Rhythm on the River

Every Wednesday night at 7:00pm in Waterfront Park, September 5th through October 10th. Old Sacrameto will celecbrate diversity through dance and music by offering Rhythm on the River as a free event. For more info about Rhythm on the River contact (916) 445-3101 or http://www.oldsacramento.com/.

This event is a preview of the 2008 Sacramento World Music and Dance Festival that celebrates the rich culture that formed Sacramento. http://www.sacramentoworldfestival.com/

Tune in to LiveWire this week, our guests will be Lina Fat and Carol Van Bruggen.

The Best of Broadway

It's not Broadway, It's...

The Best of Broadway

Celebrating

Its 35th anniversary.

SOUNDS OF THE CITY

September 7-30, 2007

Tune to LIVEWIRE, Wednesday, September 5th, as we talk about this long running local favorite with guests Sandra and Robert Stanley.

A PATRIOT ACT: The Trial of George W. Bush

The trail of George W. Bush is exactly as it sounds: California Stage will put George W. Bush on trial--and it's audiences may act as the jury and witnesses, and may actually testify to help determine if the president has improperly used his office, violated the constitution, or is innocent of all charges.

charged with DERELICTION OF DUTY, WAR CRIMES and TREASON the 43rd President of the United States puts his case before you, The People.

Tune in to LiveWire this week, August 29th, when our guests will be Athena Bergen, Mark Stone, Greg Koski, Michael Gerabedian and William Bergen. LiveWire viewers will be treated to a sneak peek at this controversial performance project. Plus talk with some of the actors.

Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune

Actor's Theatre of Sacramento presents Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune by Terrence McNally. Gritty love story directed by award-winning Ed Claudio; opens Friday August 31st, 2007 and runs thru October 7th.

The Actor's Theatre of Sacramento located at the California Stage Complex, 1721 25th St. (25th & R St) Sacramento, CA 95816. For more info call (916) 456-7066 or go online to: http://www.actinsac.com/.

Tune in to LiveWire this week when our guest will Mary Beth Barber, the actress who plays Frankie. "Unlike most traditional romances, Frank and Johnny starts with a orgasm and deals with the question of 'where do we go from here?'" says director, Claudio.

Great Women of Jazz

In Celebration of Women's Equality Day

GREAT WOMEN OF JAZZ, a narrated history, 1890-1990

Friday, August 24th 2007, 7pm

24th Street Theatre, 2791 24th Street, Sacramento CA 95818

The Jazz Generation presents their popular show, "Highlights of Great Women in Jazz" as the first event of the 2nd annual Women's Equality Day Parade and Rally. www.womenequaliatyparade.com

Tune in to LiveWire on August 22nd, when our guest will be author and vocalist, Suzanne Brooks. Hear a sample from the show when Suzanne sings " They say it's spring".

Golden Bear Fight Night

For the second year in a row, the California State Fair will present a high-energy amateur boxing show on Aug. 19 at the Golden1 Stage from 6:30pm - 9:30pm. This exciting night of boxing action is governed by the US Boxing Association and includes 20 fighters as they duke it out in an interesting match-up of youth and experience.

Tune in to LiveWire today, as we chat with fight promotor, Richard Novoa. Plus, also in the studio today, we will be joined by boxer, Michael Stephens.

Feeling like a lucky duck??

For a donation of FIVE BUCKS you can help support local Special Olympics programs by sponsoring a duck for the 2007 Great Sacramento Duck Race.

This fun and unique community event is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th at Waterfront Park in Old Sacramento. On race day, up to 20,000 rubber ducks will be dumped off the I Street bridge into the Sacramento River and the race in on!

(916) 929-RACE or www.SacramentoDuckRace.com

Watch LIVEWIRE today, when our guests will be Global Messenger and athlete, Patrick Underly. Plus Development Manager for the Northern California, Special Olympics, Christina Casella.

GILGAMESH

Short Center Repertory presents a collaboration with ICEWORM ASL Theatre and Sacramento Theatre Experiment (STE)

GILGAMESH by Rick Foster

Open now thru August 19th at California Stage, 1725 25th St., Midtown Sacramento. For reservations call (916) 451-5822 or more information at www.calstage.org

Tune in to LiveWire today, when our guests will be playwright, Rick Foster and Artistic Director, Jim Anderson.