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As a way to inform our members about activities going on in the local area, we will be posting information in our event section of the website. This is not a Friendship Force event, just a way to keep you informed. If you decide to go, keep your eye open for other FF Members!
It's time to spread your wings! The City of Sacramento and Consulate of Mexico are presenting a free outdoor temporary exhibition of nine bronze sculptures by Jorge Marín, a well-known Mexican contemporary artist. One of the pieces, titled "Wings of Mexico," consists of large wings framed where viewers can stand on a pedestal and pose for photos between the wings. The nine sculptures have traveled throughout the world for the past 25 years and most recently were located in Santa Ana. The sculptures will be located on K Street between 11th and 7th Street and on 9th and Capitol Mall. Sacramento will be home to the nine sculptures until November 2019.
Wide Open Walls is the premiere mural festival on the West Coast, attracting artists from all over the world to contribute to Sacramento's vibrant street art scene. Sacramento is already well known as America's Farm to Fork Capital. Wide Open Walls is another facet in the jewel of Sacramento culture.
This year's mural festival runs from August 8 - 18th. From past experience I suggest you check it out near the last weekend, after they have had time to paint much of the murals. Don't wait until it's over though, it's fun to talk with the artists.
The website is www.wideopenwalls.com
To see a map of where they will be go to the website or click here.
Join the City of Elk Grove and the Multicultural Committee as you learn about other cultures through music, art, food, entertainment and much more at the 8th annual Elk Grove Multicultural Festival. Enjoy two stages of musical and dance entertainment, local artistry on display, cultural displays and booths, a kids craft area, car show and much more. Free admission and parking. Celebrate our diversity and travel the world without leaving Elk Grove!
Our Friendship Force club will be manning a booth at the festival. We could use your help to let people know what the Friendship Force is all about. Please register if you can help and one of the committee members will contact you. Questions? Call Dan Ortiz at (916) 684-3234.
Admission to the festival is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
The free festival hosted on the city’s iconic Capitol Mall boasts a delicious selection of Farm-to-Fork offerings that are produced and available in the Sacramento region. Attendees will find food, wine and beer from regional eateries and purveyors, as well as live music, live cooking demonstration stages, a kids’ zone, interactive booths from local grocers, farms and ranches and more!
It will be crowded so think about public transportation (even the last part of your trip), carpool with a friend, drive part way and ride your bicycle to the event or ???