'The Newsroom' 2.1: Sorkin is a master plagiarist…of himself
“My name is Aaron Sorkin and I can’t stop robbing myself.” Glad you enjoyed the season premier so much, Adam. I, too, noted the new opening…
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'The Newsroom' 2.1: You better, you better, you bet
This is his good side. By Adam Khan Aaand, rolling! Season 2 of HBO’s The Newsroom premiered Sunday, and holy mother of Edward R. Murrow…
HBO's 'The Newsroom' is back: Do you care? 'Cuz we do.
No, not that newsroom. By Adam Khan HBO’s mildly anticipated drama The Newsroom returns for a second season July 14, and every journalist, intern or blogger…
Obviously, SN&R doesn't get out to comedy gigs that often
SN&R kinda big-time screwed up this year’s Best of Sacramento nominees for Best Comedian. We apologize. Co-editor Rachel Leibrock will address this face-palm moment in…
Food safety at the state fair is a thing? For real?
Is that before or after you’ve barfed it? Did you know there’s such a thing as food safety at the California State Fair? We kid you…
Craigslist ad seeking Roommate/Foot Master
Hey. Are you a “YOUNG,” “DOMINANT MALE” “FOOT MASTER?” Uh, good. Because I think I’ve found your next roommate. Assuming you can’t read the text…
Rafting Gone Wild forced to kick its alcohol addiction–will it comply?
Sorry kids, Old Man Government is here to rain on your drunk parade. The same day that a massive Sacramento river party’s “secret” July 13…
Fake Guy Fieri-themed menu
There’s a chef named Guy Fieri. He sports spiked bleached-blonde hair. He’s on the Food Network shows Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (a.k.a. DDD or Triple D to…
WTF, no more prizes in Cracker Jack?!?
A co-worker brought in a few packs of Cracker Jack this afternoon. I was never a huge fan. But, really, it’s all about the prize…
Documentary follows hardships and triumphs of Grant High School football program (and heads up: you might want to grab a tissue)
The trailer for Give Us This Day, a documentary about the triumphs and struggles of Grant High School’s dominant football team and the diverse, at-risk…
Carmichael Dave to return to KHTK radio next week
“Carmichael” Dave Weiglein lost his job and a Kings arena last year. He’s doing a lil better in 2013. (Photo by Wes Davis) Last year…
Sacramento record store The Beat closing this month after 31 years
Record store The Beat’s marquee had a sad message this week: After 31 years and 19 in Midtown, it will close its doors for good…
Beer Nerd Alert: top German brewer visits Sacramento tonight
If you’re not too busy pounding IPAs tonight, head over to Pangaea Two Brews Cafe for a special visit from German brewer Sebastian Sauer of…
Reclamare founder can tattoo your brain, too
This week’s Summer Guide issue includes a Q&A with three super-busy flesh-carvers about the tattoos do’s and don’t’s of summer. All three were game about…
R.I.P. Darondo
Spin magazine has reported some really sad news today: According to a post on his record label’s Facebook page, soul singer William Daron Pulliam has…
Maren Conrad, Vanguard and the art of new school feminism
It’s been a whirlwind couple of days for Sacramento artist Maren Conrad. But even though there have been surprises and huge disappointments, it’s also quickly…
If a pickup artist falls in the woods and no one notices…
Every woman’s reaction to being approached by a “pickup artist.” Bryan “Double B” Barton of Sac Pickup infamy tried to extend his 15 minutes by…