SADS FEATURED EVENTS

August 19th, Thursday:  SADS Lecture Series – “Sacramento Then and Now” presented by William Burg, historian and director on the board of the Sacramento County Historical Society.  Join us at the SMUD Building, 6201 S Street (between 59th and 65th).  Doors open at 7:00 pm, lecture begins at 7:30.  Cost:  $5 donation for members, $7 donation for non-members.  Light refreshments.

August 21st, Saturday: SADS Night at the Starlite Theatre.  Hosted by the talented Nick Langdon in his fabulous backyard “Starlite Theatre” for  SADS members and their friends.  The film feature is “It’s A Great Life (1929) with the Duncan Sisters and Lawrence Gray. Look for more info coming by e-vite &/or postcard.

October 16th, Saturday:  SADS Quarterly Dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 20th and J Streets, Sacramento at 6 pm.

October 28TH, Thursday:  SADS Lecture Series. “Roadtrip to the Past: Deco Palaces. Old Gas Pumps, Cheap Motels and Route 66,” presented by SADS member Bruce Marwick at the SMUD Building, 6201 S Street (between 59th and 65th).  Doors open at 7:00 pm, lecture begins at 7:30.  Cost:  $5 donation for members, $7 donation for non-members.

December 18th, Saturday:  SADS Annual Holiday Gala.  This year the gala will be held at the John Q Room at the Holiday Inn in downtown Sacramento.  Dine surrounded by stunning views of Sacramento!  Details to be announced.  Please save the date!

ONGOING

Thru September 1st: “Night and Day - The World of the 20s exhibit at the Lacis Museum of Lace & Textiles, Berkeley. This unique exhibit highlights men’s, women’s and children’s clothing of the 1920s. The Lacis Museum of Lace & Textiles is located at 2982 Adeline St., Berkeley CA 94703 and is open Mondays through Saturdays, 12 pm to 6 pm.  Visit http://www.lacismuseum.org for details or call (415) 581-3500.

Thru September 5th: “Shanghai” exhibit at the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.  “Shanghai” explores, through the mirror of its art, the tumultuous history that has resulted in one of the world’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities.  The museum is located at 200 Larkin Street (between Fulton and McAllister Streets), and is opened Tuesday thru Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.  Visit http://www.asianart.org for details, admission prices and directions or call (415) 581-3500.

Thru September 26th: “The Purse and the Person: A Century of Women’s Purses”, California Museum, downtown Sacramento. This exhibit uses purses and their contents as a window on the changing roles of women over the past 100 years - from Edwardian matron to 1980s Superwoman.  The museum is located at 1020 O Street, one block south of State Capitol Park and is opened Monday thru Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm.  $8.50 admission for adults, $6 for children ages 6-13.  For additional admission, event and exhibit information visit http://www.californiamuseum.orgor call (916) 653-7524.

THRU JANUARY 23rd

Thru January 23rd, 2010:  “Streamline Fashion and Automobiles” exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles.  During the last 100 years more attention has been devoted to the designs of apparel and automobiles than to the designs of any other consumer goods.  Two of the most personally revealing categories of objects ever conceived, cars and clothing have been shaped by an almost universal obsession with speed and movement, the twin fascinations of the twentieth century.   Cars are now as essential to one’s self-expression as hats, gowns, and jewels.  The museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax), Los Angeles and is opened Tuesday thru Sunday 10 am to 6 pm and is closed on Mondays.  Visit www.petersen.org for details, admission prices and details or call (323) 964-6331.

AUGUST

August 13th thru 15th, Friday thru Sunday:  Sutter Creek Ragtime Festival, Sutter Creek, California.  Sutter Creek will be jumping again with sparkling solo sets, the festival extravaganza concerts, mixed sets featuring the talents of several festival artists.  For festival information, performers, admission prices, times visit www.suttercreekragtime.com or call (209) 405-1563.All-event badges, as well as individual day and concert passes, will be available at the door as well.

August 14th thru 15th, Saturday and Sunday: 25th Annual Great Gatsby Festival and Tea and Fashion Show, South Lake Tahoe.  This annual event is hosted by the Tahoe Heritage Foundation and showcased on the grounds of the Tallac historic site on the south shore of Lake Tahoe.  For Gatsby highlights visit http://www.tahoeheritage.org or call (530) 544-7778.

August 15th, Sunday: Vintage Clothing & Style Festival, Alameda. Dozens of fabulous vendors selling fine vintage clothing for women, men & children. Festival includes touring models, a no-host bar and live entertainment. General admission is $7. Plenty of convenient free parking available.  The festival will be held at the Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda.  For details visit www.artdecosociety.org or call (415) 982-3326.

