Santa Who? Crocker Museum Celebrates Off-beat Holiday
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Santa Who? Crocker Museum Celebrates Off-beat Holiday

Some folks celebrate Christmas. Others have Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But for the rest of us, there is Festivus. For those unfortunate souls who were not raised on Seinfeld, Festivus is a holiday invented by George Costanza’s father, Frank, that focuses on more secular elements of the holiday season. It is held in opposition to the … Continue reading

Cafe Colonial.
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Cafe Colonial.

Cafe Colonial seemed to appear out of thin air.  For those who are unfamiliar it is a fairly recently opened venue located between The Colony and the Colonial Theater off of Stockton Blvd.  This all ages venue/restaurant is operated and owned by Matt Marrujo, Mickey Rat, Jennifer Kubach and Steve Waite, all people who are completely submerged into the Sacramento … Continue reading

Fringe delivers variety at Assembly
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Fringe delivers variety at Assembly

You put together comedians, contortionists, dancers and an enthusiastic emcee with a fantastic jacket and what do you have? Fringe: Sacramento’s new, wildly entertaining variety show held the first Friday of each month at The Assembly. The brainchild of Jay Siren, founder of the Sac burlesque group Sizzling Sirens, the monthly vaudeville show features entertainers … Continue reading

“Just Focus on Now”: Alpine at Assembly!
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“Just Focus on Now”: Alpine at Assembly!

Melbourne-based band Alpine, which vocalist Lou James describes as, “art rock pop,” is coming to Sacramento to take the stage at Assembly.  Alpine provides some of the strongest vocals in the indie world, featuring two powerful female voices that stand out from any other band of its type.  In the band’s first album, A is … Continue reading

A word with Frightened Rabbit.
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A word with Frightened Rabbit.

Fans of Frightened Rabbit had something to cheer about September 24th, when the Scottish indie rock band officially kicked off their headline tour in Alberta, Canada. The anthem-slinging rockers are touring in support of their recent fourth studio album, Pedestrian Verse, which critics and the band’s singer/songwriter Scott Hutchison call a departure from their earlier … Continue reading

Exit, Pursued By Minus the Bear
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Exit, Pursued By Minus the Bear

The music of Minus the Bear is a swirling eddy of brightly colored sound that subsumes and disguises the deeper darker currents of their sparse but poignant lyrics. Understanding their songs necessitates more than just casual attention; one must devote time, careful listening, concentration, and an almost literary mindset to their music. A Cinderella story … Continue reading

Metaphorically Speaking.
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Metaphorically Speaking.

Mister Metaphor began in Sacramento in the early 2000s.  The band dubbed as math rock made quite an impression on the local music scene in a rather short period of time.  Made up of Mike Sparks (vocals and guitar), Ben Edrington (guitar), Ryan Rake (bass) and Justin Goings (drums) this talented foursome’s popularity has stood … Continue reading

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Over 100 Sacramento Artists Chosen to Show in KVIE Art Auction

  Over 100 Sacramento Artists Chosen to Show in KVIE Art Auction  KVIE to Broadcast Award-Winning Art 9/20-9/22  Celebrating KVIE Public Television’s thirty-two years of creating an accessible venue to bring art into the homes of Northern Californians, the 2013 KVIE Art Auction will showcase over 250 works of art by emerging, well-known, and world-renown … Continue reading

“Let’s Be to the Point”: It’s RAD!
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“Let’s Be to the Point”: It’s RAD!

When one considers the etymological history of the word rad, the reader’s mind probably arrives in a late ’70s/early ’80s Southern California skate park or beach front.  Sacramento thrash punks RAD are certainly connected to that time and place, both stylistically and ideologically.  The band’s minute-long songs are swollen with catchy guitar hooks (courtesy longtime … Continue reading

TUBE. Presents: Ross Hammond
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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

Brickhouse Galley – 1,000 Bowls to Feed the Hungry
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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

A lot to love about Common House
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A lot to love about Common House

Common House Productions is just shy of its first birthday, but watching their two currently running comedies, you wouldn’t know it. The Davis-based theater company’s versions of The Importance of Being Earnest and Love’s Labour’s Lost showcase strong casts in a beautiful setting worthy of their talents: the Wyatt Deck on the UC Davis campus. … Continue reading

The Where House Says Goodbye.
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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

Carry the Zero
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Carry the Zero

Built to Spill could easily be called a phenomenon. A group of men that gel like something that would make Bill Cosby jealous. With a sound that mixes elements of folk and rock, mix in some blues, and ultimately end up with a sound more ethereal than anything, BTS really is a band for everyone. … Continue reading