as the warm nights continue.

Through September 30, the Fountains will host a “First Friday” street fair and Wednesday and Saturday night concerts from 7 to 9 p.m.

The First Friday features a farmers market, street fair, country-dance lessons, an on-stage dance exhibition and karaoke.

And if that wasn’t enough, every second Saturday through October, the Fountains host a Kids Club with entertainment crafts at 10 a.m. The August 8 event will feature back-to-school crafts and face painting.

So yes, I’m happy to report that the Fountains at Roseville has pretty much everything. But if we had to put in one wish list item, it would be that the stores didn't close quite so early! Come on, we're girls, and we like to shop!

Below are the band lineups for August:

Wednesdays:
8/5 K Dog Rock

8/12 Lisa Phenix Americana

8/19 Doug Pauly Trio Jazz

8/26 PointDexter Indie, Alt Rock

Fridays:
8/7 DJ/Country Fest Lessons Line/Texas Two Step

8/14 Rising Star Karaoke Contest

8/21 DJ/ Best of '70s

8/28 DJ/ Best of '80s

Saturdays:
8/1 The Pyronauts Instr. (Surf Music )

8/8 Dave Russell Band (Crossover/Country)

8/15 Marcelle (Sultry Jazz )

8/22 No Taboo (Classic Rock/R&B )

8/29 Johnny O' And The Blue FO Chicago Sw. Blues

To find out more about Fountains, visit their Web site: thefountainsatroseville.com

Blog post by Chloe Daley, Style Intern.

Sharon & Digger Williams Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage!

Fifty years in love…and counting.

Congratulations to the longtime Folsom couple and active community members, Jim and Sharon Digger, on their Golden anniversary! The first time Jim “Digger” Williams saw his wife, Sharon, he told himself that she was the woman he was going to marry. And he did, over 50 years ago. The couple recently reaffirmed their vows at the Rolling Hills Christian Church on 800 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills.

Digger and Sharon have been blessed with three children, Sharee, James and Caree. They were married in Canton, Ohio, and have lived in Folsom since 1960. Throughout the years, they’ve always put Christ at the center of their lives.

The couple has been involved in several volunteer activities and organizations in the area, including the Folsom Chamber of Commerce where they won the Wall of Fame award, and the Pro Rodeo in which they’ve been active participants for 49 years. They’ve also been awarded the Couple of the Year, the Grand Marshalls of the Rodeo 2007, and the Lions Club Award, just to name a few.


Congrats!

My New Bike ROCKS!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so... here's a picture of my new bike. I feel like a bitchin' little girl when I'm riding it.

Needless to say, I love my new bike!

It's the Betty bike (Electra cruiser) from Bicycles Plus!

Keep your mitts off my bike -- go get your own! ;)

That's all I've got to say.

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705 Gold Lake Dr
Folsom, CA 95630
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