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
My first car was a dark blue 1973 Volkswagen Bug. It did not have a radio, but it did have a boombox which was attached unsteadily to the glovebox with a bungee cord. Below that glovebox, stashed on the floorboard sliding with every turn was a shoebox full of cassettes. The box was filled with something for … Continue reading
Sacramento’s famous cocktail week just passed and TUBE peeked in at a few events! Cocktail week kicked off on Sunday, August 19th on J & 20th with its first annual tasting event. Next would be the Genever Gin night held at Red Rabbit, the first night of events I was able to attend. I walked … Continue reading
Remember that Harry Potter series of books thing that sort of turned into the Inheritance (Eragon) series or the Lemony Snicket series or the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series or the Twilight series or the Hunger Game series? William Joyce has the latest in read-these-until-you’re-blue in the face technology: The Guardians series. I first … Continue reading
METAL! Beyond the Depths of Space Metal, with out a doubt has ruled all over the world with an iron fist. Even now metal continues to shift and shape itself into a dozens of varieties blending with instruments and vocals of all other styles of music creating sounds from the metal gods themselves. As metal … Continue reading
As a transplant to California from the Midwest, I will always place extraordinary value on seasonal events. For those who grow up in the Midwest, the varied seasonal climates instill the importance of taking advantage of seasonal fun. For once the season ends, it will be another year before it returns. In the fall, the … Continue reading
Have you ever heard of Circus Vargas? If you haven’t, you should definitely get to know who they are and what they are about. Circus Vargas is a circus trying to bring back the glamour, thrills and heart-pounding excitement of the authentic old-time circus under the big top, using only human performers and no animals … Continue reading
They are the perfect ointment for mosquito bites, cousins to the orchid family, a staple item in 96% of households and the quickest way to cure a hangover. Bet you didn’t think bananas were so important! The people behind the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum do, however. This past weekend marked their third annual Banana … Continue reading
With all the great local musicians and artists in the Sacramento area, one wonders where to go to discover this budding talent. With a little research I found a great place to go for such things: the ZuhG Life store in the Downtown Plaza. Here, they feature local artwork, local music, and local clothing lines. … Continue reading
Matt Marrujo is doing some big things. He has been slaving himself to the Sacramento music scene and it is starting to pay off. Between managing the band The Bar Fly Effect, and promoting shows through RISE ENTERTAINMENT he has now taken it a step further and opened up The Where House?. The Where House? … Continue reading
Hidden on Q street between 19th and 20th you’ll find one of Sacramento’s newest places for rule-breaking, Pour House. The location sits right next to the railroad tracks, looking sketchy with little surrounding it. I wasn’t sure what to think until I stepped through the doors, and stepped into the heart of the Prohibition. I slowly take … Continue reading
Saturday night, the California State Railroad Museum hosted Ales on the Rails, a sunset train ride and beer tasting. The ales were supplied by Track 7, a ridiculously talented local brewer. A fundraiser for the museum, the ride took place on the old Sacramento Southern Railroad, a three mile section running south from Old Sacramento … Continue reading
Punched and Pied in the face….. and the fest begins!! At last, The Punch and Pie Festival has begun! With a slew of performances lined up between August 15th and 20th, this fest is nothing shy of an explosion on the Sacramento underground music scene. Housed at various locations, the festival kicked off at the Press … Continue reading
Sometimes when it’s over 90 degrees all you can do to cool down is drink a beer, chill with friends and play some tunes. For the 12,000 concert goers at the Sleep Train Amphitheater in Concord last night, that seemed to do the trick. For one night only two of the greatest rock bands of … Continue reading
Looking for something to do on a Monday night? Every Monday at Dive Bar (located on K street between 10th and 11th) you’ll find just enough party to get your week started right …or wrong. They hold a themed party from 9:30PM to midnight every Monday. This last Monday was themed “Animal House,” similar to … Continue reading
Sometimes, when kids go to college, they binge drink and have lots of sex. If you didn’t know that, and prefer to get your information through 700+ page novels, then this is your jam: The cover of I am Charlotte Simmons (2004) indicates exactly what is wrong with the book (i.e. it’s terrible and can’t stand on … Continue reading
Sometimes we all need a little get away to Mother Nature that reminds us of the beauty of life. The simple pleasures in life are often the ones most forgotten, yet seem to bring us the most joy. From beautiful views to the raw sound of rushing water, going back to the basics helps remind … Continue reading
I’m only four weeks in and already the 52-books-in-52-weeks project is starting to get overwhelming. This beast of a novel didn’t help much. Tom McCarthy’s C (2010) is a doozy: Let’s start off with the hype surrounding this book. Slate Magazine said it was “The Future of Fiction,” and The Guardian said it was “steeped in … Continue reading
Skateboarding. A massive overhead existence burning like some hurdling star through the streets across benches and tables over planters and stairways, shredding on the ramps and parks that have grown from this now very human and essential need that people find in there souls, Screaming. Skateboard! Skateboarding, with its gritty punk enthralled surf inspired roots … Continue reading
Skateboarding. A massive overhead existence burning like some hurdling star through the streets across benches and tables over planters and stairways, shredding on the ramps and parks that have grown from this now very human and essential need that people find in there souls, Screaming. Skateboard! Skateboarding, with its gritty punk enthralled surf inspired roots … Continue reading
I’m a big fan of the sleepy little towns that lie along the Delta, and the little town of Freeport is one of my favorites. Its moniker is “The Gateway to the Delta” and you enter it by taking Freeport Blvd all the way south, past Meadowview, toward the river, and through what the locals … Continue reading
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