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February is National Grapefruit Month Compiled by Rachel Meeker
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MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENTS SWAN LAKE AND CINDERELLA On February 2 and 3, the renowned Moscow Festival Ballet performs one of the most popular classical ballets of all time: Swan Lake, a performance composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875– 1876. The scenario, fashioned from Russian folk tales, tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer's curse. Then on the 4th, enjoy the classic fairy tale of Cinderella as they bring together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent new company within the framework of Russian classical ballet. harriscenter.net
ESCANABA EN DA MOONLIGHT
In a hunting story to beat all hunting stories, Escanaba en da Moonlight spins a hilarious tale of humor, horror and heart as Reuben Soady goes to any and all lengths to remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book. The hilarious play hits the stage at Sutter Street Theatre. sutterstreettheatre.com
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GROUNDHOG DAY
11 JAMIE DAVIS: BIG HEART BIG BAND
This evening of jazz at the Harris Center, featuring the great Jamie Davis—whose broad repertoire includes Cole Porter, Stevie Wonder and Charles Davis— benefits Powerhouse Ministries’ Residential Youth Center. Curtains open at 7:30 p.m. harriscenter.net
13 ROMANCE AND DESTINY
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DADDY AND ME VALENTINE DANCE Dads and daughters (ages three and up) are invited to dress up for a night full of memories—complete with dancing, photos and a dessert bar. Pre-registration required. eldoradohillscsd.org
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POETRY OUT LOUD COMPETITION
Head to the Imagination Theater at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m. (program begins at 7 p.m.) as students from eight El Dorado County high schools perform classical and contemporary poetry works in front of trained Poetry Out Loud judges and vie for the title of county champion. 530-295-3496
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For a special Valentine’s Day treat, head to the Harris Center at 7:30 p.m. and listen to the Folsom Lake Symphony perform Glinka’s Overture, Ruslan and Lyudmila, Chausson’s Poeme, Ravel’s Tzigane and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 solos by violinist Livia Sohn. harriscenter.net
13 RACE FOR JUSTICE VALENTINE RUN/WALK
Head to Macy’s at the Country Club Plaza Mall in Sacramento for this fun run benefitting Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC). Kids and pets are welcome, and there will be an awards ceremony following the race for best-dressed participant. lsncrun.info
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VALENTINE’S DAY
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT At 7:30 p.m., the Harris Center brings you some of the world’s best acoustic guitarists—Lulo Reinhardt, Mike Dawes, Andre Krengel and Brian Gore—to perform and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. harriscenter.net
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ART MIX: ZODIAC
The Crocker Art Museum presents a Chinese New Year celebration inspired by the famous installation of Ai Weiwei Circle of Animals/ Zodiac Heads. From 5-9 p.m., be entertained by a dancing Chinese lion, the Sacramento Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps, TV illusionist Jade, music by DJ Larry Rodriguez, and an East-meets-West fashion show. Dress in red for luck and enjoy discounted food and drinks during Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m. crockerartmuseum.org/calendar-event/622
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A CHOCOLATE AFFAIR Soroptimist International of Placerville and Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills present this annual event at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds at 6 p.m., featuring wine tasting, appetizers, silent and live auctions and, of course, chocolate! chocolate-affair.com Be sure to check out our blog! Send your events to info@stylemg.com.
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14 VALENTINE’S CARRIAGE RIDE
From 5-9 p.m., you and your sweetheart can enjoy a romantic carriage ride through the streets of the El Dorado Hills Town Center and receive a special Valentine’s Day rose. edhtowncenter.com
15 PRESIDENTS’ DAY 19-28 THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Expect a whirlwind of musical fun as El Dorado Musical Theatre presents an original story where Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. Everything will change on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. harriscenter.net
21 DREAM WEDDING SHOW
In partnership with Real Weddings, this 16th annual show—from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cal Expo—features hundreds of talented wedding pros, two fashion shows and much more. The first fashion show takes place before the exhibits at 10:30 a.m. dreamweddingshow.com
Daddy & Me Valentine Dance photo by Whitney Kahn. A Chocolate AffairPhoto by by Menka Belgal. Other photos courtesy of their respective organizations.
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