Living on your own for the first time is tough even under the best of circumstances, let alone for foster youth, who often do not have necessary household items to get started on their own. That’s why this annual Towel, Toiletry and Luggage Drive is so important. “When you participate…
My first time as a spectator for roller derby also happened to be the first-ever game for the newly dubbed Sacramento Roller Derby. Combining the competitive forces of the Sac City Rollers and the Sacred City Derby Girls, the Sacramento Roller Derby kicked off the season on Feb. 10 to…
You might be asking yourself the same thing we did: “Uh, what’s footgolf?” Turns out, it’s just like regular golf, except each hole is a 21-inch cup, and instead of using a puny golf ball, you’ll get to kick around a regulation soccer ball. So, maybe it’s really not that…
Sac and Back will be a new series of road trips to be taken from Sacramento with detailed itineraries of recommended stops along the way. This week I begin with a favorite of mine: the drive to Marin County. There are many different routes to take, along with myriad transportation…
Boredom, be gone. 1,001 Things to Do in Sacramento with Kids (and the Young at Heart) is a brand new book by local writer and adventurous mom Sabrina Nishijima that is chock full of ideas that run the gamut, from reminders about Sacramento staples (a visit to Crocker Art Museum,…
The theater has long been the lens through which the human condition is examined. Whether exploring relevant social issues such as poverty, racial discrimination, gender inequality, the civil rights movement and environmental degradation, the community theater as an institution has been a critical ally in the seemingly endless campaign for…
Sacramento reminds me of my uncle who I never thought was cool until I finally realized, “holy shit, my uncle is really fucking cool!” I have heard many stories, some of which even I perpetrated, about the rebellious teenagers who hate Sacramento, only to be greeted with the love and…
Do you or does someone you know have a passion for sewing or quilting? If so, chances are you likely already know Rob Appell, as he is a rock star of sorts in the sewing world. If you don’t, watching just one of Appell’s video tutorials will make you want…
Typically the winter months are a slow time of year when it comes to concerts and fun events happening around town, but it seems like every year that notion gets further and further from the truth as Sacramento continues to become more of a year-round mecca for all things arts….
This Valentine’s Day, get creative with your gifts and save the planet in the process! UPcyclePOP is an interactive pop-up market that will take place at 7300 Folsom Blvd. the Sunday before Valentine’s, solely featuring items that have been repurposed and reclaimed. This event is family-friendly, and the perfect opportunity…
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