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THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

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By Jessica Laskey

Race for the Arts at William Land Park

Race for the Arts

Saturday, Aug. 28, 7 a.m.–1 p.m. William Land Park, 3800 Land Park Drive • raceforthearts.com

Grab your running shoes for the 5K run/walk and kids’ fun runs to raise money for local nonprofi t arts organizations and school programs. A free arts festival will take place until 1 p.m. Registration varies from $15–$35 depending on age and date of entry. Receive a 20% discount for teams of 10 or more. Registration includes event T-shirt and refreshments.

Animal House

Sacramento Fine Arts Center Aug. 3–29; Second Saturday Reception, Aug. 14, 5:30–8:30 p.m. 5330 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael • sacfi nearts.org

Enjoy this widely popular juried art show that celebrates all animals through paintings, photography, ceramics and other media.

Leslie McCarron’s “Color Blooms”

PBS KVIE Gallery Aug. 10–Oct. 8 2030 West El Camino Ave. • kvie.org

Sacramento artist Leslie McCarron’s exhibition includes more than a dozen works featuring still life paintings of ranunculus, roses, peonies, sunfl owers and the occasional lemon inspired by her time walking by the American River, working in her garden and bringing fresh fl owers into her studio.

Carmichael Recreation and Park District Aug. 7–28, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Carmichael Park, 5750 Grant Ave. • carmichaelpark.com

Welcome back to Carmichael Park’s annual free music series at the Daniel Bishop Memorial Pavilion. This month’s acts include the Fryed Brothers Band (Aug. 7), Todd Morgan & the Emblems (Aug. 14), On Air (Aug. 21) and Great Wide Open (Aug. 28).

Social Distance Theater

California Stage Saturday, Aug. 14, 4–7 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 21, 8–10 p.m. 1725 25th St. • calstage.org

On Second Saturday, photography by Jim Coats, Linda Kingsbury and Kathy Keatly Garvey will be on display in the Courtyard Gallery. The following Saturday, the Music in the Courtyard Concert will feature the Lisa Phoenix Band. Tickets are $15.

Movies at the Fort

Midtown Association Saturday, Aug. 14, 8:45 p.m. Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park, 2701 L St. • exploremidtown.org/movienight

Bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy “Up” projected on the walls of the fort. Tickets are free but must be reserved online.

Folsom Americana Fest: Gold Country Hayride

Wildwood Performing Arts Foundation Aug. 20 & 21, 7–9:20 p.m. 403 Staff ord Street, Folsom • folsomfest.org

The hayride will welcome Rockabilly Hall of Fame member Stan Perkins and recording artist/songwriter/manager of the WS Holland Band, Ron Haney. Food trucks, beer, wine and merchandise will be available. Proceeds benefi t Wildwood’s arts program and the Johnny Cash Art Trail. Tickets are $10–$75.

Leslie McCarron’s “Ranunculus Carnival” at PBS KVIE Gallery

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Todd Morgan & the Emblems at Carmichael Concerts in the Park

Family Campout

Fairytale Town Friday, Aug. 6, 5:30 p.m.–Saturday, Aug. 7, 7 a.m. 3901 Land Park Drive • fairytaletown.org

Spend the night under the stars at Fairytale Town during this exciting overnight adventure that includes playtime, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, games, bedtime stories and a light continental breakfast. Adults are $30; children 2–12 are $25; children 1 and younger are free.

Virtual Harvest Day

UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County Saturday, Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Online • sacmg.ucanr.edu

Enjoy keynote speakers Fred Hoffman, Greg Gayton and Bill Krycia, as well as informative webinars on unusual edibles and tips for growing houseplants and bearded irises at this free virtual event. Register online to receive the participation link.

“Fork to Canvas” & Gary Dinnen’s “Wall Dogs”

Archival Gallery Aug. 5–28; Second Saturday, Aug. 14, 5 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com

This group show features works in all mediums that celebrate Northern California’s agricultural heritage in a playful way. Gary Dinnen’s popular raku “Wall Dogs” will be shown on the front wall. “Fork to Canvas” is dedicated to the memory of artist Michael Hoffee, who passed away in May and was originally scheduled to show this month. His still-life café scenes with fl oral bouquets were the inspiration for this show.

Family Campout at Fairytale Town Photo by Karen Iddings Kathy Dana’s “French Connection” at Sparrow Gallery

Kathy Dana’s “Little Hot Seats”

Sparrow Gallery Ongoing 1021 R St. • sparrowgallery.com

Artist Kathy Dana’s series of sunlit patio chairs painted in luscious acrylic on wood panels celebrates the lazy days of summer and invites art lovers to have a seat and relax.

Anthology Book Launch

Stories on Stage Sacramento Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1–4 p.m. Capitol Books, 1011 K St. • storiesonstagesacramento.org

The nonprofi t literary performance series celebrates the publication of its fi rst anthology, “Twenty Twenty: A Stories on Stage Sacramento Anthology,” with this free in-person reception. The book contains 43 essays and short stories written by Northern California writers and notable guest authors, including Pam Houston, Karen Bender and Sands Hall.

Ron Cunningham’s “Peter and the Wolf”

Sensory Friendly Dance Saturday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m. The Sofi a, 2700 Capitol Ave. • sensoryfriendlydance.org

This children’s ballet is an inclusive theater experience, especially for those in the autistic community. Sensory-friendly accommodations include leaving lights on, lowering music volume and allowing audience members to play with fi dget toys, dance, talk and sing during the performance. The production will include spoken and ASL narration. Tickets are $5.

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CARROTS

This root vegetable is packed with beta carotene. Classically orange in color, it also comes in white, red, yellow and purple varieties.

Look for tender baby carrots at the market.

To eat: For a cooling summer soup, make carrot vichyssoise.

PLUMS

This delicious stone fruit is a relative of the peach, nectarine and (surprise) almond. When dried, it’s a prune. To eat: Eat out of hand, or slice and bake for a cobbler, pie or upside-down cake.

Monthly Market

A LOOK AT WHAT’S IN SEASON AT LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS IN AUGUST

CANTALOUPE

This melon has antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. It belongs to the cucurbit family of plants, which includes cucumbers, pumpkins and squashes. To eat: Using cantaloupe, Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis makes an unusual and tasty dish called Spaghetti al Melone.

OKRA

This vegetable gets a bad rap for its sometimes-slimy texture. It’s a staple in Southern cuisine, particular gumbo. It’s low in calories— as long as you don’t fry it! To eat: Grill, roast or pickle.

FIGS

This Mediterranean fruit is sweet and chewy, with tiny, crunchy seeds and a smooth skin. It’s a great source of dietary fiber and potassium. To eat: Sacramento’s now-defunct Fat Face restaurant used to serve poached figs inside a grilled brie sandwich.

GRAPEFRUIT

Pucker up: This citrus fruit is tart and tangy. It’s rich in vitamin C and the antioxidant lycopene. It comes in white, pink and red varieties. To eat: Broil grapefruit slices until warm for a quick, healthful dessert.