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Fair Oaks Fiesta 2019

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If you’re from the Sacramento region, you’re probably familiar with the local festivals. Now that we have a large number of people moving to Sacramento from San Francisco, San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and well, escaping the bay so to speak. I’ll give you the scoop like you’re new in town.

In the spring we have the Fair Oaks Fiesta, It’s organized by the Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce each year and is solely supported 100% by our community and business members that are all volunteers. It literally takes a village to put this put this event together. And a village we are.

The day is filled with fun activities and vendors with cool stuff to purchase. Food trucks too! The street in the village is lined on both sides by Classic cars. It starts off with a pancake breakfast at the community clubhouse. And you ain’t seen nothin’ if you miss the toilet bowl races!

The Governor of California lives in Fair Oaks. I heard a rumor that the Gavin Newsom was walking among us incognito. Wouldn’t that be something? I don’t know if he really did that or not. What a bummer to live here in beautiful Fair Oaks and not be able to walk around the park and enjoy the festivities. I would slap on a baseball cap and sunglasses too.

It was a fantastic! Music from the ’50s and ’60s could be heard all over. The weather was cool and breezy with clear blue skies. A perfect day!

I arrived just as Assemblyman Kevin Kiley was giving the opening remarks and started taking pictures of the Chamber of Commerce Leaders.

Toilet Bowl Race 2019

The toilet bowl races were hilarious. How do they stay on so well? It’s crazy to watch.

There were so many great booths to visit.

The Housewives of Fair Oaks Glasses are a must-have! I’m going to stop by the Mail House and pick some up for myself and maybe for housewarming presents for my Fair Oaks homebuyers. (My sister worked as a casting producer on BRAVO. She helped cast the Housewives. I’m not kidding.)

Do you have a baby shower coming up soon? You must visit Nana’s Gone Loopy. Her stuffed animals, bags, and blankets are made for comforting little ones. Easy to keep clean and ready to be drooled on. This will be your baby’s security blanket.

Embodied Arts in Fair Oaks Village

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Anastasia Evergreen a red head woman inside a shop in fair oaks village
Photo by Chrysti Tovani

Embodied Arts is a massage studio and boutique located at 4096 Bridge St Units 1 & 2 in Fair Oaks, CA.

You can buy handcrafted jewelry, art, and items from local artists. They carry clothing, books, body care products, herbs, essential oils, singing bowls, and other healing and meditation tools.

Born and raised in Fair Oaks, Anastasia and M’att are lifelong friends and business partners.

Anastasia performs and teaches belly dancing and fire dancing. You can find out more about it on her Facebook page, Anastasia Evergreen.

M'att De Montrond is the guy wearing a black hat inside the embodied arts massage studio and boutique in fair oaks village
Photo by Chrysti Tovani

You can book a massage, too.

M’aat De Montrond is a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) who studied at Fair Oaks Massage Institute They offer Craniosacral, Basic Massage, and Hot Stone Massage therapy.

Embodied Arts is a place to foster your inner creative spirit.

Check out the classes! 2nd Sunday Women’s circle, 1st Friday Painting Parties. Henna, Laughing Yoga, River Walks & Foraging for herbs. Like Embodied Arts Facebook page to see what’s coming up.

If you are a massage therapist or teacher looking for a coworking space in Fair Oaks, get in touch with Anastasia.

Here is a look inside the Embodied Arts on Fair Oaks Live.

I enjoyed the Vision Board Class! It was a relaxing way to spend an evening.

Stop by and see Anastasia and M’aat (Mattie) in Fair Oaks Village.

Embodied Arts
4096 Bridge St Units 1 & 2 in Fair Oaks, CA
(916) 844-4342.

Fair Oaks Image Consultant, Jacqueline Gorre

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hot pink hat at the cinderella complex boutique in fair oaks village

Hello Fair Oaks!

The clothing we wear can transform us and give us confidence. But how do you know what’s the best look on you? Some of us have a natural knack for style, and some of us could use a boost. Or a boot. I love boots. But I digress.

I walked into CinderELLA Complex, greeted by the vivacious Jacqueline. I wasn’t even sure anything on the racks would fit me, but there were some cute blouses, and she brought over some pants, and I had fun trying on clothes. There were some gorgeous shoes and purses too. I walked out with three blouses and two purses for myself and two cocktail dresses for my niece. All of the items were under $10 each. Some were from her special sale rack in the back of the store. She has beautiful clothes in her shop.

