Published: March 26, 2010
Historic Folsom Hosts Second Saturday in April
Event Focuses On Art and Entertainment
Historic Folsom will be hosting Second Saturdays, beginning April 10 at 4 pm to 9 pm. This new Folsom event is free to the public and will feature an art walk, live music, street performers, and special tastings by local businesses. In addition, shops will be open until 9 pm for late night shopping. Events will be held the second Saturday of each month through 2010.
A variety of entertainment will take place in April, including, Wild Child, #1 Doors Tribute Band performing in front of the Powerhouse Pub at 8 pm. Street Entertainers, including a mime, robot dancer, fire dancers, belly dancers, tarot card readers, and a magician, will be performing along all business blocks of Sutter Street.
First Love painting by Barbara Bingham
|
Folsom Arts Association is an event partner and will be displaying art in businesses on Sutter Street. "The eccentricity of Historic Folsom is the perfect backdrop to display our art," says Folsom Arts Association President Lori Anderson. "We are so excited to be part in this new community event." The art walk will begin at the Sutter Street Steakhouse, 604 Sutter Street and will conclude at the Folsom History Museum, 823 Sutter Street. There are twelve stops on the walk, which is self led.
Painting by Lori Anderson
|
Most shops will extend business hours during Second Saturday and will be hosting sidewalk sales. "Many of our businesses are usually only open during the day, so Second Saturday is a great opportunity for people to visit our stores in the evening," says Folsom Historic District Manager Shannon Cheyne.
A special tasting walk, featuring wine, cheese and chocolate, is also happening between 4 pm to 9 pm. In addition, most of the taverns, wine bars and restaurants will be offering Second Saturday menus and entertainment. The Black Rooster, which typically closes at 4 pm, will be open and offering small plates and Bellini cocktails.
The Sutter Street Theatre will perform Into the Woods, a musical comedy, at 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased by calling 353-1001 or www.sutterstreettheatre.com.
Live Music at Karma Cafe
|
Although the event formally ends at 9 pm, several businesses will be hosting entertainment until late in the evening. The Lake Natoma Inn, located in Historic Folsom, is offering special room rates for those who want to stay the night in Historic Folsom. "Second Saturday is the perfect opportunity for the community to witness the vibrancy of Historic Folsom," says Cheyne.
Event programs are available at most Historic Folsom businesses and online at www.downtownfolsom.com. For more information regarding Second Saturday or Historic Folsom, call 985-7452.
Search News
