Free Will Astrology
For the week of Oct. 22, 2020 By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “I’ve been told that nobody sings the word ‘hunger’ like I…
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The Vow and what it means to be a documentary rubbernecker
There’s a guilt that comes with infotainment rubbernecking, wanting to see the most salacious bits first, wanting the weirdo to get weirder sooner. It’s a human impulse that existed long before The Vow, but it’s tougher knowing that the documentary’s subjects are in the thick of their own healing as they work to help others disentangle themselves from NXIVM.
Video scratches the performance itch: Weathering’s “Chimera”
Sacramento-based duo Weathering had just started practicing regularly with a full band before the pandemic hit. Elinor Carbone and Alex Acuna (formerly of Anxious Arms) and their new lineup hadn’t yet played a show before venues began closing.
Fifteen Minutes: Sarah Varanini, Sacramento SPCA
Sarah Varanini of Sacramento SPCA debunks the black cat urban legend.
Planet V: Celebrating veganism contact-free
However you choose to enjoy October’s vegan bounty, recognize that it’s a tough time for restaurants in general, let alone those adding menu items in slim times. Show gratitude, TIP WELL and TIP OFTEN.
Free Will Astrology
For the week of Oct. 15, 2020 By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Would you be willing to meditate on how you might become…
Opening Easy Diner in uneasy times
The owners of Bambi Vegan Tacos food truck prepare to open the Easy Diner on I Street as other Sacramento restaurants close during pandemic Dozens…
Free Will Astrology
For the week of Oct. 8, 2020 By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “A person’s best ally is someone who takes care of herself,”…
Justin Farren’s Pretty Free gets pretty DIY
Local musician Justin Farren will donate record proceeds to Habitat for Humanity and the American Red Cross.
Taking the BBQ online
Popular Burly Backyard event expands to raise money for Sac music venues.
Heart to Art with Aik Brown
Aik Brown has been in love with the graffiti style since childhood and continued to pursue it even after his experience with racism in college…
Trump contracted COVID and Twitter reacted
They didn’t know when they would be called upon, but they answered the call when it came. No, not those nutball Q’Anon freaks or those…
All in the family
Green Acres is growing with a new nursery in Citrus Heights and acquiring Eisley Nursery in Auburn Gardening is a booming business—again—as more people discovered…
This year, NorCal Noisefest is completely online and free. Tune in this weekend.
If you’re a regular attendee of Sacramento’s monthly noise-brunch, Audio Waffle, you’re well aware that Norcal Noisefest begins Friday night and continues through Sunday evening….
Free Will Astrology
For the week of Oct. 1, 2020 By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule…
Dancing to destigmatize
A new film series by Sac Ballet’s former artistic director explores mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic Amy Seiwert began the Sketch dance series with…
Heart to Art with Lin Fei Fei
Lin Fei Fei’s latest project, Introspection, is taking the artist around the world in search of universal truths about the human condition “I’m really interested…