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Support AB 1999 – The Economic Development and State Historic Tax Credit Act

Advocacy Alert – Call for Action

AB 1999 Passed the Assembly with a 75-0 Vote!

A coalition of nonprofit organizations lead by the California Preservation Foundation and the AIA California Council is seeking passage of AB 1999, The Economic Development and State Historic Tax Credit Act. The bill is authored by Toni Atkins, Speaker of the Assembly (San Diego). Under the leadership of Speaker Atkins, AB 1999 was passed by the State Assembly with a 75-0 vote!
The bill now moves onto the State Senate and we need your help. Send letters of support now to Toni Atkins, Speaker of the Assembly. Letters should be sent by Thursday, June 12.

What will AB 1999 do?

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Duck, Cover, and Scramble!

Bert Duck and CoverHey kids! Get ready for a blast from the past! Tuesday, May 13, 6 p.m. “Duck, Cover, and Scramble: Sacramento, the 1950s and the Cold War” at the Central Sacramento Public Library Galleria!

Fallout shelters, the specter of Sputnik, and learning to embrace the atom are just a few of the topics to be discussed by Gretchen Steinberg of SacMod (Sacramento Modern) and James Scott of Sacramento Public Library.

More here: http://www.saclibrary.org/home/events/?eventId=109457

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Some Concrete Thinking (and Biking)

Nice turnout of over 70 people yesterday! We hope those of you who joined SacMod (Sacramento Modern) for our “Concrete Thinking” bike tour in collaboration with Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates had a great time *AND* gained a stronger understanding of and appreciation for the buildings and art that we highlighted. If you missed it, don’t worry! You can still enjoy our expanded walking tour later this year.

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Photo credits: Photos 1, 3, 4, 6, and 8 – Justin Wood; Photo 2 – Jefferson Lieb; Photo 5 – Patrick Stelmach; Photos 7 and 9 – Zann Gates.

Double Feature at the Sacramento 6 Drive-In

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Calling all cars! Join Sacramento Modern, along with film director and producer April Wright, for a double feature drive-in movie night! April’s documentary on the history and fate of drive-ins, “Going Attractions”, will be paired with “American Graffiti” for a fun evening that you won’t want to miss!

March 29, 2014 at the West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In, with ticket sales starting at 6PM. $7.25 general, $1 children ages 5-11, free for children ages 5 and younger.
Vintage cars and vintage dress encouraged! Hope to see you there!