This is the third in a sporadic series of articles about places worth investigating in Los Angeles. Canter’s Located on Fairfax between Beverly and Melrose, Canter’s Deli has been owned and operated by the Canter family for three generations and a L.A. fixture since 1931. The 24/7 restaurant and lounge, called the Kibitz Room, has … Continue reading
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TUBE. Presents: Ross Hammond
Combining jazz, blues, folk, and something more, guitarist Ross Hammond has serenaded the Sacramento area for years. Though Hammond keeps a low profile for his talent, he certainly brings something unique to the stage, whether he’s playing alone or collaborating with another artist. Hammond’s music conveys his emotions fluidly and flawlessly to his audience, creating … Continue reading
Reggae on the River is Back!
On the weekend of August 1-4, 2013, the Mateel Community Center will present the famous (and favorite!) Northern California music festival – The 29th Annual Reggae On The River, which, after five years of festival exile, will be making a highly-anticipated return to its original French’s Camp venue in southern Humboldt County, CA. What: 29th … Continue reading
More Than Just a Hissy Fit
With their debut release in 2010, Fitz and the Tantrums made a name for themselves for being the band with so much soul, it oozes out of their pores and into your eardrums. Pickin’ up the Pieces was received wholeheartedly by music critics, radio stations, and the like, that it quickly found its place in … Continue reading
Brickhouse Galley – 1,000 Bowls to Feed the Hungry
Now through July 27th, 2013 come vist the Brickhouse Gallery and check out their newest venture “1,000 Bowls to Feed the Hungry” The vision for this piece was fairly simple: Create 1,000 ceramic bowls and find artists to glaze and personalize them. Then spread them throughout the art community and sell them to raise funds … 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
The Where House Says Goodbye.
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
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
Tele Novella.
Tele Novella has embarked on quite a tour starting in Austin Texas then swooping throughout the west coast and looping back into Austin. Lucky for us they are making their way to Sacramento. There was a lot of hype surrounding Tele Novella even before us West Coasters had actually heard their music. I am sure … Continue reading
“We Don’t Actually Sleep Together” Keith Jeffery of Atlas Genius on Music, Family, and Life
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.
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
“May the Fourth Be With You” Star Wars Celebration
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
TUBE. Presents: Reverie.
Join us for Reverie. A night full of magical art and dreamy music. Musical Performances by Hearts +Horses PETS and David Houston and String Theory Artwork will be displayed by Autumn Brown Mark Fox JuJu Hearts Allyson Seconds Jenny Price Tessa Renae Ratner Artist reception is from 6-8 Music begins at 8 $7 admission starting … Continue reading
It’s Saturday! Not Sat all day. Let’s go…
What are the plans for today – It’s Saturday! After the coffee and the Aspirin kicks in what should your day consist of? Yard work? Laundry? Freaking grocery shopping? ( side note: I dread grocery shopping.) We have all been dying for the summer to come and now that it is here most of us … Continue reading
Cherry Blossom Festival!
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
RAW Showcase tonight!
Tonight is the night for art music and a little fashion too! Head on down to District 30 in the KAY District in Sacramento, from 7-10 and hang with some great talent. RAW is holding their monthly artist showcase which has yet to disappoint. Find all the information you need for tonights adventures here Continue reading
Read on for all sorts of upcoming Mondavi Center fun.
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
Midtown Farmers Market!
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
Dodging the Tourist Trap: A Native Angeleno’s Guide to the Brown Cloud
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
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