TUBE. is currently accepting submissions for our next two print issues. We are looking for visual artists, photographers, poets, and writers to interpret the themes below. Issue 11’s theme is ‘Beauty’ and Issue 12 is a collection of photo stories seemed from the theme ‘A Day in the Life…’. ISSUE 11 will be a visual and poetic …
‘Papier’ an exhibit of work by Penelope Lenaerts opens at WAL Public Market Gallery on June, 7th 2019 from 6-8 PM. “As an artist, I care about issues regarding sustainability and human interaction in the natural world. The female experience plays a large role in my life and practice, and my work celebrates feminine form…These …
We are happy to share with you the exclusive release of Vinnie Guidera and The Dead Birds very first music video, ‘Part of the Act’. Outside influences are sometimes needed to get an artist’s vision in concrete detail, which requires different but similar thinking- a practical and perfect way of how collaborations should work in …
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Fridays, May 3 – July 26, 2019, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Cesar Chavez Plaza, 9th and J Streets, Sacramento CA FREE and all ages Line up below. See you there! Photography Mickey Morrow Poster Jason Malmberg
As the paper VIP bracelet was strapped to my wrist I felt my giddiness rise in me like the anticipation a five-year-old feels on the eve of Christmas, Sacramento’s first annual Burger Battle was finally here and I was here to witness it through TUBE eyes! Before being herded into a private hall that resembled … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again folks the Taste of Sacramento returns! This marks the 14th year of festivities. Local and surrounding areas of the greater Sacramento region, gather to explore the areas best food, wine and beer. Vendors supply an endless array of treats while friendly faces will give you the lowdown on all … Continue reading
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
Today’s American society is heavily based on individualism. We promote being all that you can be, and using any means necessary to achieve that. We are constantly obsessed with being smarter, richer and better than the next person. On these principles alone you can see how easy it is to get lost in yourself and … Continue reading
It is not often you find someone by accident and immediately realize that they are so close to your soul. Somehow, I stepped into this whimsical world and found Tessa Ratner. She is a photographer, a painter, a dreamer and art maker, however these few words barely scratch the surface of Tessa’s world. One may … Continue reading
For many, an iconic American staple such as the cheeseburger can not be contained to just one day. In our culture of self-indulgence and immoderation many of us celebrate cheeseburgers on a daily basis. What’s that you say? You’re a disenchanted vegan tired of quinoa burgers? Well, the Sacramento Burger Battle today at Raley Field … Continue reading
After a long day consisting of yard work and watching football I thought I could use a treat. To my delight, I discovered FOODMOB would be putting on a Street Food Festival in Elk Grove Regional Park. This event was held by the city inviting over 15 Food Trucks. Most of the local food trucks … Continue reading
If you are hungry, today is your lucky day! The 8th annual Tamales Festival is being held in Ceaser Chavez Park in downtown Sacramento from 11-5pm. The entrance fee is just $5.00 for adults, kids 5 and under are free, and will insure you a ton of entertainment. There will be live music from … Continue reading
You don’t have to be a reporter to know a good lead when you stumble upon one. When I heard that Awkward Lemon (a great band which I was introduced to through ZuhGfest) would be playing at Folsom Beer Garden Pub on Friday the 7th of September I pounced on the opportunity to see them … Continue reading
Apparently, Danny Scheible has been very busy. The Sacramento artist, creator of a new art technique called Tapigami, is currently exhibiting his large-scale installations at the California Museum, using various kinds of tape, newspaper, wire hangers, and other materials to create elaborate art pieces. I visited the museum this week and witnessed Scheible’s Tapigami masterpiece, … Continue reading
Here’s everything I know about Sex in the City: Sarah Jessica Parker plays Carrie Bradshaw (but she was better in Flight of the Navigator), a woman who writes a relationship advice column and has a bunch of middle-aged friends. Done. I can’t name any of the other characters or general plot-lines. I haven’t seen a full episode … Continue reading
For the last week or so I have heard people talking about where they were going on their Labor day weekend whether it was catching the man burn in Black Rock City, taking the boat out in Tahoe, or laying low to BBQ with some friends. They were all great ideas with memories to be … Continue reading
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
It never fails. Being a lover of food, I always get the question, what is your favorite restaurant in Sacramento? And I never hesitate. Magpie Café. No pause for thought, no debate in my head – Magpie Café will always win, hands down. Now, I’ve made a point of trying most dining spots in Sacramento, … Continue reading
Beirut took the stage in Oakland this past Monday, September 3. There was no doubt that it was going to be an amazing show, however the best word that comes to mind to describe the entire experience is nothing less then magical. Beirut’s whimsical sounds transported the crowd to another place with the help of … Continue reading
As Isak Dinesen said, “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea”. Well here in Sacramento, that third element isn’t really an option. What is it about water that makes us feel so relaxed? Whether it’s a dip in the pool or a vodka on the rocks, water (in whichever form) … Continue reading
ONCE ON A BLUE MOON: COSMIC FAMILY GATHERING For some of us, the waning of the moon brings with it a certain feeling of restlessness, or maybe readiness is a better word, and when the moon comes to fruition twice in the same month this itch is even stronger. August 31, of this year marked … Continue reading
Labor Day is usually full of BBqs and one last chance to get into that bikini and lounge by the pool. If you feel like skipping the traditional sunburn and hangover, we know what you should do. Get out and find a little culture on this fine Labor Day and go see the Mel Ramos … Continue reading
Shine. I found it once by accident and had to go back to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. When I entered, my suspicions were pleasantly reinforced: Shine (1400 E St., 916-551-1400) on Tuesday nights (8-10:30) is a jazzy spot. This quaint mid-town coffee house has an intimate, yet communal, feel concurrently. Instantly, one can … Continue reading
One of the best parts of being an American is the melting pot of food we have offered to us everywhere. From places like Taco Bell (we all have a little weakness for some fast food) to a more upscale P.F. Chang’s, we have it all. While we do have a lot to appreciate, these … Continue reading
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