rblomster@sacbee.com (Rita Blomster)

Dr. Drosselmeyer played by Ron Cunningham with Columbine Doll played by Kaori Higashiyama in The Sacramento Ballet's production of, "The Nutcracker."TODAY-SUNDAY Dance 'The Nutcracker' What: It's your last chance to catch the Sacrame...

Mumbo Gumbo will headline a celebration and fundraiser for children's entertainer Francie Dillon tonight at Fairytale Town.TONIGHT Music 'Celebrate Francie' What: Bring a blanket, grab dinner from a food truck and dance to the music o...

SATURDAY Event Kid-friendly Haunted House tour What: The Davis Musical Theatre Company will host a family-friendly version of its guided haunted house tour. Only friendly ghosts will come out to this special showing aimed at the fain...

Carrie UnderwoodTODAY-SATURDAY Event Oktoberfest What: You don't have to be German to enjoy a good beer with friends – some you just met. All are welcome at this two-day event that features German food, polka and Rocktoberfest ...

A daguerreotype photograph which is considered to be the first known image of Sacramento shows the New World paddleboat docked at Sacramento's waterfront in 1850, donated by the Mead Kibbey and Setzer Foundation Collection in 1984, at the Center ...

San Francisco Symphony conductor Michael Tilson ThomasSATURDAY-MAY 12 Exhibit Greats of '68 What: Muscle cars. Tricked-out Beetles. Wildly painted VW vans. Cars in 1968 were something to see, and the California Automobile Museum rev...

Ana Tijoux brings Chilean rap to the Global Hood Music Series at Sol Collective on Saturday.TODAY-MONDAY Event Gold Rush Days What: Sacramento's 27-acre historic district will be transformed into a scene from the Gold Rush era with th...

Jackie GreeneSATURDAY Music Jackie Greene What: Singer-songwriter Jackie Greene returns to his former stomping grounds for an outdoor concert, which benefits Fairytale Town's education programs and park improvements. Greene, who has s...

Marty Cohen, front, performs with the Sidekicks – Jeff Sears, middle, and Ken Rabiroff.TODAY Music and wine Marty Cohen and the Sidekicks What: Bogle Winery extends its tasting hours to host Friday Al Fresco with wine-tasting an...

Ottmar LiebertSATURDAY Music Ryan Darton What: Ryan Darton, formerly of Kid Theodore, starts a new chapter in his musical career with the release of his solo album "I Am a Moth." Singer- songwriter Darton writes about love, loss and ...