August 19th, Thursday:  SADS Lecture Series – “Sacramento Then and Now” presented by William Burg, historian and director on the board of the Sacramento County Historical Society.  Join us at the SMUD Building, 6201 S Street (between 59th and 65th).  Doors open at 7:00 pm, lecture begins at 7:30.  Cost:  $5 donation for members, $7 donation for non-members.  Light refreshments.

August 21st, Saturday: SADS Night at the Starlite Theatre.  Hosted by the talented Nick Langdon in his fabulous backyard “Starlite Theatre” for  SADS members and their friends.  The film feature is “It’s A Great Life (1929) with the Duncan Sisters and Lawrence Gray. Look for more info coming by e-vite &/or postcard.

August 22nd, Sunday: Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra Event, Jackson. The Speakeazy Jazz Orchestra, a 12-piece dance orchestra in the style of famous 1920's hotel bands, was formed in 2008 and features some of the area's top local and professional musicians. Hear them perform at the Jackson Elks, Hwy 88, Sunday 2pm, $8 at the door. Visit www.speakeazyjazz.com for information or call (209) 295-4305.

August 24th thru 29th, Tuesday thru Sunday: “42nd Street,” presented by the Music Circus.  A young chorus girl from Allentown is given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a star in a musical that recalls both the classic days of Broadway and the golden age of movie musicals.  From one sensational fast-tapping, finger-snapping showstopper to another, it will be hard to pick your favorite: “We’re in the Money,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “Lullaby of Broadway” or “42nd Street.”  Performed at the Wells Fargo Pavilion, 419 H Street, Sacramento.  For show times, admission and reservations call the box office at (916) 557-1999 or visit www.californiamusicaltheatre.com

SEPTEMBER

September 3rd thru 6h, Friday thru Monday:  Sixth Annual Queen Mary Art Deco Festival, aboard the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach.  The Queen Mary's authentic Art Deco decor makes this ocean liner the ideal location for the yearly Art Deco Festival, held over Labor Day Weekend. This weekend festival features a Gala Art Deco Ball, a festival of vintage films, lecturers, colorful and informative tours, an Art Deco Bazaar, and much more. For weekend highlights, ticket information, visit www.queenmary.com or call (800) 437-2934.

September 12th, Sunday: 26th Annual Gatsby Summer Afternoon.  The Art Deco Society of California will host its annual Gatsby Summer Afternoon at the historic Dunsmuir Helman Historic Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland. Visit www.artdecosociety.org for information or call (415) 982-3326.

September 18th thru 19th, Saturday and Sunday: Vintage Fashion Expo, San Francisco Concourse Exposition Center.  The Expo includes 75 to 100 dealers from across the country and the clothing, textiles, jewelry, and accessories they offer for sale cover a span of more than 125 years.  Shopping hours are 10:30 am to 6 pm on Saturdays and 11 am to 5 pm on Sundays.  Admission is $10, free Sunday return for all admissions. The Concourse is located at 635 8th Street (at Brannan) San Francisco.  Call (415) 490-5800 for information or visit www.vintageexpo.com.

September 19th, Sunday: SOCA Annual Home Tour. The 35th Annual Sacramento Old City Association home tour will be in Bungalow Row, 25th & Q Streets, Midtown, Sacramento.   This year SOCA is celebrating the 100th birthday of Bungalow Row.  The historic-home walking tour will showcase homes on and adjacent to Bungalow Row on Q Street at 26th Street A street fair featuring artisans and crafts persons specializing in historic properties will be held in Winn Park at 27th & P Streets. Tour tickets are $25 and will be available at the street fair. The street fair is free.  The tour is 9 am to 4 pm, with the last tour at 3:30 pm.  Visit http://sacoldcity.org for details.

 

September 26th, Sunday:  Galt Old Car Festival.  This show is unique in that only vehicles that were manufactured before 1943 are on display. The Galt Area Historical Society sponsors this event which will be held at the McFarland Living History Ranch just west of Galt on 8899 Orr Rd, Galt CA 95632. Festival starts at 11:00 a.m.

PLAN AHEAD

October 16th, Saturday:  SADS Quarterly Dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 20th and J Streets, Sacramento at 6 pm. 

October 28TH, Thursday:  SADS Lecture Series. “Roadtrip to the Past: Deco Palaces. Old Gas Pumps, Cheap Motels and Route 66,” presented by SADS member Bruce Marwick at the SMUD Building, 6201 S Street (between 59th and 65th).  Doors open at 7:00 pm, lecture begins at 7:30.  Cost:  $5 donation for members, $7 donation for non-members. 

December 18th, Saturday:  SADS Annual Holiday Gala.  This year the gala will be held at the John Q Room at the Holiday Inn in downtown Sacramento.  Dine surrounded by stunning views of Sacramento!  Details to be announced.  Please save the date!

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