The Good Life ~ Sacramento

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Archive for August, 2011

Come See Clem & Whet Your Whistle

Bogle Winery

Jump on the Bogle bandwagon for an evening of ‘Sweet Vines & Love Rhymes’ with Clemon Charles.
Friday, September 2nd, 5-7PM, Bogle Vineyards, FREE!

Why?
Clem’s a real nice (and talented) guy.
Bogle is beautiful, the staff is friendly, and their wine is both affordable and yummy.
It’s a great start to a holiday weekend.
It’s a great ending to the summer months.
It’s a beautiful drive.
Wine, women and song.
You can sit on a wagon.
The vineyards are breathtaking.
You can re-stock the wine rack/closet/cellar.
Didn’t you hear me say it was free?!

37783 County Road 144, Clarksburg – just 15 minutes from town, http://www.boglewinery.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Music-by-Clemon-Charles/142906232414428

Yolo County Fair: Fun, Folks & Fine Bounty

Summer: Don’t Kiss it Goodbye Just Yet


What wonderful weather we’ve been having in the greater Sacramento area! While I see back-to-school supplies and Halloween decorations in the stores, as long as it’s August, it’s still summer to me! So before school, Halloween and the nippier weather are actually upon us, here are a few things going on around town that you might like to check out:

August 17 (through the 21st) – Yolo County Fair Opens – It’s the last free fair in the state! Woodland, CA, http://www.yolocountyfair.net

Thursdays ‘til 9 – The Crocker Art Museum will remain open until 9PM on Thursdays through August and September. In addition, every third Thursday of the month the Crocker concert series continues through September 15. Sacramento, CA, http://www.crockerartmuseum.org

Mondays Added – Old Sacramento Underground Tours have added Mondays to their days of operation now through Labor Day. There’s still time to get a peek. Old Sacramento, CA, http://www.historicoldsac.org

North Shore, South Shore… What’s Not to Love?

Lake Tahoe: Sacramento's Higher Self

El Dorado Hills, Ice House, Grass Valley, Auburn, Davis, Winters, Napa, Sonoma, Chico, and the list goes on and on of places to explore when utilizing Sacramento as a home – or home away from home – base. http://www.DiscoverGold (and autumn leaves, and lakes, and snow, and adventure, and so on).org.

Image courtesy of http://www.tahoeecosports.com

Magic, Mystery, Mayhem

Fairytale Town Lights the Night (Adults Only)

Finally, Fairytale Town sets the mood for adults with their 2nd annual Moonlight Costume Ball: Arabian Nights! Proceeds go back to the park and into kids’ programs, so don’t feel guilty leaving them at home for a night.

When: August 6th, 7-11PM

What: Live music and DJ, belly dancers, henna tattoos, physic readings, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine, and two exotic bars

How: Costumes required but Contests and Raffles yield prizes

How Much: $10 in advance or $15 at the door

Where to Stay: Le Rivage Boutique Hotel, http://www.LeRivageHotel.com

More: Fairytaletown.org, (916) 808-7462

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