Art Events:

As if you could miss it, it is Second Saturday. Here  is information on the art side of Second Saturday.   Free

The fourth annual Curtis Fest is being held in its’ namesake William Curtis Park Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This year will feature 60 local artists, musicians, and cuisine, along with activities for children and adults. More information from Sacramento365.com.    Free

Lectures:

California Lectures kicks off its’ 2010-2011 season with a very timely interview with David Plouffe. From California Lectures press release:

California Lectures presents An Evening with David Plouffe on September 13, 2010, at 7:30 PM at the Crest Theatre in downtown Sacramento. David Plouffe will be in conversation with Dan Morain, discussing his book, The Audacity to Win, his work as political campaign manager for Barack Obama, and his effort to reach first-time voters in the 2010 midterm election.
 
David Plouffe was the chief architect of the groundbreaking campaign that put Barack Obama in the White House. Plouffe's grassroots approach and innovative use of technology helped guide Obama to a monumental victory in the 2008 presidential race. Plouffe's book, The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama’s Historic Victory, recounts the story of Obama’s run for the White House, reveals details of this historic campaign, and shows how the campaign revolutionized politics. In his November 4th acceptance speech, President Obama referred to Plouffe as an “unsung hero…who built…the best political campaign, I think, in the history of the United States of America.” Plouffe has served as a leading political consultant playing a key role in elections nationwide. He is the key strategist behind Organizing for America’s first-time-voter campaign.
 
Dan Morain is senior editor and columnist for The Sacramento Bee. He has covered the California Supreme Court when Rose Bird was chief justice, the Legislature when Willie Brown was speaker, and the Governor’s Office during Gray Davis’ tenure. He spent 27 years at the Los Angeles Times and was part of the team that covered the 2008 presidential campaign. He joined The Bee’s editorial board in January 2010.
 

AN EVENING WITH DAVID PLOUFFEIn conversation with Dan Morain
September 13 | 7:30 PM
Lecture Preview at 6:30 PM, a biographical discussion presented by Sacramento State Associate Professor of English, Susan Fanetti.

Doors open at 6:15 PM. Books available for purchase and book signing after the event. For program information call (916) 737-1300.
Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street, Sacramento

 $30 and $15 w/ Student ID Tickets Tickets.com or (800) 225-2277 Or in person at the Crest Theatre Box Office, 1013 K Street. Monday-Thursday 4:30-8:00 PM / Friday-Sunday 12:30-8:00 PM.

Theater:
Last chance to see B Street Theatre Mainstage production of “Old Love” A well acted Norm Foster Comedy. Kelsey Simpson’s SacPress review 
 5 and 9 pm Saturday and last show 2:00 pm Sunday
Tickets  $18-30 B Street Theatre 2711 B Street Sacramento(916)443-5300

Just opened B Street Theatre 2010-2011 B3 Series “Neat” a fantastic play by Charlyane Woodard with a great performance by Sacramento native Danielle Mone Truitt. Bill Burgua’s SacPress review. Extended through October 10th. (Don’t put off seeing it. You will be sad if you miss it and you may want to see it again. Ticket information above.

Community Theatre:

Runnaway Stage Productions has a children’s show, Snow White. Opening Saturday noon and continues 2:00 pm Saturday and September 18th and 25th at noon and 2:00 pm. Tickets  $5.00 24th Street Theatre 2791 24th Street, Sacramento (916)207-1226

Runnaway Stage Productions is also continuing its’ adult musical production “Rent.” This is the first regional theater production in the Sacramento area of this very popular contemporary musical from the always reliable Runnaway Stage Productions.
Friday and Saturday 8:00pm Sunday 2:00 pm through September 26th. $15-20 Tickets

Ending this weekend The Fair Oaks Theatre Festival’s “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” playing through Sept. 12. Barry Wisdom’s SacPress review 
It will be presented by the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival at Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre 7991California Ave., Fair Oaks.
7:30 p.m Friday, Saturday and Sunday (last show)  More info and Tickets  $8-$15.
(916) 966-3683

Lambda Players continues the adult comedy "Poughkeepsi Porn Co,."  A longtime gay porn production company needs some new tricks. Bill Burgua's SacPress review.  Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 pm through September  25th.  Nudity  Tickets  $10 21st and L Street Theatre 1127 21st Street, Sacramento