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APRIL 12 | SATURDAY
'SHOW'ING OUT
Premier International Salon Presents "The Show"
at the Masonic Temple, 1123 J St., from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fashions by Miosa Couture, Prive By DV8, Brie’s, Britt
Steele, Zonia Designs, Sole. TIX: $25 (advance) and $35
(at door). Proceeds benefit scholarships to foster youth.
INFO: Premier International Salon, 1309 Florin Road, Suite
D, at (916) 393-3960.
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BOOK SIGNING
Come and meet the authors of “Capital Crimes”
at Underground Books on from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The book features
15 mystery stories by Sacramento area authors, members of
Capital Crimes and the Sacramento Chapter of Sisters in
Crime. Discussion and book signing. Underground Books is
located at 2814 35th St. in Oak Park. INFO: (916) 737-3333.
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REVOLUTIONARY DISCUSSION
It’s About Time and Friends of the United African
Alliance Community Center present a discussion with former
Black Panther Charlotte O’Neal at Sierra 2 Center,
2791 24th St., at 7 p.m. O’Neal, known as Sister Charlotte,
is a poet, artist, musician, community activist and co-founder
of the UAACC. She and husband Pete O’Neal are former
Black Panthers from Kansas City who have lived in exile
in Tanzania, East Africa for 35 years. She is also currently
promoting her new book of poetry “Warrior Woman of
Peace.” INFO: (916) 455-0908 or visit itsabouttimebpp.com
or uaacc.habari.co.tz.
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APRIL 17 | THURSDAY
HAVING A 'BALL'
The Greater Sacramento Urban League presents its Unity Ball
2008. This year’s theme is “It’s All About
Doo-Wop.” The event will be held at the Sacramento
Convention Center. INFO: visit www.gsul.org.
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APRIL 18 | FRIDAY
FASHION FORWARD
The Sacramento Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. presents the 50th Anniversary Ebony Fashion
Fair. The show “Glam Odyssey” will take place
at the Hyatt Regency, 1207 L St. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner
at 6 p.m., and show at 8 p.m. TIX: $75 (includes Ebony or
Jet subscription). INFO: Sandra Patterson at (916) 421-6889.
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APRIL 19 | SATURDAY
BOOK SIGNING
Underground Books hosts a discussion and book signing with
Adrienne Record, author of “Celebrating Womanhood:
Celebrating Life With a Dose of Hope,” from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m., at 2814 35th St. INFO: (916) 737-3333.
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'WONDER'FUL EVENT
MINKH and Jasmien Vocal Studio present "A Night of
Wonder." The event features tributes to Stevie Wonder
classics by the next generation. The event will run 6:30
p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Eara E. Lovelace Power Center, 10455
Investment Circle, Rancho Cordova. TIX: $10 (general) and
$15 (reserved). Proceeds will support the purchase of new
instruments and equipment for the MINKH Street Orchestra.
MINKH stands for Musical Instruments N Kids Hands. TIX &
INFO: (916) 369-2935 or e-mail Tickets@minkh.org or visit
minkh.org.
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APRIL 20 | SUNDAY
HIGH 'PRAISE'
EMG Music Group Alliance, in association with the Mt. Calvary
Baptist Church, will host a Third Sunday Nite Praise Service
with special guests Helen J.H. Stephens and the Northern
California Chapter Mass Choir of the Gospel Music Workshop
of America, based in Oakland. Event begins at 6 p.m. The
service will be held at Mt. Calvary, located at 3407 Altos
Ave., where Rev. Bryant Wyatt is pastor. Several choirs,
groups and soloists will be ministering and the public is
invited to attend. TIX: Free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. INFO:
(916) 826-4058.
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APRIL 27 | SUNDAY
IT'S YOUR HEALTH
African Americans for Balanced Health invites the public
to attend its Natural Health and Healing Seminar from 3
p.m. to 5 p.m. The topic will be “The Anatomy and
Physiology of the Digestive System.” Acting as presenter
will be Angela Burleson, an instructor and certified Advanced
Colon Hydro Therapist. Participants will learn how diet
and nutrition affect the digestive and eliminatory systems
and learn how to respect these systems and restore them
to their original functioning state. Location: 2863 35th
St. Everyone is welcome. TIX: $5 for non-AABH members. TIX
& INFO: 1-877-491 AABH (2224) or visit aabh.net.
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