William A. Leidesdorff focus of newest Folsom History Museum exhibit

On Saturday, April 2, a new exhibit on William Alexander Leidesdorff, Folsom's first millionaire, opens at the Folsom History Museum, 823 Sutter Street. If you don't know about him, you'll find his history is a fascinating tale of California's earlier days. The SacBee has a nice article on the exhibit in today's edition.
Here's the museum's website for info on hours and admission fee: http://www.folsomhistorymuseum.org/
The exhibit runs through May 15.

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Consignment sale of children and maternity clothes April 2-3 at Folsom Community Center

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, April 2-3, Just Between Friends will be hosting its Spring/Summer 50% off consignment sale of children and maternity clothes at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street.

You'll be able to find baby gear, nursery equipment, riding toys, toys, puzzles, games, books, electronics, children's furniture, cribs, bassinets, exersaucers, bicycles, play gyms, pack and plays and more.

For more, go to http://folsom.jbfsale.com/

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Happening this weekend: Ballet Folsom performs the legendary "Firebird"

As far as I’m concerned, we can all use a little of the classical arts now and then. This weekend, Ballet Folsom makes is easy for us as its dancers perform the legendary “Firebird” this Saturday, April 2 (7:30 p.m.), and Sunday, April 3 (2 p.m.).

The performances will be at the Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theatre at Folsom High School, at Iron Point and Prairie City roads.

For more info and for tickets, go to http://www.stages-performingarts.org/ballet/

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Show by well-known CA artist Gregory Kondos opens Friday at Gallery at 48 Natoma

"The Landscape by Gregory Kondos"--a new exhibit of oil paintings by one of the West's foremost landscape artists opens this Friday, March 18, in Folsom with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery at 48 Natoma, right next door to Folsom City Hall. Should be a fun event with live music and refreshments.

The exhibit, which runs through May 12 will feature a collection of Kondos' iconic images of the American River, Sacramento Delta, and Yosemite.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. The gallery is located at 48 Natoma Street in Folsom. For more information, call (916) 355-7285.

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Book Sale, Wine and Jazz this weekend in Folsom

Looking ahead to this weekend, here are some events worth checking out:

• It's the Friends of the Folsom Library's Spring Book Sale this Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13. The book sale takes place in Folsom Library's Georgia Murray Building Meeting Room, 411 Stafford Street. Admission is free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info: friends@friendsofthefolsomlibrary.org or call 916-608-8743.
• Folsom High School Music Boosters's Wine and Jazz event this Saturday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center, 50 Natoma St. Even includes fine wine, food tasting, and award-winning jazz groups. Proceeds got to the Folsom High School music program. For tickets and info: http://www.folsommusic.org/.

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El Dorado Musical Theatre's production of "Hairspray" opens Friday

We’re just days away from opening night of the El Dorado Musical Theatre’s production of Hairspray! The musical opens this Friday, Feb. 25, and runs through March 13. Should be a blast.

Tickets and info are available on line at http://www.edmt.info/HS.html. Performances will be at Folsom High School’s Jill Solberg Performing Arts Theater, 1655 Iron Point Road.