Imagine yourself as a child at the turn of the century, say, in the year 1900. Imagine you beg your parents to take you to…
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The Oakland Athletics are on a hot streak – they’ve now won 15 of their last 17 games and are easily the hottest team in…
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In the early days of the first motion pictures, sound could not be captured on film. Audiences watching silent films were treated to live music…
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What is this thing? Because it doesn’t quite feel like a “book” in any traditional sense (and certainly doesn’t feel like a typical ham-fisted manifesto…
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Are you ready for a splash of color to brighten your days? Have you been craving some hot, sweaty community interaction, interspersed with fun, laughter,…
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Think a visit to Napa / Sonoma has to be all about wine, cheese and antiques? Hell no! Hands down, one of the coolest things…
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On July 18th, Naked Lounge hosted an acoustic show of Zack Gray and Sean Stack from Wrings, James Cavern, Mason Rex, and other local artists. Fans…
View More Naked Lounge Acoustic ShowRock on Reverend!
Psychobilly Gods from Texas descended down upon this great town of Sacramento on a tour bus of fire this past Tuesday night. That’s right The…
View More Rock on Reverend!Open Art Market starts this Sunday!
Looking for some crafty fun to occupy part of your weekend? Swing on by VOX art gallery this Sunday, July 22nd, between 12 and 4pm.…
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Open City (2011) has been getting a lot of praise in literary circles (i.e., it was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and…
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If second Saturday wasn’t already an exciting outgoing in midtown for people to look at art, watch local bands, or just have a fun night…
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Skateboarding is a sport. It is a way to be an individual and a way to express yourself. La Sierra Skate Park proved this when…
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The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience began percolating inside Jay Siren after a vacation to Chicago where she was enamored by a local burlesque show. There’s…
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Heels, hotties, and hair – that about sums up the 4th Annual Sacramento SwingTime this Saturday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Oh, and the music.…
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Sacramento’s Bartender Ball was held at Ace of Spades in midtown this past Monday night. It is an once a year event for local bartenders…
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This Saturday take yourself back in time at Sacramento’s 4th Annual Swingtime at the Crown Plaza Hotel. While last year will be hard to beat, this…
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Words by John Klaiber This Friday June 22nd at Cesar Chavez Park come see Local Punk Iconic Legends 7 Seconds City of Vain & The…
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Mondo Deco is fun. I can’t believe it took me this long to go see them. Everything about them makes your body move, clap and…
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“Look! There’s a rhythmic ceremonial ritual coming up.” ”Of course! The Enchantment Under the Sea dance! They’re supposed to go to this. That’s where they…
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