She pulled pieces together for me that I wouldn’t have thought of wearing. And I loved it! I tend to be stuck in my look which is okay, but it’s a real treat to have a fashion consultant give you a wardrobe makeover. I felt like I was playing dress-up which is precisely what the name CinderELLA Complex means to Jacqueline. She says that as children we play, and it should feel the same way now.

Jacqueline has an eye for discovering the treasures hidden in the racks of some of the best boutiques in San Francisco, traveling there regularly to bring back designer clothing to sell in her store, CinderELLA Complex. An image consultant as well as a clothing shop owner, she is passionate about empowering her clients with confidence and their uniqueness. What we wear can transform us.

You can visit Jacqueline at CinderELLA Complex located in Fair Oaks Village, next to the Village Salon. It’s the building with the large chicken mural.

If you feel the need for a new look, or improving your image, Jacquline offers professional workshops on enhancing our appearance and also works one on one with clients on image makeovers, including fitness and nutrition routines. She will help you embrace your natural beauty and the transformation enhancing your whole being and self-esteem.

Jacquline believes that when we feel and look our best, we begin to project positive energy and that affects everything we do, and that includes our business and personal life. Fashion isn’t superficial. It’s the essence of who we are, and we should embrace our best selves.

Let’s show some LOVE to the business in Fair Oaks Village by sharing this. We’ll put the link to the GIVEAWAY as soon as we go live!

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Fair Oaks Theatre Festival

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Opening Night of Mary Poppins at Fair Oaks Theatre Festival – Photo by Chrysti Tovani

If Fair Oaks is considered the crown of the Sacramento Valley, the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival is one of the most incredible jewels. Enjoy fun, friendly, and affordable entertainment under the stars brought to you by outstanding volunteers and a fantastic ensemble of talented actors and performers.

I loved Mary Poppins at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater. We are blessed to have our Theater group in Fair Oaks. We started with an ice cream and champagne social for opening night. Mary Poppins was the first movie my mom took me to see in a theater as a child and it was magical.

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Journey Revisited at Fair Oaks Theatre Festival Summer 2018 – Photo by Chrysti Tovani

I had the pleasure of jamming to live music of the greatest bands in my lifetime. We kicked off the concert series with Journey Revisited – A Tribute to the Music of Journey. With songs like, Don’t Stop Believin’, Wheel in the Sky, Any Way You Want It; we had to dance!

Steelin’ Dan – The Music of Steely Dan at Fair Oaks Theatre Festival Summer 2018 – Photo by Chrysti Tovani

Next up was Steelin’ Dan – the Music of Steely Dan. With sophisticated rock and funky jazz sounds of Steely Dan, we danced under the stars to Reelin’ in the Years, Hey Nineteen, Dirty Work, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number and other classic hits. This band nailed it! Lead singer, Sandford Wragg, and the band conquered! One of the best performances of the summer! After the show, some of us walked over to Stockman’s in Fair Oaks Village and had a drink with the band. It was a fantastic night! If you get a chance to see Steelin’ Dan perform, do it! Visit the Steelin’ Dan website and find out where they’re playing next.

Boys of Summer – Eagles Tribute Band Summer of 2018 – Photo by Chrysti Tovani

Last of the concert series was Boys of Summer Eagles Tribute Band. They played to a sold-out crowd.

What’s playing at the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival in 2019?

  • June 14th to July 14th, 2019 is Gilligan’s Island
  • August 9th to September 8th, 2019 is Mama Mia

Every year from June through August/September there are plays, concerts, and comedy nights. Tickets are available for purchase online, and you can pick them up at the box office before the show. It’s best to buy tickets early because they sell out fast. You can sign up to know as soon as tickets go on sale.

Follow The Fair Oaks Theatre Festival on Facebook. During the year they partner with other community organizations to produce family-friendly events like Safe Halloween, Winnie the Pooh Christmas Show and a St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner.

Boys of Summer Eagles Tribute Comes to Fair Oaks

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From left to right – Richard Berglund, Chris Turbis, Darrel Monson, David A. Williams, and Jimmy Williamson on drums. Chrysti Tovani Photography

We ended the 2018 summer concert series with the most anticipated Boys Of Summer Eagles tribute band at the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival in the historic Fair Oaks Village.

Chrysti Tovani Photography

Tickets were sold out! It was a full house.  I adore hanging out with fellow Fair Oakians! All these familiar faces and people I’ve come to know and love. Fair Oaks is indeed a beautiful town. The crown of the Sacramento Valley. =) For sure!

