Style Magazine - January 2024
Those who know me well, know I’m the queen of quotes. Maybe it’s my inner philosopher or because I’m a word nerd, but I love their power to provide comfort, clarity, and comedic relief. My current coffee table book is even called Quotable; and, yes, it’s filled with—you guessed it(!)—smart sayings and wise, witty words from poignant people like the Buddha and Benjamin Franklin. The quote I’m currently crushing on, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing,” comes from British author Alfred Wainright. In a month like January—often the wettest, coldest one of the year—it’s a favorable way of reacting to unfavorable temps. But the quote goes beyond encouraging people to bundle up. Alfred is essentially saying that being positive (and prepared!) results in optimistic outcomes. And he’s onto something. A pessimist might look at January and see barren trees, bleak bank accounts, and runny noses, while someone with a sunnier disposition sees it as a new beginning—a month when the sun starts to set a little later, citrus is in season, and there’s a calming sense of stillness in the air. With a simple flip of the mindset switch, the month becomes more cheery than weary. With fewer calendar commitments (December is always a doozy) comes more free time for me time, like signing up for creative classes. In “Get Crafty!” (page 24), we share a lengthy list of wonderful workshops where you’ll build confidence and social connections while learning new skills, from wreath making and watercolor painting to cake decorating. Do you prefer purchasing locally made products rather than making them? Check out “Editor’s Picks” (page 50) for 10 locally crafted goods that are too good to pass up! There’s much more in store, too: a travel piece to Oregon’s Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge (page 62), a region rich in agricultural abundance and natural beauty; four super—and super easy to make—soup recipes (page 86) you’ll want to savor all season long; and a “Day in the Life” of local resident and NBC Sports’ studio host Rebecca Lowe (page 16), whose glass-half-full attitude is likely why she’s such a success. Cheers to a new issue—and a new year filled with light, love, and looking on the bright side. Happy 2024! —Megan megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Those who know me well, know I’m the queen of quotes. Maybe it’s my inner philosopher or because I’m a word nerd, but I love their power to provide comfort, clarity, and comedic relief. My current coffee table book is even called Quotable; and, yes, it’s filled with—you guessed it(!)—smart sayings and wise, witty words from poignant people like the Buddha and Benjamin Franklin.
The quote I’m currently crushing on, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing,” comes from British author Alfred Wainright. In a month like January—often the wettest, coldest one of the year—it’s a favorable way of reacting to unfavorable temps. But the quote goes beyond encouraging people to bundle up. Alfred is essentially saying that being positive (and prepared!) results in optimistic outcomes.
And he’s onto something. A pessimist might look at January and see barren trees, bleak bank accounts, and runny noses, while someone with a sunnier disposition sees it as a new beginning—a month when the sun starts to set a little later, citrus is in season, and there’s a calming sense of stillness in the air. With a simple flip of the mindset switch, the month becomes more cheery than weary.
With fewer calendar commitments (December is always a doozy) comes more free time for me time, like signing up for creative classes. In “Get Crafty!” (page 24), we share a lengthy list of wonderful workshops where you’ll build confidence and social connections while learning new skills, from wreath making and watercolor painting to cake decorating. Do you prefer purchasing locally made products rather than making them? Check out “Editor’s Picks” (page 50) for 10 locally crafted goods that are too good to pass up!
There’s much more in store, too: a travel piece to Oregon’s Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge (page 62), a region rich in agricultural abundance and natural beauty; four super—and super easy to make—soup recipes (page 86) you’ll want to savor all season long; and a “Day in the Life” of local resident and NBC Sports’ studio host Rebecca Lowe (page 16), whose glass-half-full attitude is likely why she’s such a success.
Cheers to a new issue—and a new year filled with light, love, and looking on the bright side. Happy 2024!
