{Disclaimer: I'm not giving away any details that would jeopardize your movie experience... don't worry}
I nearly ate my entire bag of popcorn while waiting in line...
My houndstooth shoes started rubbing a blister.
And I've never seen so many raucous ladies in one place.
My friends and I headed over to the Market Square Theater at Arden Fair. Opening night of "Sex and the City" the movie. We got there an hour before the show's 8pm start time. And we waited in line until 8pm, just to get our seats. Yes I did say "line". A line that wrapped around the Mall's food court and was stacked with women of all ages.
Now for the show...
Call me emotional... but I almost cried 4 times. The drama... the romance. The movie was about 2 hours long. It was basically like an entire season smooched into one movie. There were several fashion breaks, as I like to call them. Where the focus was on the couture. And yes, plenty of Manolo's. No one dies, as reported in several other blogs. I would give the movie a 4 and a half out of 5. It was a tad too long and I didn't find some of the jokes funny.
Any other questions I can answer for you... just shoot!

More than 100 local wineries and restaurants are pouring out and serving up their finest, tastiest treats. You don't have to go to Napa for a "Grape Escape"... it's right here in Sacramento's Cesar Chavez Park, from 4pm-7pm on Saturday June 14th. That's also the Second Saturday Art Walk downtown. Want to go, but don't like wine? No problem! Check out the Iron Chef Competition, live music, art... oh and did I mention there would be food? Eats and drinks come from El Dorado, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, San Joaquin, Amador, Calaveras and Nevada counties. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the gate.
For tickets or more information go to http://www.sacramentograpeescape.com/
Cheers!

For those who love the bubbly... a Champagne Bar in Sacramento!

After stopping by the past two weekends... on 20th and K... and pressing my face against the glass, looking for any sign of life... we have confirmation of a tentative Grand Opening.
"Lounge on 20" will be pouring 30 kinds of champagne by the glass, cocktails, wine and feature a "top secret" food menu. The CEO says it will be different from the wine bars in town. From the window it looks like the interior is all white, with colored lights that flash against the back wall, one wall is covered in champagne bottles. There's a circular bar on one side of the room and space for plenty of white, leather modern looking benches. Kind of like a "DREAM Ultra Lounge" meets "58 Degrees and Holding Co." The Grand Opening is set for June 27th/28th... that's in two weeks.
As we wait, here's a lesson for you...

More to come!

Since the 4th falls on a Friday this year... I'm expecting you to have big plans. So let me know what they are! Going to any barbecues, where the whole neighborhood is invited? Are there any concerts or festivals that you don't want Fox40 to miss? I always head over to my friend's house in East Sac. The kids in the neighborhood host the cutest little parade... complete with bikes, tassels, and lots of red, white and blue. Are you trying any new recipes this year? What's better than a burger and deviled eggs?