Chrysti Tovani Photography

I think the Eagles fans outnumbered most other bands that played at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre this summer.  Either that or they heard how great the Steelin’ Dan concert was and bought tickets to this one. This photo was taken just before all the dancing started. I got up and stood to the right of the stage to get some pictures. People were having a great time dancing to the classics.

two guys playing guitars
Chrysti Tovani Photography

Well, that was the last of our summer concerts. We’ll surely buy tickets for next year. See what’s on the calendar for the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival by visiting their website. You can even purchase your tickets online which is the best way to make sure you get in before they sell out.

Fair Oaks Live

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I’m so excited to announce that I Love Fair Oaks will be doing a weekly Facebook live event! We’ll be interviewing local businesses every Thursday at 12:30PM. Tune in! We’ll have drawings for prizes!

Taco, beer and margaritas fest in the Village Park

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coca cola and street tacos
Chrysti Tovani Photography

Tacos from #ZintzuniCocinaMexicana at the Taco, beer and margaritas fest in the Village Park in Fair Oaks. Oh boy! We got lucky! We parked off of Sunrise and took a Lfyt to the Village. Then went to the first Taco truck because there wasn’t a big line. That was smart. And we had the best tacos. Then we got a table in front of the Fair Oaks Coffee House & Deli.

We strolled through the park and took photos. Watched people and listened to music.  I read an article in the Sac Bee awhile back about how some Sacramento area people (even as close as Citrus Heights) don’t know about the Village in Fair Oaks. How can that be possible?  It’s called Fair Oaks Village, Old Fair Oaks, or Historic Fair Oaks.

Fair Oaks is one of the best places to live in the Sacramento area. It’s called the Crown of the Sacramento Valley. It’s near the American River and there are bike and horse back riding trails. A beautiful community.

A gorgeous August day.

We had a great time.

dog at the street taco festival in fair oaks village
Chrysti Tovani Photography

A Special Tea Shop in Fair Oaks

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Here’s a hidden gem in Fair Oaks. Of course if you’re part of the Chamber of Commerce or you attend the taste of Fair Oaks every year at the Northridge Country Club then surely you know Nautilus Tea Company. If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat.

Nautilus Tea Company is a Tea Bar, located in the Orchard shopping center at Fair Oaks Blvd. and Madison. They have specialty tea by the cup or pot, tea beverages such as tea lattes and chai lattes, tea in bulk and accessories.

My favorite is the Red Berries – over ice.

 

 

 

 

Doesn’t that look like a thirst quencher?

Red Berries – apple, elderberries, currants, blackberries, raspberries, sour cherry pieces, hibiscus and rosehips.

Streets of Bakersfield in Fair Oaks

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If you haven’t been to a Fair Oaks Summer Concert in the park, you need to go! I thought it would be crowded but there were just the right amount of people and the parking wasn’t too bad. We arrived a little early and I got my keto friendly sandwich at the Fair Oaks Coffee House and Deli.

The village is small so one thing you can do to avoid looking for parking is to take a Lyft or Uber and get dropped off. I do that whenever I have to go downtown.

It’s a real family affair. There are food booths where you can buy pizza and snacks. There’s also ice cream and root beer floats. Kids can run around and play on the slides ans swings. There’s a designated dance floor if you want to get up and move your feet to the beat.  Good times!

Robby James and the streets of Bakersfield band on stage at concerts in the park fair oaks california

Robby James and the Streets of Bakersfield is a tribute band that performs a bakersfield sound with songs by Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and other classic country singer/songwriters. They put on a great show at the Fair Oaks concerts in the park in July 2018.

robby james and the streets of bakersfield concert in fair oaks july 2018

 

 

You MUST visit CinderELLA Complex Designer Fashion Boutique

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CinderELLA Complex Designer Fashion Boutique is in Fair Oaks Village at 10149 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Fair Oaks, California. Owner, stylist, and image consultant, Jacqueline Gorre, regularly visits San Francisco to find the designer, new and vintage fashions, shoes, bags, dresses, and other beautiful clothing and accessories for your pleasure. Do you need some pizazz to your style? Have an important event? Jacqueline can help!  Did you know that she styles Jessica Malone?

I had a great time trying on clothes! Of course, I found a Vince Camuto blouse, and it’s mine!

Keep up to date on the latest fashion finds and never miss a sale by following  CinderELLA Complex on Instagram!

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