HISP students must complete three cultural events per quarter (or six per semester) during the school year. Students must document their experiences using the Cultural Events Reflection Form; forms are submitted to students’ literature teachers. See About Cultural Events for more information.

The Sacramento area offers a broad and rich selection of cultural events for HISP students. Below is a listing of Special Events, Venues, or Series that may be of interest to HISP students as they seek to broaden their cultural awareness. Any questions regarding cultural events credit should be directed to your HISP literature teacher.

Special Events
(One-time or short-run events; HISP discounts may apply)

Sacramento Youth Symphony’s Showcase Concert —(Sunday, March 14, 2010; 3:00 p.m; Hiram Johnson High School Auditorium.)—The Sacramento Youth Symphony presents a free concert showcasing all seven of its ensembles including the Premier Orchestra, Academic Orchestra, Classic Orchestra, Vivace Strings, Two Flute Ensembles and Chamber Music Workshop Quartet. Over 300 students will perform—including several CKM/HISP students. Selections by Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rodgers, Offenbach, and Vivaldi will be played. For additional information, contact Vicki Schaevitz.

Bravo Bach! The Sacramento Bach Festival
March 6 at 7 p.m.—A Bach Sampler
March 7 at 4 p.m.—Bach and Buddies
March 12 at 7 p.m.—The French Connection
March 13 at 7 p.m.—Goldberg and More
March 14 at 7 p.m.—Hooked on Coffee

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church presents a five-concert series featuring the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, his sons, and other composers. The series features not only the music of this master composer but also a wide range of musical genres created under his influence. No other composer has had such a powerful influence on Western culture. Tickets for the entire series are $50 general, $40 seniors, $25 students with ID. Individual tickets are $12 general, $10 seniors, $6 students with ID. Tickets can be purchased on line or by phone at (916) 483-7848 ext. 12 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Venues
(Museums, galleries, and other exhibition spaces)
Sacramento museums offer free admission on Sundays; check each venue for specific times.

California Museum—Frequently-changing exhibits highlighting the people and places that make the Golden State unique.

California State Railroad Museum—Exhibits (including meticulously restored locomotives and cars) that illustrate how railroads have shaped people’s lives, the economy, and the unique culture of California and the West.

Crocker Art Museum—Offering a diverse spectrum of special exhibitions, events and programs to augment its collections of California, European and Asian artworks, and International Ceramics.

La Raza Galeria Posada—A multidisciplinary cultural center and public space featuring Latino/Chicano and Native art.

Sacramento History Museum— Exhibits highlighting all aspects of life in Sacramento over the past 200 years with stories of our city founders, rivers, the Gold Rush, agriculture, the media, industry, culture, and more.

Second Saturday—A monthly celebration of local artists in mid-town Sacramento; features the Sacramento Art Walk; HISP students must write their reflections on art exhibits they visit, not on the event as a whole.

Series
(Live performances and lectures)

B Street Theater—Innovative productions of new plays; seven new plays presented every season.

California Lectures—Speaking engagements by distinguished, nationally recognized authors, poets, historians, journalists, and cultural figures who talk about themselves, their work, and issues of contemporary culture.

Celebration Arts—Six plays each season drawing from an array of comedies and dramas with a focus on productions written by and about Africans and African Americans.

Chautauqua Playhouse—A season of six plays (running from September through May) featuring a variety of new and traditional comedies, dramas, original plays, and musical reviews with a wide range of ethnic and cultural appeal.

City Theatre at Sacramento City College—Productions of the performing arts program at Sacramento City College; a season consisting of Mainstage events, Storytime children’s productions, and a summer Shakespeare festival.

CSUS Theatre and Dance Productions—Productions of the performing arts program at California State University, Sacramento; a season of theatre and dance events produced by and featuring CSUS students.

Mondavi Center—Outstanding programs featuring the full range of the performing arts, from the traditional to the innovative, and highlighting diverse cultures and disciplines.

River City Theatre Company—Live musical theatre company featuring Sacramento youth in all its productions.

The Sacramento Ballet—An annual offering of spectacular ballets by one of Sacramento’s most highly regarded cultural assets.

Sacramento City College’s Speakers Series—Exclusive dialogues with world policy experts; hosted by the college’s Department of Political Science. For more information, please contact Professor Paul Frank, (916) 558-2261.

Sacramento Opera Company—High caliber productions of the world’s most loved operas; three operas performed each year.

Sacramento Theatre Company—Public performances of classical and modern plays from September to June, with eight performances a week and more than 300 performances per year.

Sacramento Youth Symphony—Orchestral music concerts performed by some of the most talented young musicians in the greater Sacramento region.