Ask any young band only a few years into their career to brainstorm the end-all fantasy scenario of classic rock gods with whom to share the stage, and the Stones would likely top the list of contenders. It’s a fantasy made real for Vista Kicks, four childhood friends from Roseville…
There are many ways to beat the summer heat in the Sacramento area these days. However, only a few can capture the nostalgia of a timeless era like Hagen’s: The Original Orange Freeze. Located on the corner of Walnut and El Camino avenues in Carmichael, Orange Freezes have been flowing…
It’s not easy running your own music festival. There can be a multitude of challenges, including planning, logistics and scheduling, along with finding the most suitable venue for the event. When you factor in that it will be a weekend campout that involves families with children, things bump up another…
Randall J. Barsch doesn’t look anything like you’d imagine. Even at 31 years old, I’m willing to bet his bourbon benders, which pepper his newly completed novel, start with having to pull out his driver’s license and prove his age. His face is bright with sober intensity, but the age…
Just in time for the hot, hot heat, Elk Grove has opened their new state-of-the-art aquatics center on May 25. The facility, located at 9701 Big Horn Blvd., includes various pools designed for competitive aquatics, instruction, water fitness and family recreation. Not only does the center have Elk Grove’s largest…
The ukulele and surfing are more than just inventions of Hawaiian culture; they are symbols of the aloha spirit. Famous competitive swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku helped grow the popularity of the sport and in turn transformed Waikiki Beach into a global hotspot for surfing. Kahanamoku’s popularity as a surfing…
Sing for your supper, and you’ll get breakfast Songbirds always eat If their song is sweet to hear Sing for your luncheon, and you’ll get dinner Dine with wine of choice If romance is in your voice. “Sing for Your Supper”—Lorenz Hart It isn’t every day you run across a…
An exciting new opportunity for two artists—one from the Sacramento region and one from beyond—was just announced last week when the newly formed Ali Youssefi Project, in partnership with the Verge Center for the Arts, announced its inaugural initiative. Their “Artist in Residency Program” is now open for applications through…
What’s better than a sunny afternoon in the shade watching baseball with a cold brew? Not much! This summer at every Thursday home game, the River Cats have welcomed fans ages 21-and-over to Raley Field for quality beer at ridiculously low prices. For just $2, visitors can relax with a…
Chris Hadfield has gone to space, maaaaaaaan! He’s been on two different Space Shuttle missions, and has been aboard both the Russian space station Mir and the International Space Station. By his own account, he’s orbited Earth more than 2,500 times. This should be enough for any person to be…
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