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Lagunitas throws their 5th Annual Beer Circus.
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Lagunitas throws their 5th Annual Beer Circus.

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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 →

The Where House Says Goodbye.
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The Where House Says Goodbye.

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The Where House was a short lived but delicious piece of the Sacramento music scene.  Not only was there a ton of heart and friendship that floated throughout the artistically painted walls, there was  a surplus of phenomenal bands, both local and touring that hit the stage. This Friday, May 31st, will be the very … Continue reading →

DAMSF!
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DAMSF!

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DAMSF (dance.art.music.style.fashion) is a vibrant, energized show that brings together dancers, musicians, poets, artists, and fashion designers, for both a great performance and a networking opportunity. Last Thursday evening, DAMSF was hosted at the DNA Lounge, a popular club in San Francisco.  It drew a decent-sized crowd, and its varied performances got the audience dancing, … Continue reading →

“We Don’t Actually Sleep Together” Keith Jeffery of Atlas Genius on Music, Family, and Life
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“We Don’t Actually Sleep Together” Keith Jeffery of Atlas Genius on Music, Family, and Life

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Atlas Genius, a rising indie rock band from Australia, started with a homemade studio.  “We had a lot of song ideas and it was important to us to have our own studio where we could experiment and hone in on our sound,” drummer Michael Jeffery says on the band’s website.  And clearly this was a … Continue reading →

artMRKT in San Francisco.
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artMRKT in San Francisco.

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artMRKT San Francisco, the Bay Area’s premier contemporary and modern art fair, will feature 70 galleries from around the globe, bringing some of the world’s most intriguing artists and galleries to San Francisco. In showcasing historically important work alongside relevant contemporary pieces and projects, artMRKT will create an ideal context for the discovery, exploration and … Continue reading →

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“May the Fourth Be With You” Star Wars Celebration

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What can you expect at the family-friendly “May the Fourth Be With You” Star Wars Celebration? Costumed characters from the 501st Central California Garrison, the Rebel Legion, Sacramento Valley Rogue Force, Mandolorian Mercs & R2 Builders, posing for pictures! Vendors selling Star Wars collectibles, toys and art! As well as food, coffee drinks, beer and … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Festival!

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Every year in April, Japanese residents of San Francisco hold the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in honor of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival that has been held in Japan for hundreds of years.  While Japan’s Sakura Matsuri is full of traditional dress, delicate foods, and paper lanterns, San Francisco’s festival showcases Japanese culture as … Continue reading →

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Read on for all sorts of upcoming Mondavi Center fun.

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  Mondavi Center Announces 2013–14 Season Season Kicks Off With Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club September 21    DAVIS, CALIF.—The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis announces a new season filled with returning favorites like the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, long awaited debuts fromEmmylou Harris and The King’s Singers and new ways to … Continue reading →

14th Annual Heavenly Mountain Ski Patrol Fundraiser
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14th Annual Heavenly Mountain Ski Patrol Fundraiser

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April 14th, 2013 Heavenly Village – top of parking garage 4:30-8:30 p.m. Cruise on over to Tahoe this weekend for the 14th Annual Heavenly Mountain Ski Patrol Fundraiser. All proceeds benefit local non profit organizations such as The Barrett & Kristen Burghard family and The Special Olympics. This is an ALL AGES event with a donation … Continue reading →

Midtown Farmers Market!
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Midtown Farmers Market!

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Welcome back!!! Midtown Farmers Market is hosted by the Midtown Business Association (MBA), which is a free  family-friendly market. It is held weekly on Saturday’s from 8am – 1pm. The location is 2020 J Street Sacramento. Come down and Celebrate the Grand Opening on Sat, April 27th, 2013. Twitter: @MFMSac Instagram: MidtownFarmersMarket Facebook: http://www.midtownfarmersmarketsac.com/ Continue reading →

Call to Artist: KVIE Art Auction 2013
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Call to Artist: KVIE Art Auction 2013

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  KVIE CALLS ARTISTS FOR JURIED COMPETITION   SACRAMENTO, CA, April 5, 2013 — KVIE Public Television announces the 32nd Annual KVIE Art Auction, and is calling for emerging and established artists to enter their work in the KVIE juried art competition.   Entry categories include: California’s Gold, Photography and Prints, Contemporary Classics, Representational, and Sculpture. … Continue reading →

Dodging the Tourist Trap: A Native Angeleno’s Guide to the Brown Cloud
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Dodging the Tourist Trap: A Native Angeleno’s Guide to the Brown Cloud

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This is the first a sporadic series of articles about interesting places off the beaten path in Los Angeles. The Last Bookstore In the heart of the slowly gentrifying Downtown District, among the hip new restaurants, the neglected old architecture, and the similarly incongruous swirling mixture of people stands what once was a bank. Today … Continue reading →