Looking to get out into the community this week?
From a talk about art to a discussion on mental illness, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Sacramento this week. Read on for a rundown.
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Milton Bowens Art Talk
From the event description:
St. Hope is pleased to present an engaging discussion between former Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and current artist-in-residence Milton Bowens in the art talk, "How Art Becomes Valued." Milton is a nationally recognized artist and activist, who has been creating powerful work for the past 20 years. With his unique brand of mixed media paintings, enveloping the viewer as witness, participant and long lost relatives. They become reflections on family, life and culture.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Guild Theater, 2828 35th St.
Price: Free
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Suicide Prevention Town Hall
From the event description:
NAMI on Campus CSUS and NAMI Sacramento are partnering to provide a town hall discussion on Suicide Prevention. Our town hall will address how to handle the challenges of living with -- and loving someone with -- mental health conditions. With this town hall we specifically want to address suicidal ideation with regards to how to reach out for help and what to do if someone asks you for help. Our panelists and speakers will share their lived experience with this topic, opening up their lives in order to help people who experience thoughts and actions surrounding suicide.
When: Thursday, Sept. 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Sacramento State University, Student Union Cottonwood Suite, 6000 J St.
Admission: Free
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Latinx Behavioral Health Week: Conversations with Community Partners
From the event description:
In appreciation of Latino Behavioral Health Week, join us in a conversation about the current mental health challenges faced within the Latinx community. We will learn and discuss strategies that can be implemented in our work to tackle the present challenges faced by this population.
When: Thursday, Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Maple Neighborhood Center, 3301 37th Ave.
Price: Free
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Creativity+Play: Scott Moak & Whitney Johnson
From the event description:
Creativity+ presents the third Speakers Series of 2019. The theme is Play: an activity essential to creativity and social well-being, but often overlooked as frivolous or unproductive. Each Creativity+ Play event will feature conversations with two speakers from diverse backgrounds offering their unique perspectives on the topic. Next up are Scott Moak and Whitney Johnson.
When: Thursday, Sept. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Warehouse Artist Lofts (12th Street Entrance), 1108 R St.
Price: Free
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