Stuff to do this week: holiday edition
Christmas music: It can conjure a host of different Proustian involuntary memories. For example, it reminds my wife of Black Friday hell—because one year she…
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Down, Orange Goblin pack Ace of Spades with metalheads
Sunday? What? By Paul Piazza I knew something was up when Ace of Spades opened up an extra smoking area on a Sunday. Perhaps, it…
BREAKING: Homeless activists arrested during city council meeting
By Brooke Purves Three homeless advocates were detained at Tuesday’s Sacramento City Council meeting while protesting what they consider to be anti-homelessness regulations. Detained for…
Her cheatin’ heart
Joey advises a reader to come clean with her husband about her betrayals.
Mike Birbiglia will tell jokes about jokes Wednesday in Davis
By Janelle Bitker National Public Radio listeners tend to adore Mike Birbiglia. That’s probably not just because he’s frequently on This American Life, nor because…
The Cultured & The Cured artisan cheese shop closing Saturday
Andrew Hillman, owner of The Cultured & The Cured. Photo by Shoka East Sacramento artisan cheese shop The Cultured & The Cured closes its doors…
California Honeydrops bring soulful party to Harlow's
Apparently California Honeydrops fans didn’t realize it was a Sunday night. They came out to Harlow’s in full force on Dec. 7, buzzing like it…
Johnny Marr cancels remainder of tour, including Sacramento show
More bummer music news for a Monday: Johnny Marr has canceled the remainder of his tour, including Friday’s stop at Ace of Spades. According to…
Witch Room closing at end of December
After just 10 months of existence, Witch Room will close its doors at the end of December. The reason is simple: there isn’t enough revenue…
Two Sacramento shelter efforts heating up for the winter
By Brooke Purves Two local shelter programs with long- and short-term goals are getting their respective houses in order in the face of another approaching…
Guide to this weekend's live music
Plum Cafe is now Garden to Grill and wants to be the next Chipotle
The Plum Cafe & Bakery is now Garden to Grill. The vegan and often gluten-free restaurant got a new sign and fresh coat of green…
Cool stuff to do this week
Awesomely awkward Before silly videos like 1994's Diane Horner’s Country Hip Hop dancing (right here!) can go viral on the Internet, they need to first…
Chris Robinson Brotherhood greet Sacramento with 'farm to table' rock
By Paul Piazza On a rainy Tuesday night, the Chris Robinson Brotherhood parked their big tour bus on J Street and took Harlow’s by storm….
Scorekeeper! This week's winner: KJ (!?). This week's losers: sock thieves, Americans who forgot ebola, people who mess with pizza delivery drivers
Kudos, Sacramento Bee
Nursing home investigative series is a must-read.
Tinder mercies
Joey advises a reader that there’s life beyond high school.