—Megan
megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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performances in The Johnny<br />
Cash Show, plus hit songs like<br />
“Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring<br />
of Fire,” and more. In addition,<br />
singers will perform their own<br />
takes of Cash’s songs. The show<br />
begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Harris<br />
Center. harriscenter.net/johnnycash-experience<br />
(ALSO 19)<br />
20<br />
JOHNNYSWIM. Join Kids Helping<br />
Kids Sacramento, a student-run<br />
nonprofit, along with singer/<br />
songwriter duo, JOHNNYSWIM,<br />
in helping families fight pediatric<br />
cancer. The 10th annual benefit<br />
gala begins at 7:30 p.m. at the<br />
Harris Center. harriscenter.net/<br />
kids-helping-kids<br />
Gold Discovery Day. Celebrate<br />
James Marshall’s gold discovery in<br />
1848 at Marshall Gold Discovery<br />
Park from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn<br />
more about the Gold Rush from<br />
speakers, experience living<br />
history demonstrations, and tour<br />
the historic buildings alongside<br />
knowledgeable docents during<br />
the Historic House Tour. visiteldorado.com/event/golddiscovery-day-at-marshall-golddiscovery-shp<br />
Masterworks II: Brahms and<br />
Bohème. This concert features<br />
two of Maestro Murray’s favorite<br />
pieces: the lyrical, passionate<br />
Brahms Symphony 2; and<br />
Puccini’s La Bohème, a dramatic<br />
masterpiece. There will also be<br />
a pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m.<br />
Saturdays’ show begins at 7:30<br />
p.m. at the Placer High School<br />
Theatre; Sundays’ at 3 p.m.<br />
auburnsymphony.com<br />
(ALSO 21)<br />
21<br />
A Night at the Theatre. Head<br />
to Loomis’ Blue Goose Event<br />
Center for this annual Rocklin<br />
Community Theatre fundraiser.<br />
In addition to a cabaretthemed<br />
show, participants will<br />
experience a hosted dinner from<br />
Oak House BBQ, cocktails from<br />
Nixtaco, and coffee from Valiant,<br />
along with a dessert dash, raffle,<br />
and auctions. rocklintheatre.org<br />
Step Afrika! Witness the<br />
first professional company<br />
dedicated to the tradition of<br />
stepping—a polyrhythmic,<br />
percussive dance that utilizes<br />
the body as an instrument. The<br />
award-winning show begins at<br />
7:30 p.m. at the Harris Center.<br />
harriscenter.net/step-afrika<br />
Sutter Creek Flea Market.<br />
Find unique wares and vintage<br />
finds at the Italian Picnic<br />
Grounds from 6 a.m.-2 p.m.<br />
Parking is free with food and<br />
drinks available for purchase.<br />
oldsuttercreekfleamarket.com<br />
26<br />
El Dorado County Tourism<br />
Summit. Head to Holiday Inn<br />
Express in El Dorado Hills from<br />
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. to hear from<br />
industry leaders on topics such<br />
as social media strategies, public<br />
relations, AI for small businesses,<br />
and more. Participants will<br />
enjoy a catered lunch, all-day<br />
refreshments, and a wine<br />
reception at 4:30 p.m. visiteldorado.com/event/el-doradocounty-tourism-summit<br />
27<br />
The Gumby 5K 10K. Join<br />
Gumby and Pokey, acclaimed<br />
TV claymations, at this fun<br />
trail race along the shores of<br />
Folsom Lake, with plenty of aid<br />
stations and cheering volunteers.<br />
totalbodyfitness.com/site/race/<br />
gumby-5k-10k-<strong>2024</strong><br />
The Big Read. Arts and Culture<br />
El Dorado is partnering with<br />
the El Dorado County Library to<br />
create this free interactive book<br />
club experience featuring Roz<br />
Chast’s memoir, Can’t We Talk<br />
About Something More Pleasant?,<br />
which delves into Chast’s<br />
parents’ final years through<br />
cartoons, family photos, found<br />
documents, and narrative prose.<br />
artsandcultureeldorado.org/thebig-read<br />
Crab & Tri-Tip Feed. Enjoy<br />
a mouthwatering feast of<br />
succulent crab and juicy tri-tip<br />
at this fundraiser for Rotary Club<br />
of El Dorado Hills. Doors to the<br />
EDH Community Services District<br />
open at 6 p.m., and the meal<br />
begins at 7 p.m. All proceeds help<br />
fund both local and international<br />
projects, such as the EDH Teen<br />
Center, local interpretative nature<br />
trails, and youth development<br />
efforts. edhrotary.org/2023-<br />
crab-tri-tip-feed<br />
Folsom Jazz Festival. Listen<br />
to some of the biggest<br />
talent in jazz at this 35th annual<br />
competition at Folsom High<br />
School. The exciting, familyfriendly<br />
day of entertainment<br />
includes hundreds of middle<br />
school and high school jazz<br />
bands, vocal jazz choirs, and jazz<br />
combos from all over California<br />
and Nevada. folsommusic.org/<br />
folsom-jazz-festival<br />
SAVE THE DATE!<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
2<br />
Home<br />
& Landscape Expo.<br />
California’s largest threeday<br />
show of its kind is returning<br />
to Cal Expo. Peruse inspiring<br />
exhibits featuring everything<br />
imaginable for your home and<br />
garden, plus DIY features, a<br />
themed landscape showcase,<br />
interior design ideas, and more.<br />
homeandlandscapeexpo.com<br />
(THRU 4)<br />
Masterworks II photo by Michael Kirby. A Night at the Theatre by Encarnacion Photography. Folsom Jazz Festival photo by Deirdre Fitzgerald & Aidan Gilmore. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
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