Ms. Christy Johnson and I arranged for me to work at the ticket table at 6:30pm on Saturday March…read more15th for 39 Steps at the General Gomez Arts Center.  Ms. Johnson assigned three people to sit on the same chair and work at the same time at the ticket table.  I showed up on time for my shift but I had no work to do.

The location is easy to pass up. Just remember if you start walking up the hill you've gone too…read morefar. Space is more intimate than I expected but it was just perfect. You could see and feel the energy of the cast. We went to see "Moon Over Buffalo" and it was a good time.

I was at this children's and teens theatre company for years, and honestly it was one of the worst…read moreexperiences I've had. I would never recommend it to anyone looking for a positive theatre environment. In my opinion, the company cares far more about money than the kids. There are fees for what feels like everything, and parents are expected to volunteer and help with almost everything they do. It never felt like enough unless you were giving them more time or more money. The building was also often very dusty, and it didn't always feel like the healthiest environment to be spending so many hours in. The favoritism was unbelievable. I watched the same people get opportunities over and over while others who worked just as hard were constantly overlooked. I was there for years and never got a role that reflected the amount of effort I put in, which made it feel like talent and dedication didn't matter nearly as much as being one of the favorites. There was also constant drama, and from my experience, people would get pulled into private rooms and be accused of things they didn't do without feeling like they were given a fair chance to explain themselves. It created an uncomfortable atmosphere where people were scared of getting in trouble over rumors or misunderstandings. I also found it very unprofessional that staff members would speak negatively about students behind their backs. Hearing adults who are supposed to support children gossiping and saying hurtful things about them was incredibly disappointing. Overall, I left feeling like this company had serious issues with favoritism, professionalism, communication, and how they treated students. In my opinion, the only reason it continues to be successful is because it has a large budget and strong financial support, not because it provides a good experience for its performers. Based on my own experience over several years, I would strongly encourage parents and young performers to look into other theatre companies before choosing this one.

Not only do awesome people work here, but they put on some pretty dang legit shows here, too! They…read morealso offer various dance and music lessons, but I can only speak to the musical performances I've seen here, such as Mary Poppins, their Best of Broadway Medley, and Legally Blonde. Tomorrow evening I am very excited to attend their summer production of Disney's The Little Mermaid! They cast fairly and they cast talented kids, teens, and adults for parts, depending on the show. There is an emphasis on quality and professionalism, but also on fun, learning, and inclusiveness. I just LOVE that about McLaughlin Studios! Not only do they do full Main Stage Productions at McLaughlin, but they also offer Junior Musical Programs and Mini Musical Production Workshops for all ages. The owners have been in business for decades and have a very extensive resume to boot. They like to give back in a phenomenal way, and often you will find fundraisers and local vendors when you visit for shows. I love coming to shows at McLaughlin and supporting the Loomis Community! A note about parking: It will fill up if you do not arrive early for theatrical productions! There is plenty of street parking on Swetzer Road if this happens.

December 6, 2025…read more Update now of any comments, try one thousand seventy two! Another yearly Festival Of Lights Parade in beautiful, child friendly Auburn, California! My previous has forty four USEFUL, FUNNY, COOL total votes! I participated or walked with Auburn Corps of the Salvation Army. No rain this year but was foggy. Maybe I can joke I brought the fog from hometown Oakland! Hahaha! This year I hear there are ninety nine entries. Salvation Army, we are number four! Where our staging area is located, there is a house. They offering free round container of popcorn and free cup of hot chocolate with whipping cream for children! The one gentleman gives me a free round container of ice cream, I decide not on the hot chocolate. Inside the Salvation Army canteen is the young son of the officers. I say to him they are giving free popcorn, so he wants one. The father says to the wife, "T" is getting popcorn! The parade was or is actually five thirty pm to think seven thirty pm! The participants were to get there four oh clock pm. Thank goodness then that one house offered popcorn and offered hot chocolate! Glad to be able once more to participate in this parade with Auburn Corps of Salvation Army. I been participating every year since year 2021! Year 2021 was very rainy, was pouring rain! No rain this year, but as say, foggy!

Great and wonderful Program Great and wonderful people…read moreI am very happy and I am very excited to start the Dream Theater Performing Arts Program in a couple weeks

Awesome tour with such wonderful knowledgeable guides! So much history here. Daisy and the…read morewonderful lady who did our tour (forgot her name) were so wonderful in sharing all the special moments in the house and all the history. We really enjoyed our visit here and learning about the family and the home.

We only did the tour of the house but it was amazing. The two tour guides were so knowledgeable and…read morefriendly. The house is a replica of exactly what it would have looked like back in the day. There were so many special things to see in there including art from unusual materials, a wedding dress and a kitchen with old fashioned "appliances." My 5 year old was enthralled and it was short enough that she didn't surpass her attention span. The guides were truly incredible and the highlight of the experience. You can tell they care about preserving the history of it all.

We recently saw Drowsy Chaperone Jr- absolutely amazing. The cast was absolutely incredible-…read moreespecially for the age range. We love the summer camps and the team that runs it is full of energy, kind and fantastic! Highly recommend.

This is what a small town rodeo is meant to be. Have you ever watched a movie where a community…read morecomes together and has a great time? This is it, this is American. The food is great, the people are friendly, the music is good, and the rodeo is a blast. Wish I lived up here and was a part of this every year. We love you Penn Valley!

The annual Penn Valley Rodeo is always a fun weekend. Professional rodeo, bar b que, socializing…read moreand a down home parade on Saturday afternoon. Sundays there is a community rodeo play day. Check out http://pvrodeo.com/ for details on the rodeo, mule show, gymkhana, and barrel racing events going on at the rodeo grounds.

Eureka! I struck gold on my second and third panning attempts. I didn't really know the proper…read moretechnique, as I was casually listening to the docent as he was talking about some interesting facts. After I found the gold flake, he gave me a small vial to put water and the flake inside. The only problem was getting that gold flake out of the pan. I managed and was running out of time as the museum closes at 4pm. (I got there at 3:20pm on a Sunday.) I grabbed another set of sand/rocks and panned another smaller flake. This is a must go if you're in the Sacramento region. It's definitely worth the 40 minute drive from the state capitol.

This is a free museum that's small, but interesting with a lot of information on the history of the…read moreGold Rush. It's a nice museum for adults & kiddos alike that's worth the short time it takes to walk through it. Some of the things you'll see here-- A giant statue in front called "The Chinese Coolie" A chance to try panning (although there were no actual gold objects in the water to find) Spin a wheel to see what your fate would've been Weigh yourself & find out your worth in gold Take a photo with props Sit on a bench in the small theater to watch a documentary Walk through a mine cave The staffer who was there was friendly, funny, & informative. He gave us a brief description of the layout. He greeted us when we entered & thanked us for visiting when we left.