Fifteen minutes: Jay Siren, burlesque instructor and performer
The Sizzling Sirens have been synonymous with Sacramento burlesque since 2008; founder Jay Siren has been performing with the Sirens and offering instruction to the…
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Shape-shifting Secret Center
In an hour talking to Jason Dezember and Scott Miller, two of the three founders of Sacramento’s Secret Center Records, the words “funny” and “fun”…
Fifteen Minutes: Patrick Hardy, disaster preparedness expert
The creator of Disaster Hawk, a disaster preparation app, gives his tips on the next round of COVID-19 concerns Fifteen years into his career, disaster…
15 Minutes: Amanda Nachman, Author, #Qualified
Sacramento transplant Amanda Nachman’s new book, #Qualified: You are More Impressive Than You Realize is scheduled for release on Aug. 18, and includes tips for landing virtual jobs and internships.
Remember when…
Like everything else in the world, SN&R was shaken by the COVID-19 shutdown. But just because we hit pause on printing papers doesn’t mean we…
15 Minutes: Carrie Hennessey, soprano and voice instructor
When not performing in operas worldwide, Carrie Hennessey helps students find their voice. As an in-demand opera and theater performer, Carrie Hennessey has taken her…
In bad taste?
Burger Patch, Sacramento’s king of vegan fast food, has been a philanthropic force since opening last year. Its “Patch Match” program has donated a portion…
Record store solidarity
Kicksville Vinyl & Vintage was open for just a week at its new location before public health regulations forced it to close temporarily during the…
Justice doesn’t have to be fiction
Oblivion Comics & Coffee stands with protestors despite damage “How can we sell comics with words like ‘Justice’ or ‘Freedom’ on the covers if we…
15 Minutes: Jane Ingram Allen, environmental artist
One of Sacramento’s 2020 artists in residence outlines her COVID-19 contingency plans In March, just before the COVID-19 pandemic canceled nearly every large event in…
Songs for social justice
Sacramento bands help fans amplify in-person protests with online cash Since March, the online music platform Bandcamp has waived its fees on the first Friday…
Fifteen Minutes: Liz Kim, president, National Lawyers Guild, Sacramento chapter
Why the need for designated legal observers in the smartphone era?
Planet V review: Pumfu, a tofu alternative
It’s ironic that after decades of veg folk trying to sell the general public on the idea of tofu as a meat replacement that now,…
15 Minutes: Laura Benson, co-owner of Oblivion Comics & Coffee
A unique business model makes gradual reopening complicated, but not impossible
Planet V: Restless for restaurants
It’s possible that in the next few days, you may be able to visit your favorite Sacramento restaurant again. Then again, maybe not. While Sacramento…
Your weekend binge list
SNL alums make mockumentaries, the British tackle Ghost Stories and Ahnuld comes back Watch: Documentary Now!What: Dead-on comic recreations of revered documentariesWho: Fred Armisen, Bill…
Planet V: Vegans, celebrate! It’s International Hummus Day.
Today is a banner day for vegans. No, it’s not World Vegan Day (that’s November 1), or World Vegetarian Day (that’s exactly a month before)….