Thursday, February 10, 2011

Art Auction and Juried Exhibition Febuary 25th


Sacramento, CA – Beatnik Studios to host a juried art show and auction to benefit Sierra Forever Families, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the lives of children living in foster care by building and nurturing permanent families.
“The art show and auction is a stunning representation of ‘Home’ with a wide and diverse selection of local artists.The juried art show will take place during the Last Friday event at Beatnik Studios, February 25. 6-9 pm. Guests will be treated to a champagne reception as they view the entered art pieces. The first, second and third place winners will be announced during the reception.
The art auction will open on February 25 and will close at 8 pm during the Second Saturday event on March 12. 50% of the proceeds of the art auction will benefit Sierra Forever Families. Beatnik is working to increase its benefit to the community by partnering with charitable organizations like Sierra. Our hope is to bring the cause to light and to help support Sierra’s programs through the auction.
Enjoy the art, music and libations, and support the Sierra Forever Families, a nonprofit organization that assists in finding safe, stable, loving homes for children throughout Northern California. 50% funds from this juried show go to support this worthy cause.

Stick around after the art reception for live music from the 4 Guys from Reno! Be prepared to be blown away by the amount of talent in this Sammy award winning group.


Screw cupid, the first name in love is Red Night Poetry February 16th 8 pm at Beatnik Studios! Come experience the full throttle high octane genius of three Sacramento staples that give new meaning to loving the scene: the upstart small press publisher/poet sensation and official host at Luna's cafe Goeffrey Neil; Sacramento poetry scene veteran and outspoken artist Maggie Frost; and on air radio talent and infamous poetic outlaw James Lee Jobe. Its just $5 dollars, which includes all the sugar sweets and drinks you can handle without getting diabetes, and an open mic list that never fails to attract talent. Red Night Poetry has all the love you need and some to wrap up and take home to someone special. Come out and experience Sacramento's newest poetry venue; its one blind date you won't forget.