Check the Calendar of Events often as events may be added throughout the month.
WINE TASTING – Get the first sips of the harvest at Lodi’s first sip event where there will be barrel sampling, tours, food, entertainment and of course wine from more than 30 Lodi wineries.
When: Nov. 8 to 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Location: Visit Web site for participating wineries.
Cost: $35 advance/$45 door. Buy tickets online
More Info: (209) 365-0621 or visit firstsiplodi.com
TOAST OF TOWN – The City of Rocklin hosts wine tasting, an auction and dinner at its Toast of the Town event.
When: Nov. 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Rocklin Sunset Center, 2650 Sunset Blvd., Rocklin
Cost: $50
More Info: (916) 625-5211
NOCTURNAL NATURE WALK – Venture out under the Sacramento night sky at Sacramento Splash for nocturnal wildlife walking tour.
When: Nov. 8 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: 4426 Excelsior Road, Mather
Cost: $10-$5
More Info: (916) 364-2437
JOSE FRANCH-BALLESTER – Clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and now makes a stop at the Mondavi Center. Listen to audio clips from this performer.
When: Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $30 general, $25 add-on and CYO, and $15 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
ITALIA FEST – Puccini’s “Love Scene from La Boheme” and Rossini’s William Tell Overture are among the works performed at the Sacramento Camellia Orchestra’s 2008-09 season opener, Italia Fest. Pre-performance entertainment includes free wine tasting and folk dancing. The Camellia Junior Orchestra performs at 6:30 p.m.
When: Nov. 8, 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
Location: Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sac.
Cost: $25/$20 (seniors 65+)/$15 (student with valid ID)/$8 (kids 12 and younger). Buy tickets online.
More Info: (916) 808-5291
NOV 10 | MONDAY
FILM – The Down Syndrome Information Alliance is sponsoring an event to unveil “Dreams of Reality,” a book about the lives of adults with Down syndrome.
When: Nov. 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: IMAX Theatre, 1211 K St., Sac.
Cost: $30
More Info: (916) 662-3006
NOV 11 | TUESDAY
DANCE – The Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa performs traditional music and dance portraying the mythologies and folklore of West Africa. Watch a video clip from this performer. Matinee performance is suited for kids in kindergarten to 12th grade.
When: Nov. 11, 11 a.m. (school matinee) and 8 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $45/$35/$25 general, $38/$30/$21 add-on and CYO, and $22.50/$17.50/$12.50 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff. School matinee prices are $11 for teachers and $7 for students.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
VETERAN’S DAY CONCERT – Veterans will be honored at the Veteran’s Day Concert where the 59th Army Band will perform and a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Vietnam Memorial at Capitol Park.
When: Nov. 11, 3 p.m. (Doors open 2 p.m.)
Location: Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sac.
Cost: Free
More Info: (916) 808-5291
NOV 13 | THURSDAY
BUSINESS WOMENS CONFERENCE – Business women can go to the Professional Women of California to network, learn and get inspired with keynote speakers Jackie Speir, Lisa Ling, Stephanie Borwn-Trafton, Naomi Tutu and Lynne Twist.
When: Nov. 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Early bird fees: $175 (individual)/$100 (students with valid ID)/$225 (1 adult and 1 woman)/$1,500 (table of 10). Buy tickets online.
More Info: (888) 554-2695
NOV 15 | SATURDAY
ZINA SCHIFF – Works from Mozart, Schubert and Bloch will be performed by acclaimed violinist Zina Schiff and pianist Lois Brandwynne.
When: Nov. 15, 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre, Davis
Cost: $18 general, $9 students and children.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA – Enjoy the unique blend of heavy metal, rock and classical music with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
When: Nov. 15, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Doors opens one hour before show. Tolls open at 1 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $49.50/$39.50. Prices include $1.75 fee. Parking is $12.
More Info: (916) 928-6900
CHEER AND DANCE – The Convention Center will host the Regional 1-day America’s Best Dance Cheer and Dance Cheerleading Championships.
When: Nov. 15 (Schedule will be available on event’s Web site by Nov. 4.)
Location: Convention Center, 1400 J St., Sac.
Cost: Visit Web site for pricing information.
More Info: abchampionships.com
NOV 16 | SUNDAY
VELVETEEN RABBIT – Heralded childrens story “The Velveteen Rabbit” comes to life in this musical performance. This event is suited for kids five year old and older. Watch a video clip from this performance. School performances are for kids in grades K to 5.
When: Nov. 16, 3 p.m. School matinees are Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Jackson Hall, Davis
Cost: $30/$25/$20 general, $25/$21/$17 add-on and CYO, and $15/$12.50/$10 students. Discounts available for UC Davis faculty and staff. School matinee prices are $11 for teachers and $7 for students.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
EMPYREAN ENSEMBLE – The Empyrean Ensemble will perform contemporary California compositions.
When: Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Location: Mondavi Center, Studio Theatre Cabaret, Davis
Cost: $18 general, $9 students and children.
More Info: (866) 754-ARTS
NOV 18 | TUESDAY
BILL GAITHER – Bill Gaither & The Homecoming Friends Lovin’ Life Tour 2008.
When: Nov. 18, 8 p.m. (Doors open 7 p.m. Tolls open at 6 p.m.)
Location: Arco Arena, One Sports Parkway, Sac.
Cost: $44.25/$38.25/$21.25. Prices include $1.75 fee. Parking is $12. Buy tickets for the online.
More Info: (916) 928-6900