Things to do in Sacramento and beyond

By Leigh Grogan lgrogan@sacbee.com My "American Idol" cohort here at The Bee, Kathy Morrison, and I agree that last night's show only devoted an hour to the Nashville auditions, but it was an hour of memorable performances: We like the singing exes,...

By Dixie Reid dreid@sacbee.com Here's something new to bookmark: www.Raleyfield.com Launched this week, it's an enhanced website that offers a calendar of upcoming concerts and other special events, along with a photo gallery (see shots of Lady Gaga...

By Niesha Lofing nlofing@sacbee.com Explorit Science Center in Davis is closing its museum Sunday, yet another local victim of the recession. The nonprofit will continue its traveling programs, field trips to its 5th street nature facility and limite...

By Carla Meyer cmeyer@sacbee.com The Dixon May Fair has lined up three music acts so far for its May 4-8 celebration at the Dixon Fairgrounds. Trace Adkins and Merle Haggard will perform May 6 and Disney star Selena Gomez May 7. Haggard...

The state of the arts is not a healthy one, according to the 2010 National Arts Index. The index - conducted by the arts advocacy organization Americans for the Arts - reported this week that the vitality of the arts sector has reached a 12-year lo...

By Niesha Lofing nlofing@sacbee.com Grab those hot pants and halter top - the Sacramento Mountain Lions are looking for cheerleaders. The United Football League team will begin auditioning dancers for its cheerleading squad, the Lady Lions, on Feb. 2...

By Kathy Morrison kmorrison@sacbee.com Milwaukee impressions from Wednesday night's "American Idol" auditions: There may be plenty of talent in the Packers' home state, but our Season 10 "Idol" judges still are too generous with those golden tickets...

By Dixie Reid dreid@sacbee.com This Valentine's Day, your Cupid can be a Sweet Adeline quartet from the Sacramento Valley Chorus. A harmonious foursome will pop in on your beloved and sing two songs, barbershop-style, and present a silk rose, heart-s...

By Niesha Lofing nlofing@sacbee.com Hollywood executives may release a tamer version of "The King's Speech" in order to capture a wider audience - not to mention more money. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Harvey Weinstein, the movie's execut...

By Dixie Reid dreid@sacbee.com The River Cats and in-house vendor Ovations Food Services are hiring workers for the upcoming baseball, concert and special-events season. Interested applicants, who must be 18 or older, should attend one of two job fai...