The third annual Cultural Celebration in Yuba City next month will be presaged by a kick-off "Unplugged" entertainment as a way to thank the many sponsors of the city's increasingly popular festival, organizers said.

"Unplugged" will be held, 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 at the City Hall Courtyard in Yuba City.

"UnPlugged" is an intimate affair creatednot only to fete the celebration sponsors, but also to raise funds to benefit the Ponderosa Theatre Company and future Cultural Celebrations, orgainzers said.

For the bargain price of $25 each attendee will get a great show, tasty finger foods, amazing desert, a little wine and an assortment of other refreshments.

Featured guest artists this year include: Blue Moon Risen', "The Pink Ladies" and "Burger Palace Boys" from The ACting Company's recent production of Grease, as well as the hotter-than-hot Hip Service.

Hip Service's unique variety of from-the-soul dance music is unrivaled, fans say. This accomplished group, made up of world class performers, has become one of the most
popular live acts in Northern California.

Hip Service will return for a command performance at Cultural Celebration Oct. 18.

For more information go online to www.yubacity.net and click on the Cultural Celebration link.