ELK GROVE - Pack your picnic basket, bring your blankets and beach chairs, and kick off the weekend at the Hot Summer Nights Concert Series from 6:30 - 9 p.m. each Friday in August at Laguna Town Hall (3020 Renwick Ave). This series is presented by Food Source and the Cosumnes Community Services District.

Voted Best of Elk Grove in 2010, this FREE music series returns to the outdoor amphitheater with summer party tunes aplenty. This year’s lineup includes:

August 5: Road 88 - Hot Local Country

August 12: Mother Mayhem - Northern California’s Premiere Dance Band

August 19: Pan Extasy - Reggae Night

August 26: Solsa- Sizzling Latin and R&B

Don’t feel like cooking? Food is available for purchase. Children’s activities, face painting and glow concessions will also be offered at varying costs.

Come enjoy a taste of France on Bastille Day, and every day, at Mimi’s Cafe located at 9195 W. Stockton in Elk Grove.

The culinary adventure kicks off July 14, in honor of French Independence Day. Mimi’s® is offering new French-inspired menus and a chance to win a trip to Provence. Mimi’s will also debut its luscious new Chocolate Mousse Muffin with a tasty offer: two free muffins with valid coupon and any purchase.*

“Bastille Day is a perfect time for guests to declare their independence from ordinary cuisine and try something that is both extraordinary and uniquely Mimi’s,” said Mark Mears, President and Chief Concept Officer.

“The music here is horrible!” exclaimed my wife who is obviously not an acid rock fan. Although the music was not really blaring, the ambiance in Five Guys was quite noisy from the music as well as patrons chattering... Read More