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
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Del Paso design market delights
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
An American Abroad: A Week with the Hungarians and Some Final Thoughts About Europe
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
A trashy tradition returns to the Crest.
It’s a great time of year for Sacramento’s horror-loving, trash-talking, cult film buffs. The Trash Film Orgy 2014 kicked off Saturday and runs weekly through Aug. 15 at the historic Crest Theatre on K Street. In its 14th year, the midnight movie film fest is a city staple that celebrates exploitation and cult classics. It … Continue reading
Lagunitas Beer Circus number 6.
Lagunitas Beer Circus is one of those things that just shouldn’t be missed. Since our jaunt with the festivities in 2013 we have been (very) impatiently counting down the days of its return. The Circus takes place each summer at the Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma, CA with proceeds going towards keeping music in schools. This … Continue reading
An American Abroad: A Quick Jaunt Through Venice and Vienna
This is the twelveth 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
OK Go Comes to Sac
A Los Angeles band that’s become arguably as famous for their collection of whimsical music videos as their indie-pop sound will be at Sacramento’s Assembly Music Hall Tuesday, July 15. OK Go, a 16-year-old band that started in Chicago, has a sound and presence that has grown since their self-titled premiere album released in 2002. … Continue reading
An American Abroad: Eight Days Wandering the Emerald Isle
This is the eleventh in a weekly series that will extend until the end of June. It will chronicle my travels in Europe and the interesting things I come upon or wish someone had told me before I left. I will spend three weeks on a rail and boat trip ending in Budapest. This is the first … Continue reading
An American in London Week 5: Last Impressions of the Global City
This is the tenth in a weekly series that will extend until the end of June. It will chronicle my travels in Europe and the interesting things I come upon or wish someone had told me before I left. This is my last week in London. Next week I will start a three week rail … Continue reading
An American in London: Week 4: Culture in the City of the Bard
This is the ninth in a weekly series that will extend until the end of June. It will chronicle my travels in Europe and the interesting things I come upon or wish someone had told me before I left. I will spend five weeks focusing on London. Culture is quite easy to find in London. … Continue reading
An American in London: Week 3 in the Victorian City
This is the eighth in a weekly series that will extend until the end of June. It will chronicle my travels in Europe and the interesting things I come upon or wish someone had told me before I left. I will spend five weeks focusing on London. Trying to find a club open past 11 … Continue reading
An American in London Week 2 in the Moss-Ridden City
This is the seventh in a weekly series that will extend until the end of June. It will chronicle my travels in Europe and the interesting things I come upon or wish someone had told me before I left. I will spend five weeks focusing on London. This week I discovered that London’s public transportation … Continue reading
An American In London Week 1: First Impressions of the Big Smokey
This is the sixth in a weekly series that will extend until the end of June. It will chronicle my travels in Europe and the interesting things I come upon or wish someone had told me before I left. For the next five weeks I will focus on London. This week, I took the train … Continue reading
Sacramento to be overthrown by the punks this May 16th, 17th, and 18th
Punk music will be taking over the city during the all ages Sacramento Colonial Music Festival on May 16th, 17th and 18th! Rise Entertainment and Wherehouse? Inc. will be hosting the event in the Colonial Theater, Cafe Colonial and the Colony, located at 3522 Stockton Blvd. in Sacramento. The festivities are scheduled to start on … Continue reading
TUBE. Presents: The Circus
The Blue Lamp was a packed house last Friday as TUBE. presented our version of The Circus. Both visual and performing artists strutted their stuff throughout the night. From the strong women and acrobats to magicians and musical performances the night was a blast! Here is a little taste of the evening. A big … Continue reading
An American In Paris: The Last Week in the Eternal City
This is the fifth in a weekly series that will extend until the end of June. It will chronicle my travels in Europe and the interesting things I come upon or wish someone had told me before I left. This is the last article focusing on Paris, next week will begin a five week installment … Continue reading
TUBE. Presents: The Circus. Freaks, Sideshow and Things You Can’t Unsee.
Come get weird with us on Friday, May 2nd for our version of The Circus. A Variety show full of freakish talents, art, music, games, pretty girls and good times. Feel free to dress up! Best costume gets a prize! Doors open at 7:30. Come early and check out the art, play some games and … Continue reading
An American In Paris: Week Four in the Cultured City
This is the fourth in a weekly series that will extend until the end of June. It will chronicle my travels in Europe and the interesting things I come upon or wish someone had told me before I left. The first five installments will focus mostly on Paris. Paris has more theatre posters plastering the … Continue reading
An American in Paris: Week Two in the City of Casual Beauty
This is the second in a weekly series that will extend until the end of June. It will chronicle my travels in Europe and the interesting things I come upon or wish someone had told me before I left. The first five installments will focus mostly on Paris. In Paris, art is everywhere. And it’s … Continue reading
Music For Your Eyes: Cruel Summer, Dissolve and Sad Numbers at Luigis, Sacramento CA.
It was one hell of a show! Here is a little visual recap of the evening. And make sure to check out our interview with Sad Numbers. Continue reading