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Replica Batmobile at CruiseFest

THIS MONTH'S CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS

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By Jessica Laskey

CruiseFest

California Automobile Museum Saturday, Oct. 2, 3–7 p.m. Fulton Avenue between El Camino and Marconi • calautomuseum.org

CruiseFest is back, baby! Hundreds of custom and classic cars cruise up and down Fulton Avenue to raise money for the California Automobile Museum. Don’t miss the seventh replica Batmobile ever built. Free for spectators. Car owners may participate for $40 (museum members), $50 (non-members) or $75 (day of the event).

Wild Whiskers of the West Fall Gala

Sacramento SPCA Saturday, Oct. 23, 6–10 p.m. 6201 Florin Perkins Road • sspca.org/gala

Git along, little doggies, to raise funds for SSPCA at this year’s saloon soirée gala. Enjoy food, beverages, auctions, entertainment and shelter tours. Meet staff and learn how your support helps save lives. Tickets are $150.

Cheers to 40 Years: Michael Neumann’s Retirement Roast & Toast

Sacramento Youth Symphony Saturday, Oct. 2, 6–10 p.m. Frasinetti Winery, 7395 Frasinetti Road • sacramentoyouthsymphony.org/roast

Celebrate SYS Artistic Director and Premier Orchestra Conductor Michael Neumann’s 40 years of love and dedicated service during an evening of dinner, champagne and a light-hearted roast of the beloved Maestro. Tickets are $65. Previously purchased tickets to the original event (postponed due to COVID) will be honored.

“Pick Me” by Kathy Dana at PBS KVIE Art Auction

PBS KVIE Art Auction

PBS KVIE Friday, Oct. 1, 7–10 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 2, noon–10 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. KVIE Channel 6 • kvie.org/artauction

The 40th annual PBS KVIE Art Auction will showcase 266 works of art by emerging, well-known and world-renowned Northern California artists selected by PBS KVIE art curator Jill Estroff. Fourteen Sacramento artists received awards for their work. The auction will air live on Channel 6 and stream on kvie.org.

Monet to Matisse: Masterworks of French Impressionism from the Dixon Galleries and Gardens

Crocker Art Museum Oct. 3–Jan. 9, 2022 216 O St. • crockerart.org

This fi rst exhibition of French Impressionism to come to Sacramento showcases 50 works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including pieces by Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, PierreAuguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse and others.

Tales & Ales

Fairytale Town Saturday, Oct. 2, 5–9 p.m. 3901 Land Park Drive • fairytaletown.org

This annual brewfest fundraiser benefi ts Fairytale Town’s education programs and park improvements. The family-friendly event includes playtime, music and local fare. VIPs enjoy early admission, specialty brews, an exclusive reception and tastings, and a commemorative tasting cup. Visit the website for advance and dayof-event ticket prices. Sacramento Adventure Playground Saturday, Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. 3301 37th Ave. • sacadventureplay.org

Fitness should be fun! Youth ages 4–15 race in a small endurance course with obstacles—including mud—to raise funds for the Adventure Playground, a free after-school youth development program powered by Fairytale Town. Registration starts at $10.

Let’s Celebrate

Disney On Ice Oct. 28–31 Golden 1 Center • golden1center.com

The celebration of the century comes alive in this monumental ice-skating spectacular hosted by Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse. The performance includes a parade of more than 50 beloved characters from 14 classic and modern stories. Tickets are $20 to $115.

Dance Nation

B Street Theatre Through Oct. 24 The Sofi a, 2700 Capitol Ave. • bstreettheatre.org

Pulitzer Prize fi nalist Clare Barron’s daring and hilarious play tells the story of a dance troupe of 13-year-olds who are at the mercy of their emerging hormones while trying to pursue their competitive dreams. Visit the website for ticket information.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

American Cancer Society Sunday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. West Capitol Steps, 1315 10th St. • makingstrideswalk.org/sacramento

Take a beautiful morning walk Downtown to help the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research and comprehensive patient support. The walk ends at DOCO for a 25th anniversary celebration, including live music, a pop-up shop and mini golf. Visit the website to sign up.

The Grim Fairy Tales

Archival Gallery Through Oct. 30; Second Saturday Reception Oct. 9, 5 p.m. 3223 Folsom Blvd. • archivalgallery.com

This group show plays on the traditional German fairytales by the Grimm brothers in which the artists have found inspiration in the “grim” and dark fables. Gallery visitors are welcome during normal business hours and must wear a mask. Costumes are encouraged on Second Saturday!

