WHO'S DANCING
Get dressed up to see 'Blanche Neige'
What: The Mondavi Center presents the U.S. premiere of "Blanche Neige" ("Snow White"). It is the first full-length story ballet by French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj and is set to music by Gustav Mahler. Jean Paul Gaultier designed the costumes and Thierry Leproust the set. "Blanche Neige" opened in France in 2008 and year later won the Globes de Cristal award for the best Dance Spectacle of the Year. The annual Mondavi Gala, benefiting the Mondavi Center and the Robert Mondavi Institute of Food and Wine Science, takes place in conjunction with the ballet on March 17.
When: 7 p.m. March 17 and 3 p.m. March 18
Where: Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center, University of California, Davis
Cost: $40, $64, $75 for the ballet; $1,000 for the gala (limited availability)
Information: about ballet tickets, (866) 754-2787 or www.MondaviArts.org; about the gala, Amanda Turpin at (530) 752-0991 or aeturpin@ucdavis.edu.
WHO'S COMING
Enjoy Maná
What: The Mexican band Maná, winner of the 2011 Latin Grammy Award for Best Rock Album, brings its "Drama y Luz Tour 2012" to Sacramento.
When: 8 p.m. April 17
Where: Power Balance Pavilion, One Sports Parkway, Sacramento
Cost: $42, $62, $82, $102, $127.50
Information: www.powerbalance pavilion.com
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Futuristic Art at Appel
What: The Appel Gallery presents "Futurist Art: The Singularity and Space" featuring photo works of Matt Rutherford, Sofya Yampolsky and Dan Kasser. Curator Marie-Clare Treseder explains Singularity as: "The time when our exponentially advancing technologies surpass our own biological intellect."
When: 2 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, March 4 to April 30
Where: Appel Gallery, 931 T St., Sacramento
Cost: Free
Information: www.appelgallery.com or (916) 442-6014
WHAT'S AHEAD
Art weekend in Loomis
What: Think how proud Mom will be that you planned ahead. The ninth annual Loomis Art Loop is scheduled for Mother's Day weekend. The tour introduces you to 13 artists at five galleries, all within a 10-minute drive from each other.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 12-13
Where: Loomis
Cost: Free
Information: www.loomisartloop.com





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