Niello Concours at Serrano Tour, Gala and Show, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 Niello Concours at Serrano

Crocker Art Exhibition — Dark Metropolis: Irving Norman’s Social Surrealism
September 23, 2006 – January 7, 2007 Crocker Art Museum

Fleet Week, San Francisco, Thursday through Monday, October 5-9, Featuring The Blue Angels and the Parade of U.S. Navy Ships, as well as Team Oracle and USAF F-16 Falcon Demonstration Team Fleet Week in San Franciso

Swantson Challenger, $75,000 tennis tournament sponsored by Morgan Stanley at Sutter Lawn Tennis Club.  October 7-16, 2006, See website for schedule and ticketing information http://www.sutterlawn.com/Challenger%202006%20schedule.pdf

What’s Blooming in the Cemetery
Saturday, October 21, 2006
10:00 am

Sacramento City Cemetery
Tour Guides: Anita Clevenger
and Barbara Oliva 

Sacramento Opera presents Verdi’s Aida on November 17, 19, and 21 at Community Center Theatre.  See Sacramento Opera for more information.

September 9th artist receptions, 6:00 p.m.
The Woodlake Artists Group “WAG” is having two (2) special events for the September Second Saturday Art Walk.  WAG Charter members’ exhibition called “MULTIFORMITY” will be at Artisan Gallery while WAG’s newest two members exhibition called “LOOKING SKYWARD, LOOKING WITHIN”  will be at Enotria’s Wine Salon and Gallery.  Both WAG exhibits and artist receptions will be on September 9TH and start at 06:00pm.  Put on your walking shoes and enjoy these and other great art venues on the Blvd.

ARTISAN – “MULTIFORMITY”
Featuring -  WAG Charter Members
September 9, 2006 until September 28, 2006
Artist Reception September 9, 2006 – 06:00 pm until 10:00 pm

ARTISAN GALLERY, 1901 Del Paso Blvd (near Cook’s Hardware), Sacramento, CA  95815
ENOTRIA – ‘LOOKING SKYWARD, LOOKING WITHIN’
Featuring -  WAG Newest Members
September 8, 2006 until October 6, 2006

Artist Reception September 9, 2006 – 06:00 pm until 9:00 pm, ENOTRIA WINE SALON AND ART GALLERY 1439 Del Paso Blvd (at Arden Way), Sacramento, CA 95815
 

Asian-Pacific Chamber of Commerce Bamboo Golf Classic http://www.asiancc.org/events-2.html Monday, September 18, 2006 1:00 pm Shotgun Start Morgan Creek Golf and Country Club, 8791 Morgan Creek Lane, Roseville, CA

20th Annual Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair, Nevada County Fairgrounds Thursday through Sunday, September 21-24 Visit “Art at the Classic”, the horse and western art show which has grown to national prominence!  http://www.nevadacountyfair.com/HTMLS/aadraft.html

Niello Concours at Serrano Tour, Gala and Show, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1  http://www.nielloconcoursatserrano.com/index_content.html

Fleet Week, San Francisco Thursday through Monday, October 5-9, Featuring The Blue Angels and the Parade of U.S. Navy Ships, as well as Team Oracle and USAF F-16 Falcon Demonstration Team http://fleetweek.us/fleetweek  

Folsom Lake Yacht Club’s Women Only Regatta, Saturday, August 19th  http://www.flyc.org/This is an annual event where only women skipper and crew in three races that make up this regatta. The races will be held near New York Cove on Folsom Lake because there is always a nice breeze there in the summer.

“Ultra Plush” Chardonnay wine tasting at Il Forno Classico in Gold River
Thursday, August 24
Rombauer, Mer Soleil, Silver (unoaked Mer Soleil), Cakebread, Far Niente
(fixed price) http://www.ilfornoclassico.com/wine.html#future

Sacramento Asian-Pacific Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” Networking Mixer hosted by Radisson Hotel  http://www.asiancc.org/events-2.html
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
5:30-7:30 pm Radisson Hotel, 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, CA

Sacramento Asian-Pacific Chamber of Commerce Bamboo Golf Classic http://www.asiancc.org/events-2.html
Monday, September 18, 2006
1:00 pm Shotgun Start
Morgan Creek Golf and Country Club, 8791 Morgan Creek Lane, Roseville, CA

20th Annual Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair, Nevada County Fairgrounds
Thursday through Sunday, September 21-24
Visit “Art at the Classic”, the horse and western art show which has grown to national prominence!  http://www.nevadacountyfair.com/HTMLS/aadraft.html

Fleet Week, San Francisco
Thursday through Monday, October 5-9
Featuring The Blue Angels and the Parade of U.S. Navy Ships, as well as Team Oracle and USAF F-16 Falcon Demonstration Team
http://fleetweek.us/fleetweek

We go out sailing with the Folsom Lake Yacht Club to enjoy the Notes on Boats event in New York Cove.  We also re-visit the Crocker Art Auction from June, listening to those in attendance and an artist for their perspectives on the event.  The interviews from the art auction are ones that have not been heard on the show (for the most part).

The radio show will not air this Sunday (July 16) due to technical difficulties.  My apologies.

The show is set to resume on July 23.  On that show, we will feature the following:

• Sacramento Region Porsche Club’s Concours D’Elegance
• Sacramento Capitals Wheelchair Tennis Association, Tournament
• Pete Sampras Press Conference on July 12 at Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights.

Currently planned for the July 30 show is the Folsom Lake Yacht Club’s Notes on Boats event.

Winetasting, Enotria Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1431 Del Paso blvd @ Arden way, Sacramento, June 23, 5 – 6:30 p.m.

STOMP AROUND: Every Friday, Midtown Stomp offers one-hour swing lessons (8-9pm) followed by a night of open dancing (9pm-midnight). $6. YWCA, 17th and L streets, (916) 221-1500, http://www.midtownstomp.com/.

