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“Seussical” the Musical a Big Hit

25. August 2010

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“Seussical” the Musical a Big Hit

Seussical opened last weekend to full houses and standing ovations.
This outstanding musical delighted audiences of all ages with its extremely talented cast, great music and choreography, colorful costumes and imaginative sets and lighting.
See JoJo, Horton and the Cat in the Hat, plus Mazie and the Bird Girls.
Directed by Connie Mockenhaupt the [...]

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Shed Roofs Are Down, Sidewalks Are Next

18. August 2010

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Shed Roofs Are Down, Sidewalks Are Next

Sutter Street may look like an ugly duckling today, but keep coming down to see the progress, because it will soon change into a beautiful historic swan and if you wait too long, you won’t see it and won’t have been a part of it.

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Shed Roofs To Come Down Next Week in 800 Block

14. August 2010

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Shed Roofs To Come Down Next Week in 800 Block

Next week is a BIG week in the Historic Folsom Revitalization project, where we will see the first shed roofs removed.
Removing Shed Roofs
On Monday and Tuesday night, starting at 8 pm, the contractor, Teichert, begins removing all shed roofs in the 800 block, starting with lights, flag pole hardware and signage. The work is to [...]

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Second Saturday Art & Wine Tasting with Tina Schmidt

13. August 2010

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Second Saturday Art & Wine Tasting with Tina Schmidt

Second Saturday Art with Sass and Humor
August 14,  4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 
Tina Schmidt who’s art has been described as
Rat-pack meets the Jetson’s has become a collectors favorite.
Come see her collection or originals and prints  
The gallery will have limited edition prints 16″ x 20″ as well as originals and other works — all exceptionally priced.
 Perfect Gifts [...]

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Historic District Sidewalks Start in 900 Block This Week

4. August 2010

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Historic District Sidewalks Start in 900 Block This Week

Sutter Street Revitalization:
Construction is moving along swiftly.  Listed below is what is happening this week.  15 more weeks until substantial completion!
600 block: Storm drain work continues for the remainder of the week.
Scott Road: Storm drain work all week.  Crews start at 6:30 am and are done by 3:30  pm.  Expect road closures on Scott.  Detour [...]

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73 Working Days Until Substantial Completion

30. July 2010

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The Historic Folsom reconstruction is powering along now. Here is a construction update from Shannon Cheyne, Folsom Historic District Association Director.

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Folsom Historic District Construction Map

22. July 2010

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Folsom Historic District Construction Map

What to expect with construction for today, Thursday July 22nd – see the traffic map below.
Sutter Street Off ramp: Open
N&S Reading Street: Open
Decatur Street: Closed for Electrical Work
900 Block of Sutter: Closed for Electrical Work
800 Block of Sutter: Closed for Electrical Work
Wool Street: Closed for Sewer Work (Open after noon)
700 Block of Sutter: Closed [...]

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Construction for Sutter Street Revitalization Moves Steadily Along

22. July 2010

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Construction for Sutter Street Revitalization Moves Steadily Along

Construction continues to move along steadily. Starting today, Teichert moves the 700 block fence to Riley. This will close the parking in the Hacienda/Pizzeria Classico lot.

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Squirrel Destroys Transformer, Causes Six Hour Power Outage

1. July 2010

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When a squirrel decided to jump across a power transformer, it was a really bad decision. Bad for the squirrel. bad for the transformer, bad for residents and bad for the SMUD crews who turned out to fix it.
The transformer exploded in the historic district of Folsom and neighbors said they could hear it almost [...]

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Thursday Night Market is a Family Night

27. June 2010

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This week, the 600 block was opened up for some fabulous custom cars and there were extra booths. Planet Earth Rising again brought back their popular belly dancing show and the crowd loved all of it.
There were interesting bands, including the fabulous AZUAR, a vendor with strawberries, others with soaps, candles and wooden goods. There [...]

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