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Memorial Day Weekend In Sacramento

Fast cars, strawberry jam and sustainable farming are part of the Sacramento festivities honoring America’s military heroes.

2013/05/13

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Best Specialty Bookstores In Sacramento

From social justice, addiction and art history to trading card games and special education curriculum, Sacramento bookstores can satisfy your jones for tomes.

2013/04/29

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Best Ways To Celebrate Star Wars In Sacramento

Visit the following “Star Wars” adventures and learn how the series has become a worldwide phenomenal experience.

2013/04/22

Earth Day Events

Best Ways To Celebrate Earth Day 2013 In Sacramento

Take a look and choose where you will spend Earth Day this year.

2013/04/08

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Best Poetry Events In Sacramento

If you want to celebrate April’s National Poetry Month, check out these spots in the area.

2013/04/01

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Best Directors In The Local Theater Scene In Sacramento

Rich in theater history, Sacramento and the surrounding communities have a balcony full of theater companies to enjoy. The directors of these companies and troupes of thespians make the stage come alive.

2013/03/25

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Best Upcoming Spring Art Festivals And Events In Sacramento

The capital city is home to a large number of galleries, venues and events that feature art of many sorts, and spring 2013 is a great time to experience what the arts community has to offer.

2013/03/11

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Best Ways To Celebrate Women’s History Month 2013 In Sacramento

Fifty years ago, it was legal for an employer to not hire women simply because they were female. But today, women are successful astronauts, politicians, corporate presidents, athletes and artists. You’ve come a long way, baby.

2013/03/04

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Best Ways To Learn About Presidential And American History In Sacramento

Presidents Day, the day in which we honor our past presidents, is February 18. It was through their vision, tenacity and hard work that helped forge this great nation. Today, we can look back and see how far we have traveled in history, through the various museums that record our trek.

2013/02/18

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Best Shows To See On Valentine’s Day Weekend 2013 In Sacramento

From a Billy Joel tribute to the comedian Paula Poundstone, Sacramento has interesting options for those looking to do something different this Valentine’s Day holiday. Take your significant other out to dinner and then check out one of these area performances on the holiday weekend.

2013/02/11

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2013 Sacramento Spring Theater Preview

Theater in Sacramento provides a variety of entertainment. The children’s shows are the most popular at several theaters. But there are also special types of theatrical performances such as ballet, opera and musicals. If a Shakespearean drama or murder mystery dinner is more your liking, options abound. Check out this roundup of the best performances to hit the theater circuit in Sacramento this spring.

2013/01/28

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Best Places For Knitting In The Sacramento Area

Knitting is a pasttime that has been handed down for generations. Many a grandmother has taught their granddaughter the art. If you enjoy the craft of knitting or are a novice looking for fellow knitters, the list here will fill the bill.

2013/01/21

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