We love using Sac Foodies to spread the word about all the great ways that local businesses and individuals are helping to make Sacramento the great city it is.
The “Hope in Harmony” benefit concert for children is one of those great efforts. The event, which will include an Old Hollywood theme, will be held at the Memorial Auditorium (15th Street and J) on Friday, November 20th and will bring much needed business development, fundraising training and financial support to three local nonprofits – KidsFirst, Roberts Family Development Center and Special Olympics of Northern California. With Natalie Cole as the headlining artist and special guest Louie Anderson, the night will be filled with great music and laughter all in an effort to give back.
Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. and the show will start at 9:00. VIP ticket holders will be able to enjoy a cocktail reception featuring food from Paragary Restaurants and wine provided by various local wineries, followed by an elegant sit down dinner during the concert and an after party at Spataro Restaurant and Bar.
Concert ticket prices range from $50 to $150 and can be purchased here. VIP tickets and sponsor tables are also available by calling (916) 782-4673.
This Week in Foodie Events…
Last week we mentioned how much we are looking forward to the Raley’s Grape Escape event on June 6th. But that’s not the only event to put on your calendar. This is just the beginning of a summer full of foodie fun! Here is a round-up of upcoming events to get you started:
Tuesday, June 2 from 6-8 p.m. – Stop by The Shack this Tuesday night for a Belgian Beer Tasting and plenty of appetizers. The tasting will include a variety of Belgian ales and a souvenir glass for the nice price of $25.
Tuesday, June 2 from 6-8 p.m. – If you’re more in the mood for wine than beer on Tuesday, stop by the tasting event at Fuzio Bistro. Just $10 gets you a tasting flight from Oak Ridge Winery and an appetizer! Some of the appetizer choices may include crab cakes, spring rolls or lettuce wraps.
Friday, June 5, from 6-10 p.m. – You won’t want to miss the Taste of Fair Oaks event where you will find local restaurants, wineries and microbreweries, all under one roof! The event includes live music, an art show and even a golf putting contest with a $5,000 prize! Tickets are $35 if purchased ahead, or $40 at the door.
Friday, June 5 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. – This Friday, the 7th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge will take place at the Towe Auto Museum. Competitors will have 45 minutes to turn five secret ingredients into three power-packed dishes right in front of your eyes! The event also includes a VIP food show and live entertainment. Tickets are $50.
Saturday, June 6 from 2-4 p.m. – If you read our recent interview with cookbook authors Dina Guillen and Michelle Lowrey, then you’ll want to make time in your schedule this Saturday to stop by the Borders store in Folsom for their book signing and cooking demonstration! You’ll be able to try some tasty bites and peruse their latest cookbook, Cooking Club: Great Idea and Delicious Recipes for Fabulous Get-Togethers.
Saturday, June 6 from 1-5 p.m. – If the above events still haven’t satisfied your taste buds, consider heading to Santa Rosa for a festive microbrew and food tasting extravaganza at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. More than 35 microbreweries and exceptional food purveyors will be on site. Tickets, ($40 at the door or $35 ahead), include food and beverage tasting and a souvenir glass!
Saturday, June 6 at 7 p.m. – Take part in Fairytale Town’s half-century celebration by attending the Jackie Greene concert this Saturday night. Tickets are $25 per person and there will be BBQ and beverages available for purchase.
We’d love to hear what events you’re planning on attending this summer and what you’d like to see us include on our next event round-up, so leave us a comment below!
Speakeasy at Lounge ON20
Midtown’s Lounge ON20 is rolling out the red carpet this Saturday to celebrate the debut of local band Jackson Road’s new “Speakeasy” music video. The Roaring Twenties inspired premiere party runs from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. During this time I suggest taking advantage of the Saturday night drink special, a $10 tasting of three bubbles. And once you spot the plates of food being brought to other tables – each like a little piece of art – it’s almost impossible not to order a few bites of your own! My “must-haves” include the Arancini “Fried Risotto” with White Truffle oil, Fennel-Spiced Seared Ahi with Seedless Watermelon and Local Strawberry and Asian Pear Salad.
There is no cover charge for this event, however reservations are recommended for parties of six or more. For more information, call Lounge ON20 at (916) 443-6620.
Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest – Take 2
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the 7th Annual Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest at Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe. You couldn’t have picked a better weekend for roaming around the Village at Squaw Valley to listen to live bands and sample micro brews, the weather was delightfully warm and the beer was perfectly cold. I decided to make the trek to Tahoe with fellow Sacfoodie Brittany and friends after reading her praise of last year’s festival.
The two-day event, which seems to appeal to locals and visitors alike, consists of free live performances by numerous bands on two stages and more than a half dozen participating breweries serving up their brews on tap from beer tents (or beer barrels – as in photo above). For an affordable $10, I picked up a festival mug and two beers, in addition to the $5 suggested donation at entry. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, which certainly helps explain the festival’s pet-friendly atmosphere.
Our first stops included the Black Diamond booth for a mug of their Hefeweizen (for the girls) and the hot dog stand for a Polish dog smothered in grilled peppers and onions (for the boys). We also popped into the Blue Coyote Sports Bar and Grill to enjoy a steaming basket of Cheesy Poofs – deep fried Kraft-style macaroni and cheese triangles – which were to-die-for after a long afternoon of beer tasting. After a wonderful weekend with good food, great beer and even better company, I can’t wait for next year!
Aloha Friends of The Shack!
This Thursday night, The Shack is having a Hawaiian-style dinner! The menu will feature some Hawaiian-inspired dishes including:
Kahlua Pork
Pineapple Fried Rice
Ahi Poke
Musubi Rolls (yes it is spam…but very Hawaiian)
Chocolate and Macadamia Trifle
and more!
Head down to The Shack for a tasty meal accompanied by great music this Thursday evening.
The Shack
5201 Folsom Blvd
(916) 457-5997