Ladies and gentlemen, beautiful people of Sacramento and beyond! Come marvel at a variety of oddities as the strangest and most dazzling performers in the land come together for one night and one night only during ArtMix Vaudeville at Crocker Art Museum, hosted by your friends at TUBE. Magazine! Join us Thursday, March 10, to revel … Continue reading
Category Archives: Words.
The List: February 23-30.
We love our town. Sacramento is always full of fun things to do. Here is our list of things we think are rad, and are going to, that are happening this week. Come with us! Join filmmakers and fashionistas for Fashion on Film at BEATNIK Studios (723 S Street) February 24 at 7:30. Live fashion showcases, … Continue reading
One more chance to see Sacramento’s Art Hotel.
We absolutely fell in love with the Art Hotel. It goes to prove that Sacramento is full of talented, driven creatives, who work hard at making our city one of the coolest places around. Incase you were not one of the 12,000+ people who made it through the Art Hotel during its temporary run of February … Continue reading
See: Life On Mars.
Life On Mars was released in 1971 on David Bowie’s album Hunky Dory. Prior to Bowie’s death in early January, we curated an art show inspired by that song. Originally, 40 artists were randomly assigned a line from the song Life On Mars to create into artwork. After Bowie’s passing we added an additional twenty artists to … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To: Shannan Robertson
What I’m Listening To is a new series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. – “Music is my first love.” – Shannan Robertson grew up in a house filled with music: her mother’s beautiful soprano, her grandmother’s Glenn Miller records which she taught Robertson … Continue reading
Life On Mars.
This is an art show inspired by David Bowie. Life On Mars was released on 1971 on Bowie’s album Hunky Dory. Originally 40 artists were randomly assigned a line to create from the song Life On Mars. We have now added on 20 additional artists who will create a piece inspired by the song in … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To: The Vixens Of Vinyl
What I’m Listening To is a new series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. ” Vixens of Vinyl are kinda Sex, Drugs, and Rock’ n Roll …only without the Sex, and the Drugs.” – The Vixens of Vinyl is “a bad ass group … Continue reading
Free Art!
By the green facade of the Peace Market sits a restored hundred year-old treasure chest. The chest has been painted a little more recently and now sports the monopoly man among other exciting designs and the hashtag #SacFreeArtDrop. The Sacramento Free Art Drop is exactly what it sounds like: a safe place for artists to … Continue reading
do it!
It seems unlikely that art gallery visitors would press themselves against gallery walls and attach handwritten wishes to a tree. Yet these are the exact activities that attendees took part in at Verge Center for the Arts opening night reception of do it, a traveling exhibition of artist instructions conceived and compiled by the internationally … Continue reading
See: Old Glory, Trouble Maker, Scratch Outs, and West Lords.
January 9, 2016, Old Glory (Reno), Trouble Maker (Oakland), Scratch Outs (Sacramento), and West Lords (Sacramento) played to a packed house at the Blue Lamp in Sacramento CA. As to not overlap with Ground Chucks benefit show, which was happening the same night, West Lords kicked things off a hair after 10PM and the crowd was ready. … Continue reading
Go: Industry, Artistry, Eating, Drinking and Inking.
Looking for the fun of Friday night but have work Saturday morning? Check out Ink Eats and Drinks’ Sunday event, Industry & Artistry on January 10th! Ink is a bar/restaurant in Midtown Sacramento. Ink has an edgy atmosphere decorated with walls full of cool tattoo-inspired art and shelves well stocked with alcohol. This new event is … Continue reading
CALL FOR ART: Life On Mars.
This is a call to artists for a show inspired by David Bowie. Life On Mars was released on 1971 on Bowie’s album Hunky Dory. Each artist will be assigned a line from the song Life On Mars. Lyrics received will be picked randomly from a hat. You may interpret the lyric received anyway you … Continue reading
The LIST: NEW YEARS AND BEYOND.
We know there are a lot of choices when deciding where to ring in the New Year so we have narrowed it down to a few of our favorites for you. Read on. Get ready for to the New Year early, at this fun and free celebration of global cultural experiences, Noon Year’s Eve at … Continue reading
Issue 2 is here!
The very second print issue of TUBE. Magazine is here! This edition’s special gift is a mini mixtape featuring music from local bands Honyock, Would-Be Train Robbers, Well Dressed Mannequins, and Sunmonks. Subscribers will be getting their copies delivered this week with a high-five. Non-subscribers can pick up their copies here or at Phono Select Records. Continue reading
The List: Ground Chuck.
The Sacramento punk scene is full of familiar faces however none are as recognizable as Charles Adrian Thomas, more popularly known as Ground Chuck. Chuck has been a staple in the music scene since joining his first band, Outcasts of Society, in the mid 80s. His enthusiasm at shows, his chalk artwork found throughout the sidewalks … Continue reading
THE LIST: December 4th – 9th
52 HUES We are so excited about 52 HUES which will be at the 1810 Gallery. This is the largest group show they have held to date, 56 panels created by 28 artists (they added a few artists on last minute) which are all $200 and under. This is going to be a killer show. First Friday … Continue reading
The List: Shop Small.
Old Gold (1104 R Street, Sacramento CA) On Black Friday, Old Gold is keeping their doors open from 10am-9pm for a storewide sale. Don’t forget to get pick up some lovely gifts for friends and family. Warm coats, soft scarves, and other winter jackets await! More information here. Wal Public Market (1104 R Street, Sacramento CA Metro … Continue reading
Five To Watch: The Spooky and the Sublime
This month’s edition of Five To Watch brings you on a tour of the spooky, the lightly airy, the quirky, and the sublime. Put on your walking shoes and let’s go! Maldición– As Día de los Muertos approaches, there is no better time to follow Maldición on Instagram. Explore the intricate vibrancy the Sac-based apparel brand … Continue reading
See: Honeymoon.
We are sure you know how much we adore Andrew Hooper. Here is his latest short film titled Honeymoon. Honeymoon is a dark beauty full of gorgeous scenes, thoughtful angles, and a heartbreaking core. To learn more about Andrew Hooper visit him on Facebook. Continue reading
Craft Your Costume with Tips from TUBE.
If you are lacking motivation to find a Halloween costume this year, look no further! We’ve put together some cheap, cheesy and super easy ideas for you. Take a look and find your creativity within your very own closet. Wicked Wednesday Adams. Good thing these white collar dresses are coming back in style. We love … Continue reading