Events
Upcoming Events
Scrapbooking Workshop- March 28
Want to learn how to create an amazing color scheme? Looking for some lettering tips? Want to create a keepsake, card, or even just some memories? Come join our scrapbooking workshops for students and adults on March 28 from 10am-12pm!
Your registration includes scrapbooking materials, creative guidance and instruction, and light refreshments, and you will leave with a lovely keepsake, some new tips and tricks, and fun memories of our time together!
Perfect for a birthday outing, family activity, friends excursion, or just a relaxing morning!
Space is limited! Register by March 21st to reserve your spot!
Our 2026 Events!
Save the date for the upcoming events–more info to come!
Scrapbooking Workshop– March 28 from 10am-12pm
Strings & Songs: 21st Century Bass Explosion– April 18 at 4pm
Spring Showcase– April 24 at 7pm
Strings & Songs: Songs Without Words– June 13 at 4pm
Summer Camps– July
Fall Showcase– November 13
and more!
Past Events
Strings & Songs- Nov 1
Our most recent performance in our professional concert series, Strings & Songs returned Saturday, November 1st with an engaging evening of folk songs for all ages featuring the following performers:
- Jana Dykhuis, soprano
- Chase Spruill, violin
- Elena Bolha, cello
- John Cozza, piano
Visit our Strings & Songs page to learn more about this concert series!
Fall Showcase- November 14
As seasons change and the weather get cooler, this event was a chance to slow down and reflect on how, amidst the constant rearranging of our lives, there are things we can hold on to—peace, hope, love, and each other. Congratulations to all our performers, writers, and artists who participated!
June 2025
A big THANK YOU! to everyone who participated in our Community Clothes & Books Sale! It was a whirlwind weekend! Some highlights include:
- Receiving items from over 50 incredible donors and families!
- Running out of table space!
- All our amazing shoppers, from voracious readers to fashionistas!
- Raising funds to support our summer camps programs for students in the community!
- Sharing with other nonprofits in the community following the sale, including The Salt Mine Thrift Store, Fieldhaven Marketplace, the Lincoln Public Library, and local teachers & classrooms in the area!
We are so grateful for all the support!
April 2025
Thank you for joining us for our Spring Showcase 2025! With performances by our Community Choir and Children’s Choir, there was something for everyone. From favorite movie hits (Wicked, anyone?) to pop favorites throughout the years, we enjoyed celebrating at this family-friendly event, followed by a reception and art gallery created by students from our after-school Foundry Art Club.
February 2025
We had a delightful Strings Workshop and Masterclass with students from all over the greater Sacramento area. Congratulations to all who participated; we hope you gained some valuable insights from our clinicians.
And our Tea Time Recital was the perfect way to round out the afternoon as we enjoyed beautiful music and delicious refreshments, from old classics to new favorites. Thank you all for joining us! We look forward to seeing you again soon!
November 2024
On Friday, November 22, our Community Choir performed a variety of folk songs from The British Isles to North America, followed by a reception and art gallery created by students from our after-school Foundry art club. Congratulations to our performers and art scholarship winners!
October 2024
Masterclass, 9:00am: Strings and vocal students in high school and college were invited to apply for our Strings & Songs Masterclass where they will gain valuable insights in technique and musicality as well as be considered for scholarships and the opportunity to perform on the evening program.
“Dream” Evening Recital, 7:00pm: With performances by our professional Masterclass Clinicians, it was an evening of dreams, memories, and beauty. With classical favorites from past and present composers such as Gabriel Fauré, Franz Schubert, Leonard Bernstein, Amy Beech, Florence Price, and more, we all enjoyed an unforgettable evening of music. And let’s not forget a couple familiar crowd favorites, like “I Dreamed a Dream” and “Dream a Little Dream of Me!”
April 2024
Spring Showcase… Among the Stars!
The Culture House presented a marvelous evening of music with performances by our talented Children’s Choir and Community Choir, along with a stunning art gallery exhibit showcasing the work of local students! Highlights to come!
March 2024
We had a blast at our Sewing Workshop making pillow cases, tote bags, bean bags and more!
We had a few guided projects as well as materials for you to come in and work on your own project. This workshop was perfect for all ages and skill levels! Beginners learned new skills with our step-by-step projects, while more seasoned sewers enjoyed working on their personal creations.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of creativity and community! We can’t wait for our next sewing adventure.
February 2024
We enjoyed a day of dancing, music, and all that jazz at our “Jive N’ Java” event! Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to seeing you next time!
Movement Workshop: This workshop taught ballroom basics and group dances to all ages and all abilities! We learned some cool new moves that are sure to impress our friends on the dance floor!
Coffee House Concert: With professional local musicians, guests enjoyed high-quality music and refreshments in a laid-back atmosphere. From classic love songs to jazz standards, from movie musical hits to modern-day pop favorites, there was something for everyone at this event!
January 2024
Our Writing Workshop returned in January as we learned more about the art of writing and explored together in a hands-on setting!
Diving into poetry and prose, attendees had the opportunity to warm up their writing muscles with some haikus, collaborate on some short stories, and share some writing they had done. We look forward to our next time together and hope you can join!
December 2023
Saturday, December 9th from 10am-12pm: We enjoyed making snowman tea light ornaments, mod podge magnets, and reindeer graham cracker snacks at our “Christmas with The Culture House” Art Workshop! What a great way to celebrate the season together!
November 2023
Fall Showcase:
Celebrate! We had a joyous time with the culmination of our Fall 2023 semester! With wonderful performances by our choirs and amazing art created by our after-school clubs, this event was a snapshot of what The Culture House is all about– the arts, lifelong learning, and community. Thank you for all your support!
October 2023
Strings & Songs Masterclasses & Recital:
Thank you to all who joined us for our Masterclass and Concert! Our strings students played wonderfully and experimented with new tips, tricks, and techniques during the Masterclass with our amazing clinicians. Congratulations also goes to our scholarship winners, Aaron and Hannah!
Recordings of the concert coming soon!
Jana Dykhuis
Jana Dykhuis, soprano, began her training in New Mexico with the Santa Fe Opera Young Voices. While attending Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jana earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree. After moving to North Carolina to teach, she continued her career in Jakarta, Indonesia, teaching and overseeing the fine arts department at Sekolah Pelita Harapan Kemang Village. While there, she earned a Master of Arts in Music and Worship before returning to the States.
Beyond her solo work, Jana has performed and toured with choral groups such as the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus, the Calvin College Alumni Choir, The Charlotte Master Chorale, and currently The Pops Chorale here in Placer County.
Jana hopes to inspire people of all ages to explore, create, and grow through arts education in our community.
Kathleen Gallagher-McLellan
Kathleen Gallagher-McLellan is the founder of Gallagher Violins, a Suzuki violin studio located in Sacramento, California. Founded in 2021. Her mission is to provide a violin studio that takes a holistic, nurturing approach to developing confidence and ease in the playing of young violinists through listening, repetition, and artistic commitment. She strives to foster her student’s unique personalities through the art and discipline of learning the violin.
When she isn’t teaching or playing with local orchestras, Kathleen enjoys camping, gardening, and reading novels.
Elena Bolha
Elena Bolha received her BA in Cello Performance from Virginia Tech, where she studied with Alan Weinstein and served as principal for the New River Valley Symphony. Now in Northern California, she has performed as principal of the Sacramento State Symphony and their Opera Theater, as well as for the Auburn Symphony, Music in the Mountains, Solano Symphony, and Opera Modesto. Her performing was recently lauded with first prizes in the Watson Chamber Music Competition and the Sacramento State Concerto Competition.
Elena previously taught for the Virginia Tech String Project, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts, and is currently a graduate instructor for the Sacramento State String Project. She is a graduate assistant studying with Andy Luchansky at California State University, Sacramento and will graduate with her MM this fall.
September 2023
We had a blast at our Writing Workshop as we explored the importance of story! From telling our own impromptu life stories with props to digging into our ‘why,’ from amusing story structure examples to a fascinating history of the story and language development, a wonderful time was had by all!
“Hello, Spring” Concert
Thanks for joining us for an evening of wonderful music and artistry, from French and German art songs to Bach cello suite segments to jazz favorites!