Things To Do

FridayDec. 1Bluegrass ConcertMegan Lynch, six-time national fiddle champion and multi-instrumentalist Mike Anglin will present a concert at 7 p.m. at 113 Puffer Way, Folsom.In addition to playing in outstanding bluegrass bands, both Lynch and Anglin are professional studio musicians living in Nashville where they record with the best bluegrass and country artists. They will be performing a tribute to their favorite artists - past and present. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 990-0719 or send an email to bluegrass@shaunv.com.SaturdayDec. 2ConcertThe alternative Christian sounds of Corey Nitschke will be presented at the Schlopp House Coffee Cafe at Oak Hills Church, 1100 Blue Ravine Road from 8 p.m. to midnight. There is no cover charge for this family concert.Coffee blends will be available. SundayDec. 3Barbershop concertSacramento Capitolaires will present "On the Air - Christmas 1946," a holiday bazaar and concert at the Towe Auto Museum, located at 2200 Front St. in Sacramento.The Capitolaires and two of their quartets will perform Christmas songs in close 4-part harmony at 1 and 3:30 p.m. The performances will portray the Capitolaires on a radio show in December 1946, less than six months after the group was founded on June 17 of that year.Also featured will be the Towe's Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.Offered at the bazaar will be home crafted Christmas items, flower arrangements and jewelry. Food, drinks, and holiday goodies will also be available for purchase.Ticket prices are $15 in advance, or $18 at the door, which includes access to the museum. To order tickets, call 916-442-6802.SaturdayDec. 9Holiday ConcertThe Camellia City Flute Choir will present its 2006 Christmas Concert at the State Capitol Rotunda at 10th & L Streets in downtown at 11 a.m. The program, which marks the flute choir's ninth year of participation in the Capitol Holiday Concert Series, will include a wide variety of familiar Christmas carols. Admission is free!SundayDec. 10ConcertThe Sacramento Master Singers, under the direction of Ralph Hughes, will present four performances of their annual holiday concert, "December Stillness," at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at the corner of 26th & K Streets in Sacramento.The concerts will be presented Dec. 10 at 3 p.m.; Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.; and Dec. 17 and 20 at 7 p.m.Tickets are $16 and can be purchased online at www.mastersingers.org, by phone at 788-7464, or at-the-door 30 minutes before each concert.The Sacramento Master Singers will also present "Jingle All The Way!," their annual children's holiday concert on Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.Tickets for this shorter, family-oriented program are $5 for adults, $3 for children.SaturdayDec. 16Book signingLocal author Richard R. Simmons will be on hand to sign his book "A Long Hard Ride" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Colton Books, 651 E. Bidwell Street in Folsom.Simmons' autobiography follows his troubled youth starting at age 13 when he became a jockey, then on to his career with the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Postal Service.OngoingThrough Dec. 11Furniture showSTICKS has received national acclaim for their distinctive line of furniture, accessories and sculptural art. These pieces are designed with hand drawn imagery, etched contouring and vibrantly blended paint. The unique pieces will be on display at Fire and Rain Gallery, 705 Sutter Street in historic Folsom.Gallery hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information call 353-0943.