Archive for the 'Life' Category
By Matías Antonio Bombal Images courtesy of the Center For Sacramento History
There was a time when Sacramento movie going was held to a high standard. Where you went to the movies was as important, or even more important than what you went to see. This was an era where showmanship was a high art. Read more »
By Becky Grunewald Photo by Scott Duncan
Laura Garcia-Heberger (known to one and all as “Sid”) is almost completely synonymous with the business she leases and manages: The Crest Theatre. Read more »
By Niki Kangas Photo by Scott Duncan
Every Sunday night, at the historic Guild Theater in Oak Park, Movies on a Big Screen hosts a documentary, independent, or cult classic film screening to the delight of its diverse audience. Read more »
By Bob Masullo
“A lecture is an occasion when you numb one end to benefit the other.”
– John Gould (noted Canadian author) Read more »
Compiled by William Burg, Becky Grunewald, Liv Moe, Matt K Shrugg, Sarah Singleton and Dennis Yudt Photos by Scott Duncan
So here it is December and you still have some of those hard-to-shop-for folks on your list. What to get for a picky old aunt, or that lil gen y’er (who already has everything) or that weird cousin who has worked at Hotdog on a Stick for the past 27 years? Don’t worry, MidMo is here to help. Each year we ask our contributors to share their best gift ideas, and here’s what they came up with for 2011…
Gift Guide: Cookbook Roundup
Gift Guide: Crocker Gift Shop
Gift Guide: Christmas Brew
Gift Guide: Mixed Bag
Gift Guide: Gifted Gardener
Gift Guide: Viking Hobby
Gift Guide: Vinyl Tap
Gift Guide: Beers Books
Gift Guide: Paul Brown Massage
By Michele Hébert Photos by Scott Duncan
Vintage furniture and knicknackery is relatively easy to find in Sacramento: we have the 57th Street Antique Mall, The Antique Co. on 21st and X, Taber’s on Del Paso Boulevard, and the monthly Antique Faire under the freeway. Read more »