Disney On Ice at Golden 1 Center

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to benefi t American Cancer Society

Towns, Trains, and Terrain: Early California Prints from the Pope Collection

Crocker Art Museum Oct. 31–Jan. 30, 2022 216 O St. • crockerart.org

This exhibition of more than 80 works details early life in the Golden State through printmaking techniques, including engraving and lithography. The exhibit is drawn from a recent gift of 200 prints and original works on paper from the Peter T. Pope Early California Collection.

Fall Sale

Shepard Garden & Arts Center Oct. 2–3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 3330 McKinley Blvd. • sgaac.org

Nearly all 27 clubs that meet at the center participate in this semiannual fundraising sale that includes vendors selling plants, pottery, art, jewelry, ceramics, crafts, collectibles and more. Free to attend.

Jewish Food Faire

Congregation Beth Shalom Order through Oct. 14 4746 El Camino Ave. • cbshalom.org

Order delicious traditional Jewish foods online to benefi t Congregation Beth Shalom. Choose from homemade baked goods and frozen foods, deli sandwiches, salads, matzah ball soup, and desserts and specialty breads from Grand Bakery and bialys from The Bagelry. Schedule your pickup time online for Oct. 24 via a safe drive-thru pickup system. Orders must be placed by Oct. 14.

Two Women, Two Visions, One Great Show

California Stage Saturday, Oct. 9, 4–7 p.m. Courtyard Gallery, 1725 25th St. • calstage.org

Check out this month's First Stop, Second Saturday Art Exhibit featuring artists Mardie Dalzell Driftmier and Judy Knott. Driftmier's ink artworks riff on fl owers found in her garden. Knott's mixed-media abstracts invite you to observe with your feelings. The event also features live music by Brazilian guitarist Felipe Ferraz.

Remembering 9/11 20th Anniversary Retrospective

Through Oct. 11 A Space In Between, 1401 C St. • aspaceinbetween.com

Featuring the important and moving work of New York street photographer and photojournalist Martha Cooper, the show showcases her valuable photographs, documents and objects relevant to Sept. 11, 2001.

California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts Oct. 22–23 521 First St., Davis • natsoulas.com/ccaca-2021

The ultimate ceramic sculpture event returns for its 34th year. Meet face-to-face with distinguished nationally recognized ceramic sculptors. Enjoy demonstrations, lectures and shows, as well as local gallery exhibitions and student work. Masks and proof of vaccination required. Early registration is $175 ($160 for students).

Bold Expressions

Northern California Arts, Inc. Sept. 28–Oct. 24; Second Saturday Reception Oct. 9, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael • norcalartsinc.org

Judge LeeAnn Brooks has selected 95 pieces of art for the 66th Open International Exhibition Bold Expressions. Join Second Saturday festivities for an entertaining evening of music and appetizers, while enjoying the “bold” artwork. Free admission.

Fall Sale at Shepard Garden & Arts Center

Miles Hermann’s “Birthday Bouquet” at Archival Gallery

THEATRE GUIDE

HAMILTON

Performances Now thru Oct 10 Presented by Broadway Sacramento at SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center 1301 L Street, Sac 916-557-1999 Broadwaysacramento.com

Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre — a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by LinManuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

ADMISSIONS

Oct 13 – Nov 14 Capital Stage 2215 J St,Sac 916-995-5464 Capstage.org Directed by Michael Stevenson

2018 Drama Desk & Outer Critics Circle Awards Winner for Outstanding Play October 13 – November 14, 2021 Sherri Rosen-Mason is head of the admissions department at a New England prep school, fighting to diversify the student body. Alongside her husband, the school’s Headmaster, they’ve largely succeeded in bringing a stodgy institution into the twenty-first century. But when their only son sets his sights on an Ivy League university, personal ambition collides with progressive values with convulsive results. “Astonishing and daring. An extraordinarily useful and excruciating satire – of the left, by the left, for the left – for today.” – THE NEW YORK TIMES

DANCE NATION BY CLARE BARRON

Thru Oct 15 Presented by B Street Theatre – Mainstage at The Sofia Tsakopoulous Center for the Arts 2700 Capitol, Sac 916-443-5300 The first play at B Street Theatre since COVID-19 shutdown!

In this audacious new play from Clare Barron, a multi-generational collection of actors digs deep into their pasts to portray a pre-teen dance troupe. Fierce, funny and wholly original, Dance Nation will blow you away.

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“The Moon” by Jon Lowe at Archival Gallery

Second Saturday Reception

E Street Gallery Saturday, Oct. 9, 5–9 p.m. 1115 E St. • facebook.com/estreetgallery

This show features visual artist Gary Nyland exhibiting his large-scale geometric paintings in the Main Gallery. Also showing throughout the complex are photographer Gerry McIntyre with his bird photography, painter Margaret Blanchfi eld and photographer Keith Maguire. Masks and proof of vaccination required.

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Geometric painting by Gary Nyland at E Street Gallery