Dressage Derby II, Christiane Noelting Dressage Ctr., Vacaville, June 24 – 25

People Reaching Out(day: Serrano golf) (night “gala”), June 24

20th Annual Fair Oaks Renaissance Fayre, Fair Oaks Park on the corner of Madison and Fair Oaks., June 24 – 25, 10 am- 6 pm.  For more info call 965-8463.

Solune Winegrowers Grand Opening and First Release, 16303 Jewett Lne (Colfax Hwy), Grass Valley

The Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance is the preeminent car show in the world.  It attracts the wealthy, the glitterati and the Hollywood types, and it occurs annually here in Northern California.

Velvet Red Media has just learned that it has obtain full media credential for this wonderful event held August 17 – 20 in Pebble Beach.  Underwriting is needed to pay for travel, lodging and meal expenses.  Please click on the tab above entitled "Sponsorship Opportunities" for more information.

Read excerpts of the acceptance letter below. 

"Dear Tahnya,

"Thank you for your interest in covering the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, to be held on Sunday, August 20. I am pleased to be able to tell you that we have approved your application for media credentials.

"Your credentials can be picked up in person, with proper photo identification, at the Pebble Beach Concours media center … which is sponsored this year by Infiniti…  .

"Situated directly across from the conference center of The Lodge at Pebble Beach, the Infiniti Media Center is a fully functioning pressroom for working media members. In addition to credentials, media kits and daily media updates will be distributed from this location, and briefings and interviews will take place there. The center offers wireless Internet access for laptops, wired computer workstations, lockers (bring your own lock to ensure security), a lounge area, and periodic snack and beverage service.

"In early July, we will send you a media gate pass for the week of Concours, and additional information regarding media events, opportunities, and resources. …  .  Concours week kicks off with the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance on Thursday, August 17. This event allows media members and spectators an opportunity to see and photograph the 2006 Concours entries in motion. All Concours entries are encouraged to participate in the Tour, and such participation plays a role in class competition at the Concours; if there is a tie in class competition, cars that have successfully completed the Tour have the advantage. Other events related to the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours include the Blackhawk Collection's Exposition of Classic Cars, open from August 16 through 20; the second annual RetroAuto, a pavilion open August 18 through 20 featuring automotive memorabilia, luxury goods and the lates technological tools; and The Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company, which will take place on the evening of August 20.

"Further information is available in the News Room section of our Web site at www.pebblebeachconcours.net. We encourage you to check this site regularly for updates. "Again, we thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email, call, or fax me at your convenience.

"Director of Media Relations"

Last week, the show was broadcast over Access Sacramento on Comcast but was not broadcast over Live 365 (the internet).  Therefore, it will be re-broadcast at 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 18.  No new shows will air until Sunday, July 2.  On July 2, the show will likely be on the Notes on Boats outing with the Folsom Lake Yacht Club and the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce golf tournament.

I apologize for any confusion. 

The show can be heard on Access Sacramento through Sacramento cable radio or on the internet.  The show is broadcast on Sunday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at Live 365 internet broadcast

Click "read the rest of this entry" to learn more about Events of Interest for the Week of June 12 – 19, 200

Third Thursday Jazz Series, Crocker Art Museum, featuring Ivan Najera, June 15, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.  Free for Crocker Members, $10 for non-members 

Sacramento Capitals Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, June 16-18, 2006, Johnson Ranch, Roseville.  This is a USTA sanctioned event.  See tournament listing for details on competitors.

Warrior Golf Classic, Timber Creek Golf Course, Roseville, CA, to help the William Jessup University Athletic Department Champion Christ through Sport, June 16

Blues in the Park, Fair Oaks Park, June 17, 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Summer Sailstice, Treasure Island, June 17

Victorian Garden Party at Old City Cemetery, Sacramento, Saturday,  June 17, 2006, 3 – 6 pm, Cost: $25 per person, Reservations required. Call 916-442-5662

Sacramento Valley Region Zone Concours D'Elegance for Porsches, June 18, 8:00 a.m., Niello Porsche's new dealership, 4525 Granite Drive, Rocklin

Velvet Red Media attended two charity events over the weekend of June 2 and 3, "A Taste of Fair Oaks" and the Crocker Museum Art Auction.  Both events are featured on the June 11 show.

On Friday evening, June 2, the Spagnoli Group presented "A Taste of Fair Oaks" at the Northridge Country Club in Fair Oaks.  Originally conceived by the Fair Oaks Chamber, the event this year doubled attendance over last year.  The organizers estimate that 700 people attended this year — so many people that they ran out of wine glasses (an integral part of the winetasting).  Undaunted, they quicklysecured more wine glasses so no one was left out.  The patio and terraces at Northridge Country Club made an outstanding venue to allow people to chat comfortably, as the sun set across the treetops of the course.  Listen for the auction of the ride through the wine country in a Bentley limo!  The proceeds were to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.

On Saturday evening, the Crocker Art Museum put on a fantastic art auction with dozens of original art pieces.  The art was selected by a jury of local art experts.  The sold-out crowd perused the art, which was tastefully hung all about the lower level of the museum, while they sipped wine and entered "silent" bids on the bid sheets.  After ample time for mixing, meeting, greeting and bidding, the attendees were ushered out to the large courtyard shaded by old and large Sycamore trees.

After a lovely buffet dinner, the live auction began.  Each bidder had a yellow bid card showing their pre-registered bidder number.  A lively auction ensued, with the auctioneering conducted by Malcolm Barber of Bonham and Butterfields of San Francisco.  Over $200,000 was raised through the art sales.  This will contribute nicely to the operation of the museum as well as future expansion of the museum.