'Fruitvale Station': A film that's too good to sell
There are occasionally perks to this job, and getting an early glimpse of the vital new drama Fruitvale Station during a press screening in Sacramento today certainly qualifies….
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Scenes from Second Saturday – 4th Annual SPCA Fundraiser at Maverique Salon
by Cody Drabble Visitors met SPCA dogs looking to be adopted into a new home in front of Maverique Style House. (Photo by Cody…
Scenes from Second Saturday – Bike Rally Ride-By
by Cody Drabble Second Saturday bike rally riders cruise down 20th Street. (Photo by Cody Drabble) Suzie Burger 2820 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95816 http://www.suzieburger.com…
Scenes from Second Saturday – Fong Family Band
by Cody Drabble Maxwell and Mario Fong dazzle the crowd at Second Saturday on J Street at 20th. (Photo by Cody Drabble) Page Burner followed…
Scenes from Second Saturday – John S. Huerta
by Cody Drabble “I use a lot of detail, a lot of colors, and incorporate a lot of different parts of my life. I work…
The Newsroom: Supersoapy
Oh, God, is The Newsroom going to last 40 years, too? Hey, so I didn’t watch the the first episode of The Newsroom's second season….
‘The Newsroom’ 2.1: “Period.”
Thank you, Adam, for getting things rolling. And to Raheem, for teeing me up with the Occupy/RomneyBus commentary. If I could create my own news…
Scenes from Second Saturday – Stephen Offerman
by Cody Drabble Stephen Offerman sets up his display at Second Saturday, July 13, 2013. (Photo by Cody Drabble) Stephen Offerman –…
'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…
'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…