Sacramento has a rich history of skateboarding culture that, regardless of popularity or demand, has remained a constant in the fabric of Northern California. World renowned skaters such as John Cardiel, Ricky Windsor, and Matt Rodriguez, along with brands like Blockhead Skateboards, Legend, and long time shops such as Surf & Skate, FTC and GoSkate … Continue reading
The Sacramento art scene, in addition to cultivating its own exceptional artists, attracts great ones from all over the world. Last Thursday, Mexican poet/rapper/activist Bocafloja made a brief tour stop in Sacramento via art space Sol Collective. Featuring two local hip-hop artists and drawing a moderate sized crowd, the event’s energy throughout the night was unmatched. … Continue reading
Paola Gracey is a pharmaceutical chemist by day, and artist by night in South Florida’s emerging art scene. She blends her talents by incorporating the chemistry elements into her paintings and by experimenting in both studio and lab. Gracey has been painting for fifteen years. She first started taking it seriously in high school when she … Continue reading
As a crafter and an environmentalist I really enjoy the idea of taking something old and drab-looking and giving it a makeover. Finding these things is easier than one might think. Many people throw away perfectly usable items to make way for new purchases. You can stumble upon them in alleys, garage sales and of course, thrift … Continue reading
Iron & Wine’s Archive Series Volume No. 1 is the first in a series of releases of previously put aside and unreleased tracks. Sam Beam has been creating music for more than a decade under the name Iron & Wine, and with this new release, he put together unreleased home recordings, covers, and live sets from to be released on … Continue reading
In this new monthly series we will expose you to five new and exciting artists whose work is on the forefront of today’s art world. Elias Kuhlmann– Kuhlmann, 21, is a Sacramento born and raised artist who specializes in the dark and interesting. Kuhlmann’s style is an intense breed of beautiful pointillism and carefully thought … Continue reading
We know that there are a ton of options when it comes to ringing in the New Year. Whether you want to dance the night away, hit the town with the family or have a romantic meal we have got you covered. Here are a few of our favorite things going on in Sacramento CA … Continue reading
Looking for something new to listen to? In this new series we highlight the month’s best new music, from the big name bands to the bands that have just barely made it out of the their mother’s garage. Here are our picks for December’s batch of tunes. Chris Farren – Like a Gift From God … Continue reading
In this year’s list of the thirty best coffees in America, industry arbiter Coffee Review listed four coffees from Sacramento, which is more than any other city on the list. Coffee Review rates bean varieties from independent roasters. Temple and Old Soul, who are major bean suppliers for the shops throughout Sacramento, each had two … Continue reading
With the winter months ahead, you might be finding yourself at home more and more. This is the perfect time a year for crafting. And here is a really easy one: adding embroidery to bring old clothing new life. For example, find that old jean jacket you grew bored of and stitch a unicorn on that baby, and it’s like … Continue reading
Remember our Italian street artist friends Cane Morto? Well in addition to their new exhibit in Rome this winter, the collective just released an exciting new fanzine! It is published by Gradients Editions, produced by Gorgo and C-41 Magazine, with texts by Diego Fadda and Luca A. Caizzi; pictures by Tanguy Bombonera and layout by ZI … Continue reading
This year was the first time that the Global Winter Wonderland was held in Sacramento. The festival of light is brought to the capital by the International Culture Exchange Group (ICEG), which specializes in multi-cultural arts and entertainment. The Wonderland consisted of global landmarks from Europe, The Americas, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. However, … Continue reading
Berta Alvarado is the creator behind Freebird Dbb; a handmade, sometimes vintage, nearly always one of a kind, Sacramento based jewelry and watch company. On November 13, Freebird dbb brought together local talent to create the PERSEVERANCE FASHION SHOW at Blackbird Kitchen+Beer Gallery in Downtown Sacramento. The show was a great success highlighting local fashion from Retrospective Vintage and Melissa Kay, along … Continue reading
Downtown Sacramento is in the throes of a dramatic transition. With the Downtown Plaza gone and construction on the new arena underway, the city has begun work on bringing the surrounding area up to date. There is still quite a bit of work to be done, however; and as Sacramento begins its march into modernity, downtown … Continue reading
Parkay Quarts is a new and rather brief incarnation of the band Parquet Courts. Composed of the two members of the band that weren’t starting a family or getting a graduate degree in math, the homonymic alter ego previously released an EP called Tally All the Things That You Broke. And now they are coming … Continue reading
If you have a penchant for charming robots, foul-mouthed television directors, or classic comedy techniques, Resurrection Theatre Company’s current show is up your alley. Comic Potential, which kicked off its run Aug. 22, follows a young female robot going through an identity crisis. Is she an ordinary robot, or something more? We meet folks along … Continue reading
Demolition of Sacramento’s Downtown Plaza became visible on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 starting at the corner of L and 6th Streets. What is now a pile of rubble will become the new home of the Sacramento Kings Arena near October 2016. A space with a viewing window for the public has been set up at … Continue reading
Sacramento now has just the spot for anyone looking for a life drawing class with some sass. Seasoned artists and novices alike are invited to indulge their creative side at Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, held the second Sunday of each month at The Comedy Spot. There’s drawing, drinking and burlesque all wrapped in an inviting … Continue reading
On Del Paso Boulevard, there’s a place where designers, artisans and chefs come together to provide a vibrant shopping experience unique to the area. And it’s GOOD. GOOD: street food + design market celebrated its birthday in early July – marking its third year as a destination dedicated as much to the culture as the … Continue reading
This is the thirteenth in a weekly series that was planned to cover my travels until the end of June. Unfortunately, I had a bit of an accident, and it has delayed the writing process a little. The series chronicles my travels in Europe and the interesting things I came upon or wished someone had told me before … Continue reading
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