Meet a Macy’s Christmas character like no other: the flask-wielding, shit-talking, pot-smoking elf named Crumpet. He may adorn himself in red and green (and a perky, spangled hat), but Crumpet is truly an elf of a different color. This holiday season, Capital Stage brings you the hilarious tale of St. Nick’s most mischievous little helper … Continue reading
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Día de los Muertos: Cultural celebration of the dead comes to Midtown
The dead were among us in Midtown last weekend, as hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the Mexican tradition Día de los Muertos. In its fourth year in Sacramento, the two-day Day of the Dead event was held at 20th and J streets, where dozens of altars were created to honor loved ones who have … Continue reading
Everything Is New Project
ANNOUNCING THE EVERYTHING IS NEW PROJECT IN AID OF DALIT “UNTOUCHABLE” CHILDREN IN SOUTHEAST INDIA FEATURING JARVIS COCKER, FOUR TET, DAN DEACON, RUSTIE, BEAR IN HEAVEN, NO AGE, OWEN PALLETT, CALIFONE, GANG GANG DANCE, YACHT & MANY MORE OUT JANUARY 20, 2014 VIA TRANSGRESSIVE NORTH; PROCEEDS GO TO SCOTTISH LOVE IN ACTION CHARITY Everything is New is … Continue reading
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LAUNCH x Fashion
The LAUNCH x Fashion Show is proof that Sacramento is filled with creativity. A big thanks to Lisa Kennedy and Sandra Yan Crowell for all the hard work they put in to produce such a great show. The runway was exploding with talent from designers Joseph Aaron Segal, Johana Hernandez, Ronnie Escalante, Frock LA and Kate Knuvelder. … Continue reading
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Midtown Stomp: Your Portal to the Fifties
Dim lights. Wood floors. Dozens of couples bobbing and spinning, each with their own rhythm, their own style, somehow all working in sync to create an energetic, whirling dance floor. The fifties are brought to life again amidst whirling skirts and dancers walking arm-and-arm at Midtown Stomp, a swing dancing venue in downtown Sacramento. If … Continue reading
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Crocker Art Museum “Teen Takeover”
On August 1st the Crocker Art Museum put on a little event for the teenagers around town. They labeled it “Teen Takeover,” and the title sure did live up its name. As soon as you walked through the Crocker’s doors teenagers were mingling and full of smiles. For those who have not experienced the beauty … Continue reading
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The Native Angeleno’s Guide to Culture in the Brown Cloud: Visiting Museum Row
This is the second in a sporadic series of articles about places worth investigating in Los Angeles. Located on Wilshire between Curson and Fairfax, Museum Row isn’t exactly off the beaten path, in fact, the sidewalk looks like its taken quite a beating in some places, especially on the Fairfax end of the row. … Continue reading
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Lagunitas throws their 5th Annual Beer Circus.
Lagunitas sure knows how to throw a party. For the past 5 years they have opened their brewery to hundreds of festively dress people in order to help raise money to keep music in schools. The event is held every year in mid May at the Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma CA. The day consists of … Continue reading
B Street Live!
B street Theater has teamed up with Sacramento’s newest venue Assembly. Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night the members of the B Street Theatre Acting Company hit the stage at 7 o’clock for a night of sketch comedy and improv. Assembly is arranged perfectly for a sit down experience. The venue is full of dimly … Continue reading
Deals and Steals
I am aware that thrift store prices are usually already very affordable. But I have to say that there is something thrilling about getting it for even a BETTER deal. So what, call me cheap. I am proud of it. Today’s Myth: “I am at Goodwill. Wow, it is already a great deal.” FALSE. And … Continue reading
Cirque Mechanics: Birdhouse Factory
It was the best of times and the worst of times…well maybe just the worst. A little over 80 years ago, almost one-fourth of all wage earning Americans were unemployed. I am of course, referring to the Great Depression. American culture at the time was engrossed in the desire to be distracted from their constant … Continue reading
West Sacramento’s First Second Saturday Event
As we pulled into the West Sacramento Community Center at 8:30 on Saturday night, I thought at first we may have been too late. The food vendors were packing up, and the last sizzle of the employee food was just hitting the fryer. As John Klaiber and I walked into the sliding glass doors that held … Continue reading
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WANTED!!! RAW Natural Born Artists
Sacramento holds many gems within its vast, versatile, and every growing realm of events. On any given day, Sacramento pushes events in the Arts of music, theater, & culture, but never really about The ARTIST. As artists, we know it could be very hard to arrange any type of exposure in a competitive market. Wouldn’t … Continue reading
Taxes and the Death Penalty and Sex Slaves – Oh My!
November 6 is about three weeks away – are you ready for it? If at this exact moment you are asking yourself, what is on November 6, then you’re probably somewhere between 18 and 24 years old (give or take a few years) and have your G.E.D and/or some college education. Now the answer to … Continue reading
2012 Chinatown Culture Fair was a Blast!
This past Sunday I had the extreme fortune and pleasure to attend Sacramento’s 6th Annual Chinatown Mall Culture Fair. A dazzling spectacle from another world that is very much alive here in the spirits the hearts and the minds of all those who created it as well as all those lucky enough to have been … Continue reading
Need a little heat during fall?
As we settle into September reality begins to slip into place. School has started and the hot days of summer are becoming memories of the past. While the weather may be chilling down, The Sirens are heating things up. This Thursday night, put down the books and head out to Harlows for a night of … Continue reading
Recipe for a Little “Family” Dinner
Home-made recipes are always the best ones; they’re full of originality and flavor that no store could replicate. Growing up and helping my mom cook was always an adventure. When I would ask her how much of an ingredient would go into whatever dish we were making (cookies, lasagna, tortilla wraps… you name it we … Continue reading
The art of a mixtape.
My first car was a dark blue 1973 Volkswagen Bug. It did not have a radio, but it did have a boombox which was attached unsteadily to the glovebox with a bungee cord. Below that glovebox, stashed on the floorboard sliding with every turn was a shoebox full of cassettes. The box was filled with something for … Continue reading
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Midtown Sacramento Cocktail Week, TUBE Style!
Sacramento’s famous cocktail week just passed and TUBE peeked in at a few events! Cocktail week kicked off on Sunday, August 19th on J & 20th with its first annual tasting event. Next would be the Genever Gin night held at Red Rabbit, the first night of events I was able to attend. I walked … Continue reading
COME ONE COME ALL
Have you ever heard of Circus Vargas? If you haven’t, you should definitely get to know who they are and what they are about. Circus Vargas is a circus trying to bring back the glamour, thrills and heart-pounding excitement of the authentic old-time circus under the big top, using only human performers and no animals … Continue reading
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