Archive for March, 2011
By Sarah Singleton
I was so nervous. Sitting there, in a crowded kitchen classroom, waiting to see if I could be admitted to the class from the waiting list. Why was I doing this again – at 40, surrounded by kids just out of high school, many of whom had been enticed by the Food Network or the rock-and-roll lifestyle of Anthony Bourdain? Read more »
By James W. Cameron
The twenty years when Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein ruled the American musical stage have been resurrected at Sacramento’s own Cosmopolitan Cabaret. The result is a playful two hour romp in delightful music Read more »
By Tony King
It’s one of those slate grey nuclear winter-esque days in Sacramento, and Jairus Tonel has done the impossible: he’s managed to out-dapper the wait staff of The Shady Lady. Smartly kitted-out in a tie, dress shirt, designer jeans, a tan waistcoat and brown dress shoes, Tonel sips scotch through his ever-present smile. Read more »
By William Burg
During the first days of the Gold Rush, food was more likely to be shipped in from overseas than grown in California. Argonauts were more interested in mining than farming, and California was generally considered to be a vast desert. Sacramento was founded as a trade and transportation city on the way to the goldfields, not a farming town. As riches proved difficult to find by mining, some discouraged miners turned to farming (a profession some had abandoned in search of easy riches) and discovered the incredible fertility of the Central Valley Read more »
We’re screening the Bob Fosse masterpiece “All That Jazz” at The Verge Gallery. We have our new, pro setup with bigger, nicer screen and better sound and picture. We’ll have popcorn and beverages. Here are the deets:
All That Jazz
Thursday, March 10th
7:30
Verge Gallery, 625 S st.
3 bucks suggested donation
HellaTV is a new online show featurinbg Sacto stuff of interest, including artist Nate Cordero, pro skater Matt Rodriguez, and, in this new episode – Midtown Monthly! Take a look:
HellaTV Episode #002 from HellaTV on Vimeo.
Join the bars and restaurants of Old Sacramento as they celebrate Sacramento Beer Week with a craft beer pub crawl from 7-11PM on Thursday, March 3. Get a 7-12 oz beer at each venue all for the low price of $10.00. This is mighty close to sold out so HURRY and get your tix: stop by the River City Saloon, Fanny’s, O’Mally’s, or Corner Sports to get tickets while they last! More information at http://www.facebook.com/oldsacbars
Historian Ed Carroll, who contributed last month’s excellent History of Sacramento Brewing is on KXJZ’s Insight program today. Click here to listen online!