The Dark Side of Holiday Folklore: Dr. Michael Chemers on Krampus

Join us for a fascinating lecture with Dr. Michael Chemers, acclaimed theatre scholar, author, and expert on the intersections of folklore, performance, and cultural history. Dr. Chemers is the founding director of the BFA in Dramaturgy Program at Carnegie Mellon University and currently serves as Professor of Dramatic Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm

Organ Spooktacular : A Silent Halloween Film

Wednesday October 29th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Doors Open at 5:30pm 

Join us for a hauntingly fun Halloween movie night featuring two silent film classics with live theater organ accompaniment! Enjoy laughs and chills with The Haunted House (1921) starring Buster Keaton, followed by the eerie Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) with John Barrymore. 

Oct 29 @ 6 pm

Beetlejuice the Musical Jr.

Valkyrie Theatre Company Youth Workshop

Presented by Valkyrie Theatre Company Youth Workshop Get ready for a hilarious and spooky adventure in this youth-led production of Beetlejuice the Musical Jr. Based on the beloved Tim Burton film, this high-energy musical follows Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager, as she navigates the land of the living—and the dead—with the help of a mischievous ghost named Beetlejuice.

Oct 17

4th Biennial Elk Grove Writers Conference

Elk Grove Writers Guild

A full one-day Writers conference. On Saturday, Oct. 25th, writers and authors will gather at the Holiday Inn Hotel at 9175 West Stockton Blvd., in Elk Grove.

Sponsored by the Elk Grove Writers Guild, this Fall conference will offer a full day of learning by NorCals Publishing powerhouse speakers

Oct 25 @ 8 am Loy Holder

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS—JACKSON ARTS DIRECTORY

Amador County Arts Council

The City of Jackson, in partnership with Amador County Arts Council and the California Arts Council, invites all artists, writers, musicians, dancers, performers, arts organizations, and creatives of all kinds to be part of the brand-new Jackson Arts Directory—a free public resource celebrating the vibrant creative community of Jackson and beyond.

Aug 19 @ 1:14 pm Meghan O'Keefe

Torch Awards for Ethics Awards Ceremony

Better Business Bureau

Join us for an evening celebrating trust We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to you for the Better Business Bureau’s prestigious Torch Awards for Ethics Awards Ceremony. This event celebrates integrity, trust, and ethical excellence in the business community—and we would be honored to have you join us.

By attending this event, you will have the opportunity to:

Nov 6 @ 6 pm Molly Wanless-Smith

Placer Artists Studio Tour 2025

Placer Artists Studio Tour

The Annual Placer Artists Studios Tour is the largest Art Studio tour in the foothills region, featuring a diversity of art. This year there are 110 Artists, 15 schools & galleries to visit during the two weekends of Tour. The Tour is a wonderful opportunity to see artists at work and take home a perfect piece of art!

Nov 7 @ 10 am Diane Tharp