2nd Opinions Community Health Forum a Success

Where do you stand on the issue of medical marijuana? It's a major topic right now in California. With dispensaries popping up all over, Capital Public Radio and the Sacramento Bee brought together a studio audience and a panel of experts on May 20th as part of our latest 2nd Opinions Community Health Forum: "Medical Marijuana: Panacea or Problem?"

It was a lively discussion examining the medical, community and legal aspects of a wide array of viewpoints. The program was broadcast on Capital Public Radio and is available online at secondopinions.org. The group of panelists included medical experts, a marijuana dispensary owner and law enforcement officials. We also heard first hand from a medical marijuana user about how pot helps him to feel better.

"This a real hot button topic," says Capital Public Radio News and Information Director Joe Barr. "There's a general lack of information about medical marijuana right now - and a lot of misinformation out there -- so we felt it was important to have an in-depth discussion, allow people to ask questions of the panel, and then draw their own conclusions."

Two hallmarks of the 2nd Opinions forums have been multimedia and interactivity. This forum was no different. Sacramento Bee videographer Andy Alfaro visited the home of a medical marijuana user who lives in the Sacramento area. The 2nd Opinions audience got to go inside the patient's home to see and hear what his life was like. The video is available to view on the 2nd Opinions website. In addition, listeners at home were able to go online during the program to have their questions answered in a special 2nd Opinions chatroom.

Submit Your Idea for Our Next Forum
The next 2nd Opinions forum is scheduled for Wednesday, September 29. We want to hear your ideas for topics! Just go to secondopinions.org and let us know what you think.

The 2nd Opinions Community Health forums are part of Capital Public Radio's ongoing commitment to coverage of health issues and creating civil discourse in our community. Major funding for 2nd Opinions comes from the AT&T Foundation.

Join Us for the Used Records & CDs Sale

Have a passion for music? Love the adventure of a treasure hunt? Then come on down to our annual Used Record & CD Sale. An amazing selection of music and other media has been collected for this special event. You'll find a myriad of music recordings on CDs, LP records, 45s, 33s, 78s, cassettes, reel-to-reel, and 8 tracks. We also have a great selection of video games, books-on-tape/CD, laser disks, Beta, VHS and DVDs.

When: Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Member Benefit: Bring your Member ID or Member Perks Card to receive 20% off all merchandise.
Where: Howe 'Bout Arden Shopping Center, 2100 Arden, Suite 172, Sacramento, CA 95825

Want to be one of the first shoppers? Join us for the Preview Party on Friday, June 25 from 6 pm to 9 pm.The Preview Party the night before the sale is your chance to be among the first to choose from the stock. There will also be live music, beverages and appetizers. Tickets are purchased at the door; Capital Public Radio Members receive a ticket for only $10, and General Admission is $20.

Funds from the Sale go directly toward supporting our on-air activities including the news, jazz, and classical stations you love so much! Donations of music and other media can be dropped off at Capital Public Radio. For more information call (916) 278-8900.

2nd Saturday at Capital Public Radio: Deanna Marsh and Judith Stickney

Capital Public Radio proudly presents Brilliant Earth.

The exhibit explores the beauty and complexity of the earth's landscapes through an exciting combination of visual media, from ancient geodes to contemporary video. It features the work of Granite Bay sculptor Judi Stickney, who works in a variety of stone as well as bronze, and Auburn sculptor Deanna Marsh, whose work includes metal and kiln-formed glass landscapes and landscape tapestries with glass beads and wire weaving.

Please join us for a viewing of this wonderful work. The reception will include appetizers, wine poured by Terre Rouge Winery and live music.

When: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Admission: Free
Where: Capital Public Radio ( Directions)

Third Thursday Jazz at Crocker Art Museum

The Third Thursday Jazz Summer Concert Series at the Crocker Art Museum runs from May through August and features a different type of jazz each month.

June features the contagious Spanish and Latin-influenced guitar rhythms of Ivan Najera. Light refreshments and drinks are available for purchase.

Join Capital Public Radio Jazz Host, Gary Vercelli, for this wonderful evening.

When: Thursday, June 17, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission: Free for Crocker members, $10 for nonmembers, $5 for students, and $8 for Capital Public Radio Members (with your Perks Card or your Member ID Card).
Location: Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Enter through the Courtyard gate on Third Street between O and P Streets.