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SMAC OFFICE HOURS
SMAC’s office hours will change on September 1, 2010 to:
Monday through Thursday: 9am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm. 
Closed Friday.

We kindly request you call or drop in our office during these hours only. Meetings will be held by appointment with staff. For more information, please call us at 916-808-3992.

Thank you for your understanding.

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SMAC Poet Laureate Program Announces Free Summer Writing Workshops -- Sign Up Today!!
Sacramento Poet Laureate, Bob Stanley has created a free literary series entitled New Voices Writing Workshop.  The series is open to anyone interested in learning more about poetry and memoir writing. Participants will learn how to develop their individual writing style in a supportive setting with experienced instructors. The workshops are being led by local poets and writers. Classes are 90-minutes and limited to 15 participants so early registration is encouraged.

To register, contact the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit saclibrary.org for online registration information.

SUMMER WORKSHOP DATES AND LOCATIONS:        
Valley Hi/ Laguna Library [Poetry & Memoir] hosted by Bob Stanley, Sacramento Poet Laureate
Eight Tuesday Nights - 6-7:30 pm - September 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2

South Natomas Library [Poetry] hosted by Julia Connor, Sacramento Poet Laureate 2005-09
Ten Wednesday nights - 6-7:30 - Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8

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Photo of child using glue

Photo of child using glue

Photo of child using gluePhoto of painting by Alex Escalante, a woman sits at a cafe table with the shadow of a man in the foregroundStages Dancer Branna Rummery in a white and red dress balancing in a half-toe arabesqueBlues in the Schools youth participant playing the string bassGilbert, 'Magu' Lujan, 'Homie Walking The Dogs', 2000

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Two large birds flying off of the airport parking garage structure and the head of a third bird. The birds are made out of plexi-glass and steel.

Sacramento airport installation by artist Dennis